Don't complain, don't ask for the bathroom, and definitely don't ask for salt. On the river Ramos, two sisters - who didn't ask for your opinion - have taken a shack that serves one dish, traditional cortadillo stew, and made it into a must-visit restaurant. Just watch out for their parrot, he bites. And about 10 minutes down the road in the town of Allende is another restaurant who uses traditional stews in their famous empalmes, or stacked tacos.In the kitchen recipes: Arroz con jitomates rostizados en comino y oregano; Roasted Tomatoes Rice with Cumin and oregano; Higaditos encebollados y enchipotlados; Chicken Livers with Chipotle Caramelized Onions; Ensalada de Aguacate con Panela; Avocado and Panela Cheese Salad.

Much like the deep and bitter divide of Salsa Roja vs Salsa Verde, the state of Nuevo Leon is divided between two pro soccer teams: Los Tigres and Los Rayados. Pati tries the food at each stadium with stars from each team to be the judge on who wins in the battle of tortas and tacos.In the kitchen recipes: Asado de Puerco con Empalmes; Pork Stew stacked in corn tortillas; Frijoles con Veneno; Poison Beans; Choripan con Carne Asada; Argentinian Chorizo and Carne Asada Torta; Chimichurri Mexa; Chimichurri with a Mexican accent.

Much like the deep and bitter divide of Salsa Roja vs Salsa Verde, the state of Nuevo Leon is divided between two pro soccer teams: Los Tigres and Los Rayados. Pati tries the food at each stadium with stars from each team to be the judge on who wins in the battle of tortas and tacos.In the kitchen recipes: Asado de Puerco con Empalmes; Pork Stew stacked in corn tortillas; Frijoles con Veneno; Poison Beans; Choripan con Carne Asada; Argentinian Chorizo and Carne Asada Torta; Chimichurri Mexa; Chimichurri with a Mexican accent.

Pati explores the culture of mysterious Mennonites, a religious community who came to Chihuahua from Germany. Mostly, she's after what they're best known for around Mexico, their cheese! She sees their traditional cheese-making process at Pampas Cheese Factory, the holder of the Guinness World Record for largest Mennonite cheese. Then she tries another local culinary innovation, Mennonite pizza.

Pati explores the culture of mysterious Mennonites, a religious community who came to Chihuahua from Germany. Mostly, she's after what they're best known for around Mexico, their cheese! She sees their traditional cheese-making process at Pampas Cheese Factory, the holder of the Guinness World Record for largest Mennonite cheese. Then she tries another local culinary innovation, Mennonite pizza.

Much like the deep and bitter divide of Salsa Roja vs Salsa Verde, the state of Nuevo Leon is divided between two pro soccer teams: Los Tigres and Los Rayados. Pati tries the food at each stadium with stars from each team to be the judge on who wins in the battle of tortas and tacos.In the kitchen recipes: Asado de Puerco con Empalmes; Pork Stew stacked in corn tortillas; Frijoles con Veneno; Poison Beans; Choripan con Carne Asada; Argentinian Chorizo and Carne Asada Torta; Chimichurri Mexa; Chimichurri with a Mexican accent.

The man who literally wrote the book on Mexican bread, Irving Quiroz, brings Pati into his workshop in Monterrey to teach her how to make traditional campechanas and rich conos de crema. Then we meet one of Irving's students, Chuy Elizondo, who is using bread as a vehicle to make his brunch place one of the hottest in town. Finally, we get an up-close look at a key ingredient in Chuy's famous chilaquiles verdes: chicharron. Here in Monterrey, we meet the family who owns the butchery known to have the best chicharron in town.In the kitchen recipes: Empanadas de Naranja con Pina; Candied Orange and Pineapple Empanadas.

The man who literally wrote the book on Mexican bread, Irving Quiroz, brings Pati into his workshop in Monterrey to teach her how to make traditional campechanas and rich conos de crema. Then we meet one of Irving's students, Chuy Elizondo, who is using bread as a vehicle to make his brunch place one of the hottest in town. Finally, we get an up-close look at a key ingredient in Chuy's famous chilaquiles verdes: chicharron. Here in Monterrey, we meet the family who owns the butchery known to have the best chicharron in town.In the kitchen recipes: Empanadas de Naranja con Pina; Candied Orange and Pineapple Empanadas.

Pati returns to her hometown, Mexico City, and joins historian Erika Zuniga to trace its history from Templo Mayor to Bellas Artes, with a stop for churros at the legendary El Moro. Later, she meets journalist Enrique Acevedo at Central de Abastos, the world's busiest market, where they share delicious tacos de lengua and reflect on the city's vibrant present and future.

Pati returns to her hometown, Mexico City, and joins historian Erika Zuniga to trace its history from Templo Mayor to Bellas Artes, with a stop for churros at the legendary El Moro. Later, she meets journalist Enrique Acevedo at Central de Abastos, the world's busiest market, where they share delicious tacos de lengua and reflect on the city's vibrant present and future.

