Pati's Mexican Table

Pati Jinich is a chef whose true passion is bringing authentic Mexican flavors, colors, textures and warmth into American kitchens. She shares the tastes and culinary adventures of her native country.
The Nectar of the Mayan Gods
S12 E1

Pati is in the magic town of Maní to learn about something sacred to the Mayans - bees and honey. A group of women who protect the endangered Melipona, a stingless bee native to Yucatán, invites her to join in a Mayan energy cleansing ritual.

Guayabera World
S12 E2

In Tekit The Capital of the Guayabera Pati encounters a tale of sons going against their father's wishes to follow their own path. Pati meets a farmer's son who went against his father to build a family business making the iconic Guayabera shirts.

The Best Tacos In Mérida
S12 E3

Pati explores the streets of Yucatán's capital, Mérida. She tries the best tacos in Mérida at Wayan'e. The aroma of freshly made cookies lures her to Dondé Fabric, where their globitos and bizcochitos are an important part of Mérida's mornings.

An Underground Pit of Cochinita Pibil
S12 E4

Pati visits Chef Wilson Alonzo in his hometown of Halachó to prepare a traditional Cochinita Pibil in an underground pit. Pati helps Wilson prepare the achiote marinade, along with his grandmother who taught him traditional cooking.

Yucatán Meats
S12 E6

Temozón is the birthplace of Yucatán's signature smoked meat Carne Ahumada and everyone in town claims to have a relative who invented it. Pati strolls around town to try different versions of Carne Ahumada.

The Fire Kings
S11 E1

Gualberto "Weber" Elizondo surprised his family when his grilling hobby turned him into a local celebrity and internet sensation. Meanwhile, chef Chuy Villareal of Cara De Vaca wants the world to know that the north of Mexico isn't just carne asada.

Sisters, Stew, and Sass
S11 E2

Two sisters made a little shack on the Rio Ramos into a must-visit restaurant known for one dish: cortadillo stew. Down the road, another restaurant uses traditional stews in their famous empalmes.

The World Cup of Tacos
S11 E3

Nuevo León is divided between two pro soccer teams: Los Tigres and Los Rayados. Pati tries the food at each stadium with the teams' stars to determine who wins in the battle of tortas vs tacos.

Bread Masters
S11 E4

Irving Quiroz wrote the book on Mexican bread. Pati visits his workshop for his secret to making the perfect campechana, then meets Chuy Elizondo, owner of one of the hottest brunch spots in town.

The Magic of Piloncillo
S11 E5

The Garza family invites Pati to their vineyard to help the community make piloncillo - and it's hard work! Then, in the magic town of Bustamante, three sisters make traditional bread in adobe ovens.

Pioneering From Farm to Table
S11 E6

Gaby Molinar owns Huerto Urbano, an urban farm dedicated to providing Monterrey with nutritious, diverse local ingredients. And her husband is one of the region's greatest culinary pioneers.

Cantina Culture and the Morning After?
S11 E7

Cantinas have historically been bars where men gather to drink and sing about their broken hearts. Historian David Canales takes Pati to historic locations. Then she tries the best tacos in town.

Texas BBQ in the Orange Belt
S11 E8

Pati visits BBQ champion Luis Rivas to taste his Mexican take on Texas-style BBQ, and he hosts a traditional carne asada at his family's orange grove. Then Pati learns how Glorias candies are made.

Top Chefs and Ancient Cliffs
S11 E10

Pati's climber friends take her on an adventure to the Sierra Madre mountains, followed by a quick elote snack. Later, Pati connects with four top chefs for a carne asada with a mountain backdrop.

Getting to the Roots
S10 E7

Pati meets the young chefs behind one of Guadalajara's most exciting restaurants, Xokol. Back home, Pati invites her friend Francisco Migoya over to make conchas to go with pellizcadas with chicharrón in salsa verde.

The Heart of Tequila
S10 E8

Pati visits the birthplace of Mexico's most famous spirit, the town of Tequila. Back home Pati makes a brunch of corn tortilla egg nests with salsa verde con chile de árbol and traditional arroz rojo.

Double Vallarta
S10 E9

Pati is in one of Mexico's most popular beach destinations - Puerto Vallarta. She gets an insider's tour of the best street food from one of the town's most acclaimed chefs, Thierry Boulet.

Hermosillo Food Crawl
S9 E2

Pati spends a day in Sonora's capital, Hermosillo, visiting some of the city's best culinary destinations. From gigantic burritos at Doña Guille to Sonoran hot dogs, Pati experiences all Hermosillo's food scene has to offer.

The Blessing and The Benefit
S9 E3

On the coast in Bahía Kino, local fishermen catch giant sea scallops. Then, in the mountain town of Matape, Nere, one of Sonora's few female butchers shares her wisdom with Pati.

Carne Asada with La Familia
S9 E4

Pati learns that carne asada goes way beyond grilled meat in Sonora. It's an important weekly ritual that brings the whole family together.

Flour Power
S9 E5

Pati tours one of Hermosillo's oldest flour mills and gets a lesson on making coyotas, a traditional dessert, at a local bakery. In her kitchen, Pati shares her take on a classic Sonoran recipe - a carne con chile burrito.

Sonoran Family Favorites
S9 E6

Pati spends a day in the kitchen with her middle son, Sami, cooking recipes inspired by her travels in Sonora that she knows he'll love - beef and potato chimichangas, rice with lentils and caramelized onions, and an avocado and radish salad.

Legends of the Sonoran Sea
S9 E7

Pati travels to Sonora's coast on the Sea of Cortez, where local legend Toño Contreras gives her a tour including shellfish on the beach, his restaurant Mariscos El Rey, and his home kitchen for some crave-worthy recipes.

Super Sonoran
S9 E8

Pati makes three classic Sonoran recipes- a fish special called pescado zarandeado, a rich stew called gallina pinta, and a tasty dirty rice with clams. In Sonora, she visits vacation destination Puerto Peñasco.

Cooking for the Crew
S9 E9

Pati prepares a true Sonoran feast for the crew - Sonora cheese soup, chicken in pecan and ancho chile sauce.

Hacienda Ranch Food
S9 E10

Pati makes traditional tamales with corn, chiles, and cheese, and then for the main course, pork chops topped with a pickled grape salad. In Sonora, she visits a traditional hacienda, where she gets a true taste of Sonoran ranch food.