PATI'S MEXICAN TABLE brings authentic Mexican flavors, colors, textures and warmth into American kitchens. A former policy analyst focused on Latin American politics and history, Pati Jinich is a chef, cooking teacher, food writer and mother of three whose true passion lies in sharing the tastes of her childhood and culinary adventures in her native country. 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, and her ongoing conversations with cooks in both Mexico and the United States. Each half-hour highlights a singular Mexican food - from familiar ingredients like vanilla, avocado and chorizo to the mysterious grains used by the Aztecs and the adventurous and trendy cuisine found across Mexico today. From traditional takes on tomatillos to modern spins on huevos rancheros, Pati inspires viewers to make great Mexican dishes in their own homes.
| Fri, Dec 19 | 1:30 A.M. |
A Day In Sinaloa's Countryside
NH Create (11.4)
Known as "Mexico's Bread Basket," Sinaloa produces about 40 percent of the meat and produce consumed in all of Mexico. |
| Fri, Dec 19 | 10:00 A.M. |
Tamaliza!
NH Explore (11.2)
An episode dedicated to one of Mexico's most iconic foods: tamales. |
| Sat, Dec 20 | 11:30 A.M. |
My Heart, My Home
NHPBS (11.1)
Pati returns to her hometown, Mexico City, and joins historian Erika Zuniga to trace its history from Templo Mayor to Bellas Artes, with a stop for churros at the legendary El Moro. |
| Sat, Dec 20 | 7:30 P.M. |
Home Cooking Sinaloa Style
NH Create (11.4)
In this episode, Pati visits home cooks and iconic restaurants all over Sinaloa, sampling some of the state's most iconic dishes. |
| Sat, Dec 20 | 11:30 P.M. |
A Day In Sinaloa's Countryside
NH Create (11.4)
Known as "Mexico's Bread Basket," Sinaloa produces about 40 percent of the meat and produce consumed in all of Mexico. |
| Mon, Dec 22 | 10:00 A.M. |
Mexamericana
NH Explore (11.2)
Pati's family is the perfect example of cultures colliding - Mexican and American. |
| Tue, Dec 23 | 9:00 A.M. |
Home Cooking Sinaloa Style
NH Create (11.4)
In this episode, Pati visits home cooks and iconic restaurants all over Sinaloa, sampling some of the state's most iconic dishes. |
| Tue, Dec 23 | 10:00 A.M. |
Cooking with the Fans
NH Explore (11.2)
Pati is in constant contact with her fans - through Facebook, Twitter, email - and they love to give her feedback on her recipes. |
| Tue, Dec 23 | 12:00 P.M. |
Home Cooking Sinaloa Style
NH Create (11.4)
In this episode, Pati visits home cooks and iconic restaurants all over Sinaloa, sampling some of the state's most iconic dishes. |
| Wed, Dec 24 | 3:00 A.M. |
Home Cooking Sinaloa Style
NH Create (11.4)
In this episode, Pati visits home cooks and iconic restaurants all over Sinaloa, sampling some of the state's most iconic dishes. |
| Wed, Dec 24 | 10:00 A.M. |
Street Food Favorites
NH Explore (11.2)
Street food has always been popular, but these days it's booming as more and more chefs are bringing food trucks and stands to the streets! |
| Thu, Dec 25 | 10:00 A.M. |
Sami's Big Day
NH Explore (11.2)
This show is all about Pati's middle son, Sami. Being stuck in the middle of first born, Alan, and Mr. |
| Thu, Dec 25 | 7:30 P.M. |
How Do You Say Tucson?
NH Create (11.4)
In this special episode, Pati travels north of the border to Tucson, Arizona, a city that claims to have the best 23 miles of Mexican food anywhere in the world. |
| Fri, Dec 26 | 1:30 A.M. |
How Do You Say Tucson?
