Episode 1201: A Tour of Tacos al Pastor, Rick Bayless "Mexico: One Plate At A Time"
Tacos al Pastor are Mexico City’s most iconic taco, all red chile-marinated pork roasting slowly on a vertical spit and sliced with glistening pineapple into a warm corn tortilla. Rick offers a glimpse of the bustling city’s taco culture, from busy daytime eateries to late-night vendors. No trompo? No problem. Rick makes a version on his grill that will please al pastor purists, then it’s back to Chicago for grill-roasted black cod al pastor.
*Episode Recipes*
Pork Tacos al Pastor: www.rickbayless.com/recipe/po...
Black Cod al Pastor: www.rickbayless.com/recipe/bl...
The official Mexico: One Plate at a Time cookbook: rickbayless.shop/products/mex...
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I think Rick is really Mexican and disguised himself as a gringo. I've watched dozens of his videos and never spotted a mistake. This is as authentic Mexican cooking as you can get. Gracias, Rick.
@eliasmartinez3127
Жыл бұрын
He's been doing it for so long, he has a cooking show , and his own restaurant.
@joeb4142
Жыл бұрын
He channels his inner Mexican.
@deebop3539
Жыл бұрын
If you love something enough and practice your brains out you can master it, or get really close.
@jaegerschtulmann
Жыл бұрын
I am a Mexican living in Asia and Rick is my go-to source for authentic Mexican recipes, he’s mega legit!
@aquaticlife9251
Жыл бұрын
He won top chef masters using mexican cuisine. Yeah, he's on a different level. Not your usual gringo.
Rick seems so happy in Mexico City. His smile is contagious 😊
Rick Bayless is the epitome of "Mexicans are born wherever the hell we want." Gracias Rick! Saludos! 👋👋
Thank you so much for bringing back Mexico: One Plate at a Time. It brings joy to many who love authentic Mexican food, all of Mexico and the guitar music.
I’m a professional chef, I’ve been following Rick for over 15 years since I learned about him. He is truly authentic and really enjoy watching his videos. Learn a lot about Mexican cuisine from this channel.
@jwd29485
Жыл бұрын
Same here. He is not only a consummate educator, he is entirely committed to his craft. Oh if we could all have this dedication!
@Jerry-hj1lb
Жыл бұрын
Rick needs to be on the food network asap. Some education and dedication is needed.
@Jerry-hj1lb
Жыл бұрын
@@romepama4046 I understand how ya feel I really do. God bless ya Rome Pama. Time is short no time for fighting.
@johnny6610
Жыл бұрын
Those tacos are gross 😂
My Mexican wife was never taught to cook by her mother. We used to watch this show on PBS when we first got married. This gentleman is our family "secret" to impressing her relatives when we cook. Pure gold right here. I still get asked to make tamales every year. Learned how from his cookbook. Just shared his Tortilla Soup recipe yesterday with a coworker, and she is in for a treat.
@heyhey11793
6 ай бұрын
This made me sad… her Mexican mom never taught her how to cook 😭
@sherie.
22 күн бұрын
I looked to see if this was my husbands comment lmao. Same in my house. My Mexican mom was always working but she cooked bomb at least I had the taste I should aim for.
We should all aspire to be as passionate about something as Rick is with Mexican food.
...GRACIAS...RICARDO.....POR SENTIRTE....MEXICANO......Y QUERER TANTO .....A MI MEXICO QUERIDO ........
Best cuisine in the whole world! 🇲🇽
@eva5601
Жыл бұрын
Tamales, tacos Al pastor, enchiladas, are delicious, but for sure Mexican pastries are nasty to me. Asian food is the most delicious food for me. Also Jewish foods, and I am content. I don't like Christian food, it taste fake. You know like commit a sin, and then ask God for forgiveness, over, and over again. Christian food is nice on the outside, but bad on the inside.
@jeanro243
Жыл бұрын
Delta Charlie, Absolutely! 😊
@TheSavior81
Жыл бұрын
👍 Agree!!
My wife and I relocated to Morelia almost two years ago. She's Mexican and I'm from Reno, Nevada. There's so many great things about living in Mexico. The food, is just one of them. My wife is originally from Mexico City. You're right about the Al Pastor Tacos! Never a bad decision, especially when buying in the local taco stand. Just look for a line of Mexican people, waiting to eat! VIVA MEXICO 🇲🇽
My husband is OBSESSED with El Vilsito. It was one of our favorite spots in Mexico City!
