Pati’s Mexican Table
Pati embarks upon an exciting and entertaining journey into Mexico's history and culture.
The Nectar of the Mayan Gods
S12 Ep1201 | 26m 46s
In the town of Maní, Pati learns about something sacred to the Mayans - bees and honey.
Guayabera World
S12 Ep1202 | 26m 46s
In Tekit, Pati meets a father and son who both chose to pursue their own path.
Flavors of Merida
S12 Ep1203 | 26m 46s
Pati explores the vibrant streets of Yucatán’s capital, Mérida, in search of its flavors.
A Family Affair
S12 Ep1204 | 26m 46s
Pati visits Chef Wilson Alonzo in his hometown of Halachó to prepare Cochinita Pibil.
Ode to the Egg
S12 Ep1205 | 26m 46s
Pati experiences the legacy of Yucatán’s henequén industry and a famous egg dish in Motul.
Yucatán Meats
S12 Ep1206 | 26m 46s
Pati tries different versions of Yucatán’s signature smoked meat Carne Ahumada in Temozón.
Recados
S12 Ep1207 | 26m 46s
Pati learns the basics of recados, handmade seasoning pastes that flavor Yucatecan foods.
Maya Today
S12 Ep1208 | 26m 46s
Pati learns more about Mayan communities on a trip to a cenote with activist Zoila Cen.
Pink
S12 Ep1209 | 26m 46s
Pati visits the pink lakes where Yucatán’s unique Las Coloradas salt is produced.
A Mayan League of their Own
S12 Ep1210 | 26m 46s
Pati discovers Yucatán’s “league of their own” when she meets the Amazonas softball team.
The Fire Kings
S11 Ep1101 | 26m 46s
Pati visits with Gualberto Elizondo, “Weber,” and chef Chuy Villareal of Cara De Vaca.
Sisters, Stew, and Sass
S11 Ep1102 | 26m 46s
Pati heads to two must-visit restaurants serving traditional stews.
The World Cup of Tacos
S11 Ep1103 | 26m 46s
Pati tries the food at each Nuevo León pro soccer stadium with stars from each team.
Maestros Del Pan
S11 Ep1104 | 26m 46s
Pati learns how to make traditional campechanas and rich conos de crema.
The Magic of Piloncillo
S11 Ep1105 | 26m 46s
The Garza family invites Pati and the whole community to help make Piloncillo.
Pioneering From Farm to Table
S11 Ep1106 | 26m 46s
Pati learns how Monterrey is exploring farm-to-table efforts.
Cantina Culture and the Morning After?
S11 Ep1107 | 26m 46s
Pati stops by to two very different style Cantinas in Monterrey.
Top Chefs and Ancient Cliffs
S11 Ep1110 | 26m 46s
Pati connects with mountain climbers and top chefs in the Huasteca mountains.
Welcome to Guadalajara
S10 Ep1001 | 26m 46s
Pati explores the culinary highlights of Guadalajara and meets with a top city chef.
Food Meets Art
S10 Ep1002 | 26m 46s
Pati visits unique spots where food and art intersect in Guadalajara.
Jalisco Classics
S10 Ep1003 | 26m 46s
Pati enjoys two regional classics at a couple of Guadalajara’s most beloved restaurants.
Los Mariachis
S10 Ep1004 | 26m 46s
Pati learns about the history of Mariachi and the meaning behind the beloved music.
Escaramuza
S10 Ep1005 | 26m 46s
Pati experiences the historic horse riding and skills competition called escaramuza.
Tradition and Innovation
S10 Ep1006 | 26m 46s
Pati meets a chef-historian preserving recipes and a family innovating with blueberries.
Getting to Your Roots
S10 Ep1007 | 26m 45s
Pati visits chefs who are reconnecting with their roots, and makes an acclaimed desert.
The Heart of Tequila
S10 Ep1008 | 26m 46s
In Tequila, Pati follows the spirit-making process from agave field to tasting table.
Double Vallarta
S10 Ep1009 | 26m 46s
Pati gets an insider’s tour of one of Mexico’s most popular beach destinations.
Quiero más Tacos
S10 Ep1010 | 26m 46s
Pati celebrates the beloved taco and creates a pair inspired by the best in Jalisco.
Tucson: Gateway to Sonora
S9 Ep901 | 26m 46s
Pati learns the basics of artisan bread-making in Tuscon.
Hermosillo Food Crawl
S9 Ep902 | 26m 46s
Pati spends a day in Hermosillo, visiting some of the city’s best culinary destinations.
The Blessing and The Benefit
S9 Ep903 | 26m 46s
Pati experiences two important Sonoran culinary traditions.
Sonoran Family Favorites for Sami
S9 Ep906 | 26m 46s
Pati cooks recipes inspired by her travels in Sonora for her son, Sami.
