The people and experience were lovely but the food was kind of basic so I did not give a 5 star review. The tortilla making was the highlight and the visit to the local mercado was very nice too (we went there twice after the class). I liked how we got to decide what to make. It was good hands on training but we didn’t have to do all the work. I really liked it but didn’t love it, namely because I thought the food was only good and not great

Oscar was our tour guide/chef, he was amazing! Oscar took us on a tour through the market and talked about all the different seasonings, spices, plants, vegetables that make up the great cuisine of Oaxaca. Would definitely recommend the class with Casa Crespo.

We loved the entire experience! Beautiful market tour, then we prepared & enjoyed a delicious meal! Chef Oscar was very knowledgeable and helpful and made sure we all were able to participate.

This tour was a clear highlight on our four day trip to Oaxaca. The guide was kind and had a very accommodating and experienced team. You could tell they are a well-oiled machine. Atmosphere was friendly and the food was delicious! We loved sitting down to dine with the other guests. Perfect for any type of travellers other than young kids who may find it long. Cannot recommend this enough.

I came to the cooking class alone and met up with 6 other people. A family of four from Copenhagen and a couple from Annapolis, USA. We all got along fabulously and chose our menu easily without any dispute. Oscar, the chef took us to to the central market to buy most of the ingredients we needed for the recipes. He explained many things throughout the market. Then we headed back to the kitchen’, which was a lovely outdoor patio. Everyone, including the two girls participated in everything. The food we made was delicious and the cooking assistants were great. Our only disappointment was that Oscar the Chef never sat with us while we were eating. We never benefited from his expertise and stories of Oaxacan cuisine and other questions we had. (he was doing something in the back?) Nonetheless it was a delicious and filling five course meal.

The highlight of our trip to Mexico! We can highly recommend this cooking class. Oscar is a great chef and very friendly. He speaks fluently English and knows a lot. We started with collectively choosing a menu, we went to the market, started cooking, and had a lovely dinner afterwards. So delicious. We even got mezcal to go with the food. We made two types of mole, avocado soup, tamales, a drink, tacos, stuffed peppers, and spicy ice cream. And as a bonus, we met a lot of nice people in the class.

Broke my foot and had to cancel my trip to Oaxaca. Very disappointed that I didn’t get my money back. Had plenty of time to fill my space. Have some compassion for God’s sake. Be very careful before you book this tour, there are others that will provide a refund for the same type of event.

A very enjoyable morning and lunch. Oscar is a great host and chef, and very willing to share his knowledge of Mexican cuisine and culture. Small group size (we had 8), good value, and of course a delicious lunch.

Very fun and informative. Loved the market visit. Would recommend it to all. They had each person do small task to do. Fun group experience.

what an incredible experience! we made way more than mole (tamales, al pastor tacos, shrimp soup, & corn ice cream). oscar was pretty chill and explained things well! this surprisingly far exceeded out expectations!

This was a fabulous tour. Thank you Oscar! Such an informative guide in the market, explaining so much about all the various ingredients that are integral to Mexican cuisine and then patiently showing us how to make complex dishes. We enjoyed every aspect of the tour but of course the best bit was eating the fruits of our labour - all absolutely delicious!

The prepping of all the ingredients involved in a complete Oaxacan meal was fun and educational. Emily kept things moving well even with a group of 17. I would recommend offering water before and after the walk to the market. The heat took a toll on some in the group.

Despite our initial high expectations based on other reviews, this cooking class left us disappointed. As avid home cooks hoping to gain a deeper understanding of Oaxacan cooking techniques, we found the experience lacking. First, the class size was excessively large, with 16 participants crowded around one stove on the premises and clogging up the aisles at the market. This made it challenging to hear instructions from Oscar, and each participant had limited hands-on cooking opportunities. While we appreciated Oscar's effort to involve us, it felt ridiculous to be called out to drop two cloves into the pod. Perhaps a more effective approach would have been for Oscar to provide thorough explanations and demonstrate the techniques himself. Second, the overall pace of the cooking class felt rushed. Delegated tasks sometimes resulted in missing important steps for another dish, and the atmosphere created did not encourage asking questions. There were some positive aspects: the final dishes were pretty good from the extensive menu with recipes that Oscar shared. However, for those seeking a slower-paced and more intentional cooking class, this may not be the ideal choice. If your goal is to be part of cooking an Oaxacan meal that you get to eat at the end, this class might cut it for you.

So much food! Very accommodating for vegetarians and pescatarians. Lovely setting and going to the market was so fun!

Myself and 2 teenage girls took this class on our first day in Oaxaca. Oscar was an excellent host and teacher. We loved the market tour, cooking instruction and being able to enjoy the meal afterwards. I highly recommend this class.

We got to choose our menu and the instructor and his assistant were very efficient in delivering the demonstration while involving the participants. I definitely recommend the experience.

What a remarkable opportunity to learn from a very inspired and knowledgeable instructor, Oscar. The class was a very busy four and a half hours long. We first selected a menu, then headed out to the market, shopped, learning a great deal about the various ingredients, and headed back. Then, the magic began. Oscar coached us on all the different meal preparation processes. It was a little overwhelming to keep track of what was happening, but it was so worth it once we got the swing of how much fun it was to prepare this food. Then we sat down to eat. The group connected, and we had informative conversations. The class was one of the highlights of my trip to Oaxaca. I have already recommended it to everyone headed to the magical city. Thank you, Oscar. Keep up your brilliant work! ALSO: I love the line drawings on the walls and the art in the kitchen. Inspired!

The cooking class that we took with Oscar with so enjoyable and informative. He's a wonderful chef and encouraging teacher. We were able to select our menu as a group and then specifically shop for the needed items in the local outdoor market. Oscar was able to tell us about the useage for all of the fruits and vegetables in the market as well as their preparation. I have taken many cooking classes in the past and this one is up there among my favorites. I would highly recommend Flavors of Oaxaca.

It wash pleasant day. We all introduced ourselves and chatted about what to make. The class ranged from novice cooks to others that were more adept in the kitchen. I was a little disappointed at the elementary aspects of the class. I would not suggest this class for anyone who already has a basic knowledge of Mexican cooking

Fabulous! Delicious! Unique Oaxaca food! Beautiful market tour! Very organized. Easily accommodated vegetarians and gluten free people. Really enjoyed it. A fabulous cultural experience!