The man who literally wrote the book on Mexican bread, Irving Quiroz, brings Pati into his workshop in Monterrey to teach her how to make traditional campechanas and rich conos de crema. Then we meet one of Irving's students, Chuy Elizondo, who is using bread as a vehicle to make his brunch place one of the hottest in town. Finally, we get an up-close look at a key ingredient in Chuy's famous chilaquiles verdes: chicharron. Here in Monterrey, we meet the family who owns the butchery known to have the best chicharron in town.In the kitchen recipes: Empanadas de Naranja con Pina; Candied Orange and Pineapple Empanadas.

The Garza family invites Pati to a once-a-year tradition at their vineyard when they open the doors to the whole community to help make Piloncillo, the traditional way. And it takes everyone to help stir because you can't stop, and it's hard work. Then we're off to the oasis of Nuevo Leon, the lush Bustamante magic town, where we meet three sisters who own a famous panaderia and make us bread in adobe ovens. Oh, and pizza too!In the kitchen recipes: Pizza de Pierna de Cerdo con Adobo de Naranja y Piloncillo; Orange and Piloncillo Adobo Pork Roast Pizza; Pierna de Cerdo en Adobo de Naranja y Piloncillo; Orange and Piloncillo Adobo Pork Roast; Masa para Pizza con Harina 00; 00 Flour Pizza Dough; Salsa para Pizza con Adobo de Naranja; Orange Piloncillo Adobo Pizza Sauce.

The Garza family invites Pati to a once-a-year tradition at their vineyard when they open the doors to the whole community to help make Piloncillo, the traditional way. And it takes everyone to help stir because you can't stop, and it's hard work. Then we're off to the oasis of Nuevo Leon, the lush Bustamante magic town, where we meet three sisters who own a famous panaderia and make us bread in adobe ovens. Oh, and pizza too!In the kitchen recipes: Pizza de Pierna de Cerdo con Adobo de Naranja y Piloncillo; Orange and Piloncillo Adobo Pork Roast Pizza; Pierna de Cerdo en Adobo de Naranja y Piloncillo; Orange and Piloncillo Adobo Pork Roast; Masa para Pizza con Harina 00; 00 Flour Pizza Dough; Salsa para Pizza con Adobo de Naranja; Orange Piloncillo Adobo Pizza Sauce.

Pati visits Xochimilco's canals to learn about the ancient chinampas Pati visits Xochimilco's canals to learn about the ancient chinampas and their modern-day preservation. In a traditional smoke kitchen, and their modern-day preservation. In a traditional smoke kitchen, Chef Raul Jimenez prepares pipian verde and discusses conservation. Chef Raul Jimenez prepares pipian verde and discusses conservation. She later joins Francisco Salvador and Omar Espinoza, who work to She later joins Francisco Salvador and Omar Espinoza, who work to protect the endangered axolotl, and ends the day at Francisco's home, protect the endangered axolotl, and ends the day at Francisco's home, to reflect on local resilience over a meal of chile relleno. to reflect on local resilience over a meal of chile relleno.

Pati visits Xochimilco's canals to learn about the ancient chinampas Pati visits Xochimilco's canals to learn about the ancient chinampas and their modern-day preservation. In a traditional smoke kitchen, and their modern-day preservation. In a traditional smoke kitchen, Chef Raul Jimenez prepares pipian verde and discusses conservation. Chef Raul Jimenez prepares pipian verde and discusses conservation. She later joins Francisco Salvador and Omar Espinoza, who work to She later joins Francisco Salvador and Omar Espinoza, who work to protect the endangered axolotl, and ends the day at Francisco's home, protect the endangered axolotl, and ends the day at Francisco's home, to reflect on local resilience over a meal of chile relleno. to reflect on local resilience over a meal of chile relleno.

The Garza family invites Pati to a once-a-year tradition at their vineyard when they open the doors to the whole community to help make Piloncillo, the traditional way. And it takes everyone to help stir because you can't stop, and it's hard work. Then we're off to the oasis of Nuevo Leon, the lush Bustamante magic town, where we meet three sisters who own a famous panaderia and make us bread in adobe ovens. Oh, and pizza too!In the kitchen recipes: Pizza de Pierna de Cerdo con Adobo de Naranja y Piloncillo; Orange and Piloncillo Adobo Pork Roast Pizza; Pierna de Cerdo en Adobo de Naranja y Piloncillo; Orange and Piloncillo Adobo Pork Roast; Masa para Pizza con Harina 00; 00 Flour Pizza Dough; Salsa para Pizza con Adobo de Naranja; Orange Piloncillo Adobo Pizza Sauce.

Huerto Urbano or "urban farm" is solving the problem of diverse local ingredients and food deserts by developing a way to farm in harsh conditions and serving to restaurants and families who want and can afford nutritious food. The owner's husband also happens to be one of the great pioneers of culinary innovation in Monterrey having led the way to the city's transformation and the is owner of Pangea.In the kitchen recipes: Pato rostizado con Miel, Ajo y Naranja; Spicy Honey, Garlic and Orange Roasted Duck; Tamal de Elote en Cazuela con Manteca de Pato y Ajo Rostizado; Skillet Corn Tamal with Duck Fat and Roasted Garlic.