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00:00:49Once the lamb has hung out in the perforated holder for 10 hours, we want to remove the
00:00:53meat from the bone.
00:00:55Keep the broth though.
00:00:56We're going to need it in a sec.
00:00:57I swear on my daughter, mis amigos.
00:01:01In a stock pot, we want to combine the lamb, the roasted trumpet mushrooms, guajillo puree,
00:01:07and yes, just like I promised, that beautiful broth.
00:01:12Bring that to a simmer, and then season with sea salt and chile de Γ‘rbol.
00:01:18Let that mixture cool so it solidifies a bit, and then we're going to make little Navidad
00:01:25presents one by one.
00:01:27We take our masa and some of our beautiful lamb sauce, and we wrap it up.
00:01:36And we put it in a pot to steam for about 20 to 30 minutes.
00:01:44They come out like this.
00:01:48I recommend a little crumbled queso fresco and some fresh cilantro.
00:02:02And that is how you get my lamb tamale all over your face.
00:02:06Thanks for tuning in to another episode of Adela Romero's Alta Cocina.
00:02:10Until next time, adios!
00:02:13And cut!
00:02:14And that's a season wrap!
00:02:16Great job, Adela.
00:02:19Mind if we...
00:02:20All yours.
00:02:21All yours.
00:02:21See you at the wrap party.
00:02:23Bye!
00:02:24Adela, wait.
00:02:25Not now, Matias.
00:02:26Fabiola's soccer game is at 6.
00:02:28Did you forget about your interview with the foot rider?
00:02:32No.
00:02:32Can I take it in the car?
00:02:34No.
00:02:34It's a video call.
00:02:36They're doing it for social media.
00:02:38Tell them we'll reschedule.
00:02:39It's for your hometown paper.
00:02:41Aren't you supposed to make my life easier?
00:03:00Fabi!
00:03:02Abuela!
00:03:03You're here!
00:03:04I'm going to lose your championship game.
00:03:06And I'll use a misuse to see my mienta.
00:03:10You're smart.
00:03:11Aw, she's on her way.
00:03:13She just takes me.
00:03:15Fabiola, come on.
00:03:16I better get going.
00:03:18Buena suerte!
00:03:35hello hello hi adela romero it's nice to see you baby agraponte food reporter for the san
00:03:44antonio telegram hi david it's nice to meet you we actually met a very long time ago um anyway i
00:03:51doubt you remember um it's a pleasure for me to speak with one of san antonio's most esteemed
00:03:56chefs thank you it's always a pleasure to speak with someone from my hometown okay so let's talk
00:04:02out the cocina i hear you just wrapped another season congratulations yes and it's my favorite
00:04:07one yet so you began your career in humble kitchens around san antonio am i right sounds like you've
00:04:14done your research but your dishes do little to honor the city's rich food traditions rather as
00:04:19the name implies alta cocina is for the rich wouldn't you agree yes i mean wait what you've become
00:04:28increasingly out of touch with your mainstream audience because on recent episodes you made
00:04:33bluefin tuna ceviche coffee beef empanadas truffle huevos rancheros yes i'd have to fly overseas to
00:04:41get some of the ingredients okay so maybe not everyone can find japanese beef at the supermarket
00:04:47you know on your first series adele's kitchen here in san antonio you featured simple delicious
00:04:54recipes have you forgotten where you came from no i haven't the network comes up with a lot of the
00:05:02ideas not me and so you you're saying that the recipes on the show aren't yours you didn't let me
00:05:07finish i'm sorry go ahead hey david matias grossman here madela's manager let's skip this one why don't
00:05:16you ask her about her favorite foods instead i can handle the questions matias i stand behind what
00:05:21i make at alta cocina maybe the food isn't for the average home chef but cooking fancy food has always
00:05:27made for good entertainment you're saying you consider yourself more of an entertainer than a chef
00:05:33absolutely not cooking is my first love and it always will be then why are you using network
00:05:39executive recipes instead of your own okay that's enough adela has another appointment all right thank
00:05:44you for your time adela well that was my worst interview ever oh come on who does he think he
00:05:52is
00:05:52hey don't listen to him you're killing it out there thank you i gotta go
00:06:22come on
00:06:41go go go go
00:07:26You won the game
00:07:27I had an assist, Abuela
00:07:29Oh, and she's humble, too
00:07:32You're a start, and I'm so proud of you
00:07:35Bobby
00:07:37Baby, I'm so sorry
00:07:38There was traffic, I got here as fast as I could
00:07:41But hey, you won
00:07:44You worked so hard this season
00:07:46How would you know?
00:07:47Bobby
00:07:48You said you'd be here
00:07:49I tried, I really did, but it was work
00:07:52It's always work
00:07:54Let's celebrate
00:07:55You, me, Abuela, your friends
00:07:58You pick the place
00:07:59I just want to go home
00:08:09I had a last-minute interview after the show today
00:08:11It was just awful
00:08:14That's too bad
00:08:19Why don't Mathias do anything?
00:08:22I don't know, it was gonna be excused
00:08:25I have some homemade ice cream from that new place in Silver Lake
00:08:28No thanks, I'm pretty tired
00:08:31Okay
00:08:32Good night
00:08:34Good night
00:08:39I'll have some of that ice cream
00:08:41Sit down
00:08:42I'll get it
00:08:51I'm blowing this whole single parenting thing
00:08:53No, you're not
00:08:55You're doing the best you can
00:08:57Mauricio would have known what to do
00:09:01Mauricio
00:09:02Loved you with all his heart
00:09:04So do I
00:09:05And so does Fabi
00:09:06You are worrying too much, mija
00:09:10I'm not sure Fabi sees it that way
00:09:12Remember, she's a teenager now
00:09:15I know, I know
00:09:16The summer in San Antonio is just what you both need
00:09:20She's excited
00:09:21And you?
