The gems of Mexican cuisine

About The Activity

Mexico is the land of some of the world’s most extraordinary ingredients, and in this immersive cooking class in Mazatlán you’ll discover why they are considered the true gems of Mexican cuisine. Tomatoes, vanilla, chiles, beans, corn, and avocados—these are not only staples of everyday cooking, but culinary treasures that have shaped kitchens across the globe.

In this hands-on experience, you’ll learn how to cook with these native ingredients, exploring their history, flavors, and versatility. Each recipe highlights their importance: the smoky depth of dried chiles, the fragrance of vanilla, the creamy richness of avocados, and the vibrancy of fresh corn and tomatoes. Together, they form the colorful mosaic of Mexican food that is both ancient and contemporary.

This class is perfect for curious travelers, food lovers, and anyone asking what to do in Mazatlán beyond the beach. You’ll gain a deeper appreciation for Mexico’s contribution to world cuisine while cooking, tasting, and sharing dishes that celebrate these edible jewels.

Take a piece of Mexico’s culinary heritage home with you.

Things to know

What it includes: All ingredients, lunch or dinner, soft drinks and recipe book

Meeting Point: The address will be provided once the booking confirmation is sent.

Group Size: 8 people (max)

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Reviews

Excellent

Based on 254 reviews

Eni B

2025-07-01

It’s the best souvenir to take home culinary treats we can share with out friends! We had a lot of fun in our cooking class and learned about the wide variety of cultures and cuisines of México. Our class was focused on local Mazatlan specialties, which were well explained and presented with ingredients that we can get back home as well. We thoroughly enjoyed it and would return for another class anytime, if we were back in town.

Melaney W

2025-06-20

¡Experiencia maravillosa! Mi amigo y yo tuvimos la mejor experiencia culinaria con Paula. Ella no solo cocinó un delicioso almuerzo en su hermosa casa, sino que también nos contó sobre cada ingrediente que usó que se usa comúnmente en los platos mexicanos, un poco de historia, y explicó cada paso en cada receta mientras veíamos. ¡Éramos sus subcocineros! Después de todo preparado nos sentamos juntos a comer. Todo fue increíble! No puedo recomendar esta clase de cocina lo suficiente.

kathy k

2025-05-31

Parsalo bien (ENJOY) Realmente disfrutamos de esta experiencia y todavía estamos hablando de ella. Paola hizo un buen trabajo haciendo que todos nos sintamos bienvenidos y cómodos. Ella hizo una breve pero interesante presentación sobre la historia de Mazatlán y México en lo que se refiere a los alimentos. Luego nos mudamos a la cocina y trabajamos y vimos cómo se preparaban los deliciosos alimentos, pero sin duda la mejor parte fue el EATING! El flan era el cielo puro. Gracias a Paola. Era la mejor.

Manuel L

2025-05-23

Sabroso e increíble! No podía pedir una mejor persona para ser nuestro guía turístico del día, Paola era muy informativo y servicial en la comprensión de los diferentes tipos de comida y especias. Volveremos pronto para hacer una clase de cocina con ella. Cinco estrellas en todos los ámbitos 😎

Paul L

2025-04-15

Increíble experiencia!! Explorar la escena culinaria de Mazatlán con mi hermano fue una experiencia inolvidable, gracias a nuestra increíble guía, Paola Osuna. Desde el principio, la experiencia y pasión de Paola por la cocina local brillaron mientras nos conducía a joyas ocultas que nunca hubiéramos descubierto por nuestra cuenta. Cada parada del recorrido parecía adentrarse en un mundo secreto de sabores que definen el alma de Mazatlán. El punto culminante de la experiencia fue sin duda la comida en sí, cada plato una revelación. Probamos la mantarraya, el marlín ahumado y los tacos de pulpo y camarón, todos preparados de manera que mostraban las ricas tradiciones de la cocina mexicana costera. Cada bocado fue una aventura, presentándonos texturas y sabores que nunca esperábamos pero que nos encantaron. El conocimiento de Paola, su cálida personalidad y su habilidad para tejer historias sobre los platillos y sus orígenes hicieron que el recorrido fuera más que una simple experiencia de degustación de comida, fue una inmersión profunda en la cultura e historia de Mazatlán. Ya sea que seas un amante de la comida o simplemente alguien deseoso de explorar sabores auténticos, este tour es una necesidad absoluta. Los tesoros culinarios de Mazatlán están a la espera de ser descubiertos, y con un guía como Paola, el viaje está garantizado para ser extraordinario. ¿Esto coincide con lo que tenías en

Ron T

2025-04-10

Una oportunidad increíble para ver un lado muy interesante de Mazatlán Paola era un guía turístico impresionante. Ella es muy conocedora de tantas cosas diferentes en Mazatlán. Visitamos cosas desde barcos camaroneros hasta oscuros puestos de comida callejera con explicaciones detalladas sobre cada parada. Probamos un montón de comida diferente, todos y cada uno de los artículos eran absolutamente frescos y deliciosos. No puedo recomendar este tour con Paola lo suficientemente alto.

