Cooking Class - Traditions of Mexican Cuisine

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$ 95 Per person

all-inclusive: 2.5-hour class, 4-course meal.

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What You’ll Do

Explore the extraordinary culinary traditions of Mexican cuisine with Chef Luis.

In this hands-on class with Chef Luis, you will learn how to prepare a four-course Mexican menu using traditional cooking techniques and classic ingredients that creatively showcases familiar Mexican flavors you already know and love.

Some of the recipes you can look forward to creating in this class include an authentic Yucatan-style barbecued pork with a uniquely sweet, earthy aroma imparted by the marrying of citrus and achiote, shrimp enchiladas with homemade enchilada sauce, and bone-in roasted pork ribs with homemade salsa verde.

Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.

Your Menu

Pibil Cochinita

With pork shoulder, citrus juice, red achiote paste and pickled red onions

Shrimp and Spinach Enchiladas

With garlic, cream, corn tortillas and Manchego cheese

Roasted Pork With Green Salsa and Beans

With garlic, cumin, tomatoes, chiles, coriander and Chihuahua cheese

Rice Pudding With Strawberries

With cinnamon, evaporated milk and sugar

Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.

Details

Minimum Guests 1
Maximum Guests 5
Meal Courses 4
Event Duration 2.5 hours
Labels Couples, Fun, Mexican, Singles

Meet your chef

Chef Luis

Food safety certified

Chef Travels to You

32 reviews

Chef Luis is a talented international chef with vast culinary experience that originates from his time growing up and studying in Cuba and Spain. A multi linguist, Chef Luis speaks several languages, including English, Spanish, Italian and French. He considers himself to be an excellent chef sommelier, as he is well versed and knowledgeable in restaurant quality wine and food pairings. Cooking is Chef Luis' life passion, and he looks forward to sharing it with you!

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COVID-19 protocols this chef will implement are:

Chef Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)

Social Distancing Friendly

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Cancellation Policy

Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.

Chef Luis will travel to guests within Tucson for this experience.

What You’ll Do

Explore the extraordinary culinary traditions of Mexican cuisine with Chef Luis.

Your Menu

Pibil Cochinita

With pork shoulder, citrus juice, red achiote paste and pickled red onions

Shrimp and Spinach Enchiladas

With garlic, cream, corn tortillas and Manchego cheese

Roasted Pork With Green Salsa and Beans

With garlic, cumin, tomatoes, chiles, coriander and Chihuahua cheese

Rice Pudding With Strawberries

With cinnamon, evaporated milk and sugar

Details

Minimum Guests 1
Maximum Guests 5
Meal Courses 4
Event Duration 2.5 hours
Labels Couples, Fun, Mexican, Singles

COVID-19 protocols this chef will implement are:

Chef Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)

Social Distancing Friendly

Reviews

Reviews guests left for this experience

Douglas

27 Oct 2024

Chef Luis was very kind and courteous to my wife and myself. Chef explained every step while preparing the evening delicacies.Chef was greatly appreciative and receptive to any question or comment that was directed towards him... D. Catlin

Laurie Dechery

28 Mar 2024

It wasn’t a cooking class. Food was not very fresh: lots of processed and artificial ingredients ((Campbell’s soup for the sauce? WTH!) Way too salty and full of MSG, and overemphasis on meat ( “roasted pork” was just a pan fried chop). This is nor a Mexican cuisine - overall I felt the offering was falsely advertised. That said, Luis is an engaging and entertaining person, and the evening was enjoyable.

Herb

01 Mar 2023

Chef Luis was awesome! We are a family of 4, he came to the AirBnB we were staying at on vacation in Tucson. He arrived exactly on time, brought all ingredients and cooking tools, and was ready for everything. He did a great job explaining the history, the ingredients, and the process. The food was amazing. We would absolutely do this again!

Jing Xuan

10 Sep 2022

I enjoyed myself tremendously. Chef Luis was really professional and at the same time engaging and patient. I learnt a lot about Mexican cuisine from him. I loved hearing his cooking experiences and expertise. I look forward to learning other cuisines from him!

Stephanie

21 Aug 2022

First time doing a cooking class and Luis was excellent!! He spend the 3 hours making a 4 course meal! It as ALOT of food plus left overs! Luis was very fun and knowledgeable. It was awesome hearing about all his experience he had in different countries as a chef. Definitely would have him again!

Sima

02 May 2022

Chef Luis was absolutely Awesome! He’s an extremely qualified and personable Chef. I learned a lot about Mexican cuisine and used some ingredients I’d never heard of. The experience was simply amazing, I’ll be back for more! Thank you again Chef I can’t say enough.

Brian

03 Apr 2019

Chef Luis not only cooked incredible dishes but was happy to show how they were prepared, the unique ingredients, and origins from the old world. Such an amazing time hanging out with him and learning about his experiences as a chef in Cuba, Italy, Spain, and Mexico. Amazing food and amazing evening!

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Courtney

20 Jul 2024

We very much enjoyed our evening with Chef Luis! He was friendly and knowledgeable and the food was amazing!

Jennifer

03 May 2024

Chef Luis was amazing! The food he prepared was absolutely delicious, and he was very professional and personable. We enjoyed the evening and experience and plan to do this again. We will refer him to as many people we can.

