Casa Jacaranda
Casa Jacaranda
5
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
Closed
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Authentic Mexican Cooking Classes. Experience the true beauty of Mexican cooking & Mexican life in gorgeous Casa Jacaranda. Start off with fresh ingredients, learn the recipe & the secrets. Best of all? Everything you make, you eat on a laid-back sobremesa. A market tour, cooking class and traditional 4-course premium lunch rolled into one, our experience is an authentic culinary taste of Mexican culture.
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- Explore329765153611 contributionDelicious food and very lively atmosphereChef Emilio and team were wonderful hosts. My group of friends and I had a wonderful time cooking and eating together. The recipes / cooked meal were DELICIOUS! Highly recommended for all different group types (families, friends, coworkers) to partake in this experience.Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad you enjoyed your day at our Casa… and the food you made! Also, thank you for recommending us. Best regards, Jorge FitzWritten March 26, 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited March 2024Traveled with friendsWritten March 11, 2024
- Diana Cuevas6 contributionsThis cooking class is so worth it!It was such a great way to spend my birthday in CDMX. Emilio was a friendly, educative, and hilarious teacher and made everyone feel like we were a team. I felt like a pro in the kitchen! This class gave me the confidence to try making tortillas, salsa, tamales AND mole at home. Thank you Casa Jacaranda for an unforgettable experience!!Visited March 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten March 29, 2024
- 509lqs24 contributionsBest night in Mexico CityAbsolutely fabulous experience. We did the evening cooking class and from start to finish it was a seamless experience that was so much fun. Emilio and his team were great. The food was amazing and so much fun to prepare with a great group of people. They also paid very close attention to food restrictions which made the evening even more relaxing. Hands down, one of our best travel experiences ever.Visited March 2024Traveled with familyWritten March 31, 2024
- Radhika S1 contributionDo not miss this cooking class!The Casa Jacaranda experience was fantastic! We met up with Chef Emilio for a market visit prior to the class, we learnt so much about the food history of Mexico and got to try some local sweets, cheeses chocolates and tortillas. Chef was open to letting us cook what we wanted and the menu was decided upon as a group. Chef Emilio led us through a step by step process of explaining what we were going to do, the history behind it and tasting things every step of the way. Once we sat down to eat he generously opened up tequila, mezcal, wine for us to taste and surprised us with a beautiful chocolate dessert!! I would highly recommend you book this class even if you have to come to CDMX only to take this class.Visited April 2024Traveled with familyWritten April 7, 2024
- deborahanne312New York City, New York322 contributionsFantastic Cooking Class PLUS market tour!WOW! What a great day! I've just spent 10 days showing family around and all of them voted this class as their favorite thing! Emilio is fantastic and so knowledgable! We started the day at the market. Had a nice tour and learned so much about mexican food and traditions. Including a few tastes of items! Next the cooking class was easy to follow along. Emilio made sure everyone was included and doing something to contribute to the final meal! And the meal was incredible! We all left full and happy!!!Visited April 2024Traveled with familyWritten April 10, 2024
- ejlmd9 contributionsFantastic experience with Chef Emilio!Excellent experience for myself, my wife and my two adult daughters. Chef Emilio is a gem! As we toured the local market, he taught us about the staple foods of Mexico and Mexican food culture. Once back at the beautiful kitchen, he made sure we were each involved in the preparation of the afternoon’s dish. Once done cooking, we entered a beautiful dining room to enjoy the meal that we (and his associates) had prepared. Full belly, full heart! Thank you, Chef Emilio!Visited April 2024Traveled with familyWritten April 20, 2024
- SwisscssGermfask, Michigan502 contributionsEXCELLENT Historical and Cultural ExperienceThis by far was the best thing we did in Mexico City. The venue was amazing, the markets were great and we learned so much about excellent Mexican food cooking. The meal was such a delicious experience and our host was so gracious. The space is beautiful!! We learned so much about the food and culture of Mexico City!Visited June 2023Traveled with friendsWritten May 1, 2024
