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Once the lamb has hung
out in the perforated holder

for 10 hours,

we wanna remove
the meat from the bone.

Keep the broth though.

We're gonna need it in a sec.

I swear on my
daughter, mis amigos.

In a stock pot,

we want to combine the lamb,

the roasted trumpet
mushrooms, guajillo puree,

and yes, just like I promised,

that beautiful broth.

Bring that to a simmer,

and then season was
sea salt and chili De arbol.

Let that mixture cool,
so it solidifies a bit.

And then we're going to
make little navidad presents

one by one.

We take our masa and some
of our beautiful lamb sauce.

And we wrap it up.

And we put it in a pot to steam
for about 20 to 30 minutes.

They come out like this.

I recommend a little
crumbled queso fresco

and some fresh cilantro.

Delicioso.

Mm, and that is how
you get my lamb tamale

all over your face.

Thanks for tuning
in to another episode

of adela romero's "alta cocina."

Until next time, adios.

And cut.

And that's a season wrap.

Great job, adela.

Thank you.

You mind if we.

All yours, all yours.

See you at the wrap party.

Bye.

Adela wait.

Not now matius, fabiola's
soccer game is at six.

Did you forget
about your interview

with the food writer?

No, can I take it in the car?

No, it's a video call.

They're doing it
for social media.

Tell them we'll reschedule.

It's for your hometown paper.

Aren't you supposed
to make my life easier?

Fabi!

Abuela, you're here.

I wouldn't miss your
championship game

and I'll use any
excuse to see my nieta.

Where's mom?

Oh, she on her way.

She just text me.

Fabiola, come on.

I better get going.

Buena suerte.

Hello, hello?

Hi.

Adela romero.

It's nice to see you.

David agraponte,

food reporter for the
San Antonio telegram.

Hi David, it's
nice to meet you.

We actually met a
very long time ago.

Anyway, I doubt you remember.

It's a pleasure for
me to speak with one

of the San Antonio's
most esteemed chefs.

Thank you.

It's always a pleasure
to speak with someone

from my hometown.

Okay, so let's
talk "alta cocina."

I hear you just wrapped
another season.

Congratulations.

Yes, and it's my
favorite one yet.

So you began your
career in the humble kitchens

around San Antonio.

Am I right?

Sounds like you've
done your research.

But your dishes
do little to honor

the city's rich food traditions.

Rather, as the name implies,
"alta cocina" is for the rich,

wouldn't you agree?

Yes, I mean, wait, what?

You've become
increasingly out of touch

with your mainstream audience?

'Cause our recent episodes,
you made bluefin tuna ceviche

Kobe beef empanadas,
truffle huevos rancheros.

Yes.

I'd have to fly overseas to
get some of the ingredients.

Okay, so maybe not
everyone can find Japanese beef

at the supermarket.

You know, on your first
serious "adelas kitchen,"

here in San Antonio,

you featured simple,
delicious recipes.

Have you forgotten
where you came from?

No, I haven't.

The network comes up
with a lot of the ideas, not me.

So you're saying
that the recipes

on the show aren't yours?

You didn't let me finish.

I'm sorry, go ahead.

Hey David, matius Grossman
here, adela's manager,

let's skip this one.

Why don't you ask her about
her favorite foods instead?

I can handle the
questions matius.

I stand behind what I
make at "alta cocina."

Maybe the food isn't for
the average home chef,

but cooking fancy
food has always made

for good entertainment.

You were saying you
consider yourself more

of an entertainer than a chef.

Absolutely not.

Cooking is my first
love and it always will be.

Then why are you using
network executive recipes

instead of your own?

Okay, that's enough.

Adela has another appointment.

All right, thank you
for your time adela.

Well, that went well.

My worst interview ever.

Adela, come on.

Who does he think he is?

Hey, don't listen to him.

You're killing it out there.

Thank you.

I gotta go.

Come on.

Go.

Go, go, go!

Fabi.

You won the game.

I had an assist abuela.

Oh, and she's humble too.

You're a star and
I'm so proud of you.

Fabi, baby, I'm sorry.

There was traffic.

I got here as fast as I
could, but hey you won.

You worked so hard this season.

How would you know?

Fabi.

You said you'd be here.

I tried.

I really did, but it was work.

It's always work.

Let's celebrate, you,
me, abuela, your friends.

You pick the place.

I just wanna go home.

I had a last minute interview

after the show today.

It was just awful.

That's too bad

and why don't
matius do anything?

I don't know-

- can I be excused?

I have some homemade
ice cream from that new place

in silver lake.

No thanks, I'm pretty tired.

Okay, goodnight.

Buenas noches.

Goodnight.

I'll have some
of that ice cream.

Sit down, I'll get it.

I'm blowing this
single parenting thing.

No, you are not.

You are doing the best you can.

Mauricio would
have known what to do.

Mauricio loved
you with all his heart.

So do I.

And so does fabi.

You you are worrying
too much mija.

I'm not sure if
fabi sees it that way.

Remember, she's
a teenager now.

I know, I know.

The summer
in San Antonio is just

what you both need.

She's excited.

Y tu?

Honestly, going back
without Mauricio, won't be easy.

I know, but trying to
avoid your memories

isn't easy either.

It's been three years
and as difficult as it is,

life has to go on.

I'm excited to see the
new renovations at romero's.

The pictures look great.

It was all my
niece Sandra's idea.

She thinks then you look
will bring in your business.

Has it?

Mm-mm, not yet.

I'm sure it will.

Hmm.

Mm, this is really good.

Mm-hmm.

I can't believe we're spending
the whole summer here.

I can't believe the humidity.

Oh, please.

It's better than la.

All of that nasty smog.

I wanna go to the alamo
and I wanna go to the river walk.

Oh and I really
wanna go to six flags.