NH Create (11.4)
In this special episode, Pati travels north of the border to Tucson, Arizona, a city that claims to have the best 23 miles of Mexican food anywhere in the world. |
| Fri, Dec 26 | 10:00 A.M. |
Modern Mexico
NH Explore (11.2)
Mexican cuisine is full of long-standing traditional recipes and techniques. |
| Sat, Dec 27 | 11:30 A.M. |
Colors of Creativity
NHPBS (11.1)
Pati steps into Mexico City's creative scene at El Volador, where Francisco Enriquez shows how his team builds the towering art behind Day of the Dead parades and festivals. |
| Sat, Dec 27 | 7:30 P.M. |
Tucson: Gateway to Sonora
NH Create (11.4)
In Tucson, Pati learns the basics of artisan bread-making from one of America's best bakers, Don Guerra of Barrio Bakery. |
| Sat, Dec 27 | 11:30 P.M. |
Home Cooking Sinaloa Style
NH Create (11.4)
In this episode, Pati visits home cooks and iconic restaurants all over Sinaloa, sampling some of the state's most iconic dishes. |
| Mon, Dec 29 | 10:00 A.M. |
Family Favorites
NH Explore (11.2)
Every family has passed-down recipes, and Pati's family is certainly no exception. |
| Tue, Dec 30 | 9:00 A.M. |
How Do You Say Tucson?
NH Create (11.4)
In this special episode, Pati travels north of the border to Tucson, Arizona, a city that claims to have the best 23 miles of Mexican food anywhere in the world. |
| Tue, Dec 30 | 10:00 A.M. |
Baked!
NH Explore (11.2)
Mexican cuisine is chock-full of grilled, roasted, fried and frozen recipes, but for those looking to expand their repertoire with some baked recipes, this episode is for you! |
| Tue, Dec 30 | 12:00 P.M. |
How Do You Say Tucson?
NH Create (11.4)
In this special episode, Pati travels north of the border to Tucson, Arizona, a city that claims to have the best 23 miles of Mexican food anywhere in the world. |
| Tue, Dec 30 | 4:00 P.M. |
How Do You Say Tucson?
NH Create (11.4)
In this special episode, Pati travels north of the border to Tucson, Arizona, a city that claims to have the best 23 miles of Mexican food anywhere in the world. |
| Wed, Dec 31 | 3:00 A.M. |
How Do You Say Tucson?
NH Create (11.4)
In this special episode, Pati travels north of the border to Tucson, Arizona, a city that claims to have the best 23 miles of Mexican food anywhere in the world. |
| Wed, Dec 31 | 10:00 A.M. |
Backyard Picnic
NH Explore (11.2)
Pati is throwing a picnic for family and friends in her backyard. |
| Thu, Jan 1 | 10:00 A.M. |
Chachi's Champoton Kitchen
NH Explore (11.2)
Pati heads to the coastal city of Champoton, located an hour south of Campeche. |
| Thu, Jan 1 | 7:30 P.M. |
Hermosillo Food Crawl
NH Create (11.4)
Pati spends a day in Sonora's capital, Hermosillo, visiting some of the city's best culinary destinations. |
| Fri, Jan 2 | 1:30 A.M. |
Hermosillo Food Crawl
NH Create (11.4)
Pati spends a day in Sonora's capital, Hermosillo, visiting some of the city's best culinary destinations. |
| Fri, Jan 2 | 10:00 A.M. |
Merida - Exploring with the Locals
NH Explore (11.2)
The Yucatan Peninsula is known for its vast jungles, underground cenotes, pristine beaches, ancient architecture and sensational food. |
| Sat, Jan 3 | 11:30 A.M. |
Living Legacy
NHPBS (11.1)
Pati visits Xochimilco's canals to learn about the ancient chinampas and their modern-day preservation. |
| Sat, Jan 3 | 7:30 P.M. |
The Blessing and the Benefit
NH Create (11.4)
Pati experiences two important Sonoran culinary traditions. |
| Sat, Jan 3 | 11:30 P.M. |
How Do You Say Tucson?
