Pati's Mexican Table

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.

Thu, May 14 7:30 P.M. A Mayan League of Their Own     NH Create (11.4)

In Yaxunah, Pati discovers Yucatan's "league of their own.

Fri, May 15 1:30 A.M. A Mayan League of Their Own     NH Create (11.4)

In Yaxunah, Pati discovers Yucatan's "league of their own.

Fri, May 15 10:00 A.M. Hidden Guachochi     NH Explore (11.2)

In one of Chihuahua's most remote areas, Guachochi, Pati shares a traditional Raramuri meal with community leaders Alejandro Hernandez and Margarita Gonzalez, who advocate for land rights, political representation, and cultural preservation.

Sat, May 16 11:30 A.M. Brunch at the Jinich House     NHPBS (11.1)

Breakfast is Mexico's favorite meal, and it's also the Jinich family's favorite!

Sat, May 16 7:30 P.M. Swinging Spirits     NH Create (11.4)

In Ciudad Juarez, Pati joins in with a group of Pachuco dancers, who are passionately preserving this distinctive Prohibition-era culture's traditions.

Sat, May 16 11:30 P.M. Double Vallarta     NH Create (11.4)

Pati is in one of Mexico's most popular beach destinations, the beautiful town of Puerto Vallarta.

Mon, May 18 10:00 A.M. My Heart, My Home     NH Explore (11.2)

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.

Tue, May 19 9:00 A.M. Quiero Mas Tacos     NH Create (11.4)

In this episode, Pati celebrates everyone's favorite Mexican creation, the taco.

Tue, May 19 10:00 A.M. Colors of Creativity     NH Explore (11.2)

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.

Tue, May 19 12:00 P.M. Quiero Mas Tacos     NH Create (11.4)

In this episode, Pati celebrates everyone's favorite Mexican creation, the taco.

Tue, May 19 4:00 P.M. Quiero Mas Tacos     NH Create (11.4)

In this episode, Pati celebrates everyone's favorite Mexican creation, the taco.

Wed, May 20 3:00 A.M. Quiero Mas Tacos     NH Create (11.4)

In this episode, Pati celebrates everyone's favorite Mexican creation, the taco.

Wed, May 20 10:00 A.M. Living Legacy     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati visits Xochimilco's canals to learn about the ancient chinampas and their modern-day preservation.

Thu, May 21 10:00 A.M. Building The Future     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati rides the Iztapalapa Cable Bus with urbanist Paola Montes to see how design and transit are reshaping Mexico City.

Thu, May 21 7:30 P.M. Canyon Cuisine     NH Create (11.4)

For the indigenous Raramuri people, long-distance running through Chihuahua's majestic Copper Canyon is a way of life.

Fri, May 22 1:30 A.M. Canyon Cuisine     NH Create (11.4)

For the indigenous Raramuri people, long-distance running through Chihuahua's majestic Copper Canyon is a way of life.

Fri, May 22 10:00 A.M. A Sense of Beauty     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati meets photographer Nuria Lagarde at Mercado de Jamaica to talk art and daily life among stalls of flowers bursting with color.

Sat, May 23 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.

Sat, May 23 11:30 A.M. Mexitalian!     NHPBS (11.1)

Pati has tons of fun in her kitchen creating a full menu featuring the perfect blend of Italian and Mexican cuisines, two styles that have managed to mingle in Mexican homes for centuries.

Sat, May 23 2:30 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.

Sat, May 23 7:30 P.M. Symphony of Flavors     NH Create (11.4)

In Chihuahua's capital, Chihuahua City, Pati meets the first member of the Raramuri people to become a world-famous pianist, Romeyno Gutierrez, who teaches her the basics of Raramuri music before taking her to his favorite barbacoa spot.

Sat, May 23 11:30 P.M. Quiero Mas Tacos     NH Create (11.4)

In this episode, Pati celebrates everyone's favorite Mexican creation, the taco.

Sun, May 24 4:30 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.

Mon, May 25 10:00 A.M. Rhythms of the City     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati visits Gris in Tlatelolco to meet Gabriela Rojas and reflect on the neighborhood's tragic past and hopeful future.

Tue, May 26 9:00 A.M. The Fire Kings     NH Create (11.4)

Retired mechanic Gualberto Elizondo, "Weber," surprised his grown kids when suddenly his grilling hobby turned him into a local celebrity and internet sensation.

