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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

Known as “Mexico’s great frontier,” the state of Sonora borders Arizona and shares its stunning, rugged Sonoran desert landscape which meets the sparkling, bountiful Sea of Cortez to the west. This sparsely populated, wide-open northern territory is a land of cattle ranches, wheat fields, and miles of untouched beaches on the coast. Its peoples’ pride for what the land gives them is reflected in its rustic, satisfying and delicious cuisine with staples like flour tortillas, coyotas, shellfish, and at the heart of it – carne asada!

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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Sonoran Hot Dog

Blog Apr 02

Sonoran Hot Dogs

carne con chile burritos

Recipes

Carne con Chile Burritos

Carne con Chile Burritos Carne con Chile Burritos recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 9, Episode 5 "Flour Power" For…

chile rubbed pork chop with grape salad

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Chile Rubbed Pork Chop

Chile Rubbed Pork Chop Chile Rubbed Pork Chop recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 9, Episode 10 "Sabores Norteños" 4…

Pickled Grape Salad

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Pickled Grape Salad

Pickled Grape Salad Pickled Grape Salad Recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 9, Episode 10 Sabores Norteños" 2 cups Cotton…

Watermelon Grape Margarita

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Watermelon Grape Margarita

Watermelon Grape Margarita Watermelon Grape Margarita recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 9, Episode 10 "Sabores Norteños" 1 cup Gran Centenario®…

Chicken in a Pecan and Ancho Chile Sauce

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Chicken in a Pecan and Ancho Chile Sauce

Chicken in a Pecan and Ancho Chile Sauce Chicken in a Pecan and Ancho Chile Sauce recipe from Pati's Mexican…

Asparagus with Chiltepin

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Asparagus with Chiltepín

Asparagus with Chiltepín Asparagus with Chiltepín recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 9, Episode 9 "Cooking for my Crew in…

Beachside Snapper

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Beachside Snapper

Beachside Snapper Beachside Snapper recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 9, Episode 8 "Super Sonoran" 4 1/2 to 5 pounds…

Dirty Rice with Clams

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Dirty Rice with Clams

Dirty Rice with Clams Dirty Rice with Clams recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 9, Episode 8 "Super Sonoran" 5…

Double Stacked Shrimp and Cheese Tacos

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Double Stacked Shrimp and Cheese Tacos

Double Stacked Shrimp and Cheese Tacos Double Stacked Shrimp and Cheese Tacos recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 9, Episode…

Sonoran Style Shrimp and Scallop Tostada

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Sonoran Style Shrimp and Scallop Tostada

Sonoran Style Shrimp and Scallop Tostada Sonoran Style Shrimp and Scallop Tostada recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 9, Episode…

Salsa Bandera with Jicama and Pineapple

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Salsa Bandera with Jicama and Pineapple

Salsa Bandera with Jicama and Pineapple Salsa Bandera with Jicama and Pineapple recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 9, Episode…

Apple Chiltepin Salsita

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Apple Chiltepin Salsita

Apple Chiltepin Salsita Apple Chiltepin Salsita recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 9, Episode 7 "Legends of the Sonoran Sea"…

Multipurpose Prepared Sauce

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Multipurpose Prepared Sauce

Multipurpose Prepared Sauce Multipurpose Prepared Sauce recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 9, Episode 7 "Legends of the Sonoran Sea"…

beef, potato, and anaheim chile chimichanga

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Beef, Potato and Anaheim Chimichanga

Beef, Potato and Anaheim Chimichanga Beef, Potato and Anaheim Chimichanga recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 9, Episode 6 "Sonoran…

rice with lentils and caramelized onions

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Rice with Lentils and Caramelized Onions

Rice with Lentils and Caramelized Onions Rice with Lentils and Caramelized Onions recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 9, Episode…

avocado and radish salad

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Avocado and Radish Salad

Avocado and Radish Salad Avocado and Radish Salad recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 9, Episode 6 "Sonoran Family Favorites…

fiesta refried beans

TV Show Oct 02

Fiesta Refried Beans

Fiesta Refried Beans Fiesta Refried Beans recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 9, Episode 5 "Flour Power" 3 to 4…

carne asada lorenza

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Carne Asada Lorenza

Carne Asada Lorenza Carne Asada Lorenza recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 9, Episode 4 "Carne Asada with La Familia"…

Sonoran Roasted Salsa

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Sonoran Roasted Salsa

Sonoran Roasted Salsa Sonoran Roasted Salsa recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 9 Episode 904 "Carne Asada with La Familia"…

chile verde guacamole

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Chile Verde Guacamole

Chile Verde Guacamole Chile Verde Guacamole Recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 9 Episode, 4 "Carne Asada con La Familia"…

picadillo chile relleno recipe

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Picadillo Chile Relleno

Picadillo Chile Relleno Picadillo Chile Relleno recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 9, Episode 1 "Tucson: Gateway to Sonora" 8…

picadillo recipe

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Picadillo

Picadillo Picadillo recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 9, Episode 901 "Tucson: Gateway to Sonora" 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 cup…

cheese chile relleno recipe

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Cheese Chile Relleno

Cheese Chile Relleno Cheese Chile Relleno recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 9, Episode 1 "Tucson: Gateway to Sonora" 8…

chubby flour tortillas recipe

TV Show Sep 29

Chubby Flour Tortillas

Chubby Flour Tortillas Chubby Flour Tortillas recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 9, Episode 901 "Tucson: Gateway to Sonora" 1…

colorado chile salsa recipe

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Colorado Chile Salsa

Colorado Chile Salsa Colorado Chile Salsa recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 9, Episode 1 "Tucson: Gateway to Sonora" 1…

Pati's article on carne asada for The New York Times

Contributions Aug 12

The New York Times: Finding the Soul of Sonora in Carne Asada

A carne asada goes far beyond grilled meat: In the Mexican state of Sonora, it’s a weekly ritual, a tight-knit…

Sonoran Hot Dog

Recipes

Sonoran Hot Dogs

Sonoran Hot Dogs Sonoran Hot Dogs, courtesy of Daniel Contreras of El Güero Canelo Restaurant, from Pati's Mexican Table, Episode…

chile con carne burrito

Recipes

Carne con Chile Burritos

Carne con Chile Burritos Carne con Chile Burritos recipe, courtesy of Lourdes Sanchez of Soto’s Outpost, from Pati's Mexican Table…

La Frontera Season 2 Episode 2

La Frontera

Episode 2: Ancient Seeds & Desert Ghosts

Pati travels along both sides of the Arizona-Sonora border through some of the most wild, untouched places in North America.…

La Frontera Season 2 Episode 3

La Frontera

Episode 3: Back to the Middle

Pati travels from Nogales through the border region of New Mexico and Chihuahua, which offers some of the most unique…