Episode 1
Pastor
29m8.0 / 10
Savory, pork-based al pastor tacos are a street-food staple of Mexico City. But they actually have origins that stem back to ancient Asia Minor.
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TV series
Taco Chronicles
2019TV-MA3 seasons7.7 / 10
Many of the most popular taco styles have long, rich, little-known histories. Explore some of them in this eye-opening, mouth-watering food adventure.
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Not streaming in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
Taco Chronicles premiered July 11, 2019. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Many of the most popular taco styles have long, rich, little-known histories. Explore some of them in this eye-opening, mouth-watering food adventure.
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 2
Carnitas
29m
If you like tacos, you likely know carnitas. But did you know its roots go back to the Aztecs? Take a trip to Michoacán, the world’s carnitas capital.
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Episode 3
Canasta
26m
No matter the filling, canasta tacos are truly beloved. Get to know this street-food favorite and one of its most dynamic purveyors: Lady Basket Tacos.
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Episode 4
Asada
27m
From Tijuana to Hermosillo to Sonora to Downtown LA, carne asada reigns supreme. But the most flavorful meat is nothing without the perfect tortilla.
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Episode 5
Barbacoa
31m
Every time barbacoa is prepared, it starts in the same place: a big hole in the ground. It doesn’t get much more humble -- or delicious -- than that.
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Episode 6
Guisado
31mfinale
With guisados tacos, it’s not just the meat -- it’s the stew. We visit with some of the most notable "stew taco" cooks in both Mexico and Los Angeles.
Where to watch Taco ChroniclesEpisode information updated Jul 24, 2026
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More about Taco Chronicles
Credits
- Created by
- Pablo Cruz
Production details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Documentary
- Episodes
- 21
- Original language
- Spanish
- Original title
- Las crónicas del taco
Networks & production
Netflix
CananaMexico
Themes
foodmexican cuisinetaco