Soccorro stop.

What is it?

It's tacos rapidos.

Yes, tacos rapidos.

Two carnitas tacos.

Two king ala pollo
tacos, two cokes,

and for me three lengua tacos
and a watermelon agua fresca.

That's exactly what I order.

Oh no.

It's you, the food writer.

My name is David, actually.

You ambushed me.

I wouldn't say ambushed.

I asked a few
challenging questions.

Your questions
sent me spiraling into

an existential crisis.

That's why you're
here at tacos rapidos.

Not exactly.

You know I'm surprised
you wouldn't be caught dead

at a place like this.

Clearly, you don't
know me very well.

Ma'am, senorita.

You're holding up the line.

Keep the change.

As always, it was a pleasure.

I'll have the
exact same thing, man.

Who were you talking to mom?

No one.

You better get used to
being recognized around here.

Ah, that was worth the trip.

Aqui esta, romero's.

It looks amazing, abuela.

I can't believe it.

I love the colors.

Oh, it was all Sandra's idea.

She says it brightens
up the place.

Soccorro.

You're back.

Fabi, do you remember
your father's cousin, Sandra?

Yeah, hi.

Hi.

What's going on?

It looks like you
swallowed a habanero?

Manny quit.

What?

Why?

Hi Sandra.

Hi.

Who's Manny?

Aye, Manuel.

He's our head cook.

I thought you were handling
things while I was gone.

Everything has been
fine until now, I swear.

Until now.

Manny has been in a
bad mood all morning.

He says we don't pay him enough.

Could you afford to
give him a small raise?

No and he knows that.

What are we going to do?

I can cook while Manny
blows off some steam.

Soccorro you
haven't cooked in years.

It's like riding a bicicleta.

Unless, adela wants to.

- Mom?
- Her?

Me?

Ah, for old time's sake.

We really need you?

What does she know
about diner cooking?

Adela was the best
cook romero's ever had.

Yeah, like maybe years ago.

Do it mom, please.

Fine, for one night.

It looks the very same as it
did 15 years ago, back here.

We didn't have enough
money to renovate

the whole restaurant.

So you skimped on the kitchen?

So you'll pick up
right where you left off.

These appliances
are older than fabi.

Hijole, sorry it's not
some fancy TV kitchen.

Esta bien, esta bien.

I can wash dishes.

Oh great.

I haven't moved
this fast in a long time.

Just like the old days.

Order up!

More lettuce and tomato.

How is it going in there?

Just like riding a bicicleta.

Luckily it was a slow night.

Well, they are all
pretty slow these days.

The customer wants to know
what you put on these tacos?

It's micro Greens.

Adela, our customers
aren't used to fancy food.

Micro cilantro, isn't fancy.

It's a simple way to make
the food tastes better.

Hmm.

Thanks for helping out today.

It's nice having
you back, girls.

Come on, let's go.

Honey, I'm home.

Ruby.

Oh, miss you.

I love you, I love you.

Good girl.

My neighbor comes and
takes care of her when I'm gone.

Beauty, I miss you.

Mauricio's room.

Well, you can swap
with fabi, if you want.

I'm fine.

Thanks.

Towels are in the hall closet.

Buenas noches.

Night.

Hey matius, it's late.

Are you sitting down?

I was lying down
until you called.

I just got off the phone with
the executives as gourmand.

And they're hiring
you for a new series.

Really?

Yeah, their summer series,

working with the
world's best chefs.

I'm listening.

You will be traveling to
cities all around Europe

you're serious?

And the shooting
schedule would not conflict

with "alta cocina."

You're gonna have
two shows in gourmand.

This is huge.

I'm in.

It's a 12 week shoot.

They expect you in
London in about 10 days.

Wait, you said
a summer series,

as in the summer?

Yes.

Matius, you know what
I'm supposed to spend

the summer in San
Antonio with my family.

Fabi is gonna be devastated.

You know what a summer
in Europe could do for her

in the soccer field?

She can play with the
best of the best there.

You wanna
explain that to fabi?

She already thinks I'm
the worst mom in the world.

She's a teenager, of
course she thinks that.

I can't accept the job

without fabi being on board.

We'll talk to her.

But the network needs an answer.

Will you let me
know by tomorrow?

I really want you to have this.

Okay, I'll talk to her
and I'll let you know.

Adela, que pasa?

I was about to
cook you breakfast.

I wanted to.

Sit, sit.

Not you Ruby.

Morning, fabi.

Morning, morning.

Your favorites.

Agua De jimaica, chilaquiles,

huevos rancheros.

Why?

Just to celebrate the summer,

Eat, eat.

Mm.

So I have some big news.

Last night I got a
call from matius.

And it turns out
that the network

wants me to host
another TV show.

- Ah, congratulations.
- Oh, good job mom.

I'd be working with
chefs from all over the world

and we get to spend
the summer in Europe.

Europe?

But you said we'd spend
the whole summer here.

I know baby,

but this is a major
opportunity for me.

For both of us.

You could go to
soccer camp in Europe.

Wouldn't that be cool?

Fabi, wait.

I know this isn't how we
plan to spend our summer,

but it's what I do.

It's work.

It's always work.

You never stop working.

We've been planning
this trip for a whole year.

We haven't been here since,

since dad died.

I didn't give
matius an answer.

I want us to make
this decision together.

Okay then, I don't wanna go.

I wanna stay here.

But you could see the world.

I don't wanna go.

At your age,

all I ever wanted to do
was get out of San Antonio.

Not me.

Where are you going?

To the park.

I don't need to go to
Europe to play soccer.

Let me guess.

She doesn't want to go.

She'll come around.

I don't have to leave for
Europe for another 10 days.

Adela, what if you
turned a job down?

Not you too.

Aye, nevermind.