I miss this show. When i was about 12, I switched from cartoons to Saturday morning pbs cooking shows
This takes me back to Mexico City this past year. I ate tacos al Pastor nearly every day. They were so delicious, I could not get my fill.
@alvaroberrielcantellano8189
Жыл бұрын
Tacos al Pastor are heaven , blessings from México
I'm mexican, I believe that the way the people prepares their food represents the deep culture of them. Mexican food is the must representative color of our soul and history, we feel really proud of it and Rick is one the best person that explains on detail every ingredient, flavor and origen of every dish. ¡Thank you very much chef!
Ciertamente el sabor de la autentica cocina mexicana esta en los ingredientes frescos y la pasión y cariño del cocinero.
@lucio.martinez
Жыл бұрын
Exacto, cuando la comida se hace con amor, es sublime. Y muchas madres, particularmente abuelas, siempre cocinan con puro amor a su familia.
I like they way Rick expresses himself with his hands, when he explains recipes.
Rick is one of the best authentic Mexican cuisine chefs I've ever seen! Rick da man!
I'm pretty sure Taco Chronicals got the idea for their show from this series. ...and it was nice to see Rick in season 3.
Rick, I used to record Mexico One Plate at a Time on a VHS tape on PBS when I was at work until midnight. You are a legend.
@eva5601
Жыл бұрын
Really?
Hi Rick, I've been following and watching your videos for about a month or so now and I've been loving your show and the way you cook and how passionate you are regarding Mexican Food but seeing you in the frontline right there into the streets of Mexico, speaking Spanish which I though you knew one or two words but no you're right there in the frontline sharing your passion with all of us I feel honored and proud at the same time even thou I'm not Mexican but as a Dominican I'm pretty sure that all Latin Americans here feel the same so I can not thank you enough.
One of Jacques Pépin's (super cool chef) shows introduced me to Rick Bayless just last week (old episode, never heard of him before). I saw Rick had a recipe for ChocoFlan on KZread (and then realized I've seen Rick Bayless before with Steve Thomas and Norm Abram on This Old House in 2003!) which I've had before made by another person and though was amazing. I got his book 'More Mexican Everyday' from the public library, made four sauces in under two hours, and have been eating out of the book all week. It is so easy and so dang delicious. Thanks Rick!
@cocoschwab
Жыл бұрын
Also, being both Chicago based, RB was asked to be Obama's WH chef but declined respectfully.
@mrpiccolo23
Жыл бұрын
@@cocoschwab My understanding is that he was asked to do a state dinner, which he did. This then evolved into a rumour that he was asked to be the WH chef. See pieces like "Obama's WH Chef: Rick Bayless Says Full-Time Position Not In the Cards", Huffpost, 2010
@avonlave
Жыл бұрын
Get the original Mexican Everyday cookbook. It's even better. One of the best, most practical cookbooks ever.
@mrpiccolo23
Жыл бұрын
@@avonlave cheers!
Rick is the best chef in the world..... he just is... you know it and I know it!
Cooked next to him at great performances (catering) for the NYC food and wine week a decade ago. What a nice guy.
Great video, well produced. Reminds me of the good old episodes! 🇲🇽 ❤️ 🇺🇸
@amc78
Жыл бұрын
Is it basically the same as the old show? How many years has it been since the last episode on PBS?
@corrosyon
Жыл бұрын
@@amc78 Same format.
One Bayless you can respect 🎉
Mexican food is full of flavor layers and peaks. Rick explains the experience as a true mexican. Gracias Ricardo ¡Saludos desde Campeche, México!
Rick knows more about Mexican food than a lot us!! I have the honor to visit one of Rick's restaurants in Downtown Chicago!! So delicious
Rick Bayles thank you so much for sharing places Restaurante’s to visit, aloud me to change to Spanish🌞🤗 nací en la Ciudad de México 1939!!! 🤗❤️ uno de los lugares que mencionó , El Sótano “ mi papá me llevó en varias veces , y otros Restaurantes , como vera extraño mi México y verlo caminar en la Av 5 de Mayo visite estos deliciosos lugares taquerias con deliciosos exquisitos platillos yumm mucho éxito Sr Bayles co mucho cariño 🤗🌞🎉
El Vilsito has some of the best tacos I've ever had. The ambiance definitely makes the experience that much better.
