Giada De Laurentiis takes inspiration from L.A.'s great Mexican food, hosting a Mexican feast for friends and preparing a menu of modern Mexican dishes like Stuffed Red Pepper Rellenos, Chipotle Shrimp and Arugula Salad, Watermelon, Strawberry and Agua Fresca and Tres Leches Tiramisu.
Jeff explores his favorite Mexican food in Chicago and with best friend and cousin, Joe, sets out to find the city's best burrito. Back in the kitchen Jeff shows Joe his own take on the classic Mexican wrap.
Roberto Santibanez will show you how easy it is to make Mexican food at home. Grilled Chicken w/ Pipian Rojo del Norte; Jicama, Beet, and Carrot Salad; Charred Mexican Corn w/ Lime, Cheese, and Chile; Horchata de Coco
Trisha Yearwood invites her friends to a fun afternoon Mexican fiesta. She puts her spin on Mexican classics with recipes that include Avocado Salad, Red and Green Charred Salsa, Cheater Churros and Steak Fajitas. After some Mango-Ritas on the Rocks, the day ends with Trisha and her friends taking a swing at the pinata.
We're saluting magnificent Mexican food from all around the country starting with Alton Brown's favorite homemade salsa in Columbus, Ohio. Ali Khan then serves up a true Mexican original with beef carnitas tacos in Austin, Texas. Finally, Alex Guarnaschelli's favorite Al Pastor at Lene Brave in Chicago is so good, it has customers begging for more.
Chef Bobby Flay has one of his favorite destinations in mind while preparing this colorful and appetizing Mexican brunch. He's whipping up a tall stack of Mexican Corn Pancakes, crispy Breakfast Potatoes With Red Chile-Lime Hollandaise, a refreshing Fruit and Vegetable Salad With Chile and Lime and of course, a Watermelon Margarita Mimosa to drink. There's nothing like waking up to Mexico ... on a plate!