The BEST episodes of Taco Chronicles
Every episode of Taco Chronicles ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Taco Chronicles!
An eye-opening, mouth-watering exploration through the long, rich history of the world's best tacos.
#1 - Burrito
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/15/2020
The convenience of the burrito — a good-sized flour tortilla tucked in at both ends so nothing wrapped inside spills — is from Mexico's northern states.
#2 - San Diego
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/23/2022
#3 - Phoenix
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/23/2022
#4 - Dallas
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/23/2022
#5 - Los Angeles
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/23/2022
#6 - San Antonio
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/23/2022
#7 - New York
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/23/2022
#8 - Las Vegas
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/23/2022
#9 - Chicago
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/23/2022
#10 - Pescado
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/15/2020
The best fish tacos come from the Mexican Pacific coast, with a nod to Japan for the crispy, tempura-like breading and emphasis on freshness.
#11 - Birria
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/15/2020
To dunk or not to dunk? To spoon or not to spoon? The crucial aspect of the birria taco is its broth, a sumptuous blend of goat meat juices and spices.
#12 - Pastor
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/12/2019
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.
#13 - American Taco
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/15/2020
The American taco is, of course, an import — but much changed after assimilation! Distinguished by its hard or puffy shell, it's still delicious.
#14 - Cabrito
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/15/2020
The cabrito, or kid taco, springs from a goat herding tradition that can be traced to Iran and Lebanon. It's now become emblematic of northern Mexico.
#15 - Cochinita
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/15/2020
The cochinita pibil is a Mayan pit-roasted pork delicacy, passed down over the centuries and preserved, even after colonization, like a sacred ritual.
#16 - Suadero
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/15/2020
Urban and nocturnal, the suadero taco is the perfect hangover cure. It's the Mexican cousin to American beef brisket, but with more spice and bite.
#17 - Guisado
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/12/2019
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.
#18 - Barbacoa
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/12/2019
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.
#19 - Asada
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/12/2019
From Tijuana to Hermosillo to Sonora to Downtown LA, carne asada reigns supreme. But the most flavorful meat is nothing without the perfect tortilla.
#20 - Canasta
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/12/2019
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.
#21 - Carnitas
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/12/2019
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.