TAMALES 101: MULTI-VARIETY TAMALE MAKING class & FEAST

Tamales are for life, not just for Christmas! In this hands-on cooking class designed to show you that making tamales doesn’t require hours of hard work and years of practice, you’ll learn the principles of making great tamales before preparing two very different varieties from scratch at the cooking location of your choice.

First, you’ll make a classic green tamal. We’ll give you all the tips and tricks you need to ensure your masa harina tamales, filled with tangy tomatillo salsa verde and steamed in corn husks, have at least as much flavour and texture as the ones you may have tried at home.

Next, you’ll prepare a lesser-known seasonal tamale made from fresh corn kernels. You’ll grind the kernels into a dough and wrap it in banana leaves to make light and airy tamales de elote, served with your very own smoky red chipotle salsa, which, as tradition dictates, you’ll make in a molcajete.

Finally, whether you take your cooking class at our Art Deco apartment in Condesa, on an art gallery rooftop, at a vintage tequila tasting room, or even at your own accommodation, you’ll set the table with beautiful locally made dinnerware and feast on your creations.

Dietary requirements can be accommodated, and Mexican alcoholic beverages & soft drinks will keep you hydrated throughout the experience.

Among other things, you’ll learn:

  • How to make tamale dough that has the right consistency to ensure light, moist tamales

  • How much salsa and filling to use for the best results

  • Two different tamale-wrapping techniques, so you can master making tamales steamed in both corn husks and banana leaves (Oaxacan style)

  • How to adapt tamale recipes to the ingredients available back home, or your family and friends’ dietary requirements

Ceramic mug contains hot chocolate with swirled whipped cream and chocolate sauce, with a cinnamon stick resting against the rim.

the DETAILS

MENU:
Tamal verde, tamal de elote, dessert, Mexican craft alcoholic beverages & soft drinks

AVAILABILITY:
7 days a week, 10.30AM-2.30PM or 6PM-10PM

OPTIONAL EXTRAS:
Private upgraded experience
Rooftop/ tasting room/ at-home venue
Cocktail/ agave spirits options
Mexican craft wine
Souvenirs

Looking for a better price? Sundays, Mondays and evenings are busy for us, and we charge accordingly. You can save money by booking your experience during the week and in the morning. Offer only available when booking direct.

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Gallery/ What Guests are saying

“The tamales we made were some of the best I’ve had in my life… no dry dough here! The frameworks he taught us stuck with me after, so I know that when I try this at home, I can improvise to make it my own while still tasting good.”

Anthony Benedettini, Google

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“Unreal. I’ve had a lot of tamales and these were easily the best I’ve ever eaten. Perfectly moist, flavorful, and nothing like the dry versions you sometimes get elsewhere.”

Carol Radlo, Google

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“The tamales were delicious and we learned a new method for keeping the masa moist and flavorful.”

Christina R, Tripadvisor

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“This was a great experience! We made two types of tamales and salsas to accompany them. You can really tell how knowledgeable Jim is about the history and food of Mexico, and we really enjoyed meeting the other participants, cooking & sharing drinks. A great, more hands-on way to spend an evening in CDMX.”

Anonymous, Get Your Guide

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