The Tortilla Workshop: Tortillas & Masa Class
Trip Highlights
Discover why corn is the "beating heart" of Mexican culture and the foundation of its history.
Master the versatility of masa by crafting a variety of traditional antojitos (Mexican snacks).
Learn the authentic, ancestral process that gives Mexican corn flour its unique aroma and flavor.
Get your hands messy as you learn to press, pinch, and sear dough like a professional tortillera.
Description
Master the foundation of Mexican gastronomy. This experience dives deep into the science and soul of nixtamalized corn flour—the process that gives Mexican cuisine its distinct aroma and nutritional power.
Tour Info
Why take this tour?
In Mexico, we have a saying: Sin maíz, no hay país—without corn, there is no country.
Masa is the beating heart of our kitchen, a sacred tradition passed down through generations.
Join us for a hands-on journey into the art of nixtamalization, where you’ll learn to transform golden corn into the perfect dough. Beyond the iconic tortilla, we’ll explore the versatile world of Mexican antojitos, hand-crafting a variety of traditional snacks that showcase the incredible depth and flavor of authentic nixtamalized masa.
Included
Soft Drinks
Salsas
Traditional Mexican fillings
Excluded
Transportation to Venue
Gratuity
Alcoholic Beverages
Frequently asked questions
Things to know
Masa-Centric Workshop:
Our goal is to make you a masa expert. While we will assemble and enjoy traditional snacks, please note that this is a specialized dough-making class. All salsas and fillings are pre-prepared by our chefs so that your hands-on time is spent exclusively mastering the press and the sear.
Our goal is to make you a masa expert. While we will assemble and enjoy traditional snacks, please note that this is a specialized dough-making class. All salsas and fillings are pre-prepared by our chefs so that your hands-on time is spent exclusively mastering the press and the sear.
Availability
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.
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