- Manash DasguptaNew York City, New York38 contributionsWonderful cooking experience with Chef Emilio and his teamExcellent experience cooking with Chef Emilio and his team. Charlie kept us all hydrated and clean while we focused on the ingredients and understanding how the flavors are created. Chef also helped us understand the history of each ingredient with anecdotes from his grandma’s kitchen and narrated his personal stories from culinary school, his fascination for the kitchen, his experiences cooking in restaurants in LA and the Upper West side of NYC. Apart from the great food and cocktails, our group really appreciated how chef’s team adapted to the dynamics of our group and never rushed us to the next stage of the evening - creating a wonderful experience for everyone of us in the group. I would come back here every time I come to Mexico City.Visited May 2024Traveled with friendsWritten May 26, 2024
- cottonianSan Francisco, California61 contributionsFantastic time with the familyThank you very much, Emilio, Charlie, Rosy and Faby for preparing a phenomenal traditional Mexican cooking class for us. We enjoyed and embraced every moment from the market tour with a history lesson to the food sampling and of course the cooking experience. Every member of our family, from master chef grandma to youngest, learnt a lot and the instructions catered to all generations seamlessly. We will recommend you and share your wisdom to everyone we know. Once again, muchas gracias.Visited August 2024Traveled with familyWritten August 5, 2024
- Brooke F1 contributionUnique ExperienceBest thing we did on our visit to Mexico City. A unique experience to explore and learn about local places in Mexico City, learn about traditional Mexican Cooking and meet people from other countries. The food was delicious and experience was 10/10. Would highly recommend to anyone traveling to Mexcio City!Visited August 2024Traveled with friendsWritten August 5, 2024
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Allison S
Oakland, CA63 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
I highly recommend Chef Emilio and Casa Jacaranda for an authentic cooking class in Mexico City. We did a small class with our family of 4 with another family of 4 and it worked out perfectly. Emilio took us on a market tour at Juarez Mercado where he explained the history of the market, local ingredients and we agreed on our menu(tamales, salsas and mole with chicken). From there we sampled some excellent street food and headed back to their beautiful kitchen to cook. Emilio was fantastic at sharing preparation and cooking recommendations as well as his personal history and some fun stories with cooking. Everyone had opportunities to help prepare the ingredients and dishes. integrative addition, we did a Mezcal and Tequila tasting and he shared many CDMX recommendations with us!
Written December 26, 2023
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Sharon M
Milwaukee, WI129 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Casa Jacaranda offers more than a cooking experience, by providing context and history that make the day a great way to immerse yourself in Mexican food and culture. Emilio was terrific...warm, engaging, knowledgeable and the head of a very professional and pleasant team that made the day progress without a hitch. We visited a food market, a small batch chocolate maker, and learned about the role of certain ingredients and foods in local traditions including the day of the day, which was around the corner and on display throughout the city. I highly recommend Casa Jacaranda for any foodie or home cook interested in Mexican food and culture.
Written October 14, 2023
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E.p270792
Ballarat, Australia8 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
This experience (cooking class, market tour and general history lesson) was phenomenal. You get far more than the description even lets on.
My partner is not a foodie at all and he thoroughly enjoyed making and trying new things. Ana and the whole behind the scenes team were above excellent. HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend. For us as two Australians feeling a bit nervous in this giant city this was beyond perfect. Thank you team
Recipes we will now cherish for ever
My partner is not a foodie at all and he thoroughly enjoyed making and trying new things. Ana and the whole behind the scenes team were above excellent. HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend. For us as two Australians feeling a bit nervous in this giant city this was beyond perfect. Thank you team
Recipes we will now cherish for ever
Written September 24, 2024
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Shifumi Terasaka
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Aug 2023
I booked Casa Jacaranda for a company team building event, and we had the most AMAZING time - from the beautiful venue, to the delightful host (Chef Emilio) and staff, to the immersive cooking, and to eating the most delicious food that we created together. This was definitely the highlight of our trip! I will fondly look back on this experience, and hope to come back soon!
