Pati Jinich Shares Authentic Mexican Recipes & Meal Ideas

Pati Jinich Shares Authentic Mexican Recipes & Meal Ideas

More Mexican Flavors to Love

Authentic Mexican cuisine includes a rich tapestry of flavors and techniques, offering endless culinary options, and it’s never too late to perfect the skills at home. Chef Pati Jinich is ready to guide your exploration of this delightful cuisine and show you how to enjoy authentic flavors in your everyday meal routine.

A Mexico City native, Pati Jinich is the authority on how to cook mouthwatering meals full of fresh and authentic flavors. With a list of accomplishments that include James Beard Awards, New York Times bestsellers and Emmy-nominated TV shows, Pati’s recipes promise to be nothing short of extraordinary.

Whether it’s a comforting classic or a fresh twist on a timeless favorite, there’s something for everyone.

Tapatío Tamales

Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Mexico with tender, savory tamales made with authentic ingredients and time-honored techniques.

Cheese Chiles Rellenos with Red Sauce (Chiles Rellenos de Queso con Salsa Roja)

In this recipe, roasted poblano peppers, which are known for their smoky undertones, are expertly charred to perfection, gently filled with a delicious blend of creamy cheese, then carefully fried to crisp, golden perfection. As the finishing touch, a fresh salsa roja gently covers them, creating a balance of flavors that'll transport your taste buds to a culinary paradise. You’re not going to want to miss this chili rellenos recipe.

Chicken or Carnitas Crispy Taquitos (Taquitos Dorados de Pollo o Carnitas)

These homemade taquitos are crafted with a tantalizing blend of succulent chicken, slow-cooked carnitas and an enticing medley of Mexican spices. Then, they’re fried to a perfect golden crunch and lovingly dressed in a fresh tomato sauce, offering a delicious fusion of textures and flavors in every bite.

Dressed Up Chicken Soup (Caldo Tlalpeño de Pollo)

In this chicken soup recipe, shredded chicken harmoniously unites with hearty vegetables and rich Mexican spices for deep, authentic flavor. The resulting dish is the quintessential taste of genuine, home-cooked comfort in a bowl, where each spoonful offers an embrace of warmth and delicious flavor.

Tapatío Tamales (Tamales Tapatíos)

Filled with authentic ingredients and meticulously crafted with a dedication to tradition, this tamales recipe takes you on a delicious journey through the heart of Mexican culinary heritage and teaches you how to make tamales along the way. With each bite, you and your loved ones will enjoy time-tested flavors that have been cherished for generations.

More of Chef Pati’s Authentic Mexican Recipes

Continue your culinary adventure with more recipes expertly crafted by Chef Pati Jinich. With each dish, discover how the vibrant and authentic flavors of Mexico can not only tantalize your taste buds but also enrich your daily dining experiences, transforming every meal into a delightful celebration of Mexican culinary artistry.

For more authentic meal inspiration or ingredients, head to our Mexican Department and Latin American Department pages, or find more everyday menu inspiration at our Meal Planning page.

More of Chef Pati’s Authentic Mexican Recipes

Pati has created delicious recipes to enrich everyday lives through meals inspired by the fresh flavors of Mexico. With each bite, you’ll see how Pati’s immense knowledge of Mexican cuisine translates into magic in the kitchen.

Getting to Know Pati

Pati Jinich Authentic Mexican Recipes

Mexico City native, Pati Jinich, is host of the 3-time James Beard Award-winning and 4-time Emmy-nominated PBS series “Pati’s Mexican Table”, along with the Gracie Awardwinning PBS primetime docuseries “La Frontera”. She’s also a New York Times bestselling author whose most recent book, “Treasures of the Mexican Table”, was named one of the best cookbooks of 2021 by The New York Times, Washington Post, San Francisco Chronicle and Food & Wine. A former political analyst, Pati holds a master's degree in Latin American Studies from Georgetown University. She swapped policy papers for cooking pots to make sharing Mexico’s cuisine her life’s work.

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