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Volume 1 – Taco Chronicles

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Many of the most popular taco styles have long and rich, but little-known, histories; this docuseries explores some of them in this eye-opening, mouthwatering food adventure.
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Redacción mn Chilango.com 09/15/2020
Taco Chronicles is a necessary visual encyclopedia of the global conversation around Mexican tacos. Go to Full Review Jonathon Wilson Ready Steady Cut 09/15/2020
3.5/5
The Taco Chronicles is a comprehensive and informative compendium of all things taco. It doesn't revolutionize the food-show format, but it definitely does enough to distinguish itself from the pack while also taking the time to satisfy a hungry audience Go to Full Review Marty Brown Common Sense Media 09/15/2020
3/5
Taco Chronicles does a great job of connecting tacos to Mexico's rich cultural history. Yet... Taco Chronicles feels like it's only about half-cooked. Go to Full Review Aaron Bady The Week 07/18/2019
Pablo Cruz's Las Crónicas del Taco is predictable, delivering exactly what it promises to. And it will make you hungry for tacos. Go to Full Review Brenden Gallagher The Daily Dot 07/17/2019
5/5
With its dazzling photography, expert culinary explorations, and sheer passion, Taco Chronicles joins an elite class of food shows revolutionizing the genre. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider 07/15/2019
...the cinematography is amazing, the interviews are spot-on, and the filmmaker's concentration isn't just on the food, but the traditions and history around it. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Pete Z @RT10622664 11/03/2024 BORING BORING BORING BORING BORING BORING WASTE OF TIME REALLY NOT GOOD See more Dustin D @RT12543299 03/02/2023 I enjoyed learning the distinctions between all the different types of tacos, their histories, and listening to interview subjects use pompous language to describe tacos. See more 02/23/2022 Taco chronicles is a masterpiece, true show of cinematic art. AOT could never reach its level. Because It's not just about the pleasures of the carne asada, it's a personal statement of the culture and tacos it's self. Taco chronicles was amazing until season 2 when they stretched the professional authentication of the typical Mexican taco . And the fowl choice of using non taco recipes in attempt to conform the taco chronicles into a Latin American food show. I personally think the nail in the coffin was "pescado" a taco episode so out of place, there was features in Japan "American taco" was another episode stretching the bases of the show, in attempt to appeal to American audiences and create a sort of "filler episode". Overall these blemishes should be looked over because taco chronicles paved the way and set a standard of taco making professionalism . See more 05/31/2020 Establish a balance between tradition and innovation, through the testimony of experts in each discipline who guide us through the origins of each taco, its secrets, its way of preparation and its different personal touches. Great documental See more 07/27/2019 The food looks amazing!! It makes me want to go to all the spots in the show, and they combine it so well with history, culture and tradition without it being overwhelming. This show makes you appreciate the food, and see it in a different light. See more 07/18/2019 Fantastic show. I hope there is a season 2: Fish tacos, Yucatan-style tacos, ... See more Read all reviews
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Cecilia Ramírez Romo

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Mauricio Pimentel

Self

Francia Castañeda

Self

Alejandro de la Rosa Jiménez

Actor

Alejandro Salido

Self

Reyna Mendizábal

Canasta

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 12, 2019 Savory, pork-based al pastor tacos are a street-food staple of Mexico City, but their origins actually go back to ancient Asia Minor. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 12, 2019 Carnitas' roots go back to the Aztecs; taking a trip to Michoacán, the world's carnitas capital. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 12, 2019 No matter the filling, canasta tacos are a truly beloved street food; getting to know one of the food's most dynamic purveyors, Lady Basket Tacos. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 12, 2019 From Tijuana to Hermosillo and Sonora to Downtown Los Angeles, carne asada reigns supreme, but the most flavorful meat is nothing without the perfect tortilla. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 12, 2019 Every time barbacoa is prepared, it starts in the same place, a big hole in the ground; it doesn't get more humble -- or delicious -- than that. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 12, 2019 With guisado tacos, it is not just the meat -- it's the stew; visiting some of the most notable "stew taco" cooks in both Mexico and Los Angeles. Details

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Season Info

Director
Carlos Pérez Osorio
Executive Producer
Pablo Cruz, Fernando Frias, Isabel Lopez Polanco, Enrique López Lavigne, Arturo Sampson, Diego Suarez Chialvo
Screenwriter
Arcadi Palerm
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Documentary, Special Interest, Travel
Original Language
Spanish
Release Date
Jul 12, 2019
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