Written August 14, 2023
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M T
Milwaukee, Wisconsin10 contributions
Dec 2024 • Family
My husband, 18 year old daughter and I all had an excellent experience cooking with Ana and our 6 new friends at Casa Jacaranda. The meeting spot was easy to find. We had a brief introduction and then everyone was allowed input into creating the menu for the day. We stopped at a local market, a chocolatier and a tortilla maker before heading to the space for cooking. The space was beautiful - located on the first floor of an art gallery. It included our well-equipped group kitchen, a private kitchen and a dining room. Ana was amazing at providing information and keeping the multi-course meal on track. The team that works behind the scenes were amazing too. I can't wait to go back!
Written January 3, 2025
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Drew
New York City, NY2 contributions
Jan 2025 • Couples
Chef Emilio presented an outstanding class on ingredients, food and culture in a warm and festive environment. He and his team have a joy of food and hospitality that is infectious. We learned some fantastic recipes and techniques. Absolutely worth spending the day doing this!!
Written January 27, 2025
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Jennifer G
5 contributions
Mar 2023 • Family
My two foodie kids (ages 20 and 28) took this class with me today, and I am speechless (or perhaps just too full) at how wonderful it was. We started with a thorough market tour with tastings and tons of information, then moved on to an exquisite catering/teaching kitchen. With a lovely, similarly food obsessed group of 7, we spent an afternoon creating tamales, salsas, moles, tortillas and sopes, all while learning about the specific ingredients and cooking techniques involved. We then sat down to a gorgeous feast in a beautifully appointed dining room, complete with jasmine tea margaritas, wines and ending with a fabulous assortment of tequilas and mezcals. Dessert was an astonishing vegan chocolate chili sorbet on puffed amaranth and colored wafer flakes. The staff was equally superb, constantly cleaning and clearing and creating additional dishes behind the scenes to enhance the experience. I would return to Mexico City for one day just for this class!
Written March 23, 2023
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Georgina L
4 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
The best cooking class in CDMX. Beto and his team make this experience super entertaining, the recipes are authentic gems that have been passed down from generation to generation, what a privilege to have the secrets of grandmothers, aunts and mothers share with us. A joy, don't miss it!

Written November 7, 2023
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TTT
8 contributions
Aug 2021
I like to do cooking classes in countries that I visit. I think they are a good opportunity to learn about a country's culture and food directly from a local person. I have done many cooking classes in various countries, and all the ones I have done have been truly excellent.
This experience at Casa Jacaranda blows those out of the water. It's the difference of being on a mountaintop to being in the stratosphere itself. I don't think there are enough descriptors to adequately convey just how excellent of an experience this cooking class is. Beto met as at a local market and as he guided us through the market, we learned about common Mexican ingredients, regional differences, and what these ingredients mean to the people and culture of Mexico. Not only that, there were several delicious stops along the way. On the way back to his home, we received a tour of the neighborhood, stopping in at several local shops along the way (freshly pressed tortillas even though you will make your own excellent ones in the class, and a local chocolate shop selling outstanding Mexican made, fair trade chocolate).
The actual cooking portion of the class took place in his beautiful house. We made the mole and Beto diagramed the process out so that it was easy to follow and understand, which is especially useful for such a daunting and complex dish. The food that we made was superb. But really the experience was on Beto's enthusiasm for relating (saying teaching is to impersonal for what we experienced) to you about his love for his people, culture, and food. This experience is a must for anyone visiting Mexico City for the first time or even if you have already been, you will learn something new. Especially make this an early (if not the first) stop on your visit, Beto will give you so many recommendations on further things to eat and do in the city. This experience was worth so much more than the price of admission and I cannot recommend it enough.