I'm sure you know what's best.

This is a big
opportunity, soccorro.

My own international
cooking show.

I could be the latina,
Anthony bourdain.

Well, good luck
changing fabi's mind.

She's just as
stubborn as both of us.

Did you hear from Manny?

Oh he said he's
not coming back.

What are you gonna do?

We're closed today, but I
need to find someone quick.

I'll fill in again.

No, no, I can't
ask you to do that.

You're on vacation.

It was kind of nice
being back there.

Hmm, a few more
days in San Antonio,

and you'll forget
all about Europe.

I'm going grocery shopping if
you and fabi want to join me?

Okay, but can we
change it up a bit?

Change what up?

Let's buy local.

Nope.

I'm sure there's a
farmer's market nearby.

I can't afford to buy there.

I'll buy the
groceries this week.

Out of the question.

I just wanna show you

the difference fresh
ingredients make.

You said the business
wasn't doing well

and the renovations
weren't working,

maybe better food will.

Just try it.

Hmm, fine.

We'll try it.

But just because they
are more expensive,

doesn't mean they
are better, okay?

♪ Oh, oh ♪

♪ Yeah, yeah, yeah,
yeah mm, mm ♪

♪ Sunny days, bringing in
a little bit of summer love ♪

♪ Got me ♪

It's amazing, isn't it?

♪ And I can't stop smiling ♪

♪ I don't know ♪

Don't you notice a difference?

Eat it.

Not before washing Nina.

Okay.

Try this.

Taste how juicy it is.

When was the last time
you had a melon like that?

It's really good.

I had better.

Soccorro.

Esta bien, it's good.

But maybe our
customers won't like it.

You're right, they'll love it.

Trust me.

I'm romero's top chef.

♪ Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh,
jumping all around, yeah ♪

♪ Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh ♪

♪ I'm smiling, smiling ♪

♪ And I don't know why ♪

Gracias.

You need some help?

Sure, it's you.

It's David.

You need a hand.

No, thanks I'm good.

Fine.

What's this?

A light snack.

If you must know,

it's actually from my
mother-in-law's restaurant.

Romero's.

Yeah, you heard of it.

I'm a regular.

You?

Don't get me wrong.

I love it,

but it's not fancy food.

Stop in for romero's
famous elote once a week.

Interesting.

You thought I was
pretentious didn't you?

Actually, I haven't
thought about you at all.

So do you have any
recommendations while I'm here?

I wanna know where not to go.

Yeah, my friend,
Julio, agua fresca stand.

I recommend you go there.

Perfect, I won't.

Especially when
you consider how mild

the summer weather is here.

Nothing like not having a cold,

refreshing agua De
melon right about now.

I'm really
starting to hate you.

Okay?

I want one.

You won't regret it and Julio,

he's one of your biggest fans.

I don't know why really?

Just kidding.

Hey Julio, look who I found.

Adela romero.

Dios mio.

I thought David was joking

when he said he
saw you yesterday.

What are you doing
here in San Antonio?

Visiting my family.

I can't believe you're
here with David after the way

he went after you
in that interview.

Oh, I'm not with him.

You saw the video.

Me and the rest
of San Antonio.

Fantastico!

Come on, it wasn't that bad.

It got a little heated.

It was a good interview.

For you.

An agua De melon will
make all your troubles go away,

I promise.

I source food from
my sister's husband.

He owns an organic
farm outside the city.

Wow.

That's perfect.

The flavors are so bright.

David pinch me.

I just got, ow!

How much?

It's my treat.

Consider it an apology.

I have to get going.

It was nice to meet you, Julio.

The pleasure was all mine.

See you around.

You think that was a yes?

No.

Tell me what you think?

Stop looking at me like that.

It's better, okay.

But I can't afford to shop

at the farmer's
market every week.

What if move things
around with the budget?

Mm-mm, there
is nothing to move.

I've actually been
thinking of selling.

- What?
- What?

This was our dream.

To open a restaurant in
america to have a legacy

for our family.

But I'm too old to breathe
new life into this place.

And there are realtors
willing to pay a nice price

for the property.

Romero's is more
than just a property.

Mauricio and I met here.

Fabi grew up here.

You can't sell it abuela.

With business so bad,
it's too much of a burden.

I can do more than just
help you in the kitchen.

What if I help you reinvent
the menu, update it?

Romero's has been
making the same thing

for the past 30 years.

It might be time.

I don't know adela.

She's right abuela.

Well, I guess things
can't get any worse.

That's the spirit.

Try this Sandra.

But I need the burrito.

Try it Sandra.

What is this?

Lamb?

What do you think?

It's good, but this romero's.

We can't serve lamb,

and I still need the burrito.

Yeah, yeah.

Romero's is for working
class, not fancy mija.

Can you meet me half way?

Lamb isn't halfway.

It's expensive.

I appreciate your feedback.

Here's your burrito.

Thanks Patrick.

Back at you Sandra.

Socorro, hey, how are you?

Oh if it isn't my
favorite work neighbor.

I haven't seen you for a while.

You must be too
busy pumping iron.

Actually, the gym's
been busy lately.

My son finished
up with the army,

so I'm getting him
settled in there.

I'm handing over
the keys to him soon.

No what, you're retiring?

Yep, I've got
some good years left.

And with Patrick Jr. home,

it seems like the right
time to call it quits.

Retirement, what I
wouldn't give for a little rest

and relaxation.

You ever consider
hanging up your apron?

Just everyday.

But I think I'll run
romero's 'til I drop dread

if we're lucky enough
to say in business.

Well I'll certainly do my
best to keep the lights on.

You'll probably be seeing a
lot more of me once I retire.

Looking forward to it.

See you later, ladies.

Bye Patrick.

Bye.

Hey guys.

Hi David.

