Pati's Mexican Table

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

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

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.

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.

Pati is inspired by Sonora's "northern flavors" where the hot, arid desert lends itself to hearty and surprising recipes.

In Tucson, Pati learns the basics of artisan bread-making from one of America's best bakers, Don Guerra of Barrio Bakery.

Pati explores the culinary highlights of Jalisco's capital city, Guadalajara.

Pati spends a day in Sonora's capital, Hermosillo, visiting some of the city's best culinary destinations.

Pati explores the culinary highlights of Jalisco's capital city, Guadalajara.

Pati explores the culinary highlights of Jalisco's capital city, Guadalajara.

Pati experiences two important Sonoran culinary traditions.

Pati spends some time with her boys cooking up a classic Sonoran-style meal.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pati explores the culinary highlights of Jalisco's capital city, Guadalajara.

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.

Guadalajara is the cultural epicenter of Jalisco, drawing some of the most creative artists, musicians and chefs from all over Mexico.

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.

Guadalajara is the cultural epicenter of Jalisco, drawing some of the most creative artists, musicians and chefs from all over Mexico.

Guadalajara is the cultural epicenter of Jalisco, drawing some of the most creative artists, musicians and chefs from all over Mexico.

Guadalajara is the cultural epicenter of Jalisco, drawing some of the most creative artists, musicians and chefs from all over Mexico.

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.

As Pati travels with her TV production crew through Mexico's vast state of Sonora, she gets inspired by the bold flavors and ingredients.

Huerto Urbano or "urban farm" is solving the problem of diverse local ingredients and food deserts by developing a way to farm in harsh conditions and serving to restaurants and families who want and can afford nutritious food.

Huerto Urbano or "urban farm" is solving the problem of diverse local ingredients and food deserts by developing a way to farm in harsh conditions and serving to restaurants and families who want and can afford nutritious food.

Pati is inspired by Sonora's "northern flavors" where the hot, arid desert lends itself to hearty and surprising recipes.

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

Cantina's have historically been bars that act as men's clubs where men come together to drink, eat and be merry.

Guadalajara is the cultural epicenter of Jalisco, drawing some of the most creative artists, musicians and chefs from all over Mexico.

Pati explores the culinary highlights of Jalisco's capital city, Guadalajara.

Pati stops at a couple of Guadalajara's most beloved restaurants for two of the region's classic recipes.

Guadalajara is the cultural epicenter of Jalisco, drawing some of the most creative artists, musicians and chefs from all over Mexico.

Pati stops at a couple of Guadalajara's most beloved restaurants for two of the region's classic recipes.

Pati stops at a couple of Guadalajara's most beloved restaurants for two of the region's classic recipes.

Pati stops at a couple of Guadalajara's most beloved restaurants for two of the region's classic recipes.

Pati meets the young chefs and owners of one of Guadalajara's most exciting new restaurants, Xokol, where they are reconnecting with their roots and using heritage corn to create a menu full of delicious dishes.

One of Jalisco's most popular tourist destinations, and the birthplace of Mexico's most famous spirit, is Tequila.

Nobody wants to go to Mexico for Texas style BBQ!

Nobody wants to go to Mexico for Texas style BBQ!

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

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.

Chef Hugo Guajardo of El Jonuco is pushing the envelope on norestense cuisine, researching around the state and finding the best ingredients.

Pati stops at a couple of Guadalajara's most beloved restaurants for two of the region's classic recipes.

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

Some say that Jalisco is the birthplace of Mariachi.

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

Some say that Jalisco is the birthplace of Mariachi.

Some say that Jalisco is the birthplace of Mariachi.

Some say that Jalisco is the birthplace of Mariachi.

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

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.

Pati's new mountain climber friends take her on an adventure to see the mountains up close and personal.

Pati's new mountain climber friends take her on an adventure to see the mountains up close and personal.

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.

Everyone knows that Mexican food is great for a party.

Pati is in the magic town of Mani to learn about something sacred to the Mayans - bees and honey.

Some say that Jalisco is the birthplace of Mariachi.

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.

Jalisco is famous for its charros, but in this episode, Pati experiences a unique and storied part of this part of the culture: the escaramuza.

Huerto Urbano or "urban farm" is solving the problem of diverse local ingredients and food deserts by developing a way to farm in harsh conditions and serving to restaurants and families who want and can afford nutritious food.

Jalisco is famous for its charros, but in this episode, Pati experiences a unique and storied part of this part of the culture: the escaramuza.

Jalisco is famous for its charros, but in this episode, Pati experiences a unique and storied part of this part of the culture: the escaramuza.

Jalisco is famous for its charros, but in this episode, Pati experiences a unique and storied part of this part of the culture: the escaramuza.

Cantina's have historically been bars that act as men's clubs where men come together to drink, eat and be merry.

Nobody wants to go to Mexico for Texas style BBQ!

In Tekit, or "The Capital of the Guayabera," Pati encounters a tale of sons going against their father's wishes to follow their own path.

In Tekit, or "The Capital of the Guayabera," Pati encounters a tale of sons going against their father's wishes to follow their own path.

Chef Hugo Guajardo of El Jonuco is pushing the envelope on norestense cuisine, researching around the state and finding the best ingredients.

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

Pati explores the vibrant streets of Yucatan's capital, Merida, in search of its flavors.

Jalisco is famous for its charros, but in this episode, Pati experiences a unique and storied part of this part of the culture: the escaramuza.

Pati's new mountain climber friends take her on an adventure to see the mountains up close and personal.

Pati meets chef and historian Maru Toledo who is working to preserve and pass on some of Jalisco's most important regional recipes.

Pati is in the magic town of Mani to learn about something sacred to the Mayans - bees and honey.

Pati meets chef and historian Maru Toledo who is working to preserve and pass on some of Jalisco's most important regional recipes.

Pati meets chef and historian Maru Toledo who is working to preserve and pass on some of Jalisco's most important regional recipes.

Pati meets chef and historian Maru Toledo who is working to preserve and pass on some of Jalisco's most important regional recipes.

In Tekit, or "The Capital of the Guayabera," Pati encounters a tale of sons going against their father's wishes to follow their own path.

Pati explores the vibrant streets of Yucatan's capital, Merida, in search of its flavors.

Pati visits Chef Wilson Alonzo in his hometown of Halacho to prepare a traditional Cochinita Pibil in an underground pit.

Pati visits Chef Wilson Alonzo in his hometown of Halacho to prepare a traditional Cochinita Pibil in an underground pit.

Pati visits Chef Wilson Alonzo in his hometown of Halacho to prepare a traditional Cochinita Pibil in an underground pit.