This experience at Casa Jacaranda blows those out of the water. It's the difference of being on a mountaintop to being in the stratosphere itself. I don't think there are enough descriptors to adequately convey just how excellent of an experience this cooking class is. Beto met as at a local market and as he guided us through the market, we learned about common Mexican ingredients, regional differences, and what these ingredients mean to the people and culture of Mexico. Not only that, there were several delicious stops along the way. On the way back to his home, we received a tour of the neighborhood, stopping in at several local shops along the way (freshly pressed tortillas even though you will make your own excellent ones in the class, and a local chocolate shop selling outstanding Mexican made, fair trade chocolate).
The actual cooking portion of the class took place in his beautiful house. We made the mole and Beto diagramed the process out so that it was easy to follow and understand, which is especially useful for such a daunting and complex dish. The food that we made was superb. But really the experience was on Beto's enthusiasm for relating (saying teaching is to impersonal for what we experienced) to you about his love for his people, culture, and food. This experience is a must for anyone visiting Mexico City for the first time or even if you have already been, you will learn something new. Especially make this an early (if not the first) stop on your visit, Beto will give you so many recommendations on further things to eat and do in the city. This experience was worth so much more than the price of admission and I cannot recommend it enough.
Written August 14, 2021
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Alec W
1 contribution
Dec 2021 • Couples
One of the best experiences we’ve ever had. Beto is a long time friend you’ve never met and will take you around his neighborhood to the markets and shops to show you the culture and history of Mexico City. You then go to his stunning home to cook delicious traditional foods. The day ends with eating in the rooftop with many drinks and lots of great conversation. We did not want the day to end. Thank you Beto and Jorge!
Written December 28, 2021
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Hi there - two of is are interested in taking your cooking class - are you available this Tuesday, May 8th 2018 ? Thank you
Written May 6, 2018
Hi, there is availability for the class!
The best way to be sure is to book through our website.
Written May 15, 2018
Soy Luciane e me gustarĂa participar en las classes de culinária y de las excursiones gastronĂłmicas. O que devo hacer ?
Written March 14, 2018
OĂ Luciane!
É murió fà cil: você pode reservar seu lugar no nosso site (confira en TripAdvisor, por favor)
Esperamos vĂŞ-la aquĂ em breve!
Written March 14, 2018
Hi Chris,
At the moment we do not offer Sunday classes tickets on our website, only Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday classes. However, we sometimes organize tailor made experiences on Sunday, by request only.
Written May 30, 2017
judith wiseman
El Sargento, Mexico
I will be in Mexico City Feb. 8-13. What classes are available then (2 people) and what are the fees?
Written January 21, 2017
Hi Judy,
we could host you on Feb the 9th or the 11th! Would that work for you?
Let us know if we can be of help.
Written January 25, 2017
That is correct. The tickets for 1-4 persons are USD $170 each.
Please let us know if we can further assist you!
Thank you,
Jorge
Written January 25, 2017
Hello folks:
Is the Casa within walking distance of the Fiesta Americana hotel on Paseo Reforma? And, the dress code if there is one would be most helpful. We are booked for 2/27 and look forward to the experience. I thank you sincerely. sbcSoTX
Written February 6, 2016
Hello! Walking from the Fieata Americana Reforma would take you something like 45 minutes. It's a 3.2 km walk. I would recommend you arrive via Uber and then you could walk back to the hotel in the afternoon? There's no actual dress code, but comfy shoes and clothes are recommended.
See you soon!
Jorge
Written February 26, 2016
I would love to book this for my daughter and I. Do you have vegetarian options for my daughter? How do I book?
Written December 28, 2015
Yes, there are many veggie options within the Mexican cuisine universe! Just make sure that you mention it when you book —you can do that when the booking system form asks for allergies or dietary restrictions. You can also contact jorge@casajacaranda.mx and we can tailor something special!
Written January 6, 2016
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