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Where is Rick Stein’s Road To Mexico filmed? Filming locations for the TV chef’s trip between Oaxaca and San Francisco

The celebrity chef is retracing his steps from a road trip he made nearly 50 years ago

RICK Stein's Road to Mexico sees the chef travel across North America, picking up cooking inspiration from traditional recipes.

But where are the stunning and spectacular filming locations for Stein's latest cooking show?

 Rick Stein has another show out - Road To Mexico 
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Rick Stein has another show out - Road To Mexico Credit: BBC

 

Where is Rick Stein's Road To Mexico filmed?

In Rick Stein's Road to Mexico, the celebrity chef travels from Northern California to (you guessed it!) Mexico.

The 70-year-old is retracing his steps from a road trip he embarked on nearly 50 years ago, in 1958.

 Rick has written a cookbook with recipes inspired by his road trip, which he first did nearly 50 years ago
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Rick has written a cookbook with recipes inspired by his road trip, which he first did nearly 50 years agoCredit: BBC

Rick will drive down the Pacific Coast Highway to the Mexican border, and beyond.

San Francisco Bay

The first show starts in the bay of San Francisco, California. Here, the chef samples oyster pancakes and sourdough bread.

It's also the place where a young Rick got his first taste of Mexican food. Enchiladas, guacamole and burritos became real to the chef in this town.

 Rick begins his trip in San Francisco bay, California
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Rick begins his trip in San Francisco bay, CaliforniaCredit: Alamy
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Olvera Street

Rick will then travel down the Californian coastline, past citrus groves and vineyards.

This route will take him to Los Angeles - and an iconic area of Downtown LA called Olvera Street.

 From there, he travels into LA and to an iconic Hispanic market in Olvera Street
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From there, he travels into LA and to an iconic Hispanic market in Olvera StreetCredit: Alamy

Here, there's a famous Mexican marketplace with street vendors, cafes, restaurants and painted market stalls.

This market is at the heart of LA's Hispanic roots, and many of market traders are descended from those who originally sold there.

 Rick then travels into San Diego to try the seafood there
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Rick then travels into San Diego to try the seafood thereCredit: Alamy

San Diego

Rick then journeys further south to San Diego, where he meets the oldest sea urchin diver in town.

Oaxaca

 Rick finishes his trip in Oaxaca, one of Mexico's most captivating cities
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Rick finishes his trip in Oaxaca, one of Mexico's most captivating citiesCredit: Alamy

Rick finishes his trip in Oaxaca, one of Mexico's most captivating cities.

The area is known for its indigenous traditions, top-class museums, charming inns and fascinating markets.

While the city has its very own version of Mexican cuisine.

Rick Stein chats to veteran restaurateur Ted Balestreri in Road To Mexico
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