00:09:26Going back without Mauricio won't be easy
00:09:29I know
00:09:31But trying to avoid your memories
00:09:34Isn't easy either
00:09:37It's been three years
00:09:40And as difficult as it is
00:09:43Life has to go on
00:09:47I'm excited to see the new renovations at Romero's
00:09:50The pictures look great
00:09:52It was all my niece Sandra's idea
00:09:54She thinks the new look will bring a new business
00:09:58Has it?
00:09:59Mm-mm
00:10:00Not yet
00:10:02I'm sure it will
00:10:03Mm-mm
00:10:09This is really good
00:10:11Mm-hmm
00:10:12Mm-hmm
00:10:50I can't believe we're spending the whole summer here
00:10:53I can't believe the humidity
00:10:54Oh, please
00:10:55It's better than LA
00:10:57All that nasty smoke
00:10:58I want to go to the Alamo
00:11:00And I want to go to the Riverwalk
00:11:01Oh, and I really want to go to Six Plants
00:11:05Socorro, stop
00:11:05What is it?
00:11:07It's Tacos Rapidos
00:11:09Yes, Tacos Rapidos
00:11:17Two Carnitas Tacos
00:11:19Two Cunga de Pollo Tacos
00:11:20Two Cokes
00:11:20And for me
00:11:21Three Lengua Tacos
00:11:23And a Watermelon Agua Fresca
00:11:24That's exactly what I ordered
00:11:27Oh, no
00:11:28It's you
00:11:29The food writer
00:11:31My name is David, actually
00:11:32You ambushed me
00:11:34I wouldn't say ambushed
00:11:36I asked a few challenging questions
00:11:37Your questions sent me spiraling into an existential crisis
00:11:41That's why you're here at Tacos Rapidos?
00:11:44Not exactly
00:11:45You know, I'm surprised you can cut debt at a place like this
00:11:48Clearly you don't know me very well
00:11:50Ma'am
00:11:50SeΓ±orita
00:11:51You're holding up the line
00:11:54Keep the change
00:11:57As always
00:11:57It was a pleasure
00:12:02Mom, I'm the exact same thing
00:12:03Who were you talking to, Mom?
00:12:05No one
00:12:06You better get used to being recognized around here
00:12:16Oh, that was worth a trip
00:12:52It looks amazing, Abuela
00:13:02And wait for you to see it inside
00:13:16I can't believe it
00:13:17I love the colors
00:13:18Oh, it was all Sandra's idea
00:13:21She says it brightens up the place
00:13:23Socorro, you're back
00:13:26Fabi, do you remember your father's cousin, Sandra?
00:13:30Yeah, hi
00:13:32What's going on?
00:13:33It looks like you swallowed one of an arrow
00:13:35Money quits
00:13:36What?
00:13:37Why?
00:13:38Hi, Sandra
00:13:39Hi
00:13:40Who's Manny?
00:13:42Oh, Emmanuel
00:13:42He's our head cook
00:13:44I thought you were handling things while I was gone
00:13:48Everything's been fine until now
00:13:49I swear
00:13:50Until now
00:13:51Money has been in a bad mood all morning
00:13:53He says we don't pay him enough
00:13:56Can you afford to give him a small raise?
00:13:58No, he knows that
00:13:59What are we going to do?
00:14:01I can go while Manny blows up some steam
00:14:04Socorro, you haven't cooked in years
00:14:06It's like riding a bicicleta
00:14:11Unless
00:14:13Adela wants to
00:14:14Mom
00:14:15Her
00:14:16Me?
00:14:16Oh, for old time's sake
00:14:18We really need you
00:14:20What does she know about diner cooking?
00:14:22Adela was the best cook Romero's ever had
00:14:25Yeah, like a million years ago
00:14:27Do it, Mom
00:14:28Please?
00:14:30Fine
00:14:30For one night
00:14:39It looks the very same as it did 15 years ago back here
00:14:44We didn't have enough money to renovate the whole restaurant
00:14:47So you skimped on the kitchen?
00:14:49So you'll pick up right where you left them
00:14:52These appliances are older than Fabi
00:14:54HΓjole, I'm sorry it's not some fancy TV kitchen
00:14:57EstΓ‘ bien, estΓ‘ bien
00:15:00Uh, I can wash dishes
00:15:02Oh, great
00:15:24I haven't moved this fast in a long time
00:15:29Just like the old days
00:15:34Order up
00:15:43More lettuce and tomato
00:15:45How is it going in there?
00:15:47Oh, just like riding a bicicleta
00:15:49Luckily it was a slow night
00:15:51Well, they are all pretty slow these days
00:15:55Uh, the customer wants to know what you put on these tacos
00:15:59It's microgreens
00:16:01Adela
00:16:02Our customers aren't used to fancy food
00:16:05Micro cilantro isn't fancy
00:16:07It's a simple way to make the food taste better
00:16:11Mooji
00:16:33You're welcome
00:16:38Wow, she's veryΡΠ°Π²ΡΡΠ²Εy
00:16:45Thanks for helping out today.
00:16:47It's nice having you back, girls.
00:16:50Come on, let's go.
00:17:08Honey, I'm home. Ruby!
00:17:13Oh, I miss you. I love you. I love you.
00:17:18My neighbor comes and takes care of her when I'm gone.
00:17:21Beauty, I miss you.
00:17:35Mauricio's room.
00:17:38Well, you can swap with Fabi if you want.
00:17:43I'm fine. Thanks.
00:17:48Towels are in the whole closet.
00:17:50Buenas noches.
00:17:51Yes.
00:17:52Yes.
00:17:56Yes.
00:17:57Yes.
00:17:59Didn't you know.
00:18:03Thank you very much.
00:18:03Yes.
00:18:13Very good.
00:18:53Hey, Matias, it's late.
00:18:55Are you sitting down?
00:18:56I was lying down until you called.
00:18:59I just got off the phone with the executives at Gourmand and the IMU for a new series.
00:19:04Really?
00:19:05Yeah, the summer series. Working with the world's best chefs.
00:19:10I'm listening.
00:19:10You will be traveling to cities all around Europe.
00:19:14You're serious?