NH Create (11.4)
In this special episode, Pati travels north of the border to Tucson, Arizona, a city that claims to have the best 23 miles of Mexican food anywhere in the world. |
| Mon, Jan 5 | 10:00 A.M. |
Celestun - Coastal Cooking
NH Explore (11.2)
Pati's favorite way to experience a new place is on the arm of a local. |
| Tue, Jan 6 | 9:00 A.M. |
Tucson: Gateway to Sonora
NH Create (11.4)
In Tucson, Pati learns the basics of artisan bread-making from one of America's best bakers, Don Guerra of Barrio Bakery. |
| Tue, Jan 6 | 10:00 A.M. |
Sunday Family Food
NH Explore (11.2)
Sunday in Merida is a day not to miss. It is a joyous weekly celebration of food, dancing, and culture. |
| Tue, Jan 6 | 12:00 P.M. |
Tucson: Gateway to Sonora
NH Create (11.4)
In Tucson, Pati learns the basics of artisan bread-making from one of America's best bakers, Don Guerra of Barrio Bakery. |
| Tue, Jan 6 | 4:00 P.M. |
Tucson: Gateway to Sonora
NH Create (11.4)
In Tucson, Pati learns the basics of artisan bread-making from one of America's best bakers, Don Guerra of Barrio Bakery. |
| Wed, Jan 7 | 3:00 A.M. |
Tucson: Gateway to Sonora
NH Create (11.4)
In Tucson, Pati learns the basics of artisan bread-making from one of America's best bakers, Don Guerra of Barrio Bakery. |
| Wed, Jan 7 | 10:00 A.M. |
Campeche - Tale of a Pirate City
NH Explore (11.2)
Join Pati as she explores Campeche, a bright beautiful colonial city defined by its history of piracy. |
| Thu, Jan 8 | 10:00 A.M. |
Ancient Yucatan with My Boys
NH Explore (11.2)
Pati's three sons are in Mexico and Pati wants them to experience the essence of the Yucatan. |
| Thu, Jan 8 | 7:30 P.M. |
Carne Asada with La Familia
NH Create (11.4)
Pati spends some time with her boys cooking up a classic Sonoran-style meal. |
| Fri, Jan 9 | 1:30 A.M. |
Carne Asada with La Familia
NH Create (11.4)
Pati spends some time with her boys cooking up a classic Sonoran-style meal. |
| Fri, Jan 9 | 10:00 A.M. |
Izamal - Gold & God
NH Explore (11.2)
Izamal is a stunning city whose buildings are all painted the same golden hue. |
| Sat, Jan 10 | 12:00 A.M. |
Tucson: Gateway to Sonora
NH Create (11.4)
In Tucson, Pati learns the basics of artisan bread-making from one of America's best bakers, Don Guerra of Barrio Bakery. |
| Sat, Jan 10 | 12:30 A.M. |
Loreto: Baja's Hidden Gem
NH Create (11.4)
One of Baja's best-kept secrets, Pati virtually steps back in time in Loreto, a small town on the Gulf of California with a rich history and one-of-a-kind dishes only found here. |
| Sat, Jan 10 | 1:00 A.M. |
New York
NH Create (11.4)
Pati is invited to cook a special Cinco de Mayo dinner at the prestigious James Beard House in New York, then she visits three Mexican-American chefs in the city who are using food as a way of pursuing their dreams in America, creating their own successful businesses, and honoring traditional Mexican recipes and ingredients. |
| Sat, Jan 10 | 1:30 A.M. |
Welcome to Guadalajara
NH Create (11.4)
Pati explores the culinary highlights of Jalisco's capital city, Guadalajara. |
| Sat, Jan 10 | 11:30 A.M. |
Building The Future
NHPBS (11.1)
Pati rides the Iztapalapa Cable Bus with urbanist Paola Montes to see how design and transit are reshaping Mexico City. |
| Sat, Jan 10 | 1:00 P.M. |
Tucson: Gateway to Sonora
NH Create (11.4)
In Tucson, Pati learns the basics of artisan bread-making from one of America's best bakers, Don Guerra of Barrio Bakery. |
| Sat, Jan 10 | 1:30 P.M. |
Loreto: Baja's Hidden Gem
NH Create (11.4)