Cooking for my Crew in Sonora
S9 Ep909 | 26m 46s
Pati prepares her take on a true Sonoran feast for the crew.
A Local’s Tour of Culiacán
S8 Ep801 | 25m 36s
Pati visits Culiacán and creates recipes inspired by the experience.
Altata, Hidden Gem by the Sea of Cortez
S8 Ep802 | 25m 36s
Pati visits with locals and chefs in Altata off the coast of Sinaloa.
South by South of the Border with Vivian Howard
S8 Ep803 | 25m 44s
Pati welcomes fellow public tv chef Vivian Howard to her kitchen.
Los Mochis, Street Taco Favorites
S8 Ep804 | 25m 35s
Pati heads to Los Mochis, a coastal city in the northern region of Sinaloa.
El Fuerte, Magic Town
S8 Ep806 | 25m 35s
Pati travels to the northern part of Sinaloa and the town of El Fuerte.
Jinetes, Adventure in the Mountains
S8 Ep807 | 25m 37s
Pati travels into the mountains of Sinaloa to the tiny village of Jinetes.
El Chepe, Railway to the Past
S8 Ep808 | 25m 36s
Pati rides the El Chepe railway andl tours the train’s kitchen
Mocorito, The Land of Chilorio
S8 Ep809 | 25m 36s
Mocorito is known for one of Sinaloa’s most beloved recipes: chilorio.
Surfside Eats
S8 Ep810 | 25m 36s
Pati visits the rural seaside town of Gasca to make pescado zarandeado.
A Day in Sinaloa’s Countryside
S8 Ep811 | 25m 36s
Pati gets an up-close look at the wealth of resources Sinaloa has to offer.
Home Cooking Sinaloa Style
S8 Ep812 | 25m 35s
Pati visits home cooks and iconic restaurants all over Sinaloa.
Tijuana’s Culinary Revolution
S7 Ep1 | 25m
Pati is in one of Mexico’s most up and coming food destinations, Tijuana.
Tijuana: Stories from the Border
S7 Ep2 | 25m
Pati dives deep to get the real story of what life and food are like on the border.
Baja Breakfast
S7 Ep4 | 24m 59s
In Valle De Guadalupe, Pati visits one of the legendary cooks in the area, Doña Esthela.
Mexican Wine Country
S7 Ep5 | 25m 2s
Pati samples some of the local wine varietals in the wine region of Valle de Guadalupe,
Loreto: Baja’s Hidden Gem
S7 Ep6 | 24m 59s
Pati virtually steps back in time in Loreto, a small town on the Gulf of California.
La Paz: The Heart of Baja Sur
S7 Ep7 | 24m 59s
Pati explores the crystal clear waters off Baja Sur’s breathtaking capital, La Paz.
Road Trippin’ with Javier Plascencia
S7 Ep8 | 24m 59s
Chefs Javier Plascencia gives Pati a tour of Baja and his newest restaurant, Jazamango.
The Godmother of Cabo Cuisine
S7 Ep9 | 25m
Pati spends the day in Los Cabos with local legend Edith Jimenez.
Los Cabos by Land & Sea
S7 Ep10 | 24m 59s
Pati sets out into the Sea of Cortez with Chef Guillermo Gomez.
New York
S7 Ep11 | 25m 1s
Pati cooks a special Cinco de Mayo dinner at the prestigious James Beard House.
Photographic Food Memories
S7 Ep12 | 25m
Pati recreates some of her most favorite food memories in her own kitchen.
Mex’d Up American Regional Favorites
S7 Ep13 | 25m 3s
Pati puts her Mexican spin on regional American favorites to surprise her three sons.
One Day in Oaxaca
S6 Ep601 | 26m 46s
Pati’s 24 hours in Oaxaca. Tasajo torta with smokey guacamole, Nopalitos chipotle salad.
History of Oaxaca Cuisine
S6 Ep602 | 26m 46s
Pati dives into Oaxaca’s food history, and makes vegetarian tamales and salad.
A Queen in the Land of the Gods
S6 Ep603 | 26m 46s
Pati meets Abigail Mendoza, who preserves rustic Oaxacan food techniques.
The Mezcal Trail
S6 Ep604 | 26m 46s
Pati and friends enjoy a Mexican steak salad and sours made with mezcal.
From Puebla to City
S6 Ep605 | 26m 46s
Alex Ruiz takes Pati on a tour of the Oaxaca he knows and loves.
The Women of Oaxaca
S6 Ep606 | 26m 46s
Pati meets the Oaxacan women chefs and leaders, then cooks coloradito chicken.
The Art of the Mole
S6 Ep607 | 26m 46s
Pati makes mole verde with pork and beans, and almendrado with chicken.
In Search of La Mixteca
S6 Ep608 | 26m 46s
Inspired by the food of La Mixteca, Pati makes pescado agridulce and queso corn soup.
