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Pati's Mexican Table
Ancient Yucatan With My Boys
Season 5
Episode 506
Pati’s three sons are in Mexico and Pati wants them to experience the essence of the Yucatan. After an exhaustive exploration of the ancient ruins of Uxmal, the boys cool off in one of the thousands of hidden cenotes (swimming holes).To fill their bellies, the boys eat the best tamales they have ever tasted as well as the regions signature dish, Cochinita Pibil.
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Pati tries different versions of Yucatán’s signature smoked meat Carne Ahumada in Temozón.
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Pati experiences the legacy of Yucatán’s henequén industry and a famous egg dish in Motul.
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Pati visits Chef Wilson Alonzo in his hometown of Halachó to prepare Cochinita Pibil.
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Pati explores the vibrant streets of Yucatán’s capital, Mérida, in search of its flavors.
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In Tekit, Pati meets a father and son who both chose to pursue their own path.
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In the town of Maní, Pati learns about something sacred to the Mayans - bees and honey.
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Pati connects with mountain climbers and top chefs in the Huasteca mountains.
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Pati spends the day with Chef Hugo Guajardo.
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Pati checks out Texas style BBQ in Mexico.
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Pati stops by to two very different style Cantinas in Monterrey.
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Pati learns how Monterrey is exploring farm-to-table efforts.