Mexican Kitchen Experience

Highlights

  • Shop like a local at the market

  • Visit the kitchen of traditional chef Yolanda

  • Learn how to prepare 4 dishes from scratch

  • Includes apron and recipe sheet

Summary

Have you ever been inside a real Mexican kitchen? You might have noticed: there is no recipe book. In Mazatlan fish and seafood are part of daily diet. Learn from a traditional chef how to cook like a local. 

Tour info

Duration
4 hours
Group Size
8
Pricing (From)
Commentary

Why take this tour?

The Mexican Kitchen experience offers you the opportunity to get involved in making 4 authentic local dishes from scratch. At this shop-and-cook experience you will discover the fresh ingredients that are the base and find out where to buy them at the market. Flavor Teller introduces you to the kitchen of mrs. Yolanda of Tostadas El Tigre, one of the most popular food stands at the Pino Suarez market. You will have the honor of helping mrs. Yolanda create traditional local dishes and savour them too. Fasten your aprons - Mrs. Yolanda will get you chopping, squeezing, peeling and tasting - you'll have an authentic Mexican shop-and-cook experience in the heart of Mazatan's busiest market.

Duration: 2-3 hours
When: Sundays from 10.00am - 1.00pm
Includes: Recipe sheet and Flavor Teller apron
Group size: 4-6 people
Location: Pino Suarez market, downtown Mazatlan
Meeting point: Plazuela Machado
​Free cancellation: cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

What’s included?

  • Bi-lingual guide

  • 4 traditional dishes

  • Bottled water

  • Beverages and appetizer

  • Apron and recipe sheet

  • Gratuities

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 3h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Before you go

  • Make sure to bring a big smile and an appetite!

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

About operator:

Want to get a taste of Mazatlan, soak up history and pick up street food confidence? Ready to take your taste buds on a roll and find your inner flavor adventurer? The Flavor Teller will take you to the best hidden gems in Mazatlan. Get off the beaten tourist track and experience authentic flavors on culinary backstreets. Spice up your day and learn about Mexican culture through food. Satisfy your curiosity and appetite. Feel welcome at family-run food stands who create culinary magic and break through cultural and language barriers. Take a break from being a tourist and eat like a local!

 Maaike Hoekstra is a hands-on traveler who loves to try new flavors, visit new places and meet other people. Her passion for great food, history and culture has led her into flavor-venturous experiences in countries around the world. Maaike wants to introduce travelers to Mexican food and culture with a splash of history. Through the Flavor Teller experience she wants to build bridges and show travelers that even though everybody is different we all have similar stories. Connecting local eateries to visitors we can share authentic flavors and find common grounds. 

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