Oaxaca Breakfast: Messy And Delicious
S6 Ep609 | 26m 46s
An Oaxacan art school inspires Pati’s breakfast of eggs in salsa martajada.
How I Got to Now
S6 Ep610 | 26m 46s
The full story of how Pati Jinich turned a passion for food into a career.
Juju’s Chocolate Covered Life
S6 Ep611 | 26m 46s
A treat for Pati’s son Juju: three chocolate-loaded Mexican recipes.
Cheesy
S6 Ep612 | 26m 46s
Pati sees how cheese is made in Oaxaca, and makes three easy cheesy recipes.
More Than Just a Meal
S6 Ep613 | 26m 46s
Pati makes flexible family staples: chipotle goat cheese spread and cesina sandwiches.
Chachi’s Champotón Kitchen
S5 Ep501 | 26m 46s
Pati explores Champotón's market and prepares local dishes Pollo Pibil and Pan de Cazón.
Merida: Exploring with the Locals
S5 Ep502 | 26m 46s
Pati explores the food-lovers city of Merida, the capital of Yucatan.
Celestun: Coastal Cooking
S5 Ep503 | 26m 46s
Chef and friend Pedro Evia accompanies Pati on a day trip to the coastal town of Celestun.
Sunday Family Food
S5 Ep504 | 26m 46s
Pati experiences Sunday in Merida, a weekly celebration of food, dancing, and culture.
Campeche: Tale of a Pirate City
S5 Ep505 | 26m 46s
Join Pati as she explores Campeche, a colonial city defined by its history of piracy.
Ancient Yucatan With My Boys
S5 Ep506 | 26m 46s
Pati’s three sons join her to experience the essence of the Yucatan.
Izamal: Gold and God
S5 Ep507 | 26m 46s
Pati tastes the local flavors of Izamal, which include venison tacos and PocChuk.
Valladolid: A Day to Explore
S5 Ep508 | 26m 46s
Pati demonstrates how to explore a city, by just following her nose in Valladoid.
Isla Mujeres Inspired
S5 Ep509 | 26m 46s
Pati takes a day to explore Isla Mujeres and tries the local delicacy, Tikin Xic.
Cancun: We Meet Again
S5 Ep510 | 26m 46s
Pati explores the vacation paradise of Cancun, tasting inventive fusion cuisine.
Turkey Day
S5 Ep511 | 26m 46s
Pati and her family celebrate Thanksgiving at home, with a Mexican twist.
Alan Goes to College
S5 Ep512 | 26m 47s
Pati demonstrates a few simple, inexpensive recipes and cooking tips for any college kid.
Jose Andres Takes Over
S5 Ep513 | 26m 46s
Pati and her good friend Jose Andres cook a series of Spanish-influenced recipes together.
Good Morning Mexico
S4 Ep401 | 26m 46s
The Jinich family kicks off the week with a delicious breakfast in San Miguel.
Adventures in San Miguel
S4 Ep402 | 26m 47s
Pati highlights of the food scene and cooks up recipes that reflect the region.
Summer Evening Party
S4 Ep404 | 26m 46s
Pati and her family have a summer evening party on their patio, while the sun sets.
Tamaliza
S4 Ep405 | 26m 46s
Pati dedicates this episode to one of Mexico’s most iconic foods: tamales.
Street Food Favorites
S4 Ep408 | 26m 46s
Pati shows us how we can recreate our favorite street food in our own kitchens.
Baked
S4 Ep412 | 26m 48s
Pati’s Mexican Table becomes Pati’s Mexican Bakery with a variety of simple recipes.
Born in the Kitchen
S3 Ep301 | 26m 46s
Pati travels to Mexico City to reconnect with her father and cook Huevos a la Mexicana.
Pati’s Texican
S3 Ep302 | 26m 46s
Inspired by her years living in Texas, Pati creates a series of dishes with Mexican flair.
My Three Favorite Boys
S3 Ep303 | 26m 46s
This episode is all about Pati’s boys — it’s time for a little mother-son bonding.
Family Fiesta
S3 Ep305 | 26m 46s
Pati makes some of her popular fiesta dishes — perfect for any party!
American Classics, My Way
S3 Ep306 | 27m 43s
Pati takes classic American meals and gives them an exotic, yet homey, Mexican twist.
Sugar for Hubby
S3 Ep307 | 26m 46s
Pati is preparing a special meal for a date night with her husband.
Asian Mexican Fusion
S3 Ep308 | 26m 46s
Pati gets inspired to create a menu full of Asian-influenced Mexican meals.
Pot Luck Party
S3 Ep309 | 26m 46s
Pati having some friends over, and this time everyone’s contributing to the meal.
Brunch at the Jinich House
S3 Ep310 | 26m 46s
Pati creates a three-course menu of her family’s preferred Mexican breakfast dishes.
