Discover the ancestral art of making tortillas in this masterclass. This tour is an incredible insight on the ancient history connected to this Mexican cuisine. Corn tortillas represent the staff of life, just as wheat bread did for Europeans or rice did for Asians in ancient times. These hand-patted disks of fresh maize trace their roots to ancient Mesoamerica, where the tortilla held important ceremonial significance in celebrations.
Explore the Mexican culinary culture whilst delving deeper into the significance of corn, from the seed all the way to its transformation into the delicious dough that you will be using to make your tortillas.
- Arrive at Casa Mission and start your check in, here you’ll have to pay the remaining balance.
- Meet your instructor who will teach you all the secrets behind this culinary art. Let the chef guide you into what preparations are required to make authentic handmade tortillas.
- Transform the corn into the dough that you will be using to make your tortillas.
- Cook and sample the tortillas you have made.
- The restaurant is available for a further dining experience, choosing options from the menu at your own expense.
Duration: 30mins
Meeting Time: 30 mins before tour starting time
Starting Time: On the hour from 12pm
Meeting Point: Casa Mission Restaurant
Minimum # of Passengers: 4
Maximum # of Passengers: 40
Tour Operator: Casa Mission Restaurant
✅ Bilingual instructor
✅ Entrance to Casa Mission Restaurant
✅ Preparation instructions to make corn tortillas by hand
✅ Tortilla dough
✅ Burner to cook the tortillas
❌ À la carte food from Menu at Casa Mission Restaurant
❌ Drinks from bar
❌ Transportation
❌ Additional food
❌ Shopping Area with souvenirs, Mexican handcrafts.
❌ Gratuity
- It is important to be aware that the remaining balance will be charged at the meeting point (preferably in cash). Credit cards may be used, but you will have to pay the added 10% bank commission.
- A valid photo ID may be required as proof of age for the consumption of alcoholic beverages. The legal drinking age in Mexico is 18 years old. Minors will not be served alcohol, even with parental consent.
- This activity is not for children under the age of 12.
- Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair Access throughout the property
- Transportation: N/A. Guests must take their own transportation to Casa Mission Restaurant
Recommendations:
- Cash or credit card (VISA, MasterCard or American Express) for restaurant, shopping, and gratuities
- FREE cancellation and full refund will be issued if notified within a minimum of 24 hours prior to your tour time; if it is made within less than 24 hours in advance, booking fees cannot be refunded
- If you show up under the influence of drugs or alcohol, we will not allow you to take part in the activity and we will not issue a refund
