Cooking Class: Make Tamales From Scratch
Learn guacamole, 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 mashing together avocados, cilantro and lime to create fresh, flavorful guacamole. Then prepare warm charro 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 or chicken. Chef Antonio will teach you how to season the sauces, 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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Guacamole
With avocados, cilantro and lime juice
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 6
- Event Duration 3 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- LabelsCouples, Beginner, Date Night, Fun, Mexican, Adult
Outside Reviews for Chef Antonio
Silvia
19 Nov 2025
Chef Antonio is a very experienced and driven individual. His dedication and passion for exceptional food, paired with his friendly nature, make him the perfect host, able to create unique experiences for his customers.
Event location: Houston
Chef travels to your location
With over 20 years in the culinary world, Chef Antonio moves effortlessly between commanding a kitchen and creating a warm, memorable atmosphere for his guests. He’s known for blending technical precision with an instinctive sense of hospitality, a combination that defines his signature style. As an instructor, he invites food lovers into his process, breaking down complex techniques into engaging, hands-on lessons. As a private chef, he curates bespoke menus with exceptional care, aiming not just to satisfy discerning palates but to create moments guests remember long after the meal ends.
