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Oaxaca
A hub of art and cuisine that has been largely influential on Mexico’s gastronomy and culture for centuries
Located in southwestern Mexico, the vibrant and beautiful state of Oaxaca is one of the country’s top culinary destinations. It is a hub of art and cuisine that has been hugely influential on Mexico’s gastronomy and culture for centuries. Rich and complex mole sauces, chocolates made from locally sourced cocoa, tequila’s rustic cousin mezcal, and fresh handmade cheeses are characteristic of its dazzling cuisine.
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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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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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Yucatán
Land of the Mayan legacy with a cuisine unlike any other in Mexico
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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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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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Mexico City
Mexico’s independent capital city and one of Latin America’s great culinary capitals
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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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Sopes
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Eggs in Salsa Martajada
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Corn Soup with Queso
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Mole Verde with Pork and White Beans
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Oaxaca Style Refried Beans
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Pescado Agridulce
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Almendrado with Chicken
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Quick Roasted Tomatillo Salsita
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Pan de Yema
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Caramelized Pasilla Brisket
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Tiger Pound Cake
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Blog •Aug 31
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Coloradito Chicken
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Meatballs in Guajillo Sauce
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Oaxacan Chicken with Oregano and Garlic
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Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tamales
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tamales Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tamales recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 6, Episode…
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Tasajo
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TV Show •Aug 27
Arroz con Chepil
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Avocado, Watercress and Pecan Salad
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Mashed Potato Cazuela
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Oaxacan Sour
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Smoky Guacamole
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Tasajo Torta with Smoky Guacamole
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Grilled Corn Salad
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Nopalitos Salad with Pickled Chipotle
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TV Show •Aug 20
Burnt Milk Ice Cream with Animal Crackers
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Natilla with Fresh Berries
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Oaxaca-style Mushroom and Cheese Quesadillas
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Champurrado
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Pati's Mexican Table
Episode 601: One Day in Oaxaca
Pati shows how to get the most out of one day in the city of Oaxaca. In 24 hours, she…
Pati's Mexican Table
Episode 602: History of Oaxaca Cuisine
Pati takes us on a deep dive into the history of Oaxaca cuisine from pre-Hispanic origins, to the introduction of…
Pati's Mexican Table
Episode 603: A Queen in the Land of the Gods
Pati travels to the small town of Teotitlan de Valle to meet with one of the best cooks in Oaxaca,…
Pati's Mexican Table
Episode 604: The Mezcal Trail
Pati takes a drive to a region in Oaxaca known for producing some of the best mezcal in all of…
Pati's Mexican Table
Episode 605: From Pueblo to City
Pati spends a day with one of Oaxaca's best-known chefs and owner of Casa Oaxaca, Alex Ruiz. Alex takes Pati…
Pati's Mexican Table
Episode 606: Women of Oaxaca
Pati meets with women chefs, business owners and leaders of society, exploring the role of women in Oaxaca and their…
Pati's Mexican Table
Episode 607: The Art of Mole
Pati takes us on an in-depth exploration of all things mole. Oaxaca is known as the land of moles, and…
Pati's Mexican Table
Episode 608: In Search of La Mixteca
Pati travels to a region in Oaxaca known as La Mixteca and learns what makes the food and culture so…
Pati's Mexican Table
Episode 609: Oaxaca Breakfast: Messy and Delicious
Pati visits the town of San Martin Tilcajete to meet Maria and Jacobo at their famous art school. There, she…