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!
Chef Bobby Flay cooks some of his favorite Mexican fiesta dishes. With recipes for Goat Cheese Enchiladas, Green Rice, Guacamole with Cumin-Dusted Tortillas, Tangerine and Pomegranate Margaritas
Molly Yeh hosts a Mexican-themed brunch for the Spicy Senoritas of the Grand Forks Brunch Club. She makes Churro Pancakes with Sweet Milk Glaze, comforting Chorizo, Egg and Cheese Enchiladas and an addictive Charred Tomatillo Salad. Plus, Spicy Palomas wash everything down with a kick. Things are getting crazy and tasting crazy good!
It's a fiesta! Go south of the border with this Mexican-inspired menu of Spicy Potato Tacos with Yucatan Rice, and a refreshing Jicama Slaw. And no fiesta is complete without a cake, so Sandra is whipping up a Rum Caramel Cake. Then, it s cocktail time with Sandra s Esta Loca Margarita with pomegranate juice.
Big Daddy is taking it south of the border with this Mexican madness meal! Kicking this fiesta off is a Chili-Pork Empanada with an Avocado Dipping Sauce that'll rock you're world all the way to Mexico! Next up, are the Boneless Short Rib Tacos with Smoked Peppers - your friends will jump out of their chairs for more! To end this meal of madness, it's a Spicy Tomato Napoleon with Grilled Jalapenos and Black Beans. Be sure to invite your friends - you'll want to share this flavor fiesta with the fellows!
Jeff and his cousin Joe head over to La Pasadita, the home of Chicago's finest burrito. Jeff heads back to his kitchen and makes his own version of a Carne Asada Burrito, with a charred salsa and cilantro pesto for dipping. To complete this fiesta, Jeff also makes Mojo Chicken Torta with a fresh carrot slaw and Cup A Elotes with poblano crema.