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Mexico City

Mexico’s independent capital city and one of Latin America’s great culinary capitals

An autonomous city not tied to any state, Mexico City is Mexico’s capital and largest city. It is also the oldest capital city and most populous city in all of North America. One of Latin America’s great culinary capitals, it can trace its culinary roots all the way back to the Aztecs, whose capital is now the site of the city’s Centro Histórico. The traditional cooking still revolves around the Aztec staples like maíz and beans blended with ingredients introduced by Spanish settlers such as meat and dairy. A multicultural metropolis, Mexico City’s cuisine has also embraced contributions from waves of immigrants from the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Europe.

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  • Mexico City

    Mexico’s independent capital city and one of Latin America’s great culinary capitals

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  • Yucatán

    Land of the Mayan legacy with a cuisine unlike any other in Mexico

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  • Nuevo León

    An adventure destination with dazzling mountains, a distinctive cuisine, and a cosmopolitan capital

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  • Jalisco

    Birthplace of tequila, mariachis, birria, and many more beloved Mexican cultural traditions

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  • Texas

    Shares the longest border with Mexico of any of the U.S. border states and home to Tex-Mex cuisine

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  • Sonora

    Known as “Mexico’s great frontier” for its ruggedly beautiful desert landscape, cattle ranches, wheat fields, and at the heart of its cuisine is carne asada

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  • Sinaloa

    A farmer’s paradise with an extraordinary cuisine that reflects the bounty of its land and coast

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  • Guanajuato

    Considered the birthplace of Mexico’s independence and one of the most beautiful and historical states

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  • Puebla

    A main culinary hub where many of Mexico’s most iconic dishes originated and the home of Cinco de Mayo

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  • Oaxaca

    A hub of art and cuisine that has been largely influential on Mexico’s gastronomy and culture for centuries

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  • Michoacán

    Known as “the soul of Mexico” for its deep heritage, home to the “carnitas capital of the world,” and the world’s largest producer of avocados

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  • Campeche

    An ancestral home of the Maya along the Gulf of Mexico

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  • Baja California Norte

    Home to the quintessential border town of Tijuana and a cultural melting pot with an exciting regional cuisine in the making

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  • Baja California Sur

    Home to one of Hollywood’s favorite vacation destinations, natural wonders, and an inventive, playful cuisine

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Pati's Mexican Table Episode 1401 "My Heart, My Home"

Pati's Mexican Table

Episode 1401: My Heart, My Home

Premieres Sept. 26, 2025. Pati returns to her hometown, Mexico City, and joins historian Erika Zúñiga to trace its history…

Tacos de Lengua en Salsa Martajada

Recipes

Tacos de Lengua en Salsa Martajada

Tacos de Lengua en Salsa Martajada Tacos de Lengua en Salsa Martajada recipe from Pati’s Mexican Table Episode 1401 “My…

Dulce de Leche Coffee Cake

Recipes

Pastel de Dulce de Leche

Pastel de Dulce de Leche Dulce de Leche Coffee Cake recipe from Pati’s Mexican Table Episode 1401 “My Heart, My…

Salsa Tatemada de Guacamole con Chile de Árbol

Recipes

Salsa Tatemada de Guacamole con Chile de Árbol

Salsa Tatemada de Guacamole con Chile de Árbol Charred Chile de Árbol Guacamole Salsa recipe from Pati’s Mexican Table Episode…

Tacos de Alambre de Carne con Chorizo y Queso

Recipes

Tacos de Alambre de Carne con Chorizo y Queso

Tacos de Alambre de Carne con Chorizo y Queso Tacos de Alambre de Carne con Chorizo y Queso recipe from…

Tlapique de Pescado con Nopales (Tamales)

Recipes

Tlapique de Pescado con Nopales (Tamales)

Tlapique de Pescado con Nopales (Tamales) Tlapique de Pescado con Nopales (Tamales) recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Episode 1402 “Colors…

Pipián Verde con Verduras

Recipes

Pipián Verde con Verduras

Pipián Verde con Verduras Pipián Verde con Verduras recipe from Pati’s Mexican Table Episode 1403 “Living Legacy” For the Pipián…