Paula S

2025-04-07

Poblano, jalapeño y más Esta clase de cocina fue bien organizada, amigable , informativa e instructiva. Vale la pena el tiempo y el dinero. Te animo a tomar una clase si estás en la zona. Tomamos la clase de chiles. Sin embargo, hay otras clases y si estoy en el área de nuevo, voy a buscar experimentar otra de estas clases. También hay tours gastronómicos y esto podría ser muy divertido también.

cathy s

2025-03-20

Very enjoyable Great class! Enjoyed the food and the company. Paola was a delight and provided an inviting kitchen as well as relevant and enlightening information.

Joel G

2025-03-06

Gran tiempo Tuvimos un gran tiempo. El tour fue una buena combinación de comida e información interesante. Paula hizo un gran trabajo. Nos encantó la comida que probamos.

Excellent

Based on 52 reviews

anton barnett

2025-04-12

Paola is great - a very lovely hostess. We did the tacos/ceviche class. First time trying "tacos dorados" - loved it. It's also not the type of cooking class where you're physically doing the work - unless you want to?? Paola forces you (lol....she doesn't - she's really SO sweet) to mise en place the primary pieces to the meal. So I'm guessing if you're not comfortable handling a knife or cooking stove top per se, then I'm sure you can just sit and watch others maybe get more hands-on. So it's not so much teaching you how to prep/cook, but take in the bigger picture of learning how to prepare different aspects of this cultural food. Even a trick on how to make a dry tortilla soft for folding - YESSS!!! It was nice to learn about Mexico and the area of Mazatlan. It was a very nice brunch. Thank you Paola! Very nice!

Michael Freeman

2025-03-21

We were lucky enough to find Paola when we were looking for an excursion to do in Mazatlan. We love to cook and explore different cuisines when we travel. Once I connected with Paola, she created a specialized experience for us- she picked us up at the cruise port, took us to the market where we shopped for ingredients for our meal, which we then prepared under her instruction in her kitchen. When we fell in love with one of the ingredients, she even took us back to the market so we could buy some to take home. She then gave us a little tour of Mazatlan on her way to drop us back at our ship. A completely first rate experience, certainly 100 times better than anything we could have booked through the cruise line! Please do not hesitate to book with her, you will not regret it!

Nancy Ball

2025-03-21

Had the most incredible time learning about Mexican culture, food and ingredients. Paola does a great job inviting you into her house and teaching the class with a lot of passion. I’ve done two of her classes now and can’t wait to sign up for more next season

Mattie Earnest

2025-03-20

This was such a fun experience! It started with a small presentation during which we learned about Mexican culture and food. We then moved onto the cooking. We prepared 4 different kinds of tacos. The food was delicious and unique. The kitchen was a little small for the 8 people that were in the class, but we made do. Paola was so kind and knowledgable. I would definitely recommend.

guemesnewbie

2025-03-18

Paola is a very good teacher and historian. Her passion for food and culture is evident to all. I consider myself a pretty good cook and still learned a lot. I took her Tacos class and will return to learn more in her Chilis class. Even the snack she made for us was inspirational... Jicama & mango salad!

Chaya Berger

2025-02-24

I absolutely loved the cooking class experience with Paola. She told us a lot about the Mexican culture and food traditions. Most importantly we got to learn and taste traditional Mexican food and receive the recipes to do it again at home. Thanks Paola and team.

Bronwyn Johansen

2025-02-06

We did one cooking class and a food tour with Paola! I thought my favourite dish of the trip was from the cooking class, but the taco tour has me second guessing! She knows great food and was so happy to share the traditions and knowledge with us. I am so grateful to have gotten these experiences with her. Highly recommend!!

Sean Symondson

2025-02-06

First we did the Mazatlan Traditional dishes cooking class. We enjoyed it so much that we also did the taco tour. Would 100% recommend. I am so full and had the best taco of my life.

Margie Bensching

2025-01-21

I want to thank Paola for creating an amazing experience for our group during the three-hour class. I highly recommend your class to those cooks interested in learning about the history of Mexico and its cooking traditions.