00:19:15And the shooting schedule would not conflict with Alta Cocina.
00:19:19You're going to have two shows in Gourmand.
00:19:22This is huge.
00:19:24I'm in.
00:19:25It's a 12-week shoot.
00:19:27The inspection in London is about 10 days.
00:19:30Wait, you said a summer series. As in, this summer?
00:19:35Yes.
00:19:36Matias, you know I'm supposed to spend the summer in San Antonio with my family.
00:19:40Fabi's going to be devastated.
00:19:41Do you know what a summer in Europe could do for her in the soccer field?
00:19:45She can play with the best of the best there.
00:19:48You want to explain that to Fabi?
00:19:50She already thinks I'm the worst mom in the world.
00:19:52She's a teenager. Of course she thinks that.
00:19:55I can't accept the job without Fabi being on board.
00:19:59We'll talk to her.
00:20:01But the network needs an answer.
00:20:03If you let me know by tomorrow, I really want you to have this.
00:20:08Okay. I'll talk to her.
00:20:10And I'll let you know.
00:20:34Adela.
00:20:35What's going on?
00:20:36I was about to cook your breakfast.
00:20:38I wanted to.
00:20:40Sit.
00:20:41Sit.
00:20:43Not you, Ruby.
00:20:51Morning, Fabi.
00:20:54Morning.
00:20:55Morning.
00:20:55Your favorites.
00:20:57Agua de Jamaica, chilaquiles, huevos rancheros.
00:21:01Why?
00:21:03Just to celebrate the summer.
00:21:10Eat.
00:21:11Eat.
00:21:15Mmm.
00:21:19So, I have some big news.
00:21:23Last night I got a call from Matias.
00:21:25And it turns out that the network wants me to host another TV show.
00:21:30Oh, congratulations.
00:21:31Good job, mom.
00:21:32I'd be working with chefs from all over the world.
00:21:36And we get to spend the summer in Europe.
00:21:40Europe?
00:21:42But you said we spend the whole summer here.
00:21:44I know, baby, but this is a major opportunity for me.
00:21:48For both of us.
00:21:49You could go to soccer camp in Europe.
00:21:52Wouldn't that be cool?
00:21:57Fabi, wait.
00:22:14I know this isn't how we plan to spend our summer, but it's what I do.
00:22:17It's work.
00:22:18It's always work.
00:22:19You never stop working.
00:22:22We've been planning this trip for a whole year.
00:22:24We haven't been here since...
00:22:28Since dad died.
00:22:32I didn't give Matias an answer.
00:22:33I want us to make this decision together.
00:22:36Okay, then.
00:22:37I don't want to go.
00:22:38I want to stay here.
00:22:40But you could see the world.
00:22:41I don't want to go.
00:22:44At your age, all I ever wanted to do was get out of San Antonio.
00:22:48Not me.
00:22:54Where are you going?
00:22:55To the park.
00:22:56I don't need to go to Europe to play soccer.
00:23:12Let me guess.
00:23:14She doesn't want to go?
00:23:16She'll come around.
00:23:17I don't have to leave for Europe for another ten days.
00:23:21Adela, what if you turned your job down?
00:23:25Not you, too.
00:23:27Never mind.
00:23:28I'm sure you know what's best.
00:23:31This is a big opportunity, Socorro.
00:23:34My own international cooking show.
00:23:36I could be the Latina Anthony Bourdain.
00:23:39Well, good luck changing Fabian's mind.
00:23:43She's as stubborn as both of us.
00:23:46Did you hear from Manny?
00:23:48Oh.
00:23:49He said he's not coming back.
00:23:51What are you going to do?
00:23:54We're close today, but I need to find someone quick.
00:23:58I'll fill in again.
00:23:59No.
00:24:00No, I can't ask you to do that.
00:24:02You're on vacation.
00:24:03It was kind of nice being back there.
00:24:05Mm-hmm.
00:24:06A few more days in San Antonio and you'll forget all about Europe.
00:24:13I'm going grocery shopping if you and Fabi want to join me.
00:24:18Okay, but can we change it up a bit?
00:24:21Change what up?
00:24:22Let's buy local.
00:24:23No.
00:24:24I'm sure there's a farmer's market nearby.
00:24:26I can't afford to buy there.
00:24:28I'll buy the groceries this week.
00:24:30Out of the question.
00:24:31I just want to show you the difference fresh ingredients make.
00:24:37You said the business wasn't doing well and the renovations weren't working.
00:24:41Maybe better food will.
00:24:43Just try it.
00:24:45Mm.
00:24:45Fine.
00:24:47We'll try it.
00:24:48But just because they are more expensive doesn't mean they are better.
00:24:53Okay?
00:25:08This is amazing, isn't it?
00:25:18And I can't stop smiling, I don't know.
00:25:22Don't you notice a difference?
00:25:24Eat it.
00:25:25You'll be fine while she's eating me.
00:25:27Yeah.
00:25:28Okay.
00:25:32Ooh.
00:25:33I want to take it all.
00:25:35Try this.
00:25:39Taste how juicy it is.
00:25:43When was the last time you had a melon like that?
00:25:45Really good.
00:25:47I had better.
00:25:49Socorro.
00:25:50EstΓ‘ bien.
00:25:51He's good.
00:25:54But maybe our customers won't like it.
00:25:57You're right.
00:25:58They'll love it.
00:25:59Trust me.
00:26:00I'm Romero's top chef.
00:26:05Jumping all around, yeah.
00:26:10I'm smiling, smiling, and I don't know why.
00:26:14Gracias.
00:26:24Do you need some help?
00:26:26Sure.
00:26:28It's you.
00:26:29It's David.
00:26:30Do you need a hand?
00:26:31No.
00:26:32Thanks.
00:26:33I'm good.
00:26:40Fine.
00:26:43What's this?
00:26:43A light snack?
00:26:45If you must know, it's actually from my mother-in-law's restaurant.
00:26:48Romero's?
00:26:49Yeah.
00:26:50You heard of it?