David, how are you?

Come for elote?

You know me too well,

but I was hoping you could
help me find an ex cook of yours.

Oh you mean adela?

Adela, com out here
a second please.

She's here?

Si, she's working for me.

Oh, okay.

Adela?

You were supposed to call
me yesterday with an answer.

The network is
breathing down my neck.

I know matius, I'm sorry.

But fabi doesn't wanna
leave San Antonio.

Oh, you can't pass on
this massive opportunity.

She blew up at me
when I tried to pitch her

a summer in Europe,

which is why I need more time.

You know what, we
doing the hard to get thing

may actually work in our favor

when we negotiate your contract.

If we negotiate the contract.

It's up to fabi.

She's gonna love Europe.

I guarantee it.

Just tell her about all
the cute boys on vespas.

Fabi isn't riding a vesper,
especially not with a boy.

Mom?

Abuela says you have a visitor.

You know I thought you
TV chefs made the big bucks.

What are you doing here?

Nice to see you too.

Is David the dude
you keep running into?

Why you didn't say something?

David is practically family.

Wait, you two know each other?

Adela, don't you
remember David?

He worked here
back when you did.

What?

I was a line cook one summer.

Like I said in our interview,
I doubt you remember me.

Interview?

I'll show you the video later.

It's coming back to me.

You're Davey.

Your hair was longer.

And your face was-

- I know, luckily I grew
out of both those things.

Thanks though.

You used to be
so sweet and quiet.

You grew out of that too.

So Davey, what is it that
you wanted besides elote?

Well, well, I was
hoping I could profile you

for the telegram.

The interview got
a ton of play online,

and when I mentioned
bumping into you,

my editor was interested
in a follow-up piece.

Tell your editor, the
answer is a big fat no.

Adela, don't be so rude.

He trashed "alta cocina."

Do you have any
idea how hard I had

to work to get that show?

This could be a great
chance to explain yourself

in your own words.

She'll do it.

Fabi.

And who's this?

She's my daughter, fabiola.

Mom, do the interview.

It's free press for romero's.

She has a point.

I like her.

You stay out of this.

How did you get so smart?

Fine, when?

Tomorrow.

River walk, 3:00 pm.

It's a date.

You know what I mean?

I'll be there.

Great, I look forward to it.

Oh.

Were you born in San Antonio?

Why are you asking me
things things you already know?

Humor me.

San Antonio, born and raised.

How did you get into cooking?

My mom left when I was young,

so I started helping
my dad with cooking.

He died from cancer my
last year of high school.

Raul romero, the
original owner of romero's,

hired me as a line cook.

That was my culinary
school and so much more.

What do you mean so much more?

Everything good in my
life has come from romero's.

I worked there for
almost 10 years.

It's where I fell in love
with my husband Mauricio.

Raul and socorro his
wife, became my family.

It was because of
our success there

that I started doing segments

for "San Antonio
in the morning."

Then the local show,
then "alta cocina."

Okay, so what's
happening at Romano's now?

Are you just pitching in while
you're at home or is it more?

I'm working on a new menu.

The old favorites, but
with some new twists,

not to mention
better ingredients.

So how about a sneak peek
of any of your new dishes?

Not just yet.

I'm still in the
experimentation phase,

but don't write that.

No, I'll write something
like she was coy

with her response.

Cool, that's good.

A lot better than
she has no clue.

Can you talk to me
about the food a little bit?

I'm sure you've kicked
around a few ideas.

I wanna show San
Antonio what I've learned in la

the last five years, but
keep the little price point.

Romero's been around
for three decades,

but I wanna make the
city see us with new eyes,

to fall in love all over again.

Yeah, I think
that's all I need.

When will you run the story?

Probably next few days.

Do you think the new
menu will be ready by then?

It's not impossible.

I have a good feeling.

A good feeling, huh?

Coming from the guy
who said I was out of touch.

Yeah, I know, I know.

Sorry about that.

What makes you
such an expert anyway?

Have you worked
anywhere besides romero's?

Well you know what
romero's was my first

and only experience in
the restaurant business.

It's watching you command
that kitchen made me realize

I just didn't have it
in me to be a chef.

I'm a lot better at
eating food and cooking.

I wrote for food and wine
magazines right after school.

But then one fall I came
home just to visit my parents

and found myself more
inspired by the food scene here.

And as long as I'm
being honest here,

I have a confession to make.

I was a big fan of your
first show, "adela's kitchen."

- I saw every episode.
- Really?

Tell me more.

The food you made was
simple and tasty with a lot

of local influence.

As a matter of fact,

I was able to make it at home
without totally messing up.

Also.

Also?

Also, I always had
a big crush on you

going back to my romero's days,

so yeah, there's that.

Oh, well that's, I gotta go.

I'm so sorry.

Oh no, it's my fault.

It's okay.

Here I have a napkin.

Ah, this is great, thank you.

All right.

No, it's okay, don't worry.

Way to go Todd.

Here, allow me.

You have ice cream on your nose.

I'm sorry adela, I
shouldn't have said that.

No, you're fine.

Now I'm in the
mood for ice cream.

How about you?

Always.

Okay.

If this doesn't take care
of your false ideas about me,

I don't know what will.

Your right.

Your much more down to
earth than what I thought.

Down to earth, is that good?

Yeah.

Yeah I think so.

I have a reading this weekend.

My first book is
being published.

It's about the history
of Tex-mex cooking.

Davey has a book out.

Wow.

Yeah well, I am not
the best public speaker.

Actually it sort
of terrifies me.

But anyways, afterwards
there's gonna be a little party.

Great food, good music.

It's gonna be fun.

You should come.

I have to see what's going
on at romero's, but maybe.

Cool, maybe.

You mind?

Nice kick.

Thanks but you know
you're not supposed

to use your hands, right?

