Episode 1
Suadero
34m
Urban and nocturnal, the suadero taco is the perfect hangover cure. It's the Mexican cousin to American beef brisket, but with more spice and bite.
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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.
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Episode 2
Cochinita
33m
The cochinita pibil is a Mayan pit-roasted pork delicacy, passed down over the centuries and preserved, even after colonization, like a sacred ritual.
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Episode 3
Cabrito
30m
The cabrito, or kid taco, springs from a goat herding tradition that can be traced to Iran and Lebanon. It's now become emblematic of northern Mexico.
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Episode 4
American Taco
32m
The American taco is, of course, an import — but much changed after assimilation! Distinguished by its hard or puffy shell, it's still delicious.
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Episode 5
Burrito
28m
The convenience of the burrito — a good-sized flour tortilla tucked in at both ends so nothing wrapped inside spills — is from Mexico's northern states.
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Episode 6
Birria
25m
To dunk or not to dunk? To spoon or not to spoon? The crucial aspect of the birria taco is its broth, a sumptuous blend of goat meat juices and spices.
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Episode 7
Pescado
30mfinale
The best fish tacos come from the Mexican Pacific coast, with a nod to Japan for the crispy, tempura-like breading and emphasis on freshness.
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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