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Private Pre-Hispanic Cooking Class with a Mexican Grandmother

18 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 18 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

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3 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Visit a local home in San Miguel de Allende to learn the art of pre-Hispanic Mexican cooking from Isabel - a warm, dynamic and delightful Mexican grandmother (and former pediatrician) who loves to garden and cook! Isabel offers a private, authentic, hands-on Mexican cooking lesson in her home and garden that she designed herself. Isabel is incredibly passionate about pre-Hispanic cooking - in addition to learning about the culture and cuisine, you'll learn about the ancient milpa technique of farming (aka the three sisters method of growing food)! Vegetarians are welcome - just let Isabel know in advance. Isabel has fond memories of being in the kitchen with her mother who taught her to cook on pre-Hispanic clay grills and molcajetes. She is excited to create new food memories with her guests.

What's Included

  • Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
  • Private transportation
  • Private cooking class and meal with your host Isabel

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    37893 Presita de Santa Rosa
    Gto., Mexico

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    What To Expect

    Learn to cook a seasonal, traditional Mexican meal with a warm and delightful Mexican grandmother in her home! After you are picked up and driven to your host Isabel's beautiful home, she welcomes you in with a fresh margarita! Explore Isabel's garden and pick seasonal vegetables and herbs. Next, join Isabel in her open kitchen to learn to cook pre-Hispanic Mexican dishes from recipes passed down through generations of Isabel's family. Learn about traditional pre-Hispanic cuisine and ingredients (including the traditional three-sisters method of growing food) as you cook 3-4 dishes from scratch with Isabel in her kitchen. Isabel cooks seasonal, traditional dishes with a creative twist. Some of the dishes you may learn to cook depending on the season are nopales, ceviche, sopa de frijoles negros and pollo santo (chicken in green tomatoes, cilantro, and hoja santa - a traditional sauce) served with a side of corn, mushrooms and squash blossoms. You might even learn to make salsa picante in a molcajete (Mexican mortar and pestle)! You will end your meal with a simple but traditional dessert called ate con queso and memories that last a lifetime.

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
    • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Pre-Hispanic Cooking Class with a Mexican Grandmother?

    A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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    • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

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