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Teen Cooking Class: Hands-On Mexican Fiesta

Teens ages 13–17 can explore Mexican cuisine in this hands-on cooking class. Make guacamole, grilled chicken fajitas with homemade tortillas, rice and beans, and tres leches bread pudding while learning grilling, tortilla-making, and baking techniques.

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  • 12 - 16 years old
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  • 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL
  • 2 hours & 30 minutes

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Mon. Nov 23, 2026, 10am CT


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Class Description

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Teens, ages 13 to 17, are invited to join us for a fun hands-on class where you get to eat what you make. Take a trip to sunny Mexico and cook a bold, colorful menu while learning essential techniques for building big, vibrant flavors. Vamos!
Menu you'll cook and enjoy:

  • Guacamole with Tortilla Chips 
  • Grilled Chicken Fajitas with Peppers, Onions and Homemade Flour Tortillas 
  • Arroz y Frijoles (Rice and Beans) 
  • Tres Leches Bread Pudding with Citrus Caramel Sauce Drizzle 

Skills covered in class:

  • Selecting avocados 
  • Selecting and grilling chicken
  • Determining chicken doneness
  • Grilling vegetables
  • Making, rolling out and griddling flour tortillas
  • Steaming rice
  • Making and baking custard

In this hands-on class, students will be paired in groups of three to five and work together as a team to prepare the recipes.

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Refund Policy

  • All classes have a three (03) day cancellation policy, except Culinary Boot Camps 1 and 2 which have a two-week cancellation policy. 
  • You must email [email protected] to cancel an existing reservation.
  • If you cancel a class other than Culinary Boot Camps 1 & 2 more than 3 days in advance and have paid with a credit card, you will receive a refund to your card, minus the 15% administrative fee which is non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • If you cancel more than 3 days in advance and have paid with a gift card, you will receive an account credit valid toward future classes, minus the administrative fee. 
  • If you cancel within three days of your class, you will receive an account credit equal to 50% of the class price less 15% administrative fee, which is non-refundable and non-transferable. This credit is valid for one year. 
  • If you are unable to attend, you are also welcome to send a guest in your place. 
  • Culinary Boot Camps 1 & 2 have a 2-week cancellation policy so any cancellations before 2-weeks will receive a refund minus the administrative fee. 
  • No credits will be given for cancellations within 2 weeks.
  • In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square is Chicago's premier recreational cooking school and offers a variety of cooking classes, wine classes, and private cooking parties. Located in Lincoln Square, they offer classes on cooking basics, intense boot camps, seasonal classes, date nights, healthy cooking, and classes for kids.

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