Oaxaca Cooking Classes

Extraordinary experiencing learning with a master of Oaxacan Cuisine. Highly recommend the mole negro class. We started the day at the markets learning about the various ingredients and the farmers. From there we went to Minerva’s beautiful home. She is an incredible teacher and the day was capped off with an amazing meal. Overall our trip to Oaxaca was filled with incredible experiences but this was the highlight.

MInerva Lopez es una maestra cocinera tradicional en Oaxaca , ganadora de 1er lugar en el encuentro de cocineras en oaxaca 2019 , así es como la conocimos y ha compartido sus conocimientos de la gastronomía oaxaqueña , ella da clases de cocina a nuestros turistas y amigos así quienes quieren probar platillos de oaxaca , ella es la mejor opciónsi quieren conocer y comer el sazón verdadero de oaxaca , vengan con Mine !

I have been telling everyone about traditional Oaxacan food for a while, and this week we finally got to come to Oaxaca and take a cooking class with Minerva and her team. We came nice an early and we were received with an incredible Chocolate de agua, (recipe of Minerva) and the traditional pan de yema. We started the cooking and we could never have expected the experience we had there. We made Mole from scratch, toasted chillies and spices and even went to a Molino to make our own mole paste, we finished it at the kitchen and got to sit down to eat it with some chicken and rice as well as delicious mezcal. All in all an incredible experience. Do not leave Oaxaca without living it.

This was an incredible one of a kind experience . To begin Minerva took us through the massive Central de Abastos market. Then we enjoyed tasting Dona Vale’s famous memelas! Minerva was a wonderful teacher! We thoroughly enjoyed learning about Oaxacan ingredients and cooking methods in her beautiful home just outside the city. We were treated to mezcalinis and a trip to the local mill. Learning to make mole negro was fascinating. At the end of the class we got to enjoy a delicious meal with friends. I would highly recommend this class to everyone. A true taste of Oaxaca and it’s delightful culture. Very authentic!

This is simply the best culinary experience of my life.Mrs. Minerva offers and explains in detail how to prepare, cook and serve Mexican food.Minerva has got an extensive experience in Mexican, Mixe, Ayuuk and Zapotec cuisines.Her cooking classes show you from selecting the best Mexican produce taking you all the way through the processes and techniques.Highly recommended from beginners to advanced students.A must-to-have-experience when visiting Oaxaca !

We had such an amazing day with Minerva & her family. If you want to taste real Oaxaca cuisine, learn all about the different ingredients, take a trip to the market, make salsas, mole, tortillas, quesadillas, and so much more in the comfort of a family home I highly recommend this experience and arrive hungry it’s totally worth indulging in it all! Minerva only speaks Spanish however her lovely niece helps translate and they couldn’t have welcomed us more into their family home. Even the fact she only spoke Spanish made the experience feel even more cultural. Thank you so much for such a lovely day, for all the homemade treats, the mezcal and for filling up our tummies with delicious food! Muy bueno.

La maestra Minerva Lopez es una artista de la cocina.Como dueńa de un foodtruck en Melbourne Australia sus enseñanzas y técnicas son invaluables para mi conocimiento culinario.La Sra. Minerva es paciente, llena de conocimiento y experiencia en las cocinas mexicanas, zapoteca y Mixe.

Minerva’s class, and the care and attention of her daughters was just absolutely incredible. Thoughtful, thorough, witty and absolutely delicious. It was me of the best meals we’ve ever had. We cannot recommend doing this enough. Minerva’s cooking classes are the opposite of a tourist trap. They’re a way to support a local family and their business, while keeping pre-Hispanic and anti-colonial cooking techniques and recipes alive. Don’t walk- run to your class.

La mejor clase de cocina. Excelente servicio y atención. Salimos felices y cocinamos los mejores tamales oaxaqueños. Minerva y sus hijas son encantadoras. Sin duda vuelvo a tomar otras clases aquí. Gracias Minerva!

This is one of the best experiences you can have in Oaxaca, especially if you are a foodie! Minerva truly is a master of traditional Oaxacan cooking and her whole team is super friendly. The maize experience included a trip to the market, making our own salsas, one type of mole and learning how to make tortillas. The food is of unbelievable quality and the day itself was relaxed and informative. I would highly recommended this to anyone.