00:26:51I'm a regular.
00:26:53You?
00:26:55Don't get me wrong.
00:26:56I love it, but it's not fancy food.
00:26:59Stop in for Romero's famous alotte once a week.
00:27:03Interesting.
00:27:05You thought I was pretentious, did it you?
00:27:08Actually, I haven't thought about you at all.
00:27:14So, do you have any recommendations while I'm here?
00:27:17I want to know where not to go.
00:27:20Uh, yep.
00:27:21My friend Julio, our first guest stand.
00:27:23I recommend you go there.
00:27:25Perfect.
00:27:26I won't.
00:27:28Especially when you consider how mild the summer weather is here.
00:27:30Nothing like not having a cold, refreshing now with a melon.
00:27:34Yeah, right about now.
00:27:35I'm really starting to hate you.
00:27:38Okay.
00:27:39I want one.
00:27:40You won't regret it.
00:27:42And Julio, he's one of your biggest fans.
00:27:43I don't know why, really.
00:27:45I'm just kidding.
00:27:50Hey, Julio.
00:27:51Look who I found.
00:27:55Adela Romero?
00:27:56Dos mio.
00:27:57I thought David was joking when he said he saw you yesterday.
00:27:59What are you doing here in San Antonio?
00:28:01Visiting my family.
00:28:02I can't believe you're here with David after the way he went after you in that interview.
00:28:06Oh, I'm not with him.
00:28:08You saw the video?
00:28:09Me and the rest of San Antonio.
00:28:12FantΓ‘stico.
00:28:12Come on, it wasn't that bad.
00:28:14It just got a little heated.
00:28:16It was a good interview.
00:28:17For you.
00:28:22An hour of my loan will make all your troubles go away.
00:28:25I promise.
00:28:26I sourced the food for my sister's husband.
00:28:27He owns an organic farm outside the city.
00:28:33Wow.
00:28:34It's perfect.
00:28:35The flavors are so bright.
00:28:38David, pinch me.
00:28:39He's coming.
00:28:40Ow!
00:28:41How much?
00:28:41It's my treat.
00:28:44Consider it an oncology.
00:28:50I have to get going.
00:28:51It was nice to meet you, Julio.
00:28:53The pleasure was all mine.
00:28:55See you around?
00:29:00Did you never say yes?
00:29:01No.
00:29:12Tell me what you think.
00:29:13Tell me what you think.
00:29:29Stop looking at me like that.
00:29:32It's better, okay?
00:29:34But I can afford to shop at the farmer's market every week.
00:29:38What if you move things around with the budget?
00:29:41What if you move things around with the budget?
00:29:43There is nothing to move.
00:29:46I've actually been thinking of selling.
00:29:49What?
00:29:53This was our dream.
00:29:54To open a restaurant in America.
00:29:57To have a legacy for a family.
00:30:00But I'm too old to breathe new life into this place.
00:30:04And there are realtors willing to pay a nice price for the property.
00:30:08Romero's is more than just a property.
00:30:11Mauricio and I met here.
00:30:13Fabi grew up here.
00:30:15You can't sell it, abuela.
00:30:18With business so bad, it's too much of a burden.
00:30:22I can do more than just help you in the kitchen.
00:30:25What if I help you reinvent the menu?
00:30:27Update it.
00:30:28Romero's been making the same thing for the past 30 years.
00:30:30It might be time.
00:30:33I don't know what they left.
00:30:35She's right, abuela.
00:30:40Well, I guess things can get any worse.
00:30:44That's the spirit.
00:30:51A burrito of frijoles.
00:30:53Try this, Sandra.
00:30:55But I need the burrito.
00:30:58Try it, Sandra.
00:31:08What is this?
00:31:09Lamb?
00:31:10What do you think?
00:31:13It's good.
00:31:14But this is Romero's.
00:31:16We can serve lamb.
00:31:18And I still need the burrito.
00:31:21Yeah, yeah.
00:31:23Romero's is for working class, no fancy, mija.
00:31:27Can you meet me halfway?
00:31:29Ay, querida.
00:31:30Lamb isn't halfway.
00:31:31It's expensive.
00:31:34I appreciate your feedback.
00:31:36Here's your burrito.
00:31:59Thanks, Patrick.
00:32:00I'll catch you, Sandra.
00:32:02Socorro.
00:32:03Hey, how are you?
00:32:04Oh, if it isn't my favorite work neighbor.
00:32:09Do you want that I haven't seen you for a while?
00:32:12You must be too busy pumping iron.
00:32:14Actually, the gym's been busy lately.
00:32:17My son finished up in the army, so I'm getting him settled over there.
00:32:21I'm handing over the keys to him soon.
00:32:23No.
00:32:24What?
00:32:25You're retiring?
00:32:26Yep.
00:32:26I've got some good years left.
00:32:28And with Patrick Jr. home, it seems like the right time to call it quits.
00:32:33Retirement.
00:32:34Why not wouldn't you give for a lean rest and relaxation?
00:32:39You ever consider hanging up your apron?
00:32:42Um, just every day.
00:32:45But I think I'll run Romero's till I drop.
00:32:49We are lucky enough to stay in business.
00:32:52Well, I'll certainly do my best to keep the lights on.
00:32:56You'll probably be seeing a lot more of me once I retire.
00:33:00Looking forward to it.
00:33:03See you later, ladies.
00:33:05Bye, Patrick.
00:33:07Bye.
00:33:13Hey, guys.
00:33:15Hi, David.
00:33:16David, how are you?
00:33:20Come for the hotel.
00:33:21You know me too well.
00:33:23But I was hoping you could help me find an ex-cook of yours.
00:33:26Oh, you mean Adela?
00:33:28Adela?
00:33:29Come out here a second, please.
00:33:31She's here.
00:33:32Si.
00:33:33She's working for me.
00:33:35Okay.
00:33:36Adela.
00:33:39You were supposed to call me yesterday with an answer.
00:33:42The network is breathing down my neck.
00:33:44I know, Matias.
