Traditional Mexican Cooking classes and private chef services by Ricardo & Team

About Us:
Straight from the vibrant heart of Veracruz, Mexico — we specialize in creating unforgettable culinary experiences, bringing authentic Mexican flavors straight to your home, event, or celebrationor-we also love to host you in our very own kitchen and private terrace. Our recipes are time-honored treasures passed down through generations, crafted with love and soul by Ricardo’s mother and grandmother.

What We Offer:
From our fun hands on cooking classes to an intimate gathering, family reunion, or a lively fiesta, we’ll handle everything — so you can relax and savor a true cultural journey through Mexican cuisine. Every bite tells a story, and love is always our first ingredient.

Fresh & Local:
We proudly source fresh, local ingredients to keep everything vibrant, real, and absolutely delicious. Our fish and lobster are always sourced from locals who live just around the corner.

Menu Options:

Below you’ll find our full dinner service menu and pricing, along with our mini-class options, where we teach you how to create something delicious, simple, and budget-friendly.

We believe everyone should experience Hala Ken, so we’re happy to work with different budgets to create an experience that feels right for you and your group, and always donate leftovers that you can’t use to local families in need-nothing goes to waste in our kitchen!