In-person Food & Drink

Verbena Mexicana

Monday, May 5, 2025
6:00pm to 9:00pm

L'OCA Quality Market (Sherwood Park)
Tickets are $100 or more
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Organized by: LOCA Quality Market
May
5

It's like a street festival that brings people together to celebrate Mexican culture, filled with vibrant music &delicious food!

What is a Verbena Mexicana? 
It's like a street festival that brings people together to celebrate Mexican culture, filled with vibrant music, delicious food, and refreshing drinks! 

 

Join PYRO’s Chef Abigail Velasco for an unforgettable evening of Mexican culture and cuisine! 

 

This hands-on cooking class will take you on a culinary journey through the vibrant street food of Mexico City, all from the comfort of L'OCA Labs. 

 

Learn the secrets to making perfect tortillas, sizzling pork pastor, and delicious, charred pineapple. 

 

Indulge in the traditional taste of Mexico with homemade salsa verde, and finish the evening with sweet churros dipped in creamy cajeta sauce. 

 

You'll leave Verbena Mexicana feeling inspired and ready to impress your friends and family with your new Mexican cuisine secrets, courtesy of the talented Chef Abigail. 

 

WHAT’S INCLUDED 

 All you need to bring is your appetite! 

We’ll provide you with all the ingredients needed to prepare at least 4 tacos and 5 churros per person. 

 

THINGS TO KNOW 

 Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to allow for seating. 

 

INSTRUCTOR 

 Chef Abigail Velasco


L'OCA Quality Market (Sherwood Park)

340 Baseline Road
Sherwood Park, AB, T8H 2N4


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