Chile Ancho Relleno de Queso

Recipes

Chile Ancho Relleno de Queso

Chile Ancho Relleno de Queso Chile Ancho Relleno de Queso recipe from Pati’s Mexican Table Episode 1403 “Living Legacy” 1½…

Salsa Verde con Chiles Mixtos

Recipes

Salsa Verde con Chiles Mixtos

Salsa Verde con Chiles Mixtos Salsa Verde con Chiles Mixtos recipe from Pati’s Mexican Table Episode 1404 “Building the Future”…

Tacos de Suadero con Salsa Verde con Chiles Mixtos

TV Show Sep 02

Tacos de Suadero con Salsa Verde con Chiles Mixtos

Tacos de Suadero con Salsa Verde con Chiles Mixtos Tacos de Suadero con Salsa Verde con Chiles Mixtos recipe from…

Salsa Roja con Chile de Árbol y Ajo

Recipes

Salsa Roja con Chile de Árbol y Ajo

Salsa Roja con Chile de Árbol y Ajo Salsa Roja con Chile de Árbol y Ajo recipe from Pati’s Mexican…

Tlacoyos de Masa Azul de Haba con Huevo y Nopales

TV Show Sep 02

Tlacoyos de Masa Azul de Haba con Huevo y Nopales

Tlacoyos de Masa Azul de Haba con Huevo y Nopales Tlacoyos de Masa Azul de Haba con Huevo y Nopales…

Esquites con Pepitas y Chile de Árbol

Recipes

Esquites con Pepitas y Chile de Árbol

Esquites con Pepitas y Chile de Árbol Esquites con Pepitas y Chile de Árbol recipe from Pati’s Mexican Table Episode…

Buñuelos de Viento con Crema Batida y Fresas

Recipes

Buñuelos de Viento con Crema Batida y Fresas

Buñuelos de Viento con Crema Batida y Fresas Buñuelos de Viento con Crema Batida y Fresas recipe from Pati’s Mexican…

Guacamole con Todo

Recipes

Guacamole con Todo

Guacamole con Todo Guacamole con Todo recipe from Pati’s Mexican Table Episode 1406 “Rhythms of the City” 2 ripe avocados…

Chamorros de Cerdo en Adobo de Chipotle

TV Show Sep 02

Chamorros de Cerdo en Adobo de Chipotle

Chamorros de Cerdo en Adobo de Chipotle Chamorros de Cerdo en Adobo de Chipotle recipe from Pati’s Mexican Table Episode…

Michelada con Mugre y Ajonjolí Garapiñado

Recipes

Michelada con Mugre y Ajonjolí Garapiñado

Michelada con Mugre y Ajonjolí Garapiñado Michelada con Mugre y Ajonjolí Garapiñado recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Episode 1406 "Rhythms…

Ajonjoli Garapiñado

Recipes

Ajonjoli Garapiñado

Ajonjoli Garapiñado Ajonjoli Garapiñado recipe from Pati’s Mexican Table Episode 1406 “Rhythms of the City” 1 cup sesame seeds¾ cup…

Tacos de Papa, Nopal y Huevo

Recipes

Tacos de Papa, Nopal y Huevo

Tacos de Papa, Nopal y Huevo Tacos de Papa, Nopal y Huevo recipe from Pati’s Mexican Table Episode 1407 “The…

Enmoladas de Pollo de Milpa Alta

Recipes

Enmoladas de Pollo de Milpa Alta

Enmoladas de Pollo de Milpa Alta Enmoladas de Pollo de Milpa Alta recipe from Pati’s Mexican Table Episode 1407 “The…

Tarta de Jamon con Queso, Jalapeños y Habaneros

Recipes

Tarta de Jamon con Queso, Jalapeños y Habaneros

Tarta de Jamon con Queso, Jalapeños y Habaneros Tarta de Jamon con Queso, Jalapeños y Habaneros recipe from Pati’s Mexican…

Sandwich de Helado de Dulce de Leche

Recipes

Sandwich de Helado de Dulce de Leche

Sandwich de Helado de Dulce de Leche Sandwich de Helado de Dulce de Leche recipe from Pati’s Mexican Table Episode…

