La Cocina Cooking School

Immerse yourself in the gastronomy and culture of Mexico.

Discover traditional moles and adobos, as well as innovative salsas, healthy salads, and mezcal. La Cocina offers more than  just a Mexican cooking class—it delves into the country’s fascinating heritage and history, allowing you to transport a true culinary experience into your own kitchen.

Our cooking classes

Traditional Mexican

Discover the secrets of the Mexican kitchen with Guacamole made in the molcajete, Mole Poblano with Chicken, Cheese Chiles Rellenos, Mexican Red Rice, a side of Cactus, a dollop of Mexican history, a dash of cultural insight, and a slice of Tres Leches Cake.

Every Thursday, 4-8 pm | $95US per person

Market Tour & Seasonal Favorites

Delve into San Miguel’s culinary history while perusing the stalls of our colorful market, discovering and tasting local delicacies along the way. Head back to La Cocina to prepare lunch, incorporating seasonal items, such as huitlacoche and squash blossoms. Enjoy a Mezcal tasting. Sample menu: Roasted Tomatillo Salsa, Skirt Steak in Chile Pasilla Salsa, Squash Blossom Quesadillas, Cactus Salad, Beans in a clay pot and Mamey macerated in Tequila.

Every Friday, 11am–3:30pm | $110 per person

Naturally Healthy Mexican Cuisine

Learn to make healthy Mexican dishes, both traditional and modern, with recipes from Kris’s Mexican Light. cookbook: Shrimp in Pumpkin Seed Sauce, Chicken with Roasted Poblanos & Tomatoes, Jicama, Avocado & Pineapple Salad, Fruit Salsa macerated in Mezcal w/ Coconut Ice Cream.

Tuesdays, 4–8 pm  | $95 per person
November 14 & 28, December 26

Modern Mexican Fusion

Discover a new way to prepare exciting Mexican dishes. This class focuses on creative methods for using Mexican ingredients. Fruit-studded Guacamole, Grilled Vegetable & Goat Cheese Chiles Rellenos, Pork Loin with Mango-Chipotle Salsa, Saffron Rice, Chayote Salad, Chocolate Kahlua Cake.

Tuesdays, 4–8 pm  | $95 per person
November 20 & 27

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