
Pati Jinich is a chef whose true passion is bringing authentic Mexican flavors, colors, textures and warmth into American kitchens. She shares the tastes and culinary adventures of her native country.

Pati makes traditional tamales with corn, chiles, and cheese, and then for the main course, pork chops topped with a pickled grape salad. In Sonora, she visits a traditional hacienda, where she gets a true taste of Sonoran ranch food.

Pati meets chef and historian Maru Toledo who is working to preserve and pass on some of Jalisco's most important regional recipes. Pati makes Jalisco-style chicken tamales and chile relleno rice dressed with salsa roja.

Gualberto "Weber" Elizondo surprised his family when his grilling hobby turned him into a local celebrity and internet sensation. Meanwhile, chef Chuy Villareal of Cara De Vaca wants the world to know that the north of Mexico isn't just carne asada.

Nuevo León is divided between two pro soccer teams: Los Tigres and Los Rayados. Pati tries the food at each stadium with the teams' stars to determine who wins in the battle of tortas vs tacos.