Cocina Corazón

Cocina Corazón In-Home Mexican Cooking Classes. Personal chef. Team-building events. Authentic Mexican cuisine. Welcome to Cocina Corazón!

Fabulous Mexican cooking experiences - in-home Mexican cooking classes, or of you prefer we can cook in my kitchen studio! Personal chef service available in Colorado Springs and vicinity. Authentic traditional recipes from different regions of Mexico (Yucatan, Puebla, Oaxaca, Guerrero, etc.). Best cooking sessions to share with friends and family. Through Cocina Corazón, you will learn, enjoy and

share authentic Mexican recipes. Let's Cook!

• Fun from beginning to end
• Zoom classes available!
• Great to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, book club’s gatherings, ladies’ nights out, couples cooking together, family gatherings, etc.
• Groups from 6-12 people
• Each session culminates in a full meal for you and your guests
• 100% Hands-on with guidance
• Warm and relaxed atmosphere
• Sessions are tailored to your desire
• Flexible schedules -morning, afternoon, and evenings. Weekends available upon request
• Team-Building sessions
• Personal chef and cooking demos available!
• Available in Colorado Springs and vicinity (Monument, Castle Rock, South Denver)

"I believe that cooking from the heart with love, transforms every dish into an exquisite delicacy to be shared, an experience for the palate, and a soothing moment for the soul." -Barbara Santos-McAllister

♥️ Mole Poblano: a story cooked from the soul… ♥️They say mole poblano isn’t invented… it’s inherited.It’s born in the k...
03/24/2026

♥️ Mole Poblano: a story cooked from the soul… ♥️

They say mole poblano isn’t invented… it’s inherited.
It’s born in the kitchens of Mexico, where time isn’t measured in minutes, but in patience, in memories, in hands that know without measuring.

It is a ritual.
A whisper of generations.
A meeting point between sweet and deep, ancient and alive.

Over 20 ingredients slowly transform: dried chiles that carry stories, spices that awaken memory, seeds, nuts… and that touch of chocolate that gently brings it all together. Nothing is there by chance. Everything has a purpose. Everything has corazón.

Mole isn’t just cooked… it’s felt.
It’s stirred with intention, tasted with respect, and shared with love. It’s the dish of celebrations, of long tables, of moments we want to remember forever.

To learn how to make mole is to slow down time.
To connect with a culture that is rich, deep, and full of life.
To understand that in every spoonful there is history, pride, and passion.

✨ If you’ve ever wanted to experience Mexican cooking at its most authentic… this is your moment.

Come into my kitchen and let mole tell you its story.
I promise you’ll never cook the same again. 🌶️💛

DM me to learn more! 🫶🏽👩🏻‍🍳

🔥 In the dance of flickering flames and the scent of toasted chiles, we find more than just recipes. We find each other....
03/21/2026

🔥 In the dance of flickering flames and the scent of toasted chiles, we find more than just recipes. We find each other. 🌶️✨

Every dish crafted by hand is a page in a story; every pinch of sea salt, a memory shared. Around our table, the air is thick with laughter and the deep, earthy soul of Mexico.
We don’t just cook—we weave bonds that linger long after the last bite of mole has vanished.
Come hand-grind the spices, share a secret, and taste the kind of magic that only happens when hearts and heritage meet.
Hungry for a story? My kitchen is open. ♥️

Let’s cook!

03/21/2026

¡Qué noche tan increíble! ☀️✨
Thank you, Compassion International, for bringing such wonderful energy to my kitchen studio! A sunny, clear evening in Green Mountain Falls set the perfect stage for an unforgettable noche de sabor.

The teams dove straight into the heart of Mexican cuisine, working together to create a true festín. We shared the fruits of our labor with three classic dishes:

🌶️ Poblano Rajas con Crema
🔥 Tinga de Pollo al Chipotle
🥩 Carne Asada en Salsa Verde

Paired with traditional Mexican rice and black beans, it was a total delicia. And of course, we topped it all off with a silky caramel flan to treat my amazing guests! 🍮

Cooking together truly makes life better. ¡Buen provecho! 🥂🥘

3 Ways to Cook Mexican Cuisine with Heart ♥️ At Cocina Corazón, every cooking class is private, hands-on, and thoughtful...
01/14/2026

3 Ways to Cook Mexican Cuisine with Heart ♥️

At Cocina Corazón, every cooking class is private, hands-on, and thoughtfully designed for your group. Whether you’re looking for an approachable introduction, a classic Mexican experience, or a deeper culinary journey, there’s now a format to match your taste, time, and budget.

2026 presents:

🌶️ NEW! Essentials Series
🌮 Signature Classes
🔥 Premium Classes

All classes are offered in your home or at my kitchen studio and can be adapted to most dietary needs.

