Traditional Cooking Class with Minerva Lopez
At a glance
Traditional Cooking Class with Minerva Lopez is a 6h small-group experience in Oaxaca City, Mexico, operated by Minerva Lopez. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 207 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $113.82 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: seasonal dessert, dishes to choose, Vegetarian/vegan/gluten free menu option.
Highlights
- Rated 4.9/5 by 207 travellers
- Small group of up to 10 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
Quick facts
- Duration
- 6h
- Group
- Small group, up to 10 travellers
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT:
IT IS NOT A RESTAURANT, I DO NOT CONSIDER MYSELF A CHEF
I am Minerva Lopez and I am a traditional cook from Oaxaca and I have more than 40 years of experience in pre-Hispanic and traditional cooking.
I invite you to spend a day at my house, with my family, my culture, it is an authentic experience where you will learn to cook as I learned, as if it were with mom!
Our groups are small which makes for an intimate, family experience
The market that we visited is the largest in Oaxaca and it is not touristic, where the locals go to buy our fresh and organic ingredients, here it is possible to adapt our menu to your tastes
There are vegan, vegetarian and meat lovers options.
At home away from the city in a small town, our outdoor wood stove is the best place to cook.
Everything we will eat is prepared at home
MORE THAN A CLASS IS A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE OF FLAVORS AND KNOWLEDGE
What's included
What's included
- seasonal dessert
- dishes to choose
- Vegetarian/vegan/gluten free menu option
- Seasonal fruit waters
- Local Market Tour
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- mezcal cocktail
- Snacks (cheese, grasshoppers, etc)
Not included
- Beer or soda
Itinerary
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We will welcome you to my wood stove.
I am a teacher of Traditional Oaxacan Cooking and winner of 1st Place in the Meeting of Traditional Cooks of Oaxaca.
First I will take you for a walk through the largest market in Oaxaca, you will get to know endemic and local foods and products, this is where we will buy our fresh and authentic ingredients.
I will teach you how to prepare from scratch a Mole Negro or Mole Coloradito, Green, Yellow and/or as well as Nixtamal to prepare tortillas, memelitas and empanadas, without forgetting our Molcajete Sauces, as some authentic Oaxacan dishes (ASK FOR THE AVAILABLE MENU FOR THE DATE YOU RESERVE, THERE ARE SEASONAL DISHES, VEGETARIANS, VEGANS TOO)
During the cooking class we will drink local fruit drinks and eat quesillo and Grasshoppers while we prepare our dish TO CHOOSE
At the end of the cooking class we will taste our dish made with a rich Mezcal and you can take the prepared products with you.
Meeting point
WE CAN AGREE ON A PLACE OF DEPARTURE OR THE ZOCALO OF THE CD OF OAXACA, IN FRONT OF THE CATHEDRAL.
ALSO IN THE LESCAS CO TOURS OFFICE, THEY ARE FRIENDS OF MINE AND CAN WAIT IN THEIR OFFICE
ANTONIO DE LEON NO. 1 LOCAL I
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS YOU CAN CONTACT ME BY CALL OR WHATSAPP +529512903409
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Traditional Cooking Class with Minerva Lopez take?
The experience lasts about 6h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $113.82 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
seasonal dessert; dishes to choose; Vegetarian/vegan/gluten free menu option; Seasonal fruit waters; Local Market Tour; Air-conditioned vehicle.
Where does it start?
WE CAN AGREE ON A PLACE OF DEPARTURE OR THE ZOCALO OF THE CD OF OAXACA, IN FRONT OF THE CATHEDRAL. ALSO IN THE LESCAS CO TOURS OFFICE, THEY ARE FRIENDS OF MINE AND CAN WAIT IN THEIR OFFICE ANTONIO DE LEON NO. 1 LOCAL I IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS YOU CAN CONTACT ME BY CALL OR…
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 207 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Oaxaca City.
