Taco Chronicles

A journey through the colorful and varied world of Tacos.

2019 HD 27min TV-MA Mexico Spanish

Pablo Cruz

Documentary

food taco mexican cuisine

S1E1 - Pastor 2019-07-11

Savory, 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.

S1E2 - Carnitas 2019-07-11

If 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.

S1E3 - Canasta 2019-07-11

No 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.

S1E4 - Asada 2019-07-11

From Tijuana to Hermosillo to Sonora to Downtown LA, carne asada reigns supreme. But the most flavorful meat is nothing without the perfect tortilla.

S1E5 - Barbacoa 2019-07-11

Every 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.

S1E6 - Guisado 2019-07-11

With 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.

S2E1 - Suadero 2020-09-15

Urban and nocturnal, the suadero taco is the perfect hangover cure. Its the Mexican cousin to American beef brisket, but with more spice and bite.

S2E2 - Cochinita 2020-09-15

The cochinita pibil is a Mayan pit-roasted pork delicacy, passed down over the centuries and preserved, even after colonization, like a sacred ritual.

S2E3 - Cabrito 2020-09-15

The cabrito, or kid taco, springs from a goat herding tradition that can be traced to Iran and Lebanon. Its now become emblematic of northern Mexico.

S2E4 - American Taco 2020-09-15

The American taco is, of course, an import — but much changed after assimilation! Distinguished by its hard or puffy shell, its still delicious.

S2E5 - Burrito 2020-09-15

The convenience of the burrito — a good-sized flour tortilla tucked in at both ends so nothing wrapped inside spills — is from Mexicos northern states.

S2E6 - Birria 2020-09-15

To dunk or not to dunk? To spoon or not to spoon? The crucial aspect of the birria taco is its broth, a sumptuous blend of goat meat juices and spices.

S2E7 - Pescado 2020-09-15

The best fish tacos come from the Mexican Pacific coast, with a nod to Japan for the crispy, tempura-like breading and emphasis on freshness.

S3E1 - Chicago 2022-11-23

Mexicans arrived in Chicago at the beginning of the 20th century and won the heart of the "Windy City" with tacos: from carnitas and mole to birria.

S3E2 - Las Vegas 2022-11-23

Everything in Las Vegas is spectacular: the shows, the hotels, the casinos… and the tacos. Pastor, birria, carnitas and even Cheetos are on the menu.

S3E3 - New York 2022-11-23

The Big Apple is not an easy place for immigrants to adapt to, but its worth it. People from Puebla and Oaxaca conquer New York with their tacos.

S3E4 - San Antonio 2022-11-23

San Antonio has deep ties to its Mexican roots. The mix of cultural influences has resulted in beef barbacoa, pastor of sirloin and breakfast tacos.

S3E5 - Los Angeles 2022-11-23

Los Angeles has the largest population of Mexicans outside Mexico… thats why there are tacos of all types and sizes on seemingly every corner!

S3E6 - Dallas 2022-11-23

Dallas never stops reinventing itself, and its food is an example of this: octopus carnitas, lobster and brisket tacos are part of the citys unique menu.

S3E7 - Phoenix 2022-11-23

The connection between Phoenix and Sonora is as strong as the deserts heat. The ingredients of this land, like mesquite and chiltepin, elevated the taco.

S3E8 - San Diego 2022-11-23

It doesnt matter which side of the Mexico-US border youre on: The taco is a conduit capable of transporting you home, to family or to a warm memory.

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