Meet
Martha
Martha learned to cook at an early age from her talented grandmother and has carried a deep knowledge of Mexican cuisine ever since, rooted in traditions that date back to the pre-Hispanic era. Her husband, Arturo, served as a diplomatic representative for Mexico in many parts of the world, giving them both a wealth of fascinating stories to share. They live in a neighborhood west of Mexico City, near Hipódromo de Las Américas.
During their 35 years abroad, living in 11 different countries, Martha took cooking courses everywhere they went, expanding her skills and learning new cuisines. At the same time, she proudly represented traditional Mexican food and culture whenever they welcomed guests into their home.
Hosting and entertaining comes naturally to Martha and Arturo, who love nothing more than sharing food, culture, and conversation with visitors.
“I love to receive people from all over the world and share my culture and culinary experience. I would like to show and teach our varied and splendid Mexican cuisine!”
What to expect
Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.
In-home meal:
(1-6 guests)
The best way to experience authentic Mexican food is in a local home, and this unique dining experience in Mexico City with Martha and Arturo offers just that. Their beautiful home is filled with artifacts collected from around the world; every piece of furniture has a story, making for fascinating conversations over dinner.
Martha delights in cooking cherished family recipes and pays special attention to presentation, often matching fresh flowers, tablecloths, and napkins to her beautiful Mexican china. You’ll sit down at her artfully set table to enjoy a traditional Mexican meal that might include sopecitos de pollo (chicken sopes with beans), tlacoyos de frijoles (corn tortillas stuffed with beans and cheese), cochinita pibil (Yucatán-style slow-roasted pork), rajas poblanas con crema (roasted poblano peppers in cream sauce), frijoles charros (pinto beans stewed with onion, garlic, and bacon), or arroz rojo (red Mexican rice).
Your meal ends on a sweet note with classic Mexican desserts such as creamy flan, arroz con leche (rice pudding), or capirotada (bread pudding). This Mexico City dining experience with Martha and Arturo is the perfect way to savor authentic flavors while connecting with warm, welcoming hosts.
Cooking experience:
(1-6 guests)
Discover the flavors of traditional Mexican cuisine at Martha and Arturo's home in Mexico City. In this immersive Mexico City cooking class, Martha specializes in pre-Hispanic dishes, featuring unique ingredients like huazontle and rich, flavorful moles. Drawing inspiration from her Chihuahua roots and cherished family recipes, she brings authentic Mexican culinary traditions to life.
During this 1.5-hour hands-on cooking experience, you'll join Martha in her small, welcoming kitchen to prepare an appetizer and a main dish from scratch. While chopping peppers, peeling onions, and mixing ingredients, Martha shares her secret cooking tips, tricks, and fascinating stories behind each dish. After cooking, enjoy the meal you helped prepare at her artfully laid out dining table.
This authentic Mexican cooking class in Mexico City is perfect for food lovers, travelers, and anyone eager to explore traditional Mexican flavors in an intimate, home-based setting. Experience the warmth of Mexican hospitality while learning to cook like a local.
Market visit:
(1-6 guests)
Begin your experience by meeting Martha at her home, then drive 20-min in her car to the Legaria Market. Enjoy a guided tour of this local, lively market filled with fresh produce, meat, fish, and traditional Mexican ingredients.
As you stroll through the market with Martha, learn about the key ingredients used in Mexican cooking, hear insider tips from a local, and meet some of her favorite vendors. Pick up a few ingredients to use in your hands-on Mexico City cooking class before returning to Martha's home to prepare your dishes from scratch.
Notes:
Martha is happy to accommodate dietary restrictions and requests so please let her know your preferences when booking.
Languages spoken:
English, Spanish and Portuguese
Sample menu
PERSONALLY VETTED REVIEW
A Traveling Spoon ambassador visited this host. Here is their personal review.
Martha and Arturo are fantastic hosts and conversationalists. They have lived all over the world, and can connect with people very easily. We had a great time cooking and enjoying margaritas together. I felt like an old, dear friend being welcomed into their home as we talked about our travels, plus what we loved about Mexico and its cuisine. All of the food was nice, great dishes - and a LOT of food :) Their home is like a living museum, with little treasures from their time around the world, each one with an interesting story. I genuinely feel like I made two new friends through this experience! I highly recommend it for fellow travelers who want to learn more about Mexican cuisine and culture, and are looking to connect with other worldly, like-minded people.
Jessica, Traveling Spoon Ambassador
Traveler reviews
Wonderful experience! Martha was a fantastic host -- warm and welcoming, great instructor, provided some history about the dishes, etc. The experience of making dinner in a home can't be beat, and of course the food was fantastic. Highly recommend to anyone visiting or living here in Mexico City.
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jackie
March 06, 2026
Our time spent with Martha and her husband was so delightful. It was as if we were visiting old friends! We first went to the Mercado Argentine to meet some of Martha’s favourite vendors and to purchase the squash flowers needed for the soup.
Back in the kitchen we chopped onions, mushrooms and prepped roasted poblanos as Martha roasted tomatoes and dried peppers on the comal for the soup.
Martha showed us how to make her version of guacamole served with crickets and chips so that we had a snack while the soup and chorizo and pork stews simmered.
Lunch was rounded out with nopales in verde sauce, tortillas stuffed with Huitlacoche and Mexican rice! A feast!
Best of all Martha and Arturo were the perfect hosts. We were welcomed into their beautiful home and the conversation was so interesting and easy. We learned so much about Mexican contemporary life while eating foods that predate colonialism.
And as good hosts /friends they showed interest in our lives in Canada as well.
This was our first time with Travelling Spoon and we are keen to try it again on our next trip but also a bit hesitant - Martha set the bar very high!
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karen
March 04, 2026
Stop everything and book Marta's cooking class RIGHT NOW! Seriously, whatever you have planned for your Mexico City trip, shuffle it around and make this happen because you will thank yourself forever.
Marta and her family are incredibly hospitable and so much fun to spend an evening with. We cooked stunning, authentic Mexican dishes using local ingredients, and ate like royalty! Drinks, food, and memories that will last a lifetime? Yes, yes, and yes!
This is Mexico City at its absolute finest. Do not miss it!
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marcos
March 04, 2026
We loved our experience with Martha and her husband Arturo. Highly recommended. The visit to the Mercado Argentina was great - not crowded, spectacular displays of traditional Mexican foods, and Martha showed us many products we'd never seen. Our food prep back at Martha and Arturo's house was fun, and we learned lots along the way. And what a feast it was, a wide variety of Mexican dishes.
If you're staying in Roma or Condessa, it's an easy uber ride to Martha and Arturo's house.
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Fern
February 03, 2026
We had a great time cooking with Martha! She was fun, welcoming and hospitable. We
appreciate you sharing your cooking with us!
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Calvin
November 01, 2025
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