00:33:45I'm sorry.
00:33:46But Fabi doesn't want to leave San Antonio.
00:33:48Oh, you can't pass on this massive opportunity.
00:33:50She blew up at me when I tried to pitch her a summer in Europe.
00:33:54Which is why I need more time.
00:33:56You know what?
00:33:57We doing the hard-to-get thing may actually work in our favor when we negotiate your contract.
00:34:02No, if we negotiate the contract, it's up to Fabi.
00:34:04She's going to love Europe.
00:34:06I guarantee it.
00:34:07Just tell her about all the cute boys on Vespas.
00:34:12Fabi isn't writing a Vespa.
00:34:13Especially not with a boy.
00:34:15Uh, Mom?
00:34:17Abuela says you have a visitor.
00:34:35You know, I thought you TV chefs made the big books.
00:34:37What are you doing here?
00:34:38Nice to see you, too.
00:34:41A ver, un minuto.
00:34:42Is David the home you keep running into?
00:34:45Why you didn't say something?
00:34:47David is practically family.
00:34:49Wait, you two know each other?
00:34:52Abuela, don't you remember David?
00:34:55You worked here back when you did.
00:34:57What?
00:34:58I was a line cook one summer.
00:35:00Like I said in our interview, I doubt you remember me.
00:35:04Interview?
00:35:05I'll show you the view later.
00:35:09It's coming back to me.
00:35:11You're Davey.
00:35:14Your hair was longer.
00:35:15And your face was...
00:35:17I know.
00:35:17Luckily, I grew out of both those things.
00:35:20You used to be so sweet and quiet.
00:35:23You grew out of that, too.
00:35:25So, Davey, what is it that you wanted besides Elote?
00:35:30Well, I was hoping I could profile you for the telegram.
00:35:34The interview got a ton of play online, and when I mentioned bumping into you, my editor
00:35:38was interested in a follow-up piece.
00:35:41Tell your editor the answer is a big, fat no.
00:35:44Adela, don't be so rude.
00:35:46He trashed Alda Cocina.
00:35:48Do you have any idea how hard I had to work to get that show?
00:35:51This could be a great chance to explain yourself.
00:35:54In your own words.
00:35:56She'll do it.
00:35:57Funny.
00:35:58And who's this?
00:36:01She's my daughter, Fabiola.
00:36:05Mom, do the interview.
00:36:07It's free press for Romeros.
00:36:08She has a point.
00:36:09I like her.
00:36:11You stay out of this.
00:36:15How did you get so smart?
00:36:18Fine.
00:36:19When?
00:36:20Tomorrow.
00:36:21Riverwalk.
00:36:213 p.m.?
00:36:22It's a date.
00:36:26You know what I mean.
00:36:27I'll be there.
00:36:29Great.
00:36:30I look forward to it.
00:36:35Tell me, come here, Lotte.
00:36:36Oh.
00:36:37No.
00:36:58Were you born in San Antonio?
00:37:00Why are you asking me things you already know?
00:37:03Humor.
00:37:05San Antonio, born and raised.
00:37:08How do you get into cooking?
00:37:12My mom left when I was young.
00:37:15So I started helping my dad with cooking.
00:37:18He died from cancer my last year of high school.
00:37:22Raul Romero, the original owner of Romero's, hired me as a line cook.
00:37:27That was my culinary school.
00:37:30And so much more.
00:37:32What do you mean, so much more?
00:37:34Everything good in my life has come from Romero's.
00:37:38I worked there for almost 10 years.
00:37:40It's where I fell in love with my husband, Mauricio.
00:37:44Raul and Socorro, his wife, became my family.
00:37:48It was because of our success there that I started doing segments for San Antonio in the morning,
00:37:55then the local show, then Alta Cocina.
00:37:58Okay, so what's happening at Romero's now?
00:38:01Are you just pitching in while you're home, or is it more?
00:38:05I'm working on a new menu.
00:38:07The old favorites, but with some new twists, not to mention better ingredients.
00:38:13So how about a sneak peek of any of the new dishes?
00:38:16Not just yet.
00:38:18I'm still in the experimentation phase.
00:38:20But don't write that.
00:38:21No, I'll write something like,
00:38:23she was scored with her response.
00:38:26Cool.
00:38:27That's good.
00:38:28A lot better than,
00:38:29she has no clue.
00:38:33Can you talk to me about the food a little bit?
00:38:35Mm-hmm.
00:38:35I'm sure you've kicked around a few ideas.
00:38:38I want to show San Antonio what I've learned in L.A. the last five years.
00:38:42But keep the low price point.
00:38:44Romero's been around for three decades.
00:38:47But I want to make this city see us with new eyes.
00:38:51To fall in love.
00:38:53All over again.
00:38:59Yeah, I think that's all I need.
00:39:03When will you run the story?
00:39:04Probably the next few days.
00:39:06Yeah?
00:39:07Do you think the new menu will be ready by then?
00:39:09It's not impossible.
00:39:11I have a good feeling.
00:39:13A good feeling, huh?
00:39:15Coming from the guy who said I was
00:39:17out of touch.
00:39:22Yeah, I know.
00:39:23I know.
00:39:24Sorry about that.
00:39:25What makes you such an expert anyway?
00:39:27Have you worked anywhere besides Romero's?
00:39:29Well, you know,
00:39:30Romero's was my first and only experience
00:39:32in the restaurant business.
00:39:33Watching you come in that kitchen
00:39:35made me realize
00:39:36I just didn't have any in me to be a chef.
00:39:39I'm a lot better at eating food
00:39:41than cooking it.
00:39:41I wrote for food and wine magazines
00:39:43right after school.
00:39:44But then one fall,
00:39:45I came home just to visit my parents
00:39:46and found myself more inspired
00:39:48by the food scene here.
00:39:50And as long as I'm being honest here,
00:39:52I have a confession to make.
00:39:55I was a big fan of your first show,
00:39:57Adele's Kitchen.
00:39:58I saw every episode.
00:40:00Really?
