Join Jewish Food Lab for an immersive culinary journey through Mexico City, where Jewish heritage, local culture, and extraordinary cuisine come together.
Over five days, participants will explore vibrant markets, historic neighborhoods, and the stories of Mexico's Jewish community while enjoying unforgettable dining experiences and meaningful connections.
Accompanied by scholar and author Margaret E. Boyle, this intimate travel experience offers unique access to the people, places, and food traditions that have shaped Jewish life in Mexico.
What to Expect
Expert-led journeys through Mexico City’s rich Jewish and cultural heritage
Intimate welcome dinner by acclaimed David Calderón of Pocket Abuelitas
Immersive Shabbat experience at a family's private home
Insider-led exploration of Mexico City’s iconic local markets & street vendors
Hands-on cooking class featuring local and fresh ingredients
Four nights at luxurious St. Regis Mexico City
Pricing
What’s Included
4 nights at St. Regis Mexico City
Scheduled airport transfers to and from Mexico City International Airport (MEX)
Privately guided tours and experiences
Admission and entry fees
Breakfasts, dinners, and select lunches
Not Included
Payment
A $1,000 nonrefundable deposit is due at the time of booking to secure your spot. Final payment is due August 31st.
Cancellation Policies
A 30% penalty of the full price of the trip applies if cancelled prior to August 12.
A 100% penalty of the full price of the trip applies if cancelled after August 12.
Detailed itinerary and final pricing will be provided by August 12.
About Margaret E. Boyle
Margaret E. Boyle is a professor and writer, most recently of Sabor Judío: The Jewish Mexican Cookbook (a 2024 National Jewish Book Award finalist, with Ilan Stavans). In the book, she combines academic research with her family history to tell the stories of Mexican Jews from 1492 to the present. Through years of collecting community recipes and interviewing food professionals, Boyle has helped document the unique foodways of Mexican Jewish communities both in Mexico and in the U.S. diaspora. Margaret is Professor of Hispanic Studies at Bowdoin College and teaches courses on women’s writing, the Inquisition, Spanish language, and health humanities. Her work in cultural and international exchange has been recognized through a Fulbright Senior Scholar Award and grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Whiting Foundation.
Additional Details
Registration is required.
A $1,000 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a space.
Capacity is limited to 13 participants.
A waitlist will be available once registration reaches capacity.
Final trip payments are due by August 31, 2026.
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