A Feast for Your Senses
A museum you can smell, touch, and taste
At Don José, Mexico's culinary history isn't just displayed—it's alive. Our Gastronomic Museum is a unique spot in Teotihuacán where ancient knowledge, traditional tools, and pre-Hispanic techniques awaken your senses.
A Living Tribute to Mexican Food
This isn’t your typical museum. It’s a hands-on journey through the heart of Mexican cuisine, from pre-Hispanic times to 19th-century haciendas.
You’ll see:
- Real tools like metates, molcajetes, clay pots, and comales
- Live demos of techniques like nixtamalization, tatemado, and metate grinding
- Key ingredients: criollo corn, cocoa, dried chiles, and ancient spices
Fire and Wood Tell the Story
Our Smoke Kitchen is the beating heart of Don José, where tradition burns bright. We cook slowly, with care and respect, letting the flavors tell stories of Mexico’s past. It’s not just cooking—it’s a way to honor our roots.
Taste the Tradition
The Smoke Kitchen is a full-on sensory experience. Smell the firewood, hear the metate grind, feel the comal’s heat, and touch the clay. We use ancient techniques like nixtamalization, tatemado, and molcajete grinding to turn simple ingredients into unforgettable Mexican flavors.
Don't Miss the Smoke Kitchen
Entry to the Gastronomic Museum is part of our full Gastronomic Experience, including a garden and farm tour and a 4-course tasting menu (breakfast or lunch).