I'm the goalie.

Oh then, nice catch.

I saw you play the other day.

You're pretty good.

Thanks.

You can play with us
sometime if you want.

Yeah, maybe.

- Hey Brandon!
- Hey Brandon!

Hey Brandon, get back here.

I better.

Later.

Come on Brandon.

Fabi, hey.

What do you want?

Are you gonna try and convince
me to go to Europe again?

No, but I wish you'd
be more open-minded.

Why do I have to
be open-minded?

Why don't you?

I'm gonna go home and
work on some new recipes

for the menu.

Walk with me?

Dinner time.

Soccorro, I thought
you'd be at romero's.

Oh, the dinner rush is over,

so I turned things over to
Sandra and to the prep cook

for the night.

I want to hear all
about the interview.

It was nice.

Did you do know that David
wrote for food and wine magazines

in New York before the telegram?

Yes, and?

He invited me
to a book reading.

He wrote a book.

Did you know that?

Oh mija, that interview
sounds more like a date.

Que, no, I just-

- I just want to know if he's
gonna write something nice

about romero's.

We need the press.

I told him as many
nice things as I could.

Davey, I mean,

David said the article will
probably run in a few days.

So, are you go to his reading?

What?

He's reading?

You said he invited
you to his reading.

Oh, I don't know.

I'm gonna be busy at romero's.

Awe, come on.

I'm not that old,
and you're not busy.

Is Ruby eating
my lamb tamales?

I she?

Chicharon nachos,
jackfruit tacos,

Kale and artichoke guacamole
and pork belly tamales.

All twists and
Ramiro's favorites

and all possible
within our budget.

Pork belly tamales.

It looks really good.

Well?

What do you think?

It's really good.

You don't see me
giving it to Ruby, uh-uh.

Oh, Patrick back so soon.

I read that telegram article

like everyone else
in here apparently.

I had it framed.

You're something
else soccorro.

Well, thanks to adela.

Adela?

It's you who's been
keeping this place going

all these years.

So you think adela
is gonna take over

and let you retire?

Why are you so
interested in my retirement?

Well, I just thought maybe
if you had more free time,

you and I could get together
outside of work, I mean.

I don't need
to retire for that.

So what it's going to be?

Bean burrito?

Actually I want to try
the especiales De adela.

Which one?

All of 'em.

Okay, I'll get it for you.

One takeout order
with all the specials.

Can you believe
all these customers?

The article came
out yesterday,

let's just wait and see how
that line looks next week.

I know, I know.

Still it's exciting.

Isn't it?

People really like
the new dishes.

I don't like how much
you're spending on groceries.

If this plan doesn't pan out,

we're gonna have a big problem.

Thank you.

Oh David, look who's here?

Get him all the specials.

From now on, David
eats on the house.

Oh, thanks soccorro,

but I'm pretty sure
that would violate

my journalistic integrity.

Mm, suit yourself.

I do wanna try the
especiales, but I'm paying.

What about your beloved elote?

Well obviously
I'm getting that too.

You must have
a lot of fans David.

There must have been
half of San Antonio here

in the past two days.

They're your fans?

I just wrote the article.

So I was wondering,

you know my reading
is in a couple of days.

The reading, right?

I don't know.

It's very hectic here.

It'll only be an hour or so.

Most of my friends are chefs,

so it's gonna be in
the mid-afternoon

that's between lunch and dinner.

That's helpful.

It's my first book reading.

I hate public speaking.

I'm really, I'm really nervous.

Just act confident whether
you're feeling it or not.

All right, yeah, I'll
keep that in mind.

I can't make any promises.

Romero's is my
top priority right now.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, say no more.

It's okay.

This is on the house.

I won't tell anyone.

Journalistic
integrity, remember?

I do want to try a bite though.

Oh man.

As good as the elote?

Even better.

Take care adela.

You too David.

Adela, I was
thinking what about

a little celebration tonight
in honor of all the success?

I'd say that Sandra
was right earlier.

We probably shouldn't count
our tamales before they cook.

Oh stop,

I never burned a
tamale in my life,

and besides that if we're
just the flavor of the week,

it doesn't mean it's
not worth a fiesta.

Sandra, fabi, we're
celebrating tonight at my house.

I'm game.

I'm in.

Adela?

Let's do it, orale.

Matius, hey.

Hey, hey?

I don't hear from you in days,

and all I get is a, "hey?"

I've been busy.

The network
is tired of waiting.

They need an answer.

I don't have one.

Do you know how
many people would kill

for the position
you're in right now?

I know and I wanna say
yes, but family comes first.

Adela are you coming?

I gotta go, bye.

Oh-oh, she's
fighting paper, secretary!

No, no, she's
scratching records, dj.

Wait, are you swimming?

It's swimming.

The word was chef.

I was cooking.

No, that was not cooking.

You should spend more
time in the kitchen, Sandra.

Okay, who's next?

Mom, you're next?

Okay, I hope you're
better than Sandra.

I don't remember the last
time we did this together.

- Um.
- At the going away party.

Oh, yes.

Before, before we moved to la.

Dad loved charades.

He should be the one
with a career in Hollywood.

I wouldn't argue with that.

I do remember
you being pretty bad.

Yeah, she was.

No, but, but dad always
knew what you were acting out.

It's like they, it's like they
had psychic connection.

Ooh, ooh.

That was a really fun party.

Yeah.

Okay.

This is a tough one.

Oh, she always says that.

Okay.

Okay, set the timer.

And, go.

Dolphin, dolphin.

She's a dolphin.

- Wave.
- Swim.

- Mermaid, swim.
- No, no.

Riding a wave.

I know, okay ladies.

Thank you guys
for a great night.

I'll see you early manana.

Okay.

Good night.

