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Taco Chronicles

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About Taco Chronicles

Taco Chronicles is a documentary TV series that premiered on Netflix on July 11, 2019. It has 3 seasons and 21 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 3 Episode 8 "San Diego", aired on November 23, 2022.

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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Episodes

21 episodes · 3 seasons

Volume 1

2019 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 7 years ago

Taco Chronicles Volume 1 release dates →
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    6. Guisado

    Finale

    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.

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    5. 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.

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    4. 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.

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    3. 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.

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    2. 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.

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    1. 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.

Volume 2

2020 · 7 episodes · Last episode: 6 years ago

In this season, we embark in cross country trips both in Mexico and the USA, seeking to find out the origins and the culture around seven iconic tacos: Suadero, Cochinita, Cabrito, American Taco, Burrito, Birria and Fish Tacos.

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    7. Pescado

    Finale

    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.

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    6. Birria

    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.

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    5. Burrito

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

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    4. American Taco

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

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    3. Cabrito

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

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    2. Cochinita

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

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    1. Suadero

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

Cross the Border

2022 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 3 years ago

The taco leaves Mexico, but Mexico doesn't leave the taco. Across the US border, Mexican cooks keep the tradition alive and experiment with new flavors.

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    8. San Diego

    It doesn't matter which side of the Mexico-US border you're on: The taco is a conduit capable of transporting you home, to family or to a warm memory.

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    7. Phoenix

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

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    6. Dallas

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

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    5. Los Angeles

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

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    4. San Antonio

    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.

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    3. New York

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

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    2. Las Vegas

    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.

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    1. Chicago

    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.

Cast & crew

Created by Pablo Cruz

Taco Chronicles FAQ

When is the next episode of Taco Chronicles?

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When did the latest episode of Taco Chronicles come out?

The most recent episode of Taco Chronicles, Season 3 Episode 8 "San Diego", aired on November 23, 2022.

How many seasons of Taco Chronicles are there?

Taco Chronicles has 3 seasons with 21 episodes in total.

When did Taco Chronicles first air?

Taco Chronicles first aired on Netflix on July 11, 2019.

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