This is the second time in 3 years that we have learned from QUE RICO ES OAXACA... and we will do…read moreit again! Alfonso is a wonderful chef and inspiring person. He makes is a family affair, inviting is (very sweet) mother and his (hilarious) father to join the group. Along with a group decision on what to prepare (being considerate of any food allergies), we shopped at a wonderful market before a short trip to his studio. If suggested, do not miss out on the family recipe of mole rojo! If you are looking for a cooking class in Oaxaca, this is the one - don't even question it. Alfonso, we will be back!

Que Rico es Oaxaca is the best Oaxacan cooking class! An excellent addition to any visit to Oaxaca…read more Alfonso Lopez is a culinary pro, and his mother and father complete a skilled and enjoyable team. Alfonzo takes you to the market to get ingredients, which is a nice touch. My favorite dish of the several we made was the red mole. If you love and want to be able to make it in less time than many recipes this is the class to take. You also get recipes of everything you made and ate (complete with mescal!) in English. 5 Star!

We really wanted to take a cooking class while visiting Oaxaca. Karla was able to fit us in even…read morethough it was just two of us. The cooking class starts with a visit to el Mercado where she gets all the ingredients you will need for the dishes. She explains what everything is and point out different things around the Mercado. Then she takes you to her open kitchen not far from El Centro. The kitchen is perfect for cooking. Karla explains everything step by step and shows you how to do something before she has you do it. After all the cooking is done. You get to sit down and enjoy with a agua Fresca and some mezcal! Perfect way to end our trip. We definitely recommend it!

Taking a cooking class at Casa Crespo was one of the highlights of our time in Oaxaca. We first met…read moreOscar and decided on the menu: tortilla soup, ceviche, chiles rellenos, tamales, mole negro, chocolate ice cream, and two salsas. We then walked to the local market, where Oscar gave quick, helpful explanations of ingredients and what they're used for, before purchasing a few items we needed for the meal. It was a great way to experience what local markets are like. Back at the cooking school, Oscar did a fantastic job assigning tasks and coordinating the preparation of all the dishes. It felt collaborative and fun, even with so many components coming together at once. Finally, we sat down to enjoy the meal we had prepared, and it was excellent -- especially the tortilla soup, the mole negro, and the chocolate ice cream. As a bonus, we were able to take leftover tamales and mole sauce home, which we happily ate for dinner the next day. The only thing that would have made the experience even better would be having stools to sit on while cooking, as standing the entire time can get a bit exhausting. The entire experience lasted about 3.5 hours - the first hour dedicated to deciding the meal and heading to the market, the next two hours for cooking, and the final 30 minutes for eating. That said, this was still a wonderful, engaging experience, and I'd absolutely recommend Casa Crespo to anyone looking for a hands-on, memorable cooking class in Oaxaca.

We had a private cooking class where we learned how to make 4 different moles. The class was well…read morepaced and fun. Chef Oscar showed me how to do some of the cooking even though I have never cooked before. After the class we sat down for a 4 course meal with the moles that we made.

We had an amazing day today cooking with Oaxaca Chef Miguel and his team. Best cooking experience…read more Ever. Full stop. Kind, engaging, direct and able to herd over 16 squirrels , er.. people during a two part, 10+ course cooking and eating experience. We came in as strangers and 8 hours and a few beers and mezcal later we ate as family. These details don't begin to express what this was like, but it's a start. https://www.quintabrava.com They are the real deal.

More of a food observation and philosophy experience than a cooking class. Vicky and Jose did the…read morecooking and we did minor chopping. Didn't participate in or see the whole process.

If you want a disappointing experience by a sexist white man exploiting Mexicans, be sure to book…read moreTone for your next experience. Charging $150 USD per person for a twelve person dinner, I watched as a mother & daughter cooked our meal as Tone peeled & chopped vegetables occasionally while barking orders at both them & his guests. Upon arrival, he proceeded to demand the kitchen be cleaned as it was not part of his services. Our group underwent a cat 4 hurricane that went well thru 7am and got a pretty late start to the morning. I totally understand needing space to prep, but there's a way to ask someone like " hey guys, as soon as the kitchens clean I can get started". When it was time for dinner which had a majority vegans & vegetarians, he served salsas & sauces containing fish & bugs which are not appropriate for either, claiming I didn't send him the proper information in front of my guests. I sent a spreadsheet over a week before which he complimented on thoroughness but clearly didn't read or allocate quantities for those with restrictions properly. On top of this, he claimed a sauce put over fish was still vegan/vegetarian. I'm someone who will eat anything, but I'm paying a crazy amount of money per person to ensure there's enough food, especially for those with dietary restrictions. As the evening came to an end, he explained he'd be taking the leftovers from our meal, rather than boxing them up for us. Again, I've paid $150 USD per person---how does anyone professional or hospitality oriented think this is appropriate? So in conclusion, if you want to support modern colonialism & exploitation be sure to book Tone. You'll be sure to be disappointed.

