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Pati's Mexican Table

2011NR14 seasons5.5 / 10

The three-time James Beard award-winning and Emmy nominated TV series “Pati’s Mexican Table” brings authentic Mexican flavors, colors, textures and warmth into your home. Pati Jinich is a former policy analyst, focused on Latin American politics and history, turned chef, cookbook author, and TV host whose true passion lies in sharing the tastes of her childhood and culinary adventures in her native country. In each episode, Pati embarks upon an exciting and entertaining journey, where each dish serves as a point of departure into Mexico’s rich history and culture, Pati’s personal experiences, her family life, and her ongoing conversations with cooks in both Mexico and the US.

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Checked Jul 22, 2026

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Synopsis

The three-time James Beard award-winning and Emmy nominated TV series “Pati’s Mexican Table” brings authentic Mexican flavors, colors, textures and warmth into your home. Pati Jinich is a former policy analyst, focused on Latin American politics and history, turned chef, cookbook author, and TV host whose true passion lies in sharing the tastes of her childhood and culinary adventures in her native country. In each episode, Pati embarks upon an exciting and entertaining journey, where each dish serves as a point of departure into Mexico’s rich history and culture, Pati’s personal experiences, her family life, and her ongoing conversations with cooks in both Mexico and the US.

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Episode 1

Classic Mexican Food Battles

26m

Jump into a Lucha Libre ring and experience the kind of fighting spirit that fuels a great love of Mexican food. These classic recipes provoke heated discussions in Mexico, but are perfectly tasty regardless of which twist on ingredients you prefer.

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Episode 2

School Lunch with a Mexican Spin

26m

The same foods that parents pack into a hearty school lunch in Mexico are perfect for school lunchtime in America. These dishes are so tasty and filling, even grownups will want to take them to work.

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Episode 3

A French Twist on Mexico

26m

A tasty look at the way French cuisine has historically influenced modern Mexican cooking, and simple techniques any American cook can manage with impressive results.

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Episode 4

Easy Comfort Food

26m

Simple, easy, home-style cuisine that you’d find in just about any Mexican home, recreated for the American kitchen. This meal was my favorite “everyday” meal growing up in Mexico, and one I regularly make for my own family today. I am proud to share the steps so that you can enjoy it too.

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Episode 5

Mexican-Style Kids' Party

26m

Fun, kid-friendly and (mostly!) finger-food that you’d find at a children’s party in Mexico, adapted for American parties at home.

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Episode 6

Fonda Favorites

26m

These home-style dishes are a staple at the small restaurants known as “fondas” in Mexico — and delicious inspiration for busy cooks in American homes today. Make them once, and they’ll become easy to make but special treats in your own kitchen.

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Episode 7

Family-Style Breakfast

26m

The breakfast of your dreams, prepared by Pati and her sister Alisa. This episode includes both quick, simple dishes and ones meant for a deliciously messy morning feast.

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Episode 8

Tequila!

26m

This episode puts a twist on tequila by using it in a number of tasty, savory and sweet recipes sure to impress special guests. Mixologist extraordinaire Derek Brown shows Pati how to make one of his signature cocktails, and she uses tequila to ignite a main dish.

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Episode 9

Xochimilco: Cooking with Flowers

26m

Pati takes you to Xochimilco, the legendary floating gardens of Mexico, and sprinkles a few flowers into some impressive but easy Mexican recipes.

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Episode 10

Lip-Smacking Mexican Meal

26m

By adding a few key Mexican ingredients to what you’d normally find in an all-American pantry and fridge, you get these to-die-for, lip-smacking dishes.

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Episode 11

Puebla: Food from a Colonial Jewel

26m

Travel with Pati to the state of Puebla to see why it isn’t just the site of the legendary Cinco de Mayo battle — it’s also home to some of Mexico’s most luscious, delectable culinary treats.

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Episode 12

Tacos, Tacos, Tacos

26m

This episode explores three very different, very authentic and very simple twists on Mexican tacos, one of Mexico’s most iconic foods.

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Episode 13

Naturally Vegetarian Mexican

26mfinale

Forget soy and tofu; these are authentic Mexican recipes where produce, fruits and vegetables are naturally the stars.

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Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026

More about Pati's Mexican Table

Cast

Pati JinichHerself

Credits

Created by
Pati Jinich

Production details

Status
Returning Series
Series type
Documentary
Episodes
162
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • PBSUnited States
  • FRANKUnited States
  • Intentional ContentUnited States

Themes

cookingfoodmexicotravel