Tue, May 26 10:00 A.M. The Rural Heart     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati travels to Milpa Alta and meets Chef Jorge Corcega to harvest and char nopales over an open flame, learning time-honored techniques tied to the land.

Tue, May 26 12:00 P.M. The Fire Kings     NH Create (11.4)

Retired mechanic Gualberto Elizondo, "Weber," surprised his grown kids when suddenly his grilling hobby turned him into a local celebrity and internet sensation.

Tue, May 26 4:00 P.M. The Fire Kings     NH Create (11.4)

Retired mechanic Gualberto Elizondo, "Weber," surprised his grown kids when suddenly his grilling hobby turned him into a local celebrity and internet sensation.

Wed, May 27 3:00 A.M. The Fire Kings     NH Create (11.4)

Retired mechanic Gualberto Elizondo, "Weber," surprised his grown kids when suddenly his grilling hobby turned him into a local celebrity and internet sensation.

Wed, May 27 10:00 A.M. Passion In Every Bite     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati visits Rustico in Cuauhtemoc, where brothers Ivan and German Ortiz share their love of traditional baking over a delicate tart made with goat cheese and fig.

Thu, May 28 10:00 A.M. For Love and Family     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati reconnects with her Jewish heritage in Mexico City alongside historian Monica Unikel-Fasja, visiting places filled with childhood memories and history.

Thu, May 28 7:30 P.M. Revolutionary Bites     NH Create (11.4)

Pati journeys to Casas Grandes to experience the preserved foods, or "conservas," that sustained people during the Mexican Revolution.

Thu, May 28 9:30 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, May 29 1:30 A.M. Revolutionary Bites     NH Create (11.4)

Pati journeys to Casas Grandes to experience the preserved foods, or "conservas," that sustained people during the Mexican Revolution.

Fri, May 29 2:30 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, May 29 10:00 A.M. Born in the Kitchen     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati travels to Mexico City to reconnect with her father and help him cook one of her favorite childhood meals: Huevos a la Mexicana.

Sat, May 30 7:30 P.M. Cowboy Life     NH Create (11.4)

Pati saddles up for an exhilarating ride into the heart of Chihuahua's ranch and rodeo life.

Sat, May 30 11:30 P.M. The Fire Kings     NH Create (11.4)

Retired mechanic Gualberto Elizondo, "Weber," surprised his grown kids when suddenly his grilling hobby turned him into a local celebrity and internet sensation.

Mon, Jun 1 10:00 A.M. Pati's Texican     NH Explore (11.2)

Inspired by her years living in Texas, Pati creates a series of dishes that combine her passion for Mexican cuisine and her favorite foods of America's Lone Star State.

Tue, Jun 2 9:00 A.M. Sisters, Stew, and Sass     NH Create (11.4)

Don't complain, don't ask for the bathroom, and definitely don't ask for salt.

Tue, Jun 2 10:00 A.M. My Three Favorite Boys     NH Explore (11.2)

This episode is all about Pati's boys - it's time for a little mother-son bonding.

Tue, Jun 2 12:00 P.M. Sisters, Stew, and Sass     NH Create (11.4)

Don't complain, don't ask for the bathroom, and definitely don't ask for salt.

Tue, Jun 2 4:00 P.M. Sisters, Stew, and Sass     NH Create (11.4)

Don't complain, don't ask for the bathroom, and definitely don't ask for salt.

Wed, Jun 3 3:00 A.M. Sisters, Stew, and Sass     NH Create (11.4)

Don't complain, don't ask for the bathroom, and definitely don't ask for salt.

Wed, Jun 3 10:00 A.M. Meals in a Minute     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati is a busy mom on the go. If you're a mom that likes to cook for your family AND take your kids to school, practice and everywhere else, you need a few quick and easy meals in your arsenal.

Thu, Jun 4 10:00 A.M. Family Fiesta     NH Explore (11.2)

Everyone knows that Mexican food is great for a party.

Thu, Jun 4 7:30 P.M. Paquime & Pecans     NH Create (11.4)

In Casas Grandes, Pati rides in style with local art curator Mayte Lujan in her 1960s Cadillac.

Fri, Jun 5 1:30 A.M. Paquime & Pecans     NH Create (11.4)

In Casas Grandes, Pati rides in style with local art curator Mayte Lujan in her 1960s Cadillac.

