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.
In Season 11, Pati Jinich explores the flavors of the Mexican border state of Nuevo León.
Upcoming Schedule
Thu 04/25
2:00 PM
KVIE HD 6.1
Pati's Mexican Table
The Nectar of the Mayan Gods
Sweet lime roasted chicken with broccolini; honey habanero rice with peas; lemons, honey and basil agua fresca.
Fri 04/26
2:00 PM
KVIE HD 6.1
Pati's Mexican Table
Guayabera World
Edam cheese potato galette; tequila and lime flat iron steak tips.
Sat 04/27
11:30 AM
KVIE HD 6.1
Pati's Mexican Table
Getting to the Roots
The chefs and owners of Xokol restaurant in Guadalajara reconnect with their roots; chef Marin creates a drink and dessert inspired by his grandmother; chef Francisco Migoya makes a dessert.
Sat 04/27
12:30 PM
KVIE2 6.2
Pati's Mexican Table
Recados
Black bean tamales; pibil pork; orange and hibiscus flower water.
Sun 04/28
10:00 AM
KVIE2 6.2
Pati's Mexican Table
Los Cabos by Land & Sea
Reeling in the catch of the day from the Sea of Cortez, then grilling it on the beach.
Mon 04/29
2:00 PM
KVIE HD 6.1
Pati's Mexican Table
Flavors of Merida
Pea soup with basil and mint crema.
Tue 04/30
2:00 PM
KVIE HD 6.1
Pati's Mexican Table
A Family Affair
Colada black beans; pibil picadillo; chunky tomato and habanero salsa; salbutes.
Wed 05/1
2:00 PM
KVIE HD 6.1
Pati's Mexican Table
Ode to the Egg
Motuleno eggs; habanero table salsa; eggs scramble with chaya and scallions; panque de queso.
Thu 05/2
2:00 PM
KVIE HD 6.1
Pati's Mexican Table
Yucatan Meats
Pickled onion with fire roasted chilies and garlic; pork belly taco; chorizo black rice; jicama and greens salad with honey citrus vinaigrette.
Fri 05/3
2:00 PM
KVIE HD 6.1
Pati's Mexican Table
Recados
Black bean tamales; pibil pork; orange and hibiscus flower water.
Sat 05/4
11:30 AM
KVIE HD 6.1
Pati's Mexican Table
The Heart of Tequila
Exploring the town of Tequila, Jalisco; the history of making tequila and a close up look at the process from the agave fields to the tasting table.
Sat 05/4
12:30 PM
KVIE2 6.2
Pati's Mexican Table
Maya Today
A visit to Cenote Xocempich; horchata; sikil pak; fresh herbs masa corn tortillas.
Sun 05/5
10:00 AM
KVIE2 6.2
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
KVIE HD 6.1
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
KVIE HD 6.1
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
KVIE HD 6.1
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
KVIE HD 6.1
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
KVIE HD 6.1
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
KVIE HD 6.1
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
KVIE2 6.2
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.
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