Taco Chronicles
Many of the most popular taco styles have long, rich, little-known histories. Explore some of them in this eye-opening, mouth-watering food adventure.
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6 episodes
1. PastorSavory, pork-based al pastor tacos are a street-food staple of Mexico City. But they actually have origins that stem back to ancient Asia Minor.TV-MACC29minJul 11, 2019
2. CarnitasIf you like tacos, you likely know carnitas. But did you know its roots go back to the Aztecs? Take a trip to Michoacán, the world’s carnitas capital.TV-MACC29minJul 11, 2019
3. CanastaNo matter the filling, canasta tacos are truly beloved. Get to know this street-food favorite and one of its most dynamic purveyors: Lady Basket Tacos.TV-MACC26minJul 11, 2019
4. AsadaFrom Tijuana to Hermosillo to Sonora to Downtown LA, carne asada reigns supreme. But the most flavorful meat is nothing without the perfect tortilla.TV-MACC27minJul 11, 2019
5. BarbacoaEvery time barbacoa is prepared, it starts in the same place: a big hole in the ground. It doesn’t get much more humble -- or delicious -- than that.TV-MACC31minJul 11, 2019
6. GuisadoWith guisados tacos, it’s not just the meat -- it’s the stew. We visit with some of the most notable "stew taco" cooks in both Mexico and Los Angeles.TV-MACC31minJul 11, 2019
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Taco Chronicles
★ 7.7/1020193 seasons21 episodesReturning Series
Many of the most popular taco styles have long, rich, little-known histories. Explore some of them in this eye-opening, mouth-watering food adventure.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Pablo Cruz
- Studio
- Canana
