Casa Crespo is the heart of Oaxacan cuisine. It's a place where tradition thrives, and Chef Oscar Carrizosa, originally from the Mixteca region, masterfully blends the diverse ingredients of Oaxaca's 16 ethnic groups with the authentic flavors passed down from his grandmother. This is the ideal setting to discover the rich tastes and aromas of Oaxacan food through Oscar's engaging classes.
Oscar, known for his friendly demeanor, will guide you in identifying and appreciating the subtle aromas of each dish. He presents various menu possibilities, allowing students to choose what they wish to cook, as there is no fixed menu. You'll learn to prepare three types of tortillas, three kinds of salsas, an appetizer, a soup, a mole, a dessert, and a traditional drink. These are dishes designed to leave a lasting impression on anyone who appreciates fine food.
✓ All ingredients✓ Gluten-free option available✓ Complimentary drinks✓ Tour to a local market✓ Vegetarian-applicable menuActivity Schedule
4 h 30
During the classes, everyone actively participates. These sessions are not merely for observation; they involve hands-on work such as dicing vegetables, peeling seeds, frying, seasoning, grinding, and even singing if the mood strikes! Importantly, no one has to wash dishes.
Vegetarian options and dishes catering to specific dietary restrictions are also available. The class proceeds according to the menu selected by the participants.
The classes can be conducted in either English or Spanish, depending on the group's preference.
Mobile or paper ticket accepted. One per booking.
Casa Crespo, located in the northeast part of Conzatti Garden, a green house with a black gate.
Casa Crespo, located in the northeast part of Conzatti Garden, a green house with a black gate.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Service animals are allowed. Public transportation options are available nearby. Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. Flavors of Oaxaca: Cooking Class with No Set Menu and Local Market Tour
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes as you'll be actively participating. Bring your appetite – you'll get to enjoy the delicious meal you help prepare! Don't hesitate to ask Chef Oscar questions about Oaxacan cuisine. Be prepared for a fun and interactive learning experience. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Product code: 206296P1
Activity offered by Casa Crespo Cooking Class via Viator.
WizardTrip Help Center Food enthusiasts Travelers interested in Oaxacan culture Couples Families Hands-on Oaxacan cooking experience Market tour to discover local ingredients Learn to make traditional tortillas and salsas Prepare authentic Oaxacan mole Customizable menu with vegetarian and dietary options Enjoy complimentary drinks
Currency peso
Official languages Spanish, Nahuatl, Yucatec Maya
Driving on the right
Power plugs A, B · 127 V
Emergency number 911
Capital city Mexico City Average temperatures 14° Jan 16° Feb 18° Mar 20° Apr 20° May 18° Jun 17° Jul 17° Aug 17° Sept 16° Oct 14° Nov 14° Dec Sources: Wikidata; climate: NASA POWER, 2001-2025 averages.
Can I bring a stroller? + Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.
Are pets allowed? + Service animals are allowed.
Is public transportation accessible? + Public transportation options are available nearby.
What is the policy on infant seating? + Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap.
★★★★★ Tripadvisor review
Greattttttttttt
514janetted, September 2026
We had an incredible time, it was the happiest day of my life and the employees were very friendly and attentive, Caleb and Jessie I think they were called, and the people from the bike tour were very good people, I congratulate them... the only thing is that they should maintain the arrival areas and paint them so they look nicer and more attractive, that attracts people, the areas should be clean so they don't look deteriorated, but other than that the tour was ufffffff greattttttttttttttt
★★★★★ Tripadvisor review
Amazing experience
S4860BRandreat, September 2026
We were lucky, because we were just the two of us, so we had basically a private class :). Oscar was a really nice host, he explained everything, and even more. In the market he intruduced us to different ingredients and talk about how to use them. During the cooking part, we were part of every process, and meanwhile we were cooking the rest of the team made sure we had everything and cleaned every time it was needed. We made two appertizers, a soup, a main course and even a dessert!
★★★★★ Tripadvisor review
Oaxaca cooking experience
M9361OKmichelleh, September 2026
Our guide and translator Emily was wonderful and the walk to market was very interesting
Would highly recommend this experience
★★★★★ Viator review
The walk to the market is...
Manuel_P, September 2026
The walk to the market is a slight uphill incline. Oscar provided information about the different vegetables, plants and even flowers we passed along the walk to the market.
★★★★★ Viator review
Highly recommend!!!
Alyssa_C, July 2026
We had an amazing tour with Oscar and his team! This was actually my second time — I had such a great experience the first time that I came back with my family. We learned so much about Oaxaca, the cuisine, and cooking, and a big bonus was how kind and welcoming everyone was.
My father is elderly and uses a wheelchair, and the team made accommodations so he could still join us at the market. It meant so much to have him be part of the experience with us.
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