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.

For Love and Family

26m 46s

Pati reconnects with her Jewish heritage in Mexico City alongside historian Mónica Unikel-Fasja, visiting places filled with childhood memories and history. Later, she joins her sister, Karen Drijanski, at her restaurant Niddo to cook, laugh, and reminisce over pancakes and chilaquiles, celebrating family, identity, and the stories that have shaped her life.

Episodes

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    For Love and Family

    S14 E1409 - 26m 46s

    Pati reconnects with her Jewish heritage in Mexico City alongside historian Mónica Unikel-Fasja, visiting places filled with childhood memories and history. Later, she joins her sister, Karen Drijanski, at her restaurant Niddo to cook, laugh, and reminisce over pancakes and chilaquiles, celebrating family, identity, and the stories that have shaped her life.

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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

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    Sunday Family Food

    Friday
    Dec 5

    30 Minutes

    Sunday is a day to celebrate food, dancing and culture; slow cooked pork sandwich; Vaqueria dance; a traditional Sunday family meal.
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    Campeche -- Tale of a Pirate City

    Monday
    Dec 8

    30 Minutes

    Exploring Campeche, Mexico, a colonial city defined by its history of piracy; turkey panuchos; La Pigua features regional dishes pescado verde and grilled octopus.
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    Ancient Yucatán With My Boys

    Tuesday
    Dec 9

    30 Minutes

    Climbing the ancient ruins of Uxmal, an ancient Mayan city; swimming; tamales; making cochinita pibil using the ancient technique of cooking meat with heated rocks buried underground.
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    Izamal -- Gold & God

    Wednesday
    Dec 10

    30 Minutes

    The city of Izamal features buildings painted in the same golden hue; venison tacos and poc chuk; a jeweler makes jewelry from his backyard plants.
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    Valladolid -- A Day to Explore

    Thursday
    Dec 11

    30 Minutes

    Known for its smoked meats, Valladolid offers local specialties, including lomitos de Valladolid and longaniza de Valladolid.
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    Isla Mujeres Inspired

    Friday
    Dec 12

    30 Minutes

    Sampling the local delicacy of Isla Mujeres -- tikin xic, fish marinated in a red sauce diluted with sour orange juice and spices wrapped in banana leaves.
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    Cancun: We Meet Again

    Monday
    Dec 15

    30 Minutes

    Crab House dishes include Alaskan wontons; tuna tartare kibi and cold pork belly salad at Casa de Cristian Morales.
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    Turkey Day

    Tuesday
    Dec 16

    30 Minutes

    A traditional Thanksgiving dinner features turkey, stuffing and vegetables, all with a Mexican twist.
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    Alan Goes to College

    Wednesday
    Dec 17

    30 Minutes

    Simple, inexpensive recipes that college students can make for themselves; a series of simple cooking strategies.
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    Jose Andres Takes Over

    Thursday
    Dec 18

    30 Minutes

    Spanish-influenced recipes with guest chef José Andrés.
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    Tijuana's Culinary Revolution

    Friday
    Dec 19

    30 Minutes

    Exploring Baja California's culinary movement in Tijuana.
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    Swinging Spirits

    Saturday
    Dec 20

    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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