The La Casa de los Sabores Cooking class exceeded my expectations. Our trip to the local food market was educational and demonstrated Pilar's great knowledge of the foods and people of Oaxaca. She quickly involved her students in hands-on work; explained each step; and shared good insights. She is a very accomplished and sophisticated cook; has great English skills; and... more

Pilar is a delight in a small package! Her staff is incredible, with a great sense of humor! And Pilar is a wealth of local knowledge. She took us to one of the local markets to shop and told us about the neighborhood, it's people, goings on, etc. In the market she taught us about the local culture, the vendors... more

Great experience, especially the trip to market. more

Although I haven't made most of the dishes since I took the class a couple of months ago, I am excited to try them out. The class was easy to follow and informative, but the best part was being given a guided tour of the local market. Thoroughly recommend it. more

On the whole an enjoyable and authentic experience. However, it was marketed as a 'feast' of 5 courses' and we were advised not to eat before the class so we could fully enjoy what we cooked. Whilst the dishes were tasty we ended up cooking a handful of snacks. Our companions on the course felt the same. The price quoted... more

The food was excellent, the class was well organized, the market trip was instructive, and Pilar herself was wonderful: engaging, patient, and knowledgeable. The recipes were all traditional and while I appreciated the authenticity, she was also prepared to adapt everything for people with dietary restrictions. more

Oaxaca is a town where people care about food -- its taste, its freshness, its appearance. Think of it as the Paris of Mexico. The classes at Casa de los Sabores are a window into that culture. My partner and I and her two adult sons took two of Pilar's classes together and found it a wonderfully enjoyable way to... more

We appreciated the fact that Pilar centered her teaching around the traditional ingredients in the Oaxacan cuisine. It was meaningful to learn typical comidas instead of a having a chef present his modern interpretation of them. As former educators ourselves we are always interested in how well a teacher presents material and how relevant it is. Pilar has the ability... more

We highly recommend Pilar's cooking classes in Oaxaca! The market tour was especially educational, and she went out of her way to be sure we could smell and taste all of the ingredients that were to go in our dishes that afternoon. I left feeling I could (and would!) definitely re-create the meal using ingredients I could find back in... more