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Pati's Mexican Table

Guayabera World

Season 12 Episode 1202

In Tekit, or “The Capital of the Guayabera,” Pati encounters a tale of sons going against their father’s wishes to follow their own path. Pati meets Eliodoro Xicum, a farmer’s son who went against his father to build a family business making the iconic Guayabera shirts. Then she meets his son, Elio, who chose to become a chef and created a dish that resembles a Guayabera in honor of his father.

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Pati visits the rural seaside town of Gasca to make pescado zarandeado.
Mocorito, The Land of Chilorio
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Pati visits Mocorito, a known for one of Sinaloa’s most beloved recipes - chilorio.
El Chepe, Railway to the Past
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Pati rides the El Chepe railway andl tours the train’s kitchen
Jinetes, Adventure in the Mountains
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Pati travels into the mountains of Sinaloa to the tiny village of Jinetes.
El Fuerte, Magic Town
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Pati travels to the northern part of Sinaloa and the town of El Fuerte.
A Taste of Mazatlán
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Pati meets up with two close friends for a local's tour of Mazatlán.
Los Mochis, Street Taco Favorites
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Pati heads to Los Mochis, a coastal city in the northern region of Sinaloa.
South by South of the Border with Vivian Howard
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Pati welcomes fellow public tv chef Vivian Howard to her kitchen.
Altata, Hidden Gem by the Sea of Cortez
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Pati visits with locals and chefs in Altata off the coast of Sinaloa.
A Local's Tour of Culiacán
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Pati visits Culiacán and creates recipes inspired by the experience.
Mex’d Up American Regional Favorites
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Pati puts her Mexican spin on some regional American favorites to surprise her three sons.
Photographic Food Memories
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Pati recreates her favorite food memories and shares the stories behind the dishes.
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