Fifteen cooks compete, and host Terry Crews starts them off with a team challenge. Then, the competitors face off in a taco night throwdown and make their best cheesy dish for judges Alex Guarnaschelli and Nick DiGiovanni. Four cooks will be headed home.
Molly Yeh's mom is visiting from Chicago to help with some garden planting and to enjoy a campfire supper. The menu includes Hearty Brisket Tacos with Pink Pickled Onions, Charred Sweet Corn Salsa, Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Chimichurri Dressing and Homemade Raspberry Marshmallows.
Bird is the word as the country's choicest chicken dishes are highlighted. Whether it's fried to golden perfection, smothered in gravy, stuffed in a taco or topping a mound of crispy fries, chicken is one of the most versatile meats on the planet.
After hearing rumors that customers are being served food off-menu, Esdras and Javi, owners of Mexicali Tacos in Los Angeles, call Charles to investigate. Mystery Diners Brenda and Grant go undercover to find out what the head chef is really cooking.
Thanks to Tyler, Paige and Jason wow their friends and make the perfect Mexican tacos. Tyler helps them make Braised Pork Tacos; Tomatillo Salsa Verde; and delicious Corn Tortillas. Que bueno!
Eugenia has always loved fish tacos, and has asked Tyler to teach her how to make them. Tyler comes to her aid and shows her the secrets of the famed fish taco, as well as recipes for Chicken Burritos and a Spicy Mojo Sauce.