00:40:00Tell me more.
00:40:03The food you made was simple and tasty
00:40:05with a lot of local influence.
00:40:07As a matter of fact,
00:40:08I was able to make it at home
00:40:09without totally messing up, so...
00:40:13Also...
00:40:16Um...
00:40:18Also?
00:40:21Also...
00:40:23I always had a big crush on you
00:40:25going back through that Romero's day,
00:40:28so...
00:40:28So, yeah, there's that.
00:40:31Oh.
00:40:32Well, that's, um...
00:40:35I gotta go.
00:40:38I'm so sorry.
00:40:38Oh, no, it's my phone.
00:40:40It's okay.
00:40:40I'll be here.
00:40:40I have a napkin.
00:40:41This is great.
00:40:43No, it's okay.
00:40:44Way to go, Todd.
00:40:47Here, allow me.
00:40:49You have ice cream on your nose.
00:40:55I'm sorry, Adele.
00:40:56I shouldn't have said that.
00:40:58Oh, you're fine.
00:41:01Now I'm in the mood for ice cream.
00:41:03How about you?
00:41:05Always.
00:41:07Always.
00:41:11If this doesn't take care of your false ideas about me,
00:41:14I don't know what will.
00:41:15You're right.
00:41:17You're much more down to earth than what I thought.
00:41:19Down to earth?
00:41:21Is that good?
00:41:22Yeah.
00:41:23Yeah, I think so.
00:41:26Um,
00:41:28I have a reading this weekend.
00:41:30My first book is being published.
00:41:32It's about the history of Tex-Mex cooking.
00:41:37Davey has a book out.
00:41:38Wow.
00:41:39Yeah, well, uh,
00:41:40I am not the best public speaker.
00:41:45Actually, it sort of terrifies me.
00:41:48But anyways, afterwards,
00:41:49there's going to be a little party,
00:41:50great food,
00:41:51good music.
00:41:52It's going to be fun.
00:41:53You should come.
00:41:54I have to see what's going on at Romero's,
00:41:56but maybe.
00:42:00Cool.
00:42:01Maybe.
00:42:17You mind?
00:42:20Nice kick.
00:42:21Thanks.
00:42:22But you know you're not supposed to use your hands, right?
00:42:24I'm the goalie.
00:42:25Oh, then.
00:42:26Nice catch.
00:42:27I saw you play the other day.
00:42:29You're pretty good.
00:42:30Thanks.
00:42:31You can play with us sometime if you want.
00:42:34Yeah, maybe.
00:42:36Hey, Brandon, Brandon!
00:42:37Um, I better...
00:42:39Later.
00:42:41Fabi, hey!
00:42:44What do you want?
00:42:45Are you going to try and convince me
00:42:46to go to Europe again?
00:42:48No, but I wish you'd be more open-minded.
00:42:50Why do I have to be open-minded?
00:42:52Why don't you?
00:42:54I'm going to go home
00:42:55and work on some new recipes for the menu.
00:42:57Walk with me?
00:43:14Dinner time!
00:43:19Socorro!
00:43:20I thought you'd be at Romero's.
00:43:22Oh, the dinner rush is over,
00:43:24so I turn things over to Sandra
00:43:26and the prep cook for the night.
00:43:28I want to hear all about the interview.
00:43:32It was nice.
00:43:34Did you know that David wrote
00:43:35for food and wine magazines
00:43:36in New York before the Telegram?
00:43:38Yes.
00:43:39And?
00:43:40Oh, he invited me to a book reading.
00:43:42He wrote a book.
00:43:43Did you know that?
00:43:44Ay, mija.
00:43:46That interview sounds more like a date.
00:43:49Que? No, I just...
00:43:51I just want to know
00:43:53if he's going to write something nice
00:43:55about Romero's.
00:43:56We need good press.
00:43:57I told him as many nice things as I could.
00:44:01Davey...
00:44:01I mean, David said the article
00:44:03will probably run in a few days.
00:44:06So?
00:44:07Are you going to his reading?
00:44:09What?
00:44:10His reading?
00:44:11You said he invited you to his reading?
00:44:13Oh, I don't know.
00:44:14I'm going to be busy at Romero's.
00:44:16Oh, come on.
00:44:17I'm not at all,
00:44:18and you are not busy.
00:44:24Is Ruby eating my lamb tamales?
00:44:27Is she?
00:44:33Chicharro nachos,
00:44:35jackfruit tacos,
00:44:36kale and artichoke guacamole,
00:44:38and pork belly tamales.
00:44:39All twists on Romero's favorites,
00:44:41and all possible within her budget.
00:44:44Pork belly tamales.
00:44:45It looks really good.
00:44:52Well?
00:44:54What do you think?
00:44:56It's really good.
00:44:57You don't see me giving it to Ruby.
00:44:59Uh-uh.
00:45:01Oh, come on.
00:45:05Oh, come on.
00:45:05A bailar en mregola, Carlota.
00:45:07A besar,
00:45:08no hay como me loquita.
00:45:10Ay, mamΓ‘,
00:45:11me vieron con Rosita.
00:45:12Y si, si,
00:45:13tambiΓ©n con Carmelita.
00:45:19DΓ que sΓ,
00:45:20me vas a perdonar.
00:45:22Y si no,
00:45:23mejor voy a llorar.
00:45:24DΓ que sΓ,
00:45:25me quieres todavΓa.
00:45:27Yo sΓ© bien
00:45:27que me quieres vida mΓa.
00:45:30Oh, Patrick, back so soon.
00:45:33I read that Telegram article like everyone else in here, apparently.
00:45:37I had it framed.
00:45:41There's something else, Socorro.
00:45:43Well, thanks to Adele.
00:45:46Adele?
00:45:48It's you who's been keeping this place going very soon.
00:45:52So, um, you think Adele's going to take over and let you retire?
00:45:58Why are you so interested in my retirement?
00:46:02Well, I just thought maybe, uh, if you had more free time, you and I could get together.
00:46:09Outside of work, I mean.
