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Learn to make tamales and tacos from scratch in a 2-hour, hands-on class at Su Casa in Chicago. Includes chips, salsa and one margarita; great for beginners and food lovers wanting practical skills and local flavor.
Learn to make tamales and tacos from scratch in a 2-hour, hands-on class at Su Casa in Chicago. Includes chips, salsa and one margarita; great for beginners and food lovers wanting practical skills and local flavor.
The kitchen at Su Casa hums like a small, focused festival: masa pressed between warm palms, tortillas flared on a griddle, and the bright citrus of a freshly shaken margarita cutting through the steam. You step into an intimate restaurant space where an experienced chef becomes the guide and the counter a shared workshop — hands roll, fold, and steam while conversation and laughter fill the room.
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Operated by Pizzeria Uno Deep Dish Pizza Cooking Class · Chicago, Illinois
The kitchen at Su Casa hums like a small, focused festival: masa pressed between warm palms, tortillas flared on a griddle, and the bright citrus of a freshly shaken margarita cutting through the steam. You step into an intimate restaurant space where an experienced chef becomes the guide and the counter a shared workshop — hands roll, fold, and steam while conversation and laughter fill the room.
Tamales trace back to Mesoamerican kitchens, a portable tradition of corn and flavor; tacos evolved as versatile street food across regions. In Chicago, Mexican cuisine has a layered history shaped by migration and neighborhood culture, and classes like this are one way those culinary lineages are passed forward.
Expect a hands-on, 2-hour session that walks you through masa preparation, tamale assembly, and building tacos from scratch. The class includes chips and salsa, your finished tamales/tacos to eat, and one margarita (or alternate drink). It’s suitable for beginners — instructors demonstrate technique and safety, and the pace is steady.
Practical tips: bring a notebook if you like recipes, wear comfortable shoes, and alert the host to dietary needs in advance. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible and public transit-served; show your mobile ticket at arrival. For a fuller experience, pair the class with a visit to nearby Mexican cultural spots to see how home cooks and restaurants influence Chicago’s food scene.
Whether you leave with a new recipe or simply the memory of warm masa and a perfect lime hit, this class delivers approachable skills and immediate, delicious results.
No — the class is designed for beginners; instructors demonstrate each step and guide attendees through preparation.
Yes — notify the operator at booking or arrival about allergies or dietary needs and they will try to accommodate alternatives.
The $59 ticket includes hands-on instruction, chips and salsa, the tamales/tacos you make, and one margarita or alternative drink.
Su Casa’s listing notes wheelchair accessibility; confirm specific accessibility needs when booking to ensure full accommodations.
Pizzeria Uno Deep Dish Pizza Cooking Class operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The kitchen at Su Casa hums like a small, focused festival: masa pressed between warm palms, tortillas flared on a griddle, and the bright citrus of a freshly shaken margarita cutting through the steam. You step into an intimate restaurant space where an experienced chef becomes the guide and the counter a shared workshop — hands roll, fold, and steam while conversation and laughter fill the room.
The kitchen at Su Casa hums like a small, focused festival: masa pressed between warm palms, tortillas flared on a griddle, and the bright citrus of a freshly shaken margarita cutting through the steam. You step into an intimate restaurant space where an experienced chef becomes the guide and the counter a shared workshop — hands roll, fold, and steam while conversation and laughter fill the room.
Tamales trace back to Mesoamerican kitchens, a portable tradition of corn and flavor; tacos evolved as versatile street food across regions. In Chicago, Mexican cuisine has a layered history shaped by migration and neighborhood culture, and classes like this are one way those culinary lineages are passed forward.
Expect a hands-on, 2-hour session that walks you through masa preparation, tamale assembly, and building tacos from scratch. The class includes chips and salsa, your finished tamales/tacos to eat, and one margarita (or alternate drink). It’s suitable for beginners — instructors demonstrate technique and safety, and the pace is steady.
Practical tips: bring a notebook if you like recipes, wear comfortable shoes, and alert the host to dietary needs in advance. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible and public transit-served; show your mobile ticket at arrival. For a fuller experience, pair the class with a visit to nearby Mexican cultural spots to see how home cooks and restaurants influence Chicago’s food scene.
Whether you leave with a new recipe or simply the memory of warm masa and a perfect lime hit, this class delivers approachable skills and immediate, delicious results.