Martaja wants to help you CONNECT WITH MEXICO THROUGH ITS FOOD.

We create cooking classes, market tours and organized trips that help you understand the history, traditions and people behind Mexican cuisine, and enjoy it more than ever.

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our COOKING CLASSES

Learn the history on a market tour, master tamales, mole, tacos or salsas in a cooking class, or create hot chocolate from scratch in a cacao workshop.

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our locations

Feel right at home at an art deco apartment, enjoy the view from a hidden rooftop, or get off the beaten path at a vintage tequila tasting room.

Happy guests enjoying a tequila tasting as part of their Martaja mole and tamales cooking class

The Martaja Family is growing.

Martaja was born from a passion to share what’s most special about Mexico.

We’re proud to announce that, as of 2025, our guests can enjoy not only outstanding cooking classes & catering services, but also beautiful, responsibly-sourced handicrafts from artisans across the country, as well as extraordinary off-the-beaten-path trips to some of Mexico’s most unique destinations.

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PRIVATE EVENT SPECIALISTS

Getting the family together for a special occasion? Or perhaps hoping to take this year’s off-site to the next level?

Whether you’re planning a birthday party, a pre-wedding social or a corporate team-building event, Martaja are big group specialists who can help you design the perfect experience for the occasion. We’ll even pick you up!

Just get in touch using the button below to start planning.

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WHY MARTAJA?

Martaja wants to help you connect with Mexico through its food.

We create cooking classes, market tours and organized trips that help you understand the history, traditions and people behind Mexican cuisine, and enjoy it more than ever.

Along the way, we strive to ensure our work has a positive impact on Mexico, its people and the planet.

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GET IN TOUCH

Can’t find the information you need, or looking for something a little different to what you see here? Martaja would love to hear from you. Also, it’s always cheapest to book direct through us.

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