This was an amazing experience. Tony is genuine and very knowledgeable. He explained many things…read moreand my family and I learned quite a lot. The food he taught us how to make was absolutely amazing. I am so glad that we did this. We learned about the market and where to look for the best quality products. It was an amazing day. Anyone who is thinking about doing this definitely should.

Our group of 10 was staying at the beach side home, Casa Serena (an amazing place, but I will…read morereview that separately). We were given a menu of adventures to choose from: horseback riding to a natural spring, deep sea fishing tours, city walking tours, and a pretty famous cooking class. I signed up for several things, and the cooking class was one of the highlights of my trip. First let me say, Rosa Maria is amazing. Being in her large kitchen was like going back in time. It was like cooking with your very wise and loving grandmother. Her staff of 3 ladies were also great. This cooking class was a VERY "hands on" affair. There was lots of chopping, measuring, basting, etc... This was not like watching a TV show. This was like BEING IN the TV show. The dish we prepared was a traditional was to prepare fish in a folded banana leaf. The kitchen was warm which is to be expected in Mexico, but what came out of that kitchen was totally worth it! For a TRUE authentic Oaxacan experience, consider adding a morning with RosaMaria to your trip. When you fly home, you will have made some memories that will last a lifetime. (And you will have several recipes that you can recreate for your friends.)

Rosa Ma Said runs the best cooking classes in Puerto! I've been myself twice, and I send all of my…read morefriends who are interested in learning about traditional Oaxacan cuisine to her. She speaks a gentile English, more than enough to keep mono-English speakers happy and fully-involved in the class. The class is held in her classroom kitchen from 11 - 1, (centrally located behind the Cruz Azul concrete building on the carretera, next to the Batallion) after which you are excused to take a siesta, and to return that evening for a full dinner, with white sangria, served on her balcony looking out into her garden. (Bring your own additional alcoholic beverages, if you wish). The food is delicious, carefully prepared with regards to sanitation (important for soft American/Canadian stomachs) and arranged beautifully on the plate. Menus can be set to your taste and include green, red and brown mole, costeno arroz, the evocative-named avocado crown, nicuatole, chiles en nogada. Imagine cooking with acitrón! Imagine finding out that acitrón is crystallized biznaga cactus and comes in bars and is sold in Mexican candy stores! The price is extremely reasonable, especially since every paying apprentice cook invites a non-paying friend to join the class at dinner. I love her classes, and every single one of my friends who has been has raved about the experience. Gina, the Information Goddess, can help with reservations at ginainpuerto@yahoo.com or (954) 582-0276. Enjoy!

This place is amazing, starting with the service. These people make feel so welcome right from the…read morestart. Food is simply amazing and very tasty! My octopus was perfectly cooked. The place is so beautiful and decorated that aligns very well with the food. I highly recommend this place!

So I found this restaurant just while driving around the town and it looks so cute and I looked it…read moreup and it looks so nice on the inside that I said yes we're definitely having Thanksgiving dinner here since we went to spend Thanksgiving here in this beautiful city. When we arrived, they had our reservation at the place was so nice. They even had live music at one point but not loud very nice music. They had a great selection of drinks and wine so you couldn't go wrong there. We got a variety of plates. I got the steak which was phenomenal. It literally was like butter. My aunt got the mole and I have to say that was delicious. We also actually started with a beat and goat fluff cheese, which was amazing. Definitely must have. We also got a shrimp taco, which was phenomenal. For a drink I got a carajillo which is one of my favorite things to drink when I'm in Mexico. Overall, great experience here everything was beautiful and great presentation and very well served. Definitely booked this restaurant when you are in the city.