Patio Mexica - 40894 Zihuatanejo

Really enjoyed the cooking class very interesting did a nice walk about in the market and learned a lot there too

Monica offers a great Mexican cooking class and is a darling teacher about food, culture and Zihuatenejo. Don't miss a chance to enjoy this experience.

The best homemade salsa that I have ever had. Awesome catch of the day fish, cooked on a mesquite grill. We will be back many times.

Everything was ok, the only bad was the louder music.

Lovely shady garden setting. Monica (chef) has authentic Mexican recipes and amusing ancedotes and wisdom passed down from her grandmother. She has a mirror angled above her stovetop so that all can watch her and prepare their own food step by step. Some classes include a shopping trip to the nearby outdoor market for fresh veggies and other ingredients. Had a great time, a tasty lunch and met some nice people as well. Bravo!

Great newer place on the beach in Zihua. Great food!

Spent 10 days in Zihuatanejo and this was the best thing we did. Understand that Patio Mexica is not so much a restaurant as it is a class. A real, authentic experience. We met Monica at her patio (enter through Rufos Grill) and she shared the menu plan and were shortly off to the local market where she showed us local foods - even items not part of our menu. She was happy and proud to show us her town and heritage. It was like having our own, personal guide. Once we got back to her patio we cooked civeche and tuna tacos. Honestly the best tacos I’ve ever had. (We attended a different cooking class while in Mexico but this was far superior because Monica’s recipes were superb and many steps (in other words, she did not just whip out easy food to get us out the door)). If you are the type of traveler that likes to experience local culture and not just pool-side waiters, this is a great thing to do. Check out her website for more details including how to book.

Monica opened her home and shared stories, recipes, and her love of Mexican cuisine. She made me feel as if she were my abuelita!