Flavors of Mexico: A Traditional Cooking Experience in Puerto Escondido

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Step into the heart of Mexican cuisine with this hands-on cooking class in Puerto Escondido. Learn to prepare some of the country's most beloved dishes, including fresh salsas, handmade tortillas, rich mole, creamy guacamole, and more. Each recipe shares a piece of Mexico’s history and culture, told through its vibrant ingredients and time-honored techniques.

You'll start by selecting fresh, local ingredients, gaining insight into their cultural significance and role in traditional cooking. Guided by an experienced instructor, you’ll master the steps of each dish while learning the stories and traditions behind them.

After the cooking is done, sit down to savor the colorful and bold flavors you’ve created. This experience offers more than just a meal — it’s an authentic journey into the soulful culinary heritage of Mexico, crafted with heart and tradition.

Menu

• Sopes or Memelas (Corn masa cakes topped with beans, cheese, and salsa)
• Tlayuda (Crispy Oaxacan big tortilla topped with refried beans, cheese, cabbage, avocado, and salsa) 
• Tacos Dorados (Crispy fried tacos filled with potatoes and covered guacamole)
• Enmoladas (Tortillas filled with chicken or cheese, covered in rich Mole sauce)
• Fried Plantains (Sweet, caramelized fried plantains)

Schema

10:00 AM: Welcome & Introduction

• Enjoy traditional Mexican hot chocolate paired with freshly baked bread.

10:30 AM: Cooking Session 1 & Tasting

• Hands-on preparation of the first traditional Mexican dish.
• Participants will cook and then taste their creations.

11:30 AM – Mezcal Tasting

• Introduction to mezcal, its history, and production.

12:00 NN – Cooking Session 2 & Tasting

• Prepare another classic Mexican dish.

1:30 PM – Conclusion & Photos

• Wrap up the class with a group photo session.
• Farewell and distribution of recipes.