Rick Stein's Road to Mexico
Inspired by a road trip that he made in the 1970's, the UK chef documents the food and culture from San Francisco in California down to Oaxaca in Mexico.
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Ep 1San Francisco
Rick begins in San Francisco, tasting legendary dishes like Hangtown Fry. He meets chef Alice Waters to talk about her ground-breaking restaurant.
Ep 2Los Angeles
Rick continues his journey down the Californian coast and into Los Angeles where he learns about the changing tastes of Hollywood. In San Diego he meets the oldest sea-urchin diver in town.
Ep 3Ensenada
Rick enjoys a steak and eggs American diner special before bidding farewell to his Ford Mustang and crossing one of the world's busiest border crossings San Diego to Tijuana.
Ep 4Guadalajara
The chef explores Mexico's western mainland, visiting the town that put tequila on the map and exploring Guadalajara. He can't resist paying a visit to Casa Kimberly bought by Richard Burton for Elizabeth Taylor.
Ep 5Mexico City
Rick heads to Mexico City, a rich melting pot of cuisines. Then he visits Puebla the home of mole. Finally, Rick travels to the deserts of Oaxaca where mezcal is produced.
Ep 6Oaxaca
Rick's travels take him to Mexico's food paradise, he discovers locals still dress in traditional costume, Mexico's national cheese, vanilla growing wild and cacao orchards harvested for chocolate.
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