Pati's Mexican Table

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  • 2011
  • 14 Seasons
  • 8.2  (310)

Pati's Mexican Table is a cooking show that debuted in 2011 on the PBS network. Hosted by Pati Jinich, who is a Mexican chef, cookbook author, and food writer, the show takes viewers on a journey to explore Mexican cuisine and culture. The show combines elements of travel, cooking, and culture in an engaging and informative way. Pati's Mexican Table takes viewers on a culinary tour of Mexico, offering an in-depth look at the country's diverse cuisine and the people who make it.

Each episode features a different region of Mexico and the unique food and cooking techniques that define that area's cuisine. Pati visits local markets, meets with local chefs and food producers, and explores the region's cultural and historic sites to create a comprehensive portrait of the food and culture of each region.

The show's host, Pati Jinich, is a charismatic and knowledgeable guide, and her love for Mexican cuisine and culture shines through in every episode. She shares her own personal stories and family traditions related to Mexican food, and she always manages to make complex recipes and cooking techniques accessible and easy to understand.

Throughout the show, Pati emphasizes the importance of using fresh, high-quality ingredients and showcasing the flavors and textures of traditional Mexican cuisine. From fresh salsas and guacamole to slow-braised meats and complex mole sauces, viewers will learn how to make a wide range of dishes that are sure to impress even the most discerning foodies.

One of the hallmarks of Pati's Mexican Table is its focus on family and community. Every episode features local families and their own unique spin on traditional Mexican recipes. Pati shows viewers how food brings people together, and how it helps to preserve cultural traditions and create a sense of community.

Overall, Pati's Mexican Table is an engaging and educational show that offers a fresh and authentic perspective on Mexican cuisine and culture. Whether you're interested in learning new cooking techniques, exploring new flavors, or just gaining a deeper understanding of Mexico's rich history and culture, this show is definitely worth tuning in to.

Pati's Mexican Table is a series that ran for 14 seasons (161 episodes) between April 2, 2011 and on PBS

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For Love and Family
9. For Love and Family
November 21, 2025
Pati reconnects with her Jewish heritage in Mexico City alongside historian M
Passion in Every Bite
8. Passion in Every Bite
November 14, 2025
Pati visits R
The Rural Heart
7. The Rural Heart
November 7, 2025
Pati travels to Milpa Alta and meets Chef Jorge C
Rhythms of the City
6. Rhythms of the City
October 31, 2025
Pati visits Gris in Tlatelolco to meet Gabriela Rojas and reflect on the neighborhood's tragic past and hopeful future. They share chamorro de cerdo before Pati heads to Sal
A Sense of Beauty
5. A Sense of Beauty
October 24, 2025
Pati meets photographer Nuria Lagarde at Mercado de Jamaica to talk art and daily life among stalls of flowers bursting with color. Later, she visits author Laura Esquivel to reflect on Magical Realism and storytelling's power to shape identity. They share pan dulce and a chocolate drink inspired by Laura's work, celebrating how art and identity shape Mexico City's creative soul.
Building the Future
4. Building the Future
October 17, 2025
Pati rides the Iztapalapa Cable Bus with urbanist Paola Montes to see how design and transit are reshaping Mexico City. After tacos at Taquer
Living Legacy
3. Living Legacy
October 10, 2025
Pati visits Xochimilco's canals to learn about the ancient chinampas and their modern-day preservation. In a traditional smoke kitchen, Chef Ra
Colors of Creativity
2. Colors of Creativity
October 3, 2025
Pati steps into Mexico City's creative scene at El Volador, where Francisco Enr
My Heart, My Home
1. My Heart, My Home
September 26, 2025
Pati returns to her hometown, Mexico City, and joins historian Erika Z
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Where to Watch Pati's Mexican Table
Pati's Mexican Table is available for streaming on the PBS website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Pati's Mexican Table on demand at Apple TV Channels, MyFree DIRECTV, Prime Video, Philo, Amazon, , FuboTV, PBS, Tubi TV, Pluto TV and Peacock Free.
  • Premiere Date
    April 2, 2011
  • IMDB Rating
    8.2  (310)