I really need Rick to start uploading these episodes in this quality. They’re so hard to find these in any quality online.
@SandraWambold
Жыл бұрын
I'd love to see some of the early episodes.
@Deck_stef
Жыл бұрын
@@SandraWambold there's more coming! he announced it on his socials and one of his other videos :)
Love this episode! So glad to see these on YT.
I live in the Chicago land area, and I have never eaten at any of his restaurants… I’ll add it to my to do list this year…
Mexican culture and cuisine is the epitame of the saying " the whole is greater than the sum of the parts".Thats what al pastor tastes like!
Topo in Chicago amazing. Mexican cuisine at its finest.
Such an amazing chef; his enthusiasm for cooking is contagious.
New episodes! Yay!
Man, Rick represents Mexico even more than some Mexicans I know. Saludos from LA Good sir
I used to go to El Tizoncito with my friends when I was a teenager in Mexico City. Delicious! One of the most famous places for Tacos Al Pastor in the city. Rick knows the real deal.
I made these last night with a couple modifications, and they were a big hit with the family. Need to work on my tortilla game but other than that, fantastic!
Whenever I think about Mexican food…your name comes to my mind..Ty for all you do..keep going.
These videos are getting better and better
Brings back memories when I use to watch it on channel 8😊
I become so hungry watching your great videos. I wish I was your neighbor and you needed an unbiased person to sample your cooking three times a day.
Rick has arrived home! And so are we! 🌮❤🌎
Señor! Your Spanish is perfecto!! So is your cooking!
Rick, you certainly are in your element with Mexican cooking. Thank you!!!
Mexican is the best cuisine in the world!!
Rick merece que alguna calle en Ciudad de Mexico lleve su nombre! Un gran promotor de la cocina Mexicana a nivel mundial!! Como es posible que los corruptos como como López Portillo, Hank Gónzalez, Colosio, Salinas de Gortari, Dias ordaz, etc... tengan ese "Privilegio" y Rick no!! Señora Shembaun Ojalá y lea este comentario! Rick se lo merece!! Saludos!!🙋🏻♂️
@mrkhalua2673
2 ай бұрын
TE FALTO EL KKS
@alopezcaste7726
2 ай бұрын
@@mrkhalua2673 ya tu mama te nombro Como el! Es tu Papa!!👨👩👦
Man I’ve been watching you for decades…. 🥺
Rick Bayless should be on mexicos iron chef!
Thank you for sharing these wonderful episodes with us again! I could watch them over and over and not tire of them.
Bayless is an absolute gem. I have watched him for decades and he still amazes me with his absolute passion for true authentic Mexican cuisine.
OMG I wish I could go with you and experience this all first hand. Thank you for taking us along with you Rick 😁 You're the best. I LOVE grilled or roasted pineapple so much. It's incredible
@FernandoSanchez-sl9iq
Жыл бұрын
and you Will enyoy the real mexican gastronomic in all levels
Thanks Tio Bayless for all the food content. Been watching you since high school since the old Food Network in the 90s🫡
Watching the video with a smile...been watching Rick for a good while now and I love everything he does on the show from authentic recepies and all the info he obtains I mean he gets down to the grain and he has become Mexican national treasure.
Omg Mr. Bayless if you did a season with Pati Jinich we would FINALLY ACHIEVE WORLD PEACE!! My mother and I love you both dearly!! PON LE!!😃😲❤
As a Korean who is very passionate about Korean cooking I have often challenged any white person selling Korean food. I was sceptical of Rick Bayless as a white person cooking Mexican food (like many others). However his passion, immense respect for Mexican cuisine, their ingredients, and the fact that he invested years learning Spanish proves he is the real deal ; The fact that many Mexicans credit him for further educating them on Mexican cuisine says a lot. Rick Bayless I believe you were Mexican in a past life. Thank you for using your platform to educate us about the superbly diverse and complex cuisine of Mexico.
@BeranM
Жыл бұрын
Exactly. When Rick Bayless visits another nation as a foreigner he has the common sense and decency to learn that nation's main form of communication. He has enough honor and respect to learn more about their culture, particularly the food, which is one of the foundations of any culture. Rick is so unlike the vast majority of people who travel to foreign nations to live and work.
@FredoTheMan1
10 ай бұрын
Wow. You are an incredibly ignorant person. Unlike being Korean, Mexican is a nationality, not a race. There are blond haired, blue eyed people throughout Latin America, including Mexico. A Mexican who looks like Rick is not at all unusual.
