The 5 Best Cooking Classes in Argentina

1.Empanadas and Alfajores Guided Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 486 reviews · 3 hours · from $37Our pick

Meet your host at Paseo Colón 1355 in San Telmo for a three-hour home cooking class. With guides such as Thomas or Sophia, you will make empanadas, cornstarch alfajores with dulce de leche, and traditional mate in a group of up to eight.

“We really enjoyed this experience. We learned how to make authentic empanadas and alfajores in a small group. Our host was very knowledgeable, entertaining and friendly and we had so much food! We felt that this experience was excellent value for money, highly recommended for whilst you are in Buenos Aires!”

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2.Empanada & Alfajor Cooking Lesson in Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 186 reviews · 2h 30m · from $49

In Palermo, a native English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide leads you through Argentine empanadas and dulce de leche alfajores. You mix, fold, bake, and eat your creations while learning about mate, local ingredients, and food traditions. Meat and vegan empanada options are available.

“Great experience overall. You get to learn hownto make the most important dishes of the Argentinian cuisine accompanied by good wine and a passionate host, couldn't ask for more!”

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3.3h Cooking Class in Mendoza with 7 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99Top rated

Spend three hours in a real Mendoza home kitchen with bilingual hosts David and Rosi. You’ll make seven Argentine recipes, including empanadas and bife de ancho, learn local table customs, and enjoy the meal with homemade vermouth, cocktails, and wine.

“Great atmosphere, Great cooking lesson. This evening gave us an opportunity to have some Argentinian flavors. Worth it”

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4.BA: Empanadas and Alfajores Cooking Experience in Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $49

In Palermo, a native Buenos Aires host guides you through empanadas and dulce de leche alfajores in a hands-on class for up to 10 people. Choose meat or vegan fillings, learn local folding traditions, sip mate, and take home the recipes after this 2.5-hour cultural meal.

“We had a wonderful time with our host Catalina! We met others from different places and shared in the food preparations as a group. The empanadas were delicious as were the alfajores. We can’t wait to make these at home with the recipes given. Highly recommended experience for the foodies out there.”

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5.Argentinian Empanadas Cooking Experience in Palermo, Bs As

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 50 reviews · 1h 30m · from $46

In Palermo, a local chef guides you through homemade empanadas, from dough to folding and cooking. You will sip mate, hear about Argentine food, football, and daily life, then eat your creations together. English, Spanish, and Portuguese are available.

“We had a great experience with Debora. I got in touch with the company before our experience as I wanted to ask for a little surprise for my boyfriend whose birthday it was. Juan was super friendly, responsive and helpful. they didn't only provide a special cocktail for us both, they also had a small birthday cake for him. That alone was amazing. The class itself was held by Debora. She was very kind and we learned so much from her. She created a warm and welcoming atmosphere in which we made some super delicious empanadas. It felt like cooking with friends and we are positive we can do empanadas…”

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