Born and bred in texas with mexican-american roots, which makes me a texican. i m exploring mexico to see how the people, their lands, and their past have shaped a culinary tradition as diverse as its 32 states. that s commitment. [laughs] jalisco has always been at the forefront of mexico s national culture. the rich tapestry of civilizations that make up mexico informs jalisco s 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.
jalisco s capital, guadalajara, is mexico s second city. it s vibrant and exciting, with t-shirt weather all year round. the locals proudly call themselves tapatíos, a nickname meaning triple the worth. you can see from the vibe here, guadalajarans are proud to be the face of contemporary mexico. - hola. - hola. ¿cómo estás? wendy perez has been eating her way through guadalajara in her 25 years as a food writer. like, that s the best job ever. yeah.
That has been defined by mestizo for centuries, there is a pocket of the population that remains untouched. i m excited to see the ways that they have preserved their traditions, how they cook, 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 don t have to row the boat.
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