Well, I'm going to bed.

Okay.

Night, night.

Night.

She's a sweet girl.

Yeah, she is.

Listen, I overheard
you today in the kitchen

talking with David

why don't you go to his reading?

Because we're too busy.

We'll figure out
a way to cover you.

David did us a big favor.

And besides that,
he's a really nice guy.

And you like him.

No, I don't.

Adela, life has to go on.

You can not live in pain.

I don't.

I know you miss my son.

So do I, but you
can't give up a love.

I want you to be happy
and Mauricio would too.

I don't know if I'm
ready to move on.

I gotta get some sleep.

Claro.

Goodnight Ruby.

Buenas noches.

Nice crowd isn't it?

Yeah, have you tried this?

Oh I love them.

This is your day Davey.

You excited?

Yeah, I guess.

There's more people
here than I expected.

Hey, how often does
your buddy write a book?

The food community supports you.

You've been a champion for us.

We're here to return the favor.

Yeah, I appreciate it.

I'm just used to
writing not speaking.

You'll be fine.

Thanks.

Hi, welcome, welcome everyone.

Well I think ya'll know
I'm a lot more comfortable

behind a laptop
than in front of you all,

or even better,

behind the plate at
a local restaurant.

Seriously, I'm honored
to see so many friends

from San Antonio's food
community here today.

I'm such a fan of yours
and it means the world

that you're here.

I wanna share
something, a little bit.

Beginning in the 16th century,

the territories now defined
as Texas and Mexico

we're both part of one
large Spanish colony.

The colony in 1821,

when the first Mexican

Thank you.

I'm surprised you made it.

I talked to the boss.

I'm glad you're here.

You were great.

I don't know why
you were so nervous.

How much?

How about you just plug
me on "alta cocina" some time.

How about you come
on and plug it yourself?

I don't think I'm quite
ready for TV yet, no.

If you so.

Adela, hey.

Hey, Julio.

Adela romero
remembered my name?

I think I'm gonna faint.

You guys, meet adela.

Adela, this is Bart.

He owns a modern Peruvian
restaurant in downtown.

Helen manages the best
mezcal bar in San Antonio

and you Julio
obviously already met.

I adore "alta cocina."

Oh, thanks.

I'm loving the new pork
belly tamale at romero's.

Everyone's talking to it.

You can really taste the
heart of your new dishes.

It's great to see you
bring new life to that place.

Not to give every cook in
town some more competition.

Ah, that too.

You guys have a really
supportive food scene here.

I'm glad to get reacquainted.

It's so nice to see you all
come together for David.

Well, normally I
never trust a critic,

but David's one
of the good ones.

I'm finding that out.

Let's go to the bar.

I brought in some great mezcal.

Actually, I can't stay.

My daughter's playing soccer

with a pickup team tonight
and I wanna watch their game.

That sounds like fun.

I'd invite you, but
you have your party.

Yeah, they can
go on without me.

I'd rather go out with you
and watch some soccer.

Okay.

Go fabi.

Hey guys.

Hey.

Hope we're not too late.

Oh no.

We just got here.

Romero's was a zoo again.

All thanks to David.

Yeah, I'm gonna have to
review those especiales soon.

Everyone's buzzing
about the new tamale.

Yeah, for now.

What do you mean?

Adela is doing a
great job in the kitchen.

But once she leaves,
the customers might too.

Aye Sandra,
don't be so negative.

Adela set us up for success.

I really hope you're right.

Look fabi has a breakaway.

Vamos fabi, let's go.

Fabi go.

Go fabi.

You have a very
talented daughter.

I know.

Good job fabi.

Ah way to go!

Bye fabi.

Bye.

You did awesome, baby.

Thank you.

You remember Davey?

I mean, David, sorry.

It's okay.

It was an honor
watching you play.

You're like a young Alex Morgan.

You know Alex Morgan?

She's my favorite player.

I'll tell you a secret.

I love soccer almost
as much as I love food.

We'd better head
home for dinner.

You must be starving fabi.

Okay, let's go.

- Later.
- Bye.

Later.

Thanks for inviting me tonight.

Thanks for ditching your party

for a middle school soccer game.

Well I had fun.

Same here.

Well good night.

Night.

Good night girls.

- Bye.
- Bye.

So, did he kiss you?

Soccorro, it's not like that.

He wanted to watch soccer.

Are you sure that's all mom?

Mm-hmm.

Adela.

Matius, what are
you doing here?

Hey, fabi.

Hey.

This is my matius, my manager.

And this is socorro.

Nice to meet you.

You too, fabi and I are
going to start dinner okay?

You wont answer my calls?

You have to
stop pressuring me.

We ran out of time
with the network.

I wanna go to Europe,
but they need me here.

I'm helping out at romero's.

Romero's.

Are you working at that
crummy old diner again?

It's not crummy.

Adela, you have the
chance to make TV with

the world's greatest chefs,

gain international recognition.

But here you are
squandering away your time

at that glorified taco bell.

I told you my family
comes first and fabi

doesn't wanna go.

Well, I need an
answer by tomorrow.

It's either Europe
or San Antonio.

It's up to you.

Hey guys,

we need to have a
family meeting after work.

What did we decide?

I told you I'm not making
any decisions without you.

I just want the
three of us to talk.

Sure mija.

Soccorro.

Soccorro.

Sorry, what were you saying?

You need to review
these resumes.

I placed an ad out
since Manny quit.

I went through
all the applications

and this is my shortlist.

Adela might stay.

She's not gonna
give up her TV show

to work in our kitchen.

You didn't know that.

Neither do you.

We need to keep
looking for someone.

All right, all right.

Hey.

Patrick, we don't
open 'til 11:00.

I wanted one of those pork
belly tamales for breakfast.

I haven't been able to
stop thinking about 'em.

