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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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  • 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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  • 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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Pati Jinich sopes

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Sopes

Sopes Sopes recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 6, Episode 10 "How I Got to Now" To make the Sopes:2…

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Corn Soup with Queso

Corn Soup with Queso Corn Soup with Queso recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 6, Episode 8 "In Search of…

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Oaxaca Style Refried Beans

Oaxaca Style Refried Beans Oaxaca Style Refried Beans recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 6, Episode 9 "Oaxaca Breakfast: Messy…

Pati Jinich pescado agridulce or sweet and sour Mexican style fish

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Sweet and Sour Mexican Style Fish

Sweet and Sour Mexican Style Fish Sweet and Sour Mexican Style Fish recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 6, Episode…

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Quick Roasted Tomatillo Salsita

Quick Roasted Tomatillo Salsita Quick Roasted Tomatillo Salsita recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 6, Episode 10 "How I Got to…

Pati Jinich caramelized pasilla brisket

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Caramelized Pasilla Brisket

Caramelized Pasilla Brisket Caramelized Pasilla Brisket recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 6, Episode 10 "How I Got to Now"…

Pati Jinich tiger pound cake

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Tiger Pound Cake

Tiger Pound Cake Tiger Pound Cake recipe from Pati’s Mexican Table Season 6, Episode 10 "How I Got to Now" 2…

pati jinich coloradito chicken

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Coloradito Chicken and a New Season

Oaxaca is a place I have been to countless times, but always leave wanting to go back.  No wonder I…

pati jinich coloradito chicken

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Coloradito Chicken

Coloradito Chicken Coloradito Chicken recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 6, Episode 6 “Women of Oaxaca” 1 ripe plantain6 ancho chiles…

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Meatballs in Guajillo Sauce

Meatballs in Guajillo Sauce Meatballs in Guajillo Sauce recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 6, Episode 5 "From Pueblo to…

Pati Jinich sweet potato and black bean tamales

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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…

Pati Jinich tesajo

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Tasajo

Tasajo Tasajo recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 6, Episode 1 "One Day in Oaxaca" 2 pounds flank steak2 to…

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Avocado, Watercress and Pecan Salad

Avocado, Watercress and Pecan Salad Avocado, Watercress and Pecan Salad recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 6, Episode 2 "History…

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Mashed Potato Cazuela

Mashed Potato Cazuela Mashed Potato Cazuela recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 6, Episode 6 "Women of Oaxaca" 3 pounds…

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Oaxacan Sour

Oaxacan Sour Oaxacan Sour recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 6, Episode 4 "The Mezcal Trail" 1 1/2 cups mezcal3/4 cups…

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Smoky Guacamole

Smoky Guacamole Smoky Guacamole recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 6, Episode 1 "One Day in Oaxaca" 1 serrano or…

Pati Jinich tasajo torta with smoky guacamole

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Tasajo Torta with Smoky Guacamole

Tasajo Torta with Smoky Guacamole Tasajo Torta with Smoky Guacamole recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 6, Episode 1 "One…

Pati Jinich grilled corn salad

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Grilled Corn Salad

Grilled Corn Salad Grilled Corn Salad recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 6, Episode 3 "A Queen in the Land of…

Pati Jinich nopalitos salad with pickled chipotle

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Nopalitos Salad with Pickled Chipotle

Nopalitos Salad with Pickled Chipotle Nopalitos Salad with Pickled Chipotle recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 6, Episode 1 "One Day…

Pati Jinich burnt milk ice cream with animal crackers

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Burnt Milk Ice Cream with Animal Crackers

Burnt Milk Ice Cream with Animal Crackers Burnt Milk Ice Cream with Animal Crackers recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season…

Pati Jinich natilla with fresh berries

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Natilla with Fresh Berries

Natilla with Fresh Berries Natilla with Fresh Berries recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 6, Episode 1 "One Day in Oaxaca" …

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Oaxacan Mushroom and Cheese Quesadillas

Oaxacan Mushroom and Cheese Quesadillas Oaxacan Mushroom and Cheese Quesadillas recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 1, Episode 1 “Quesadillas”…

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Chocolate Atole

Chocolate Atole Chocolate Atole recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 4, Episode 5 “Tamaliza!” 1 cup corn masa flour4 cups…