Pati's Mexican Table

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.

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.

Pati arrives in Motul, a town in the history books for Yucatan's once thriving henequen industry and for the egg dish Huevos Motulenos.

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

Pati arrives in Motul, a town in the history books for Yucatan's once thriving henequen industry and for the egg dish Huevos Motulenos.

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.

Temozoon is the birthplace of Yucatan's signature smoked meat Carne Ahumada and everyone in town claims to have a relative who invented it.

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.

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.

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.

Pati returns to Merida to meet sisters, Delia and Maria Elide, who love to cook and laugh and are famous for recados - pastes of spices and aromatic herbs that season Yucatecan foods.

Today no trip to Yucatan is complete without seeing a beautiful cenote, natural freshwater pools in caves.

Temozoon is the birthplace of Yucatan's signature smoked meat Carne Ahumada and everyone in town claims to have a relative who invented it.

Temozoon is the birthplace of Yucatan's signature smoked meat Carne Ahumada and everyone in town claims to have a relative who invented it.

An ingredient Pati constantly uses is salt and Yucatan has one of the most unique salts.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pati returns to Merida to meet sisters, Delia and Maria Elide, who love to cook and laugh and are famous for recados - pastes of spices and aromatic herbs that season Yucatecan foods.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Today no trip to Yucatan is complete without seeing a beautiful cenote, natural freshwater pools in caves.

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

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

Today no trip to Yucatan is complete without seeing a beautiful cenote, natural freshwater pools in caves.

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

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

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

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

An ingredient Pati constantly uses is salt and Yucatan has one of the most unique salts.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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