Esos tacos estuvieron ricos 🌮 🇲🇽 🇺🇸
I usually make my tortillas on a baking stone in a 450° oven and reheat in a toaster oven because I love the fresh off the griddle taste. I make slow cooked pork with the flavor of Al Pastor and pineapple salsa
This is The Best Place to eat TACOS AL PASTOR, they are THE VERY BEST 👏🇲🇽🌹🇲🇽🌹🇲🇽👏
gracias por amar y respetar la gastronomía mexicana.
Since the dead of Chef Anthony Bourdain, I have been hungry for another down to Earth Chef, one who enjoys the thrill of the flavors, I think this is it for me, I was born in Mexico I have had the opportunity to travel the country till my late teens, I experienced different flavors and traditional dishes, I migrated to US not much later and I started in fast food but needed more and landed a job at a popular spot for Japanese fusion food, anyway from a humble cook thank you for giving us the flavors of the real Mexican food DF edition.
When I was little. My grandma’s sister would make the trompo one slice of beef one of pork, that was the way in Iztapalapa DF. She used to say all salsas have to be made in molcajete.
Such a warm & calm demeanor. Rick is awesome!!
How about the chefs smooth knife skills slicing off that pineapple that was flawless made it looks ez!
The best fast food in the world tacos al pastor
RICK I'M MEXICAN AND YES YES YOU'RE NAME ON THE MOST IMPORTANT STREET ( IN MEXICO CITY ) 🇲🇽 THENK U FOR TALK ABOUT MEXICO AND MY TRADICIONS AND HISTORY YOUR GREAT MY ENGLISH ISN'T VERY GOOD BUT IS ENOUGH TO SAY THANK YOU. FOR EVERYTHING THAT YOU DO YOU'RE ESPAÑOL OLMOS PERFECT GOD BLESS YOU❤❤❤❤
@JorgeGutierrez-mn4qt
9 күн бұрын
😂😂😂
Loved every minute of this!
Hi Rick, I am glad I found you again, I didn’t know about you at least for the past 3 years, I am really happy you are still showing our food to the world, you know that you are one of the most respected Mexican food exponents, I am really proud of you. I remember years ago , you came to California for a competition against top chefs and you won preparing mole, that was epic
Hi Rick!, I'm from Monterrey, Mexico and today I just discovered your channel!. At the very first glance, I'm surprised that your analysis of Mexican cuisine is really awesome and outstanding! Also, your video edition is delightful, and immediately subscribed as a big fan! 😃
Need more of this for sure
Miss Rick. Great to see him here. !!
I never tire from these videos, and, i always learn something new about my favorite recipes from my favorite chef in the whole world! Cheers Mr. Bayless!
Outstanding!
Amazing man!!!
Just to hear the music ❤️❤️❤️ then there's Rick.
I loved watching this on TV. so glad you brought it back.
Excellent video. Thank you
Thank you Chef! I can't wait to make those.
Mmm, love watching you cook Chef!
Absolutely amazing. Great to see you back in action.
Ohhhhhh I’m so very excited to watch all of these!!! Thank you Rick!
Really enjoy watching this man!.
Best 🌮 in all the world 🗺 hands down.
Just beautiful!
Thank you! I missed your show so much! Now I can watch it anytime, anywhere 🤗 thank you for so many years of sharing.
Great episode - thank you!
You da man, Rick. Great information on a great dish.
Being born and raised West Side of Chicago Little Village and my family are all immigrants from Santiago and Monterey. And honestly this guys food is so simple and delicious and authentic true Mexican cooking
Thanks Rick, can't wait until Season 1.
Thank you for this incredible demonstration and recipe.
Dear Rick, I been watching you for years Whenever I forget a recipe all I have to check on your wonderful cooking books, and yes am Mexican but bern living in the states fir 43 years Your cooking is authentic. Thank you for promoting Mexican food❤
Thank you. I have missed seeing your shows on PBS. 👏
Mira que linda esa precentacion al principio!!
Rick i love your videos! Thank you so much for your work, I have recreated alot of your recipes and loved them all. Keep doing what your doing
Thank you Chef.
Yes! Having the new ones on KZread is awesome. I'll watch all the time now.
Rick your amazing. Those tacos look so delicious.
Headed to Mexico city in April and can't wait!
I love his show !!