00:46:11I don't need to retire for that.
00:46:18So what it's going to be, bean burrito?
00:46:23Uh, actually, I want to try the especiales of Adele.
00:46:27Which one?
00:46:30All of them.
00:46:32Okay, I'll get it for you.
00:46:41One takeout order with all the specials.
00:46:44Can you believe all these customers?
00:46:46The article came out yesterday.
00:46:47Let's just wait and see how that line looks next week.
00:46:50I know, I know.
00:46:51Still, it's exciting, isn't it?
00:46:53People really like the new dishes.
00:46:55I don't like how much we're spending on groceries.
00:46:58If this plan doesn't pan out, we're going to have a big problem.
00:47:14Oh, Adele, look who's here.
00:47:20Get him all the specials.
00:47:22From now on, they begin some half.
00:47:25Oh, thanks, Okoro, but I'm pretty sure that would violate my journalistic integrity.
00:47:31Suit yourself.
00:47:37I do want to try the especiales, but I'm paying.
00:47:40What about your beloved Elote?
00:47:42Well, yeah, obviously I'm getting that too.
00:47:49You must have a lot of fans, Amy.
00:47:51There must have been half of San Antonio here in the past two days.
00:47:55They're your fans.
00:47:56I just wrote the article.
00:47:59So I was wondering, you know my reading is in a couple of days.
00:48:04The reading, right.
00:48:06I don't know, it's very hectic here.
00:48:09It'll only be an hour or so.
00:48:10Most of my friends are chefs, so it's got to be in the mid-afternoon.
00:48:14That's between lunch and dinner.
00:48:16That's helpful.
00:48:20It's my first book reading, and I hate public speaking.
00:48:24I'm really...
00:48:27I'm really nervous.
00:48:30Just act confident.
00:48:32Whether you're feeling it or not.
00:48:34Okay, yeah, I'll keep that in mind.
00:48:38I can't make any promises.
00:48:41Romero's my top priority right now.
00:48:43Yeah, yeah, yeah.
00:48:45Say no more.
00:48:46It's okay.
00:48:51This is on the house.
00:48:52I won't tell anyone.
00:48:55Journalistic integrity, remember?
00:49:00Uh, I do want to try a bite, though.
00:49:11Oh, man.
00:49:13As good as the elote?
00:49:17Even better.
00:49:22Take care, Alina.
00:49:24You too, David.
00:49:39Adela.
00:49:39I was thinking, what about a little celebration tonight in honor of all big success?
00:49:48I'd say that Sandra was right earlier.
00:49:50We probably shouldn't count our tamales before they cook.
00:49:52Oh, stop.
00:49:53I never burned a tamale in my life.
00:49:55And besides that, if we're just the flavor of the week, it doesn't mean it's not worth
00:50:01of the fiesta.
00:50:03Sandra, Bobby, we're celebrating tonight at my house.
00:50:08I'm game.
00:50:09I'm in.
00:50:11Adela.
00:50:12Let's do it.
00:50:13Γrale.
00:50:31Matias, hey.
00:50:33Hey?
00:50:35Hey?
00:50:36I don't hear from you in days, and all I get is a hey?
00:50:40I've been busy.
00:50:41The network is tired of waiting.
00:50:44They need an answer.
00:50:45I don't have one.
00:50:46Do you know how many people would kill for the position you're in right now?
00:50:50I know, and I want to say yes, but family comes first.
00:50:55Adela, are you coming?
00:50:57I gotta go.
00:50:59Bye.
00:51:07She's fighting paper.
00:51:08Secretary!
00:51:09No, no, she's scratching records.
00:51:11It's DJing.
00:51:11Wait, are you swimming?
00:51:13It's swimming!
00:51:15The word was chef.
00:51:17I was cooking.
00:51:19No, that was not cooking.
00:51:21You should spend more time in the kitchen, Sandra.
00:51:27Okay, who's next?
00:51:28Mom, you're next.
00:51:29Okay.
00:51:30I hope you're better than Sandra.
00:51:33I don't remember the last time we did this together.
00:51:35Uh, at the going away party.
00:51:37Ah, yes.
00:51:38Before, before we moved to LA.
00:51:41Dad loves charades.
00:51:44He should be the one with a career in Hollywood.
00:51:47I wouldn't argue with that.
00:51:51Dad, I do remember you being pretty bad.
00:51:53Yeah, she was.
00:51:55No, but, but.
00:51:57Dad always knew you were acting out.
00:51:59It's like they, it's like they had a...
00:52:01That's like a good connection.
00:52:02Ooh.
00:52:04That was a really fun party.
00:52:07Yeah.
00:52:08Okay.
00:52:13This is a tough one.
00:52:14Oh, she always says that.
00:52:17Okay.
00:52:18Okay, set the timer.
00:52:21And...
00:52:23Go.
00:52:28Don't think.
00:52:29Don't think.
00:52:30She's a don't think.
00:52:31Wave.
00:52:34No, no, no.
00:52:42Riding a wave.
00:52:44Ugh.
00:52:47I know.
00:52:48Okay, ladies.
00:52:49Thank you guys for a great night.
00:52:50I'll see you early maΓ±ana.
00:52:52Okay.
00:52:53Good night.
00:52:54Well, I'm going to bed.
00:52:55Okay.
00:52:56Night, night.
00:52:57Night.
00:53:03She's a sweet girl.
00:53:05Yeah, she is.
00:53:07Listen, I ever heard you today in the kitchen talking with David.
00:53:12When did you go to his reading?
00:53:14Because we're too busy.
00:53:15We'll figure out a way to cover you.
00:53:18David did us a big favor.
00:53:20And besides that, he's a really nice guy.
00:53:25And you love him.
00:53:27No, I don't.
00:53:30Avila.
00:53:32Life has to go on.
00:53:34You cannot live in pain.
00:53:38I don't.
00:53:40I know you miss my son.
00:53:42So do I.
00:53:44But you can give up on love.
00:53:47I want you to be happy.