Fri, Jun 5 10:00 A.M. American Classics, My Way     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati takes a few classic American meals and gives them an exotic, yet homey, Mexican twist.

Sat, Jun 6 7:30 P.M. The Magic of Mata Ortiz     NH Create (11.4)

Pati visits Mata Ortiz, a village known for its exquisite pottery, and learns its history from local potter Tavo Silveira, who is known worldwide and even made a piece for the pope.

Sat, Jun 6 11:30 P.M. Sisters, Stew, and Sass     NH Create (11.4)

Don't complain, don't ask for the bathroom, and definitely don't ask for salt.

Mon, Jun 8 10:00 A.M. Sugar for Hubby     NH Explore (11.2)

When you're a busy mom to three boys AND you have a job, you have to make an effort to set aside time for just you and the hubby.

Tue, Jun 9 9:00 A.M. The World Cup of Tacos     NH Create (11.4)

Much like the deep and bitter divide of Salsa Roja vs Salsa Verde, the state of Nuevo Leon is divided between two pro soccer teams: Los Tigres and Los Rayados.

Tue, Jun 9 10:00 A.M. Asian Influences In Mexican Cooking     NH Explore (11.2)

Latin-Asian fusion is hot right now, but Asian immigrants have been influencing traditional Mexican cuisine for centuries.

Tue, Jun 9 12:00 P.M. The World Cup of Tacos     NH Create (11.4)

Much like the deep and bitter divide of Salsa Roja vs Salsa Verde, the state of Nuevo Leon is divided between two pro soccer teams: Los Tigres and Los Rayados.

Tue, Jun 9 4:00 P.M. The World Cup of Tacos     NH Create (11.4)

Much like the deep and bitter divide of Salsa Roja vs Salsa Verde, the state of Nuevo Leon is divided between two pro soccer teams: Los Tigres and Los Rayados.

Wed, Jun 10 3:00 A.M. The World Cup of Tacos     NH Create (11.4)

Much like the deep and bitter divide of Salsa Roja vs Salsa Verde, the state of Nuevo Leon is divided between two pro soccer teams: Los Tigres and Los Rayados.

Wed, Jun 10 10:00 A.M. Pot Luck Party     NH Explore (11.2)

It's Pot Luck Party day at Pati's house!

Thu, Jun 11 10:00 A.M. Brunch at the Jinich House     NH Explore (11.2)

Breakfast is Mexico's favorite meal, and it's also the Jinich family's favorite!

Thu, Jun 11 7:30 P.M. Chihuahua's Cheesiest Cheese     NH Create (11.4)

Pati explores the culture of mysterious Mennonites, a religious community who came to Chihuahua from Germany.

Fri, Jun 12 1:30 A.M. Chihuahua's Cheesiest Cheese     NH Create (11.4)

Pati explores the culture of mysterious Mennonites, a religious community who came to Chihuahua from Germany.

Fri, Jun 12 10:00 A.M. Mexitalian!     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati has tons of fun in her kitchen creating a full menu featuring the perfect blend of Italian and Mexican cuisines, two styles that have managed to mingle in Mexican homes for centuries.

Sat, Jun 13 11:30 A.M. Girls Just Wanna Have Fun     NHPBS (11.1)

Pati invites a few of her girlfriends over for a much needed "girls' night in.

Sat, Jun 13 7:30 P.M. Hidden Guachochi     NH Create (11.4)

In one of Chihuahua's most remote areas, Guachochi, Pati shares a traditional Raramuri meal with community leaders Alejandro Hernandez and Margarita Gonzalez, who advocate for land rights, political representation, and cultural preservation.

Sat, Jun 13 11:30 P.M. The World Cup of Tacos     NH Create (11.4)

Much like the deep and bitter divide of Salsa Roja vs Salsa Verde, the state of Nuevo Leon is divided between two pro soccer teams: Los Tigres and Los Rayados.

Mon, Jun 15 10:00 A.M. Girls Just Wanna Have Fun     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati invites a few of her girlfriends over for a much needed "girls' night in.

Tue, Jun 16 9:00 A.M. Maestros Del Pan     NH Create (11.4)

The man who literally wrote the book on Mexican bread, Irving Quiroz, brings Pati into his workshop in Monterrey to teach her how to make traditional campechanas and rich conos de crema.

Tue, Jun 16 10:00 A.M. Pinata Party     NH Explore (11.2)

What better way to end the season than with a big party? Pati throws a neighborhood bash and cooks up the easiest and best Mexican-themed dishes that would be a huge hit at any party.

Tue, Jun 16 12:00 P.M. Maestros Del Pan     NH Create (11.4)

The man who literally wrote the book on Mexican bread, Irving Quiroz, brings Pati into his workshop in Monterrey to teach her how to make traditional campechanas and rich conos de crema.

Tue, Jun 16 4:00 P.M. Maestros Del Pan     NH Create (11.4)

The man who literally wrote the book on Mexican bread, Irving Quiroz, brings Pati into his workshop in Monterrey to teach her how to make traditional campechanas and rich conos de crema.

Wed, Jun 17 3:00 A.M. Maestros Del Pan     NH Create (11.4)

The man who literally wrote the book on Mexican bread, Irving Quiroz, brings Pati into his workshop in Monterrey to teach her how to make traditional campechanas and rich conos de crema.

Wed, Jun 17 10:00 A.M. Good Morning, Mexico     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati is on the road in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, a pretty, tourist-friendly vacation town in the state of Guanajuato, known for its cobblestone streets, colonial architecture, art galleries and, of course, a wide range of delicious eats.

Thu, Jun 18 10:00 A.M. Adventures In San Miguel     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati is vacationing in San Miguel de Allende, which has lots of opportunities for rest and relaxation, but today she is here for one thing - FOOD!

Thu, Jun 18 7:30 P.M. My Heart, My Home     NH Create (11.4)

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.

Fri, Jun 19 1:30 A.M. My Heart, My Home     NH Create (11.4)

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.

Fri, Jun 19 10:00 A.M. Taco Night     NH Explore (11.2)

There are so many delicious ways to enjoy tacos, and Pati is constantly trying to impress her boys with new twists on traditional taco recipes.

Sat, Jun 20 11:30 A.M. Pinata Party     NHPBS (11.1)

What better way to end the season than with a big party? Pati throws a neighborhood bash and cooks up the easiest and best Mexican-themed dishes that would be a huge hit at any party.

Sat, Jun 20 7:30 P.M. Colors of Creativity     NH Create (11.4)

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, Jun 20 11:30 P.M. Maestros Del Pan     NH Create (11.4)

The man who literally wrote the book on Mexican bread, Irving Quiroz, brings Pati into his workshop in Monterrey to teach her how to make traditional campechanas and rich conos de crema.

Mon, Jun 22 10:00 A.M. Summer Evening Party     NH Explore (11.2)

It's the end of a great week in San Miguel, so Pati and her family decide to have a summer evening party - the perfect end to a fun family vacation.

Tue, Jun 23 9:00 A.M. The Magic of Piloncillo     NH Create (11.4)

The Garza family invites Pati to a once-a-year tradition at their vineyard when they open the doors to the whole community to help make Piloncillo, the traditional way.

Tue, Jun 23 10:00 A.M. Tamaliza!     NH Explore (11.2)

An episode dedicated to one of Mexico's most iconic foods: tamales.

Tue, Jun 23 12:00 P.M. The Magic of Piloncillo     NH Create (11.4)

The Garza family invites Pati to a once-a-year tradition at their vineyard when they open the doors to the whole community to help make Piloncillo, the traditional way.

Tue, Jun 23 4:00 P.M. The Magic of Piloncillo     NH Create (11.4)

The Garza family invites Pati to a once-a-year tradition at their vineyard when they open the doors to the whole community to help make Piloncillo, the traditional way.

Wed, Jun 24 3:00 A.M. The Magic of Piloncillo     NH Create (11.4)

The Garza family invites Pati to a once-a-year tradition at their vineyard when they open the doors to the whole community to help make Piloncillo, the traditional way.

Wed, Jun 24 10:00 A.M. Mexamericana     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati's family is the perfect example of cultures colliding - Mexican and American.

Thu, Jun 25 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.

Thu, Jun 25 7:30 P.M. Living Legacy     NH Create (11.4)

Pati visits Xochimilco's canals to learn about the ancient chinampas and their modern-day preservation.

Fri, Jun 26 1:30 A.M. Living Legacy     NH Create (11.4)

Pati visits Xochimilco's canals to learn about the ancient chinampas and their modern-day preservation.

Fri, Jun 26 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!


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