Taco Chronicles

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Documentary

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7.7/10(51)

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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Production

Canana

Language

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

July 11, 2019

Last Aired

November 23, 2022

Networks

Netflix

Created By

Pablo Cruz

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Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Pastor

Air date: 2019-07-11

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.

Carnitas

Air date: 2019-07-11

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.

Canasta

Air date: 2019-07-11

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.

Asada

Air date: 2019-07-11

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

Barbacoa

Air date: 2019-07-11

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.

Guisado

Air date: 2019-07-11

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.