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Marilau, Mexican Ancestry Cooking School

196 Reviews

#4 of 26 Food & Drink in San Miguel de Allende

Food & Drink, Classes & Workshops, Cooking Classes

Open Now: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Calle de La Luz # 12 | Colonia San Antonio, San Miguel de Allende 37745, Mexico

Open today: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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“Amazing teacher, wealth of knowledge”

Many years ago, I lived in southern Mexico and loved it. However, there were dishes that I did not... read more

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

adec644

“An Excellent Experience”

My wife and I took the "mole cooking class" from Marilau. It was fun and informative -- and the... read more

Reviewed July 18, 2019

Thomas L

Austin, Texas

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“tamales”(19 reviews)

“cooking class”(43 reviews)

“tex mex”(8 reviews)

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Hola y muy bienvenidos! As in all cultures, those born and raised in the society are the best source of knowledge about traditions. As a Mexican native, I inherited my Mexican cuisine knowledge from my previous generations. And my passion too! From...more

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adec644

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Amazing teacher, wealth of knowledge

Many years ago, I lived in southern Mexico and loved it. However, there were dishes that I did not learn to cook as they seemed, at that time, too difficult/ time consuming to make at home. Besides I could readily buy them. In July, I...More

Date of experience: July 2019

Thank adec644

Thank you very much for your kind words, I also enjoy a lot to teach you!!!!! Regresa pronto !!!!

Thomas L

Austin, Texas

Reviewed July 18, 2019

An Excellent Experience

My wife and I took the "mole cooking class" from Marilau. It was fun and informative -- and the best part was eating the results of our efforts! We learned the background of the dish and its links to Mexican history. Marilau is a great...More

Date of experience: July 2019

1 Thank Thomas L

Thank you for your kind words.

LRFoodFan

Little Rock, Arkansas

4911

Reviewed May 26, 2019

I learned so much!

It was such an eye opening experience to learn about traditional Mexican cooking - which does not remotely resemble the Tex Mex that we get in most places in the US. It was also interesting to see the traditional clay cookware that she uses. I...More

Date of experience: May 2019

1 Thank LRFoodFan

Thank you for your kind words

dwhennen

Chicago, Illinois

4524

Reviewed May 16, 2019 via mobile

Just a fabulous way to spend an afternoon

We recently bought a home in San Antonio and are huge foodies but haven’t done a lot of Mexican cooking so we were excited to meet Marilau based on her amazing reviews and reputation with local foodies we know who have taken her classes. She...More

Date of experience: May 2019

1 Thank dwhennen

Thank you very much for your kind words, It was a pleasure to have you as my students, I realy enjoy your company a lot

lindasalna

Toronto, Canada

Reviewed May 16, 2019

Traditional Ancestral Cooking

I just finished a fun and informative and cooking experience with Marilau and a lovely small group who were a delight to co-create an authentic Mexican meal with. I especially appreciated the explanations and hands-on traditional preparation. Great bonus at end was a delicious lunch....More

Date of experience: May 2019

1 Thank lindasalna

Thank you for your kind words.

Glenn R

Acton, Massachusetts, United States

Reviewed April 27, 2019

Amazing class, amazing teacher

We took a family trip to San Miguel de Allende to celebrate my wife's special birthday. Being an accomplished cook and devoted foodie, one of her requests was to take a cooking class in San Miguel. A friend recommended Marilau's class and all seven of...More

Date of experience: April 2019

3 Thank Glenn R

Linda R

132

Reviewed March 1, 2019 via mobile

Best Tamale Class

Marilau is an excellent teacher and chef. Her careful instructions helped the whole class make tamales and nopale salad. Lots of hands on participation, and of course, enthusiastic eating!

Date of experience: February 2019

1 Thank Linda R

Thank you for your kind words.

LindaZeich

Reviewed February 23, 2019

Amazing cooking class with Marilau

My sister and I took an evening class with Marilau. She is a very talented cook and very patient teacher. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and had a perfect menu that she helped me pick. We came away with new skills and a new appreciation...More

Date of experience: February 2019

1 Thank LindaZeich

Nanvandan

Reviewed February 22, 2019

Authentic Mexican cooking class

Wonderful intimate cooking class. Clear repeatable recipes of traditional home cooking. Marilau is an experienced, fun great lady generous in her help. Delicious.

Date of experience: February 2019

Thank Nanvandan

Thank you for your kind words!!!!

Gail B

Newport Beach, California

Reviewed January 26, 2019 via mobile

Cooking with Marilau

We all had the best time in our cooking classes. We got so much information and hands on experience. Loved the classes and met so many nice woman. Can’t wait to come back!