Cooking Class: Make Tamales From Scratch
Learn salsa verde, Tex-Mex sides, handmade tamales and sweet sopapillas in this beginner-friendly cooking class.
Discover the foundations of Tex-Mex comfort food in this lively, hands-on class with Chef Antonio. Begin by blending tomatillos, serrano or jalapeño peppers, onion, garlic and cilantro to create a fresh, tangy salsa verde. Then prepare warm charro pinto beans and fluffy Spanish rice, two essential sides for any Tex-Mex meal. The centerpiece of the session is crafting traditional tamales filled with tender braised pork and chicken in a classic red sauce. Chef Antonio will teach you how to season the sauce, mix soft corn masa and fold each tamal before steaming it to perfection. To end on a sweet note, fry light, airy sopapillas and dust them with sugar. Perfect for beginners, this class offers a delicious introduction to Tex-Mex cooking you’ll be excited to recreate at home.
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Salsa Verde
With tomatillos, serrano or jalapeño peppers, white onion, garlic and cilantro
Classic Pork and Chicken Tamales
With fresh corn masa, braised pork, chicken and classic red sauce
Charro Pinto Beans and Spanish Rice
With pinto beans, chicken stock, long grain rice and tomato sauce
Sopapillas
With flour, sugar and whole milk
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 10
- Event Duration 3 hours
- Activity Level
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- Labels Couples, Group, Beginner, Mexican, Valentine's
Reviews Guests Left For This Experience
Tracie
26 Dec 2025
Chef Antonio was an absolute joy to learn from! He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. We had the best time with him as he shared insights into all aspects of cooking. The finished product turned out amazing. He took his time, never rushed us, and made us feel completely comfortable despite our lack of cooking experience. It was a very comfortable and enjoyable experience in our home.
Konnie
10 Feb 2026
Fun, informative and delicious. The tamales were sooooo good. I would highly recommend.
Outside Reviews for Chef Antonio
Natan
31 Jul 2026
The 5-star culinary wonders that Chef Antonio creates, and the 5-star way he presents them, make him the true star of his private dining experience. The way Antonio presents his culinary wonders reflects his passion for cooking and his creativity in combining fresh, honest and healthy ingredients and turning them into 5-star dishes. Antonio delivers a fully engaging, evening-long experience, and he connects with everyone in a genuine and friendly way, creating a relaxed and refined atmosphere that makes the entire encounter feel personal and memorable.
With more than 20 years of culinary experience, Chef Antonio has led professional kitchens, taught hands-on classes and created tailored private dining experiences. Known for technical precision and warm hospitality, he makes complex techniques approachable for home cooks. His specialties include personalized menus, refined execution and guest-focused service, creating memorable meals from start to finish.