✨ 2026 Cooking Classes at Cocina Corazón ✨This year, choose the experience that fits your table and your curiosity:🌶️ Es...
01/08/2026

✨ 2026 Cooking Classes at Cocina Corazón ✨

This year, choose the experience that fits your table and your curiosity:

🌶️ Essentials Series – approachable, flavor-forward classes (1–1.5 hrs)
🌮 Signature Classes – beloved traditional Mexican dishes
🔥 Premium Classes – complex recipes for deeper culinary immersion

All classes are private group experiences, hosted in your home or at my kitchen studio, and crafted with heart, authenticity, and bold Mexican flavor.

🍽️ Cook together. Connect deeply. Create memories.
📩 Now booking for 2026.

🎉 FELIZ AÑO NUEVO! 🎉The new year is here, and I’m ready to turn up the heat! 🌶️✨ 2026 is all about keeping the fire of m...
01/05/2026

🎉 FELIZ AÑO NUEVO! 🎉
The new year is here, and I’m ready to turn up the heat! 🌶️✨ 2026 is all about keeping the fire of my Mexican heritage burning bright through incredible food.

I’m so excited to continue sharing the flavors, the irresistible textures, and the stunning colors of Mexico with all of you. 🌮🥑🍅 Let’s keep these traditions alive, one delicious dish at a time.

Let’s make new memories and share delicious food together! ♥️

What’s a culinary tradition you’re excited to continue in 2026? Share in the comments! 👇

From my family to yours. From my ‘cocina’ to yours. Feliz Navidad! May the new year bring lots of love, peace and abunda...
12/25/2025

From my family to yours. From my ‘cocina’ to yours. Feliz Navidad! May the new year bring lots of love, peace and abundance to you and your loved ones. 💖
I hope we can laugh, love and cook much more!
That’s my wish. 🌟

🎄 Give the Gift of Flavor, Laughter & Connection 🎄This Christmas, skip the stuff and gift an experience they’ll never fo...
12/15/2025

🎄 Give the Gift of Flavor, Laughter & Connection 🎄
This Christmas, skip the stuff and gift an experience they’ll never forget.

✨ Cocina Corazón Gift Certificates ✨
An authentic Mexican cooking experience—right in their own kitchen or mine—where memories are made, stories are shared, and joy is served at the table.

🥑 They choose the dish
📅 They choose the date & time
❤️ I take care of everything else

From classic favorites to signature dishes, every class is custom-crafted with corazón, filled with culture, flavor, and fun. Perfect for parents, couples, families, and food lovers of all kinds.

🎁 Gift certificates are valid for 1 full year — no rush, just anticipation!

👉 Limited holiday availability
📩 Message or email now to reserve your gift certificate and make this Christmas truly memorable.

Because the best gifts are shared moments. 🌶️✨

🌿 NEW DISH ALERT at Cocina Corazón! 🌿Puerco en Salsa Verde con Verdolagas — a true treasure of Mexican rural cuisine. 🇲🇽...
11/13/2025

🌿 NEW DISH ALERT at Cocina Corazón! 🌿
Puerco en Salsa Verde con Verdolagas — a true treasure of Mexican rural cuisine. 🇲🇽✨

If you grew up with this dish, you know it’s comfort on a plate. If you’ve never tried it… get ready for something unforgettable.

✨ What makes it magical?
Tender pork and pork ribs slowly simmered in a bright, zesty salsa verde, then finished with verdolagas (purslane) — a humble but extraordinary green used for centuries in Mexican cooking.

Verdolagas bring a citrusy, earthy flavor that transforms the whole dish…
✨ And they’re a powerhouse of nutrition — rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and one of the highest plant sources of Omega-3s.

This dish is soulful, hearty, and deeply authentic — the kind of recipe that brings people together around the table.

🔥 Now available as one of Cocina Corazón’s new recipes!
Come learn it, cook it, and taste a little piece of Mexico’s corazón.

¿Listos para cocinar? 💛🥘

10/10/2025

✨ What a night with the BEUMER Corporation team!

Twelve wonderful people from around the world came together in Colorado Springs — and Cocina Corazón was lucky to host them for a fabulous, fun, and relaxed team-building cooking experience.

Aprons on and hearts open, they cooked two classic Mexican dishes:

🔥 Carne Asada en Salsa de Chile Pasilla
🌶️ Tinga de Pollo al Chipotle

Everyone jumped right in — chopping, roasting, frying, grinding, stirring, and of course, tasting! 🍽️

It was a true celebration of teamwork, culture, and connection through food.
Thank you, Toni Veglatte, for organizing and for allowing Cocina Corazón to share a piece of our heart. ❤️

✨ That season of remembrance is approaching…The air already carries the sweet aroma of agua de azahar, anise, and spices...
10/10/2025

✨ That season of remembrance is approaching…
The air already carries the sweet aroma of agua de azahar, anise, and spices. 🍊🌸

Soon, we’ll be kneading the soft, fragrant masa for Pan de Mu**to — that beloved bread that connects us to those who came before us.

A tradition that reminds us that love never fades — it just takes the shape of a warm loaf, dusted with sugar and memories. 💛

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Manitou Springs, CO

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 8pm
Saturday 12pm - 9pm

Telephone

+17196613030

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