One of Baja's best-kept secrets, Pati virtually steps back in time in Loreto, a small town on the Gulf of California with a rich history and one-of-a-kind dishes only found here. |
| Sat, Jan 10 | 2:00 P.M. |
New York
NH Create (11.4)
Pati is invited to cook a special Cinco de Mayo dinner at the prestigious James Beard House in New York, then she visits three Mexican-American chefs in the city who are using food as a way of pursuing their dreams in America, creating their own successful businesses, and honoring traditional Mexican recipes and ingredients. |
| Sat, Jan 10 | 2:30 P.M. |
Welcome to Guadalajara
NH Create (11.4)
Pati explores the culinary highlights of Jalisco's capital city, Guadalajara. |
| Sat, Jan 10 | 7:30 P.M. |
Flour Power
NH Create (11.4)
Wheat and meat are two staples of Sonoran cuisine, and Pati shows her take on a classic recipe that uses both, a carne con chile burrito. |
| Sat, Jan 10 | 11:30 P.M. |
Tucson: Gateway to Sonora
NH Create (11.4)
In Tucson, Pati learns the basics of artisan bread-making from one of America's best bakers, Don Guerra of Barrio Bakery. |
| Sun, Jan 11 | 3:00 P.M. |
Tucson: Gateway to Sonora
NH Create (11.4)
In Tucson, Pati learns the basics of artisan bread-making from one of America's best bakers, Don Guerra of Barrio Bakery. |
| Sun, Jan 11 | 3:30 P.M. |
Loreto: Baja's Hidden Gem
NH Create (11.4)
One of Baja's best-kept secrets, Pati virtually steps back in time in Loreto, a small town on the Gulf of California with a rich history and one-of-a-kind dishes only found here. |
| Sun, Jan 11 | 4:00 P.M. |
New York
NH Create (11.4)
Pati is invited to cook a special Cinco de Mayo dinner at the prestigious James Beard House in New York, then she visits three Mexican-American chefs in the city who are using food as a way of pursuing their dreams in America, creating their own successful businesses, and honoring traditional Mexican recipes and ingredients. |
| Sun, Jan 11 | 4:30 P.M. |
Welcome to Guadalajara
NH Create (11.4)
Pati explores the culinary highlights of Jalisco's capital city, Guadalajara. |
| Mon, Jan 12 | 10:00 A.M. |
Valladolid - A Day to Explore
NH Explore (11.2)
Pati shows us her favorite way to explore a city.. |
| Tue, Jan 13 | 9:00 A.M. |
Hermosillo Food Crawl
NH Create (11.4)
Pati spends a day in Sonora's capital, Hermosillo, visiting some of the city's best culinary destinations. |
| Tue, Jan 13 | 10:00 A.M. |
Isla Mujeres Inspired
NH Explore (11.2)
Isla Mujeres is a beautiful, peaceful paradise just across the Bahia de Mujeres (Bay of Women) from Cancun Mexico. |
| Tue, Jan 13 | 12:00 P.M. |
Hermosillo Food Crawl
NH Create (11.4)
Pati spends a day in Sonora's capital, Hermosillo, visiting some of the city's best culinary destinations. |
| Tue, Jan 13 | 4:00 P.M. |
Hermosillo Food Crawl
NH Create (11.4)
Pati spends a day in Sonora's capital, Hermosillo, visiting some of the city's best culinary destinations. |
| Wed, Jan 14 | 3:00 A.M. |
Hermosillo Food Crawl
NH Create (11.4)
Pati spends a day in Sonora's capital, Hermosillo, visiting some of the city's best culinary destinations. |
| Wed, Jan 14 | 10:00 A.M. |
Cancun: We Meet Again
NH Explore (11.2)
When most people think of the Yucatan Peninsula, they think of Cancun. |
| Wed, Jan 14 | 9:00 P.M. |
Tucson: Gateway to Sonora
NH Create (11.4)
In Tucson, Pati learns the basics of artisan bread-making from one of America's best bakers, Don Guerra of Barrio Bakery. |
| Wed, Jan 14 | 9:30 P.M. |
Loreto: Baja's Hidden Gem
NH Create (11.4)
One of Baja's best-kept secrets, Pati virtually steps back in time in Loreto, a small town on the Gulf of California with a rich history and one-of-a-kind dishes only found here. |
