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born and bred in texas with mexican-american roots, which makes me a texican. im exploring mexico to see how the people, their lands, and their past have shaped a culinary tradition as diverse as its 32 states. thats commitment. [laughs] jalisco has always been at the forefront of mexicos national culture. the rich tapestry of civilizations that make up mexico informs jaliscos identity and its gastronomic treasures, going all the way back to the aztecs... spiced up by invasion... but s...

, and their past have shaped a culinary tradition as diverse as its 32 states. thats commitment. [laughs] jalisco has always been at the forefront of mexicos national culture. the rich tapestry of civilizations that make up mexico informs jaliscos identity and its gastronomic treasures, going all the way back to the aztecs... spiced up by invasion... but sliced and diced by a new generation of food pioneers. wow... whoo. but no culinary tour is ever complete... all: tequila, tequila! -...

Buenos días. ¿mi capitán? - capitán. - [both laugh] - and it provides both work and sustenance. so many birds here. tantos pájaros. ♪ ♪ hola. 15? [both chuckle] wow. is he only gonna make $7 for the day? - ¿sí? - sí. - sí. - sí.

What ingredients they still use today. the coca people, whose ancestors thrived on these shores around 800 years ago, are one of the oldest indigenous groups in mexico. around 5,000 of them live here now, and their story is a tale of resistance. teacher and mom rocío moreno is one of them. hola. - hola. - the lake is the lifeblood of the community... i hope i dont have to row the boat. buenos días. ¿mi capitán? - capitán. - [both laugh] - and it provides both work and sustenance. so many bi...