FAQ

Not at all! Mestizo Academy welcomes all skill levels, whether it’s your first time cooking Mexican food or you’re already familiar with the flavors. Our classes are designed to guide you step-by-step, making the process fun, easy, and full of learning.

Each class includes all the ingredients, tools, and hands-on instruction you’ll need. You’ll taste everything we cook together — and in most cases, take home extras.

Not at all! While chiles are an important part of Mexican cuisine, not every dish is spicy. At Mestizo Academy, we adjust the heat level based on your comfort and taste. You’ll learn how to use chiles for flavor — not just fire — and you’ll always have control over how spicy your dish turns out

We do our best! Please let us know when you book if you have any allergies or restrictions. While not all classes can be adjusted, we’ll do everything we can — or recommend a class that’s a better fit.

Yes. To keep the experience personal and hands-on, most classes are limited to 12 participants. This way, everyone gets plenty of guidance, attention, and space to cook comfortably.

If you're interested in booking a private group class with more guests, feel free to contact us directly — we’ll help create a custom experience that fits your group’s needs.

Yes! Digital gift cards are available and make the perfect gift for food lovers. You can purchase them on the Gift Cards section on the home page.

Each class at Mestizo Academy is carefully planned, and many ingredients are sourced especially for the menu — I completely understand that life can be unpredictable! However, because our classes are small, require special ingredients, and involve significant preparation, class fees cannot be refunded or transferred if canceled within 5 days of the day of class.

That said, if you cancel more than 5 days in advance, I’m happy to help you move your spot to another class — please note a 25% no-refundable service fee applies, or if you can't attend to class, feel free to to ask a friend or family member attend instead just let me know the name as soon as possible.

Please make transfer requests within 7 days of your cancellation, and transfers are only valid if the new class has available spaces.

If you don’t show up or cancel late (within the 5 days window), the full class fee will be charged since it’s not possible to fill your spot on short notice.

In the rare case that I need to cancel or reschedule a class — due to weather, emergencies, or unforeseen circumstances — I’ll notify you at least 3-5 hours before the class starts. If you’re unable to attend the rescheduled date, you’ll receive credit toward a future class.

I know things happen, and I’m committed to offering as much flexibility as possible.

Thanks so much for your understanding — your support helps us deliver meaningful, high-quality culinary experiences every time.

Absolutely. We host private cooking experiences for birthdays, date nights, team-building events, and more. Visit our Private Events page or reach out directly to start planning something memorable

Yes — free parking is available onsite.