00:53:50And Marisa would too.
00:53:53I don't know if I'm ready to move on.
00:53:58I've got to get some sleep.
00:54:00Claro.
00:54:01Night, Ruby.
00:54:04Buenas noches.
00:54:36Good.
00:55:16Nice crowd, isn't it?
00:55:17Yeah.
00:55:18Have you tried this?
00:55:22This is your day, Davey.
00:55:24You excited?
00:55:25Yeah, I guess.
00:55:27There's more people here than I expected.
00:55:29Hey, how often does your buddy write a book?
00:55:32The food, community sports.
00:55:34You've been a champion for us.
00:55:36We're here to return the favor.
00:55:38I appreciate it.
00:55:40I'm just used to writing, not speaking.
00:55:45You'll be fine.
00:55:47Thanks.
00:55:54Hi.
00:55:56Welcome, welcome, everyone.
00:56:08I think you all know I'm a lot more comfortable behind a laptop than in front of you all.
00:56:14Or even better, behind a plate at a local restaurant.
00:56:20Seriously, I'm honored to see so many friends from San Antonio's food community here today.
00:56:26Hey, I'm such a fan of yours.
00:56:29It means the world that you're here.
00:56:35I want to share something a little bit.
00:56:39Beginning in the 16th century, the territory is now defined as Texas and Mexico were both
00:56:45part of a part of one large Spanish colony.
00:56:48The colony in 1821, the first Mexican empire was born.
00:57:02I'm surprised you made it.
00:57:03I talked to the boss.
00:57:05I'm glad you're here.
00:57:07You were great.
00:57:08I don't know why you were so nervous.
00:57:11How much?
00:57:13How about you just plug me on that at the cocina sometime?
00:57:16How about you come on and plug it yourself?
00:57:18I don't think I'm quite ready for TV yet.
00:57:20If you say so.
00:57:22Adela, hey.
00:57:24Hey, Julio.
00:57:26Adela Romero, remember my name?
00:57:28I think I'm in a phase.
00:57:30Hey guys, I'm Miradela.
00:57:32Adela, this is Bart.
00:57:33He owns a modern Peruvian restaurant in downtown.
00:57:36Helen manages the best mezcal bar in San Antonio.
00:57:39And you and Julio are obviously acquainted with me.
00:57:42I adore Oto Cocina.
00:57:44Oh, thanks.
00:57:45I'm loving the pork belly tamale at Romero's.
00:57:48Everyone's talking about me.
00:57:49I can really taste the heart of your new dishes.
00:57:52It's great to see you bring new life to that place.
00:57:54Not to give every cook in town some more competition.
00:57:57Oh, that too.
00:58:00You guys have a really supportive food scene here.
00:58:02I'm glad to get reacquainted.
00:58:04It's so nice to see you all come together for David.
00:58:07Well, normally I never trust a critic.
00:58:09But David's one of the good ones.
00:58:11I'm finding that out.
00:58:13Let's go to the bar.
00:58:14I brought in some great mezcal.
00:58:18Actually, I can't stay.
00:58:20Oh.
00:58:21My daughter's playing soccer with a pickup team tonight.
00:58:24And I want to watch their game.
00:58:25That sounds like fun.
00:58:27I'd invite you, but you have your party.
00:58:31Yeah, they can go on without me.
00:58:34I'd love to go with you.
00:58:36And watch some soccer.
00:58:37Okay.
00:58:40Okay.
00:58:44Okay.
00:59:01Oh, Bobby!
00:59:07Hope we're not too late.
00:59:09Oh, no. We just got here.
00:59:11Romero's with the zoo again.
00:59:13All thanks to David.
00:59:15Yeah, I'm going to have to review those especiales soon.
00:59:18Everyone's buzzing about their new tamale.
00:59:20Yeah, for now.
00:59:23What do you mean?
00:59:25Adele's doing a great job in the kitchen.
00:59:27But once she leaves, the customers might too.
00:59:30Sandra, don't be so negative.
00:59:33Adele's doing a super success.
00:59:35I really hope you're right.
00:59:37Look, Fabi has a breakaway.
00:59:38Vamos, Fabi. Let's go.
00:59:40Fabi, let's go.
00:59:43Go, Fabi.
00:59:49You have a very talented daughter.
00:59:51I know.
01:00:01Good job, Fabi.
01:00:03Way to go.
01:00:04Bye, Fabi.
01:00:06Bye.
01:00:07You did awesome, baby.
01:00:10You remember Davey?
01:00:11I mean David. Sorry.
01:00:13It was an honor watching you play.
01:00:15You're like a young Alex Morgan.
01:00:17You know Alex Morgan?
01:00:19She's my favorite player.
01:00:21Secret.
01:00:21I love soccer almost as much as I love food.
01:00:25We'd better head home for dinner.
01:00:26You must be starving, Fabi.
01:00:28Okay.
01:00:29Let's go.
01:00:30Later.
01:00:31Bye.
01:00:32Later.
01:00:34Thanks for inviting me tonight.
01:00:36Thanks for ditching your party for a middle school soccer game.
01:00:39I had fun.
01:00:40Same here.
01:00:43Well, good night.
01:00:46Night.
01:00:57Good night, girl.
01:00:59Smile.
01:01:03So.
01:01:06It's not like that.
01:01:08He wanted to watch soccer.
01:01:09Are you sure that's all, Mom?
01:01:11Yeah.
01:01:21Adela.
01:01:24Matias.
01:01:25What are you doing here?
01:01:26Hey, Fabi.
01:01:27Hey.
01:01:28This is Matias, my manager.
01:01:30And this is Socorro.
01:01:31Nice to meet you.
01:01:32You too.
01:01:34Fabi and I are going to start dinner, okay?
01:01:42You won't answer my calls.
01:01:43You have to stop pressuring me.
01:01:46We ran out of time with the network.
01:01:48I want to go to Europe, but they need me here.
01:01:50I'm helping out at Romero's.
01:01:52Romero's.
01:01:53Are you working at that crