Taco Chronicles

Season 32019

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

E01 Pastor

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.

July 11, 2019

E02 Carnitas

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.

July 11, 2019

E03 Canasta

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.

July 11, 2019

E04 Asada

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

July 11, 2019

E05 Barbacoa

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.

July 11, 2019

E06 Guisado

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.

July 11, 2019

Taco Chronicles

E01 Pastor

E02 Carnitas

E03 Canasta

E04 Asada

E05 Barbacoa

E06 Guisado

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Squid Game

Money Heist

Cobra Kai

Chernobyl

Brooklyn Nine-Nine

Wednesday

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The Big Bang Theory

Sherlock

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

E01 Pastor

E02 Carnitas

E03 Canasta

E04 Asada

E05 Barbacoa

E06 Guisado