| Thu, Jan 15 | 2:00 A.M. |
Tucson: Gateway to Sonora
NH Create (11.4)
In Tucson, Pati learns the basics of artisan bread-making from one of America's best bakers, Don Guerra of Barrio Bakery. |
| Thu, Jan 15 | 2:30 A.M. |
Loreto: Baja's Hidden Gem
NH Create (11.4)
One of Baja's best-kept secrets, Pati virtually steps back in time in Loreto, a small town on the Gulf of California with a rich history and one-of-a-kind dishes only found here. |
| Thu, Jan 15 | 10:00 A.M. |
Turkey Day
NH Explore (11.2)
Pati and her family celebrate Thanksgiving in the Jinich house. |
| Thu, Jan 15 | 7:30 P.M. |
Sonoran Family Favorites for Sami
NH Create (11.4)
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. |
| Thu, Jan 15 | 9:00 P.M. |
New York
NH Create (11.4)
Pati is invited to cook a special Cinco de Mayo dinner at the prestigious James Beard House in New York, then she visits three Mexican-American chefs in the city who are using food as a way of pursuing their dreams in America, creating their own successful businesses, and honoring traditional Mexican recipes and ingredients. |
| Thu, Jan 15 | 9:30 P.M. |
Welcome to Guadalajara
NH Create (11.4)
Pati explores the culinary highlights of Jalisco's capital city, Guadalajara. |
| Fri, Jan 16 | 1:30 A.M. |
Sonoran Family Favorites for Sami
NH Create (11.4)
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. |
| Fri, Jan 16 | 2:00 A.M. |
New York
NH Create (11.4)
Pati is invited to cook a special Cinco de Mayo dinner at the prestigious James Beard House in New York, then she visits three Mexican-American chefs in the city who are using food as a way of pursuing their dreams in America, creating their own successful businesses, and honoring traditional Mexican recipes and ingredients. |
| Fri, Jan 16 | 2:30 A.M. |
Welcome to Guadalajara
NH Create (11.4)
Pati explores the culinary highlights of Jalisco's capital city, Guadalajara. |
| Fri, Jan 16 | 10:00 A.M. |
Alan Goes to College
NH Explore (11.2)
Pati's oldest son, Alan is graduating from high school soon and heading off to college. |
| Sat, Jan 17 | 11:30 A.M. |
A Sense of Beauty
NHPBS (11.1)
Pati meets photographer Nuria Lagarde at Mercado de Jamaica to talk art and daily life among stalls of flowers bursting with color. |
| Sat, Jan 17 | 7:30 P.M. |
Legends of the Sonoran Sea
NH Create (11.4)
Pati travels to Sonora's coast on the Sea of Cortez, where local legend Tono Contreras gives her a tour including shellfish on the beach, his restaurant Mariscos El Rey, and his home kitchen for some crave-worthy recipes. |
| Sat, Jan 17 | 11:30 P.M. |
Hermosillo Food Crawl
NH Create (11.4)
Pati spends a day in Sonora's capital, Hermosillo, visiting some of the city's best culinary destinations. |
| Mon, Jan 19 | 10:00 A.M. |
Jose Andres Takes Over
NH Explore (11.2)
Pati invites her good friend and celebrity chef, Jose Andres over to cook with her in her kitchen. |
| Tue, Jan 20 | 9:00 A.M. |
The Blessing and the Benefit
NH Create (11.4)
Pati experiences two important Sonoran culinary traditions. |
| Tue, Jan 20 | 10:00 A.M. |
One Day In Oaxaca
NH Explore (11.2)
Pati shows viewers how to get the most out of one day in the city of Oaxaca. |
| Tue, Jan 20 | 12:00 P.M. |
The Blessing and the Benefit
NH Create (11.4)
Pati experiences two important Sonoran culinary traditions. |
| Tue, Jan 20 | 4:00 P.M. |
The Blessing and the Benefit
NH Create (11.4)
Pati experiences two important Sonoran culinary traditions. |
| Wed, Jan 21 | 3:00 A.M. |
The Blessing and the Benefit
NH Create (11.4)
