Food

Pati's Mexican Table

In each episode, Pati embarks upon an exciting and entertaining journey, where each dish serves as a point of departure into Mexico’s rich history and culture, Pati’s personal experiences, her family life, and her ongoing conversations with cooks in both Mexico and the US.

Passion in Every Bite

26m 46s

Pati visits Rústico in Cuauhtémoc, where brothers Iván and Germán Ortiz share their love of traditional baking over a delicate tart made with goat cheese and fig. In Colonia Roma, she meets Kiren Miret at Casa Morgana to talk dreams, risks, and creativity while sampling bold ice cream flavors. A celebration of passion, tradition, and the people who pour their heart into every creation.

Episodes

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    Passion in Every Bite

    S14 E1408 - 26m 46s

    Pati visits Rústico in Cuauhtémoc, where brothers Iván and Germán Ortiz share their love of traditional baking over a delicate tart made with goat cheese and fig. In Colonia Roma, she meets Kiren Miret at Casa Morgana to talk dreams, risks, and creativity while sampling bold ice cream flavors. A celebration of passion, tradition, and the people who pour their heart into every creation.

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    The Rural Heart

    S14 E1407 - 26m 46s

    Pati travels to Milpa Alta and meets Chef Jorge Córcega to harvest and char nopales over an open flame, learning time-honored techniques tied to the land. She later visits Luis Alvarado and his family, known for their mole, a culinary treasure bursting with flavor as rich as its history. Over a shared meal of mole and nopales, they celebrate the traditions that nourish Milpa Alta’s community.

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    Rhythms of the City

    S14 E1406 - 26m 46s

    Pati visits Gris in Tlatelolco to meet Gabriela Rojas and reflect on the neighborhood’s tragic past and hopeful future. They share chamorro de cerdo before Pati heads to Salón Los Ángeles, where Miguel Nieto guides her through the rhythms and stories of danzón. Surrounded by friends, they toast with a twist on the michelada, celebrating joy and resilience in the city.

Extras + Features

  • Season 11 Preview: asset-original

    Season 11 Preview

    30s

    In the 10 new episodes of Season 11, Pati Jinich visits the northeastern border state of Nuevo León — draped in dazzling
    mountains and miles of desert — and spotlights its distinctive flavors, defined by local ingredients, proximity to the
    U.S. border, and influences from Sephardic Jewish culinary roots.

Schedule

  • Pati's Mexican Table: The Magic of Mata Ortiz: TVSS: Iconic

    Pati's Mexican Table

    The Magic of Mata Ortiz

    Friday
    Nov 14

    30 Minutes

    The basics of Mata Ortiz pottery; an asado de puerco feast.
  • Pati's Mexican Table: TVSS: Iconic

    Pati's Mexican Table

    Passion in Every Bite

    Saturday
    Nov 15

    30 Minutes

    A visit to Rustico in Cuauhtemoc; a delicate tart made with goat cheese and fig; sampling bold ice cream flavors in Colonia Roma.
  • Pati's Mexican Table: Chihuahua's Cheesiest Cheese: TVSS: Iconic

    Pati's Mexican Table

    Chihuahua's Cheesiest Cheese

    Monday
    Nov 17

    30 Minutes

    Exploring the culture of Mennonites; traditional cheese-making process at Pampas Cheese Factory; Mennonite pizza.
  • Pati's Mexican Table: Hidden Guachochi: TVSS: Iconic

    Pati's Mexican Table

    Hidden Guachochi

    Tuesday
    Nov 18

    30 Minutes

    A traditional Rarámuri meal with community leaders in Guachochi; organic farming practices in the Sinforosa Canyon.
  • Pati's Mexican Table: TVSS: Iconic

    Pati's Mexican Table

    My Heart, My Home

    Wednesday
    Nov 19

    30 Minutes

    History of Mexico City; churros at El Moro; tacos de lengua at Central de Abastos with journalist Enrique Acevedo.
  • Pati's Mexican Table: TVSS: Iconic

    Pati's Mexican Table

    Colors of Creativity

    Thursday
    Nov 20

    30 Minutes

    El Volador; the art behind the Day of the Dead parades and festivals; alambre; papel picado artist Yurira Alfaro discusses the history of punctured paper; fish tamales.
  • Pati's Mexican Table: TVSS: Iconic

    Pati's Mexican Table

    Living Legacy

    Friday
    Nov 21

    30 Minutes

    Visiting Xochimilco's canals to learn about the ancient chinampas and their modern-day preservation; pipian verde; chili relleno.
  • Pati's Mexican Table: TVSS: Iconic

    Pati's Mexican Table

    For Love and Family

    Saturday
    Nov 22

    30 Minutes

    Pati reconnects with her Jewish heritage in Mexico City; pancakes and chilaquiles at Niddo.
  • Pati's Mexican Table: TVSS: Iconic

    Pati's Mexican Table

    Building the Future

    Monday
    Nov 24

    30 Minutes

    How design and transit reshape Mexico City; tacos at Taqueria Los Cunados; building a bamboo bike; street tlacoyos; how community and creativity drive urban change.
  • Pati's Mexican Table: TVSS: Iconic

    Pati's Mexican Table

    A Sense of Beauty

    Tuesday
    Nov 25

    30 Minutes

    Talking about art with photographer Nuria Lagarde; author Laura Esquivel reflects on magical realism; celebrating how art and identity shape Mexico City's creative soul.
  • Pati's Mexican Table: TVSS: Iconic

    Pati's Mexican Table

    Rhythms of the City

    Wednesday
    Nov 26

    30 Minutes

    Visiting Gris in Tlatelolco to meet Gabriela Rojas and reflect on the neighborhood's tragic past; the rhythms and stories of danzon.
  • Pati's Mexican Table: TVSS: Iconic

    Pati's Mexican Table

    The Rural Heart

    Friday
    Nov 28

    30 Minutes

    Harvesting and charring nopales over an open flame; celebrating the traditions of Milpa Alta's community over a meal of mole and nopales.

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