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.

Swinging Spirits

26m 46s

In Ciudad Juárez, Pati joins in with a group of Pachuco dancers, who are passionately preserving this distinctive Prohibition-era culture’s traditions. Together they head to the iconic Kentucky Bar, rumored to be the birthplace of the margarita. Later, she savors an icon of Juárez’s food scene, the burrito, at Burritos El Compa where the Olivares are keeping their family legacy alive.

Episodes

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    Swinging Spirits

    S13 E1301 - 26m 46s

    In Ciudad Juárez, Pati joins in with a group of Pachuco dancers, who are passionately preserving this distinctive Prohibition-era culture’s traditions. Together they head to the iconic Kentucky Bar, rumored to be the birthplace of the margarita. Later, she savors an icon of Juárez’s food scene, the burrito, at Burritos El Compa where the Olivares are keeping their family legacy alive.

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

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    Flour Power

    Tuesday
    Sep 17

    30 Minutes

    A classic recipe that uses both wheat and meat -- a carne con chili burrito; touring one of Hermosillo's oldest flour mills; making coyotas, a traditional dessert.
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    Sonoran Family Favorites for Sami

    Wednesday
    Sep 18

    30 Minutes

    Cooking recipes inspired by a visit to Sonora; two family-run street food stands in Sonora -- Johnny's Tacos in Hermosillo and Los Bochos in Cocorit.
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    Legends of the Sonoran Sea

    Thursday
    Sep 19

    30 Minutes

    Exploring Sonora's coast on the Sea of Cortez; shellfish on the beach; Mariscos El Rey restaurant; seafood stand owner known as "The Surgeon"; seafood-loaded recipes.
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    Canyon Cuisine

    Friday
    Sep 20

    30 Minutes

    The Moreno brothers, who are famous for winning ultramarathons; the art of cooking with corn in Rarámuri cuisine, from nixtamalization to a traditional dish known as "chacales."
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    Super Sonoran

    Monday
    Sep 23

    30 Minutes

    Three classic Sonoran recipes -- a fish special called pescado zarandeado, a stew called gallina pinta and dirty rice with clams; the vacation destination Puerto Penasco.
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    Cooking for My Crew in Sonora

    Tuesday
    Sep 24

    30 Minutes

    The bold flavors and ingredients of Sonora inspire Pati Jinich to prepare her version of a true Sonoran feast in a rustic outdoor kitchen.
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    Sabores Norteños

    Wednesday
    Sep 25

    30 Minutes

    Traditional tamales made with corn, chilies and cheese; pork chops topped with a pickled grape salad; a traditional hacienda featuring Sonoran ranch food.
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    Welcome to Guadalajara

    Thursday
    Sep 26

    30 Minutes

    Culinary highlights of Guadalajara, capital of Jalisco, Mexico; tortas ahogadas; chef Fabian Delgado sets new expectations for the market food experience.
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    Symphony of Flavors

    Friday
    Sep 27

    30 Minutes

    The basics of Rarámuri music; chef Ana Rosa Beltrán del Rio cooks a few ancient Chihuahuan recipes; the art of drying chilies.
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    Swinging Spirits

    Saturday
    Sep 28

    30 Minutes

    The Kentucky Bar, rumored to be the birthplace of the margarita, in Ciudad Juarez; burritos at Burritos El Compa.
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    Food Meets Art

    Monday
    Sep 30

    30 Minutes

    Unique spots where food and art connect; Ceramica Suro supplies dishware and textiles to restaurants in Mexico and the U.S.; chefs Poncho Cadena and Fernanda Covarrubias create artistic, colorful dishes.
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    Los mariachis

    Tuesday
    Oct 1

    30 Minutes

    The meaning behind mariachi music, as well as its history and instruments; lunch with the leader of Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlan.
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    Escaramuza

    Wednesday
    Oct 2

    30 Minutes

    The history, rules and meaning of the escaramuza, an all-female horse riding and skills competition honoring women who fought for Mexico's independence.

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