Carlos picked us up from our hotel and we went to the market. It is an exotic maze of stalls that sell almost everything. The variety of fruit, vegetables, herbs, spices, chilies, flours, corn products, coffee, and all kinds of kitchen tools and dishware is unrivaled by any large grocery or superchain. The prices are also a fraction of what you find in other store. We found it fascinating even though there were some things that we would never consider buying. We then went to his beautiful home with a huge shaded garden where his wife Elsa was already doing some pre-prep. We had some delicious herbal tea before starting our cooking adventure. We learned how to make sopas, toquitos, stuffed fire roasted poblano peppers, tamales in corn husks, and delicious salsas. Elsa was even able to accommodate my wife's cow dairy allergy with tasty alternatives. We had a toast of mezcal prior to eating. While we are not typically fond of mezcal, their offering was a pleasant surprise. The food was delicious as we enjoyed some red wine and continued to learn about Zihuatanejo and other places they lived. The tour has certainly been the highlight of our awesome vacation.

This was one of the best excursions we have ever been on. Both Carlos and Elsa are amazing hosts and welcomed us into their beautiful home. It was truly a hands-on experience from marketing with Carlos to cooking with Elsa is an extraordinary experience. Elsa is an excellent teacher as well as chef. We would definitely do another excursion and recommend highly.

This is a wonderful tour, organized by husband and wife team Carlos and Elsa. Touring the market and picking up fresh produce with Carlos was fascinating, but the best part was when he dropped us off at their lovely home for a cooking lesson with Elsa and delicious lunch. If you are interested in meeting a delightful local couple, having a hands-on lesson as you learn about Mexican cuisine, and enjoying a delicious lunch, this is the tour for you.