Pati's Mexican Table

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Pati experiences two important Sonoran culinary traditions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Pati heads to the coastal city of Champoton, located an hour south of Campeche.

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

Pati heads to the coastal city of Champoton, located an hour south of Campeche.

Pati heads to the coastal city of Champoton, located an hour south of Campeche.

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

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

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

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 culinary highlights of Jalisco's capital city, Guadalajara.

Pati heads to the coastal city of Champoton, located an hour south of Campeche.

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.

The Yucatan Peninsula is known for its vast jungles, underground cenotes, pristine beaches, ancient architecture and sensational food.

The Yucatan Peninsula is known for its vast jungles, underground cenotes, pristine beaches, ancient architecture and sensational food.

The Yucatan Peninsula is known for its vast jungles, underground cenotes, pristine beaches, ancient architecture and sensational food.