Gefilte Fish a la Veracruzana

Recipes

Gefilte Fish a la Veracruzana

Gefilte Fish a la Veracruzana Gefilte Fish a la Veracruzana recipe from Pati’s Mexican Table Episode 1409 “For Love and…

Challah de Mazapán y Naranja

Recipes

Challah de Mazapán y Naranja

Challah de Mazapán y Naranja Challah de Mazapán y Naranja recipe from Pati’s Mexican Table Episode 1409 “For Love and…

Mexico Picks Jul 22

Alfonsina

By Eduardo | @eduardoplaschinski The experience at Alfonsina starts the moment you walk into Jorge Leon’s home on the outskirts of Oaxaca…

Tamales Madre

Blog May 08

Tamales Madre

By Eduardo | @eduardoplaschinski Walking along Liverpool street in Mexico City’s Colonia Juárez, I stumbled upon a tiny, beautiful space filled with…

Niddo

Blog Mar 21

Niddo

By Eduardo | @cazadordelomejor I have enjoyed being the Mexico City picks correspondent here at PatiJinich.com. Today's recommendation is quite personal and…

Heladería Casa Morgana

Blog Nov 08

Heladería Casa Morgana

By Eduardo | @cazadordelomejor A 3- by 3-meter window in Mexico City’s Colonia Juárez where passionate people make perfect Italian…

Tuna carnitas at Contramar in Mexico City

Blog Oct 11

Contramar

By Eduardo | @cazadordelomejor Mexico City’s freshest and tastiest seafood, many say. Contramar is known to be the city’s most…

Tita Chelo’s Frosted Flake Cookies

Recipes

Tita Chelo’s Frosted Flake Cookies

Tita Chelo’s Frosted Flake Cookies Tita Chelo’s Frosted Flake Cookies, from Pati’s Mexican Table Season 7, Episode 12 "Photographic Food Memories"…

Blog Aug 23

El Huequito

By Eduardo | @cazadordelomejor There are so many places to eat tacos al pastor in Mexico City and each one…

Tortas at El Rey de Pavo in Mexico City

Blog Jul 23

El Rey del Pavo

By Eduardo | @cazadordelomejor In Mexico, and many parts of the world, roasted turkey is mainly served during the holiday…

molino el pujol

Blog Feb 20

Molino “El Pujol”

By Eduardo | @cazadordelomejor From one day to the next, heirloom corn became a strong topic of conversation in Mexico.…

fried egg on a warm corn tortilla at itanoni

Blog Nov 17

Itanoní Tortillería y Antojería

By Eduardo | @cazadordelomejor Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s most interesting states, rich with culture, ingredients and tradition, and is…

Salpicon or Mexican Grilled Steak Salad

Recipes

Mexican Grilled Steak Salad

Mexican Grilled Steak Salad Mexican Grilled Steak Salad recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 6, Episode 4 "The Mezcal Trail"…

bunuelos at dulceria de celaya

Blog Jun 18

Dulcería de Celaya

By Eduardo | @cazadordelomejor Over 140 years ago, the Guizar family opened a small candy shop in the heart of…

Pancracia Mexico City

Mexico Picks Mar 16

Pancracia

By Eduardo | @cazadordelomejor Seven years ago, bread maker Hugo González opened up what is known to be one of…

cafe de olla and breakfast at Fonda Margarita

Blog Dec 09

Fonda Margarita

By Eduardo | @cazadordelomejor If you’re a very early morning person who will eat lots during breakfast – Fonda Margarita…

french toast at lalo in Mexico City

Blog Sep 11

LALO!