DeeAnn

13 Apr 2024

Such a fantastic evening! Thank you Chef Luis!

Marcheta

03 Apr 2024

This was a fantastic experience! My kids bought my husband I this experience and we just loved it. Chef Luis was so personable, so fun, and so talented. He created amazing food, created an enjoyable evening, and was a pleasure to have in our home. This unique experience is a MUST if you've never tried it. And we have found a new friend in Chef Luis. Can't wait to try another meal!

ricardo

16 Mar 2024

Very good experience with chef Luis. Great food and conversation. Had a good time.

Donna

14 Feb 2024

Chef Luis transformed our home into a culinary paradise with his remarkable 4-course Caribbean-inspired menu. His bubbly and charming demeanour added an extra layer of joy to my husbands 55th birthday celebration. Following his instructions was a breeze, making the entire experience seamless and super enjoyable. This dinner was not just a meal; it was a journey through flavours and textures that delighted our senses. Chef Luis, with his exceptional skills and warm personality, created one of the best experiences we could have imagined. We wholeheartedly recommend this fabulous chef for an unforgettable and delectable dining experience. Bon appetite!

Valerie

31 Jan 2024

Chef Luis is excellent. Extremely personable and full of life experiences. He arrived an hour early, what a pleasant surprise, and we spend 4 fun filled hours together. Prior to confirming our booking we had ask if he would modify the menu to jerk chicken. He had no problem doing so and he was more than happy to create a different menu which consisted of black rice, fried banana caribbean salad, coconut flan and morir sonando. You can't go wrong having Chef Luis cook for you.

Jane Miller

14 May 2023

What an amazing experience! My sister scheduled this as a gift for my Mom and Grandma thinking it would be something fun we could experience together. Chef Luis exceeded our expectations as he explained the food and its origins. A Mother's Day success! Thank you, Chef Luis!

Scott Miller

14 May 2023

Very enjoyable for our family. Everyone loved the dinner.

Zachary

06 Mar 2023

Chef Luis was great! He arrived a little early and was set up and ready to go at the start time. He made sure to take his time discussing the ingredients and how they all tied into the Caribbean theme, while answering any questions that came up along the way. We were also dealing with a crying baby for a portion of the night and he was very respectful and patient as we stepped away from the kitchen to take care of it. The food was wonderful and we had great conversation throughout. The kitchen was left spotless at the end as well. 10 out of 10.

Alicia

05 Feb 2023

Chef Luis was a joy to learn from . He was wonderful, funny, and kind . The cuban cuisine was delicious! We will be booking with him again!

Angie

07 Nov 2022

Chef Luis was very friendly and made a great cooking experience for my boyfriend and I. We are definitely recommend him!

Rick pollock

15 Jun 2022

We really enjoyed the evening with Chef Luis. The the entrees he prepared were excellent and his level of knowledge was amazing. We will have him again, maybe for a Caribbean night!

Jim Driscoll

12 Jun 2022

Luis was amazing and the food was too! One of the best experiences we’ve had in a long time. Luis has a great personality, teaches, and has a great time doing it. Oh, he is a great Chef also! Fun, food and Luis …a recipe for a perfect dinner night.

Katie

18 Apr 2022

Chef Luis was incredible and wonderful to work with. The flavors were amazing and will be trying my hand at some of the recipes soon.

Matthew

02 Mar 2022

We had a wonderful night with Chef Luis - he made us a ton of delicious Cuban inspired food and engaged in some very interesting conversation. It was a pleasure to have him cook for my mother's 65th birthday and he left the kitchen as clean as he found it. I'd highly recommend using him for an at home chef experience!

Lisa

01 Mar 2022

We had a fabulous experience! The three of us are cooks and we learned so much! The food was wonderful but truly secondary to meeting and talking with Chef Luis. We would certainly like to partner with him again if we're in Tucson.

Barbara

06 Feb 2022

Very personable & welcoming, helpful tips to make paella & other dishes in your own kitchen. Enjoyable & informative evening

05 Sep 2021

One of the Best Experiences of my Life and I’ve visited 13 countries and all 50 US states and this was phenomenal. This will become an annual Tradition! Thanks Chef Luis!

Maribelle

04 Jul 2021

My husband and I had a wonderful experience celebrating our anniversary with Chef Luis. He was incredibly knowledgeable with his craft and we enjoyed learning about his passion for cultural cuisine. The food was absolutely delicious. I can't forget to mention he has an incredible taste in music!

Christina

11 Apr 2021

Luis was an amazing host! The food was beautifully done and his education of all the ingredients was incredibly vast. He helped explain the steps when cooking and gave us a glimpse into his background and experiences. He went above and beyond and made my husband's birthday incredibly special. I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone and would do it again.

Sharon

07 Mar 2020

This was one of the most incredible cooking class/events we have ever done and we have done quite a few. Chef Louis was fabulous and we feel like we made a new friend in Tucson. The food was delicious! We are traveling in an RV so cooking at our place was out of the question. Having this class in his apartment was so much more intimate and “cozy” than the cooking classes we have ever done before. I highly recommend CozyMeal and Chef Luis.

Patrick

14 Dec 2019

Never showed and we got a sitter for our anniversary!!!! We expect a full refund!!!!!!