Mexico: One Plate at a Time - 7 ª Season

"What is a taco, anyway?" muses Rick over an upscale lobster taco at Topolobampo. "Is it crispy or soft? Grilled or griddled? Street food or taqueria fare? Fast food or fine dining?" The answer is- "All of the above, and a whole lot more."

At the romantic San Angel Inn, Rick enjoys what might be the most passion-infused food in the Mexican canon: a quintessential plate of perfect chiles rellenos. In the Frontera kitchen, Rick provides a detailed lesson on how they are made.

Secret guacamole recipes abound. In the kitchen at Frontera Grill, Rick prepares the classic Mexican version, an institution since the day the restaurant opened. He also unveils a series of equally time-honored interpretations of the term.

In their Chicago backyard Rick, and his daughter Lanie, gather the last of the season's tomatoes to make a big batch of Salsa Mexicana, and that is just the starting point for a fast-paced salsa dance that goes way beyond tomatoes.

Over a breakfast of tortas, Rick and his daughter, Lanie, plan an all-day torta marathon in Mexico City. Their quest begins at the city's charming Sunday flea market, Lagunilla, where they check out some simple, yet mouthwatering tortas.