Mexitalian
S3 Ep311 | 26m 46s
Pati creates a full menu featuring the perfect blend of Italian and Mexican cuisines.
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
S3 Ep312 | 26m 46s
Pati cooks up a mouth-watering Mexican menu with a BBQ twist for a "girls' night in."
My Pinata Party
S3 Ep313 | 26m 46s
Pati throws a neighborhood bash and cooks up Mexican-themed party dishes.
Upcoming Schedule
Sun 05/5
10:00 AM
Pati's Mexican Table
A Local's Tour of Culiacán
Touring the markets, street food stands, and restaurants of Culiacán, the capital of Sinaloa, Mexico.
Mon 05/6
2:00 PM
Pati's Mexican Table
Maya Today
A visit to Cenote Xocempich; horchata; sikil pak; fresh herbs masa corn tortillas.
Tue 05/7
2:00 PM
Pati's Mexican Table
Pink
A visit to the pink lakes where Yucatan's Las Coloradas salt is produced; green ceviche; chunky pepita and coconut rice; pepita, almond habanero pesto; baked fish with pepita, almond and habanero pesto.
Wed 05/8
2:00 PM
Pati's Mexican Table
A Mayan League of Their Own
Amazonas softball team; sweet potato and meat salpicon; pepita, egg and chaya tamales; roasted tomato and habanero salsa.
Thu 05/9
2:00 PM
Pati's Mexican Table
A Local's Tour of Culiacán
Touring the markets, street food stands, and restaurants of Culiacán, the capital of Sinaloa, Mexico.
Fri 05/10
2:00 PM
Pati's Mexican Table
Altata, Hidden Gem by the Sea of Cortez
A boat ride to sample fresh oysters in Altata, a small town on the coast of Sinaloa; restaurants serve up fresh fish, oysters and shrimp; a seafood feast based on the waters of Altata Bay.
Sat 05/11
11:30 AM
Pati's Mexican Table
Double Vallarta
Chef Thierry Blouet offers a tour of Puerto Vallarta's street food; La Docena restaurant; the ins and outs of one of Nuevo Vallarta's biggest resort destinations.
Sat 05/11
12:30 PM
Pati's Mexican Table
Pink
A visit to the pink lakes where Yucatan's Las Coloradas salt is produced; green ceviche; chunky pepita and coconut rice; pepita, almond habanero pesto; baked fish with pepita, almond and habanero pesto.
Sun 05/12
10:00 AM
Pati's Mexican Table
Altata, Hidden Gem by the Sea of Cortez
A boat ride to sample fresh oysters in Altata, a small town on the coast of Sinaloa; restaurants serve up fresh fish, oysters and shrimp; a seafood feast based on the waters of Altata Bay.
Mon 05/13
2:00 PM
Pati's Mexican Table
South by South of the Border With Vivian Howard
South of the border meets southern food; with guest chef Vivian Howard.
Tue 05/14
2:00 PM
Pati's Mexican Table
Los Mochis, Street Taco Favorites
The unique history of Los Mochis, a coastal city in the northern region of Sinaloa; street food; two taco recipes.
Wed 05/15
2:00 PM
Pati's Mexican Table
A Taste of Mazatlán
A tour of Mazatlán, Sinaloa's resort town with 13 miles of Pacific coastline; chef Luis Osuna's family's restaurant Panama began as a small bakery and has grown into one of Sinaloa's biggest food franchises.
Thu 05/16
2:00 PM
Pati's Mexican Table
El Fuerte, Magic Town
A walking tour through the quiet colonial town of El Fuerte, one of Mexico's "magic towns"; Hotel Posada Hidalgo's cauques; lobster recipes.
Fri 05/17
2:00 PM
Pati's Mexican Table
Jinetes, Adventure in the Mountains
The people of the tiny village of Jinetes in the mountains of Sinaloa manage to preserve their customs and recipes for generations.
Sat 05/18
11:30 AM
Pati's Mexican Table
Quiero mas Tacos
Marlin tacos in Puerto Vallarta; barbacoa tacos in Guadalajara; creating a pair of Jalisco-inspired tacos.
Sat 05/18
12:30 PM
Pati's Mexican Table
A Mayan League of Their Own
Amazonas softball team; sweet potato and meat salpicon; pepita, egg and chaya tamales; roasted tomato and habanero salsa.
Sun 05/19
10:00 AM
Pati's Mexican Table
South by South of the Border With Vivian Howard
South of the border meets southern food; with guest chef Vivian Howard.
Mon 05/20
2:00 PM
Pati's Mexican Table
El Chepe, Railway to the Past
Riding the first section of the El Chepe railway, from Los Mochis to El Fuerte; gourmet offerings from the train's restaurant; having a drink in the train's terrace; a breakfast based on Sinaloan classics.
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