Pati experiences two important Sonoran culinary traditions. |
| Wed, Jan 21 | 10:00 A.M. |
History of Oaxaca Cuisine
NH Explore (11.2)
Pati takes viewers on a deep dive into the history of Oaxaca cuisine from pre-Hispanic origins, to the introduction of Spanish techniques, and finally modern day movements. |
| Thu, Jan 22 | 10:00 A.M. |
A Queen in the Land of the Gods
NH Explore (11.2)
Pati travels to the small town of Teotitlan de Valle to meet with one of the best cooks in Oaxaca, Abigail Mendoza. |
| Thu, Jan 22 | 7:30 P.M. |
Super Sonoran
NH Create (11.4)
Pati makes three classic Sonoran recipes, each one a meal in itself - a fish special called pescado zarandeado, a rich stew called gallina pinta, and a tasty dirty rice with clams. |
| Fri, Jan 23 | 1:30 A.M. |
Super Sonoran
NH Create (11.4)
Pati makes three classic Sonoran recipes, each one a meal in itself - a fish special called pescado zarandeado, a rich stew called gallina pinta, and a tasty dirty rice with clams. |
| Fri, Jan 23 | 10:00 A.M. |
The Mezcal Trail
NH Explore (11.2)
Pati takes a drive to a region in Oaxaca known for producing some of the best mezcal in all of Mexico. |
| Sat, Jan 24 | 11:30 A.M. |
Rhythms of the City
NHPBS (11.1)
Pati visits Gris in Tlatelolco to meet Gabriela Rojas and reflect on the neighborhood's tragic past and hopeful future. |
| Sat, Jan 24 | 7:30 P.M. |
Cooking for My Crew In Sonora
NH Create (11.4)
As Pati travels with her TV production crew through Mexico's vast state of Sonora, she gets inspired by the bold flavors and ingredients. |
| Sat, Jan 24 | 11:30 P.M. |
The Blessing and the Benefit
NH Create (11.4)
Pati experiences two important Sonoran culinary traditions. |
| Mon, Jan 26 | 10:00 A.M. |
From Pueblo to City
NH Explore (11.2)
Pati spends a day with one of Oaxaca's best-known chefs and owner of Casa Oaxaca, Alex Ruiz. |
| Tue, Jan 27 | 9:00 A.M. |
Carne Asada with La Familia
NH Create (11.4)
Pati spends some time with her boys cooking up a classic Sonoran-style meal. |
| Tue, Jan 27 | 10:00 A.M. |
Women of Oaxaca
NH Explore (11.2)
Pati meets with women chefs, business owners and leaders of society, exploring the role of women in Oaxaca and their influence on the customs and cuisine. |
| Tue, Jan 27 | 12:00 P.M. |
Carne Asada with La Familia
NH Create (11.4)
Pati spends some time with her boys cooking up a classic Sonoran-style meal. |
| Tue, Jan 27 | 4:00 P.M. |
Carne Asada with La Familia
NH Create (11.4)
Pati spends some time with her boys cooking up a classic Sonoran-style meal. |
| Wed, Jan 28 | 3:00 A.M. |
Carne Asada with La Familia
NH Create (11.4)
Pati spends some time with her boys cooking up a classic Sonoran-style meal. |
| Wed, Jan 28 | 10:00 A.M. |
The Art of Mole
NH Explore (11.2)
Pati takes viewers on an in-depth exploration of all things mole. |
| Thu, Jan 29 | 10:00 A.M. |
In Search of La Mixteca
NH Explore (11.2)
Pati travels to a region in Oaxaca known as La Mixteca and learns what makes the food and culture so unique. |
| Thu, Jan 29 | 7:30 P.M. |
Sabores Nortenos
NH Create (11.4)
Pati is inspired by Sonora's "northern flavors" where the hot, arid desert lends itself to hearty and surprising recipes. |
| Fri, Jan 30 | 1:30 A.M. |
Sabores Nortenos
NH Create (11.4)
Pati is inspired by Sonora's "northern flavors" where the hot, arid desert lends itself to hearty and surprising recipes. |
| Fri, Jan 30 | 10:00 A.M. |
Oaxaca Breakfast: Messy and Delicious
NH Explore (11.2)
Pati visits the town of San Martin Tilcajete to meet Maria and Jacobo at their famous art school. |
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