By Eduardo | @cazadordelomejor Now-a-days, pan francés (French toast) is commonly said in Mexico City’s culinary neighborhoods thanks to Chef…

carne asada pizza

Recipes

Carne Asada and Cebollitas Pizza

Carne Asada and Cebollitas Pizza Carne Asada and Cebollitas Pizza recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 4, Episode 6 “Mexamericana”…

poblano corn zucchini pizza

Recipes

Poblano, Corn and Zucchini Pizza

Poblano, Corn and Zucchini Pizza Poblano, Corn and Zucchini Pizza recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 4, Episode 6 “Mexamericana”…

chicken in green salsa tamal

Recipes

Chicken in Green Salsa Tamales

Chicken in Green Salsa Tamales Chicken in Green Salsa Tamales recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 4, Episode 5 “Tamaliza!”…

broth or caldo

TV Show Mar 11

Mexican Chicken Broth

Mexican Chicken Broth Mexican Chicken Broth recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 4, Episode 5 “Tamaliza!” 1 3-pound chicken (cut…

salsa verde or tomatillo salsa

Recipes

Salsa Verde

Salsa Verde Salsa Verde recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 4, Episode 5 “Tamaliza!” 2 pounds green tomatillos (husks removed…

chilaquiles torta at tortas atlixco

Blog Jan 15

Tortas Atlixco

By Eduardo | @cazadordelomejor In Mexico, there are infinite possibilities between two slices of bread. Mexicans are very creative. We’ve…

jalapeno crab cakes

Recipes

Crab Cakes with Jalapeño Aioli

Crab Cakes with Jalapeño Aioli Crab Cakes with Jalapeño Aioli recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 4, Episode 6 “Mexamericana”…

Recipes

Chicken in Salsa Verde Tamales Casserole

Chicken in Salsa Verde Tamales Casserole Chicken in Salsa Verde Tamales Casserole recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 4, Episode…

TV Show Apr 04

Chef Rod’s Chorizo Burger

Chef Rod’s Chorizo Burger Chef Rod’s Chorizo Burger recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 4, Episode 6 “Mexamericana” For the…

Pati's Mexican Table Episode 1402 "Colors of Creativity"

Pati's Mexican Table

Episode 1402: Colors of Creativity

Premieres Oct. 3, 2025. Pati steps into Mexico City’s creative scene at El Volador, where Francisco Enríquez shows how his…

Pati's Mexican Table Episode 1403 "Living Legacy"

Pati's Mexican Table

Episode 1403: Living Legacy

Premieres Oct. 10, 2025. Pati visits Xochimilco’s canals to learn about the ancient chinampas and their modern-day preservation. In a…

Pati's Mexican Table Episode 1404 "Building the Future"

Pati's Mexican Table

Episode 1404: Building the Future

Premieres Oct. 17, 2025. Pati rides the Iztapalapa Cable Bus with urbanist Paola Montes to see how design and transit…

Pati's Mexican Table Episode 1405 "A Sense of Beauty"

Pati's Mexican Table

Episode 1405: A Sense of Beauty

Premieres Oct. 24, 2025. Pati meets photographer Nuria Lagarde at Mercado de Jamaica to talk art and daily life among…

Pati's Mexican Table Episode 1406 "Rhythms of the City"

Pati's Mexican Table

Episode 1406: Rhythms of the City

Premieres Oct. 31, 2025. Pati visits Gris in Tlatelolco to meet Gabriela Rojas and reflect on the neighborhood’s tragic past…

Pati's Mexican Table Episode 1407 "The Rural Heart"

Pati's Mexican Table

Episode 1407: The Rural Heart

Premieres Nov. 7, 2025. Pati travels to Milpa Alta and meets Chef Jorge Córcega to harvest and char nopales over…

Pati's Mexican Table Episode 1408 "Passion in Every Bite"

Pati's Mexican Table

Episode 1408: Passion in Every Bite

Premieres Nov. 14, 2025. Pati visits Rústico in Cuauhtémoc, where brothers Iván and Germán Ortiz share their love of traditional…

Pati's Mexican Table Episode 1409 "For Love and Family"

Pati's Mexican Table

Episode 1409: For Love and Family

Premieres Nov. 21, 2025. Pati reconnects with her Jewish heritage in Mexico City alongside historian Mónica Unikel-Fasja, visiting places filled…

Pump Up El Sabor Episode 1: Mexican Style Hot Dogs

Pump Up El Sabor Season 1

Mexican Hot Dogs

Pati's Mexican Table

Episode 301: Born in the Kitchen

Pati travels to Mexico City to reconnect with her father and help him cook one of her favorite childhood meals:…