Sorry amigo, no can do.

You don't seem like
a chipper old self today.

Is everything okay?

It's nothing, I'm fine.

Having fabiola and
adela back has been great.

Adela has turned this
whole place around,

but now she got an offer
where she can travel the world.

How does romero's
compete with that?

Maybe you don't
try and compete.

I mean it sounds like a
great opportunity for adela.

Maybe the best thing you
can do is just be supportive.

I want to.

I really do, but I'm not
sure her heart's in it.

She belongs here in San Antonio.

Are you sure it's her
heart and not yours?

Ever since my son
died, she's been running.

It hurts too much for her
to be here without Mauricio,

but I know he'd want
her to be here with us,

with family.

I'm sorry, soccorro.

I know how much
you care about adela.

Sometimes we have to
let our kids figure things out

on their own.

But you know what?

I have a good
feeling about adela.

You're right.

Thanks Patrick.

Of course.

You want that
pork belly tamale?

We're about to open.

I'm sure I can get
adela to make you one.

Come on.

Actually,

I didn't really
come for a tamale.

About what we
discussed the other day,

about getting together
outside of romero's.

Oh, aye dios.

Adela, can I talk to you?

I'm not quite finished yet.

It'll just take a
minute, por favor.

Que Paso?

How would you like
to take over romero's?

Excuse me?

I can't run this place forever

and I don't wanna sell it.

I want you to have it,

and that's what
Mauricio would want too.

Soccorro, I'm honored.

Really?

Thank you.

But I don't know what to say.

I have my career to think about.

I know, I know,

and it's up to you.

But you are the only
person I trust with romero's.

Well, what about Sandra?

She's learning the business
and she works so hard.

Sandra isn't ready,
and she might never be.

I cannot believe this.

Your giving romero's
to adela after a week?

Adela worked
here over 10 years.

It's just that she's older.

She has more experience.

She works in a TV show.

She doesn't know
how to run a business.

Hang on.

I never said I wanted
to take over romero's.

Why?

My dream job isn't
good enough for you.

Sandra, where
is this coming from?

I know adela walks on water,

and I'm just very lowly
assistant manager.

You're making a big mistake.

The only reason
adela is even helping us

is because she feels
guilty for leaving.

And deep down, she
knows sooner or later,

she's gonna leave again.

That's not true.

Keep telling yourself that.

Sandra, Sandra, Sandra, wait.

Well, if it isn't the best
tamale maker in town.

Hi David.

We're busy.

I promise I'm not
trying to cut the line.

I think mom would
be okay with that.

An order of nachos
with chicharon, rapido.

I'll make this fast.

Are you free for
dinner tomorrow?

I thought you
might like to check

out my friend Bart's restaurant.

You know that Peruvian place.

He put this new of on the
menu that's out of this world.

You would love it.

Yeah, David.

I don't know.

David, what?

No, Davey?

We can talk later.

This was bad timing on my part.

No, I mean,

I don't know if I'll
be around tomorrow.

It was a fun week,

but I really don't
belong here anymore.

I think you belong
beautifully here.

You barely know me
beyond a couple of interviews.

I'm trying to change that.

Gourmand wants me to
host a summer series in Europe.

Cooking with Monica
galetti, masimo boturra,

and I'm here at breaking
my back at the grill.

I've come so far to
do this all over again.

I thought romero's
was important to you?

It is important.

That doesn't mean I have to
work here the rest of my life.

It's time to move on.

What's going on?

Talk to me of adela.

Interview is over David.

Order up.

Yeah if you say so.

Bye.

Bye soccorro.

I don't think we
had a crowd like that

since the good old days.

Yeah, I need to talk to you
about those good old days.

Si mija.

Fabi can you come out here?

It's family meeting time.

I thought about your offer.

I can't do it.

Romero's is my past.

It's not my future.

I'm taking the job in Europe.

Mom, no.

I can't stay here.

Sandra was right.

I came just
because I felt guilty.

It was me who took
Mauricio away from the place

that he loved,

so I could have my show.

I don't deserve romero's.

You promised you wouldn't
make a decision without me.

I know.

And I don't want to
ruin your summer,

but I bet abuela wouldn't
mind if you stayed

with her for awhile.

We'll go back to California
before school starts.

But this is home.

Not anymore.

Adela, you know
I'd love to have fabi,

but you should be the one
looking after your daughter.

And I hope you'll
change your mind.

I won't.

You can't do this mom.

I don't want you to go.

I have to fabi.

You'll understand one day.

I called matius to make
arrangements with the network.

Adios, mija.

I love you both.

Good luck Sandra.

Where is she going?

Europe.

Really?

Fabi, what's wrong?

What's wrong is
her mother is leaving,

because of your jealousy.

If you hadn't said all
those hurtful things.

You always side with her.

All my mom has
been is nice to you.

She's saved romero's,

why would you say all
those mean things to her?

Because we don't need
some famous TV chef

fixing our problems.

If you would just listen to me.

I did listen to you.

I invested all I had
into these renovations,

and they didn't work.

I'm sorry if you feel like
I've taken you for granted.

But you're still
young and you're still

have a lot more to learn.

I'm sorry too.

Fabi wait.

Fabi.

To get my mom back.

Fabi, I'm so sorry.

I shouldn't have
opened my big mouth.

Yeah sorry won't help now.

Maybe not, but
it won't hurt to try.

Come on.

Okay hold on.

I can't run the counter and cook

and who's gonna wash the dishes?

I'll figure it out.

Gracias, soccorro.

Patrick, do you know
how to wash dishes?

Sure, absolutely.

Okay, come on.

I'm so glad you
came to your senses.

Me too.

So what's with the long face?

You're gonna be an
international cooking star,

right up there with Jamie
Oliver and Julia child,

like you always wanted.

