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All Episodes of Taco Chronicles

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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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Season 1

7.3/10101 votes
Pastor
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/11/2019
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.
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7.1/1081 votes
Canasta
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/11/2019
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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7.0/1084 votes
Carnitas
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/11/2019
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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6.9/1078 votes
Asada
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/11/2019
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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6.9/1077 votes
Barbacoa
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/11/2019
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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6.6/1070 votes
Guisado
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 7/11/2019
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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