Yeah.

Do you mind if you
make a quick taco stop?

We can't miss this flight.

It'll just be a sec.

One second, literally.

Adela.

Sandra, fabi, what
are you doing here?

How did you find me?

You always stop
at taco rapidos,

dad's favorite restaurant
when we get to town

and before we leave.

You can't leave adela.

It's for the best.

I shouldn't have said
all those things to you.

I'm sorry.

It's all true.

I came back because I felt
guilty for leaving San Antonio,

for losing Mauricio.

Mom, dad died because
he had a bad heart.

But he should've been
here surrounded by his family.

And that was my fault.

It's not your fault, mom.

Fabi's right.

And I was rude to
you because I'm jealous.

And not because you
were so Hollywood chef,

but because it's you
that belongs at romero's.

You know the
place inside and out.

I mean you turned the
place around in a week.

I couldn't do that.

And I hate to admit that.

Sandra, I appreciate
your words, but-

- mom just stop.

You wanna know the
real reason why I wanted

to move back to San Antonio.

It wasn't about the city.

It was about you.

I missed you,

the person you were before la.

The happy mom
who was always busy,

but always made time to go
to her daughter's soccer games

or to cook her
favorite foods or to talk,

to just hang out,

this week you've been that
and I don't wanna lose you.

Not again.

So please mom, don't go.

Thought you said you
would only be a second?

We need to go now if
you're gonna catch that flight.

Give me one more second.

Thought you made up your mind?

I had.

This is your last
chance with the show.

If you miss that flight,

we're not only gonna
lose the new show.

We might end up
losing "alta cocina."

I don't care.

What did you say?

I said, I don't care.

I'm staying in San
Antonio for good.

Are you out of your mind?

You will never work
in Hollywood again.

I guess I don't
need a manager.

You're fired.

You'll be sorry.

Welcome back, mom.

Thank you baby.

Senorita, ma'am,

you're holding up my line.

Actually, we should
have back to romero's

or soccorro will have to
handle the dinner rush alone.

Hey, can you drop
me off on the way?

Where?

I owe someone an apology?

Any more tacos?

Who got taco rapidos?

Me.

I thought you
were leaving town?

You want a taco?

Lengua?

Of course.

Y agua fresca De sandia?

It's in the bag.

I'm sorry about the
way I acted at romero's.

I had a lot of stuff going on.

I never expected to meet
someone like you while I was here.

What do you mean like me?

It's been hard getting
over losing my husband.

And before I met you,

the thought of being with
someone else, was unthinkable.

The truth is David, I like you.

I might even love you,

so I thought you should know
I'm moving back to San Antonio

if you ever want to
ask me out again.

Wait, did you just
say you loved me?

I said I might.

You can't take it back now.

I love you too.

Let them steam for an hour.

Once you take your
tamales out of the pot,

you wanna let them cool.

Then add some pork belly,

spread the sauce, and
garnish with some queso fresco,

and pickled onions.

Your pork belly tamales
are ready for your belly.

Thank for watching
"romero's cocina."

Until next time, adios.

Cut, that's a wrap.

Great stuff adela.

Your web series is so
much more accessible

than "alta cocina."

I can actually cook this stuff.

That's the point.

Now if we're done for today.

It's time to do my real job.

Have a great weekend.

Hey, adela?

What's up boss?

Will you stop calling me that?

I'm just the new
manager in training.

Close enough.

I wanted to go over the
new additions to the menu.

Let me guess, too expensive.

Yes, but I have a lead
on a new organic farmer

who's actually,

he can help with with
the new produce prices.

Apparently the guy's addicted
to our chicharon nachos.

Sandra.

We have to get
to the bank meeting.

I want them to know
that your face down there.

Ready?

I'm ready.

Okay, adela, what
time your party tonight?

Seven o'clock.

Gosh, I'm so excited.

I can't wait.

I wandered in here almost
20 years ago as a young girl

looking for a job.

But I never knew
that this is where I

would find my family.

Socorro, thank you for
welcoming me in back then,

and for believing in me.

I wish nothing but the best
for you in the years to come.

Happy retirement!

Happy retirement, soccorro.

Salud.

- Cheers.
- Salud.

- Salud.
- Cheers.

Thank you, you all
for your well wishes.

I'm truly blessed by all
of you to be here tonight.

Salud.

Salud!

- Salud!
- Orale!

Oh.

♪ Mm, the night is young ♪

♪ Come on, come on ♪

♪ I always dreamt of today ♪

♪ Like a movie on replay ♪

♪ I don't want this to end ♪

♪ Aye, aye, aye come
closer, let's just go ♪

♪ Come on let's go. ♪

♪ Aye, aye, aye, come to
me, baby just trust, trust ♪

♪ Trust me ♪

♪ Aye, aye, aye,
let's find love ♪

♪ The night is young ♪

♪ And the night is young ♪

♪ Aye, aye, aye stay here ♪

♪ My heart is yours ♪

♪ Yours, yours ♪

♪ Aye, aye, aye come
closer, let's just go ♪

♪ Aye, aye, aye, come
closer, now let's just go ♪

♪ Come on, come on
baby, the night is young ♪

♪ And I am yours ♪

♪ Aye, aye, aye, come
closer, let's just go ♪

♪ Aye, aye, aye, come
to me, baby just trust ♪

♪ Aye, aye, aye come
closer, let's just go ♪

♪ Can you bring
him to me, yeah ♪

♪ Aye, aye, aye, come
to me, baby just trust ♪

♪ We will always was ♪

♪ Aye, aye, aye,
let's find love ♪

♪ The night is young ♪

♪ Night, night, night is young ♪

♪ Aye, aye, aye stay
here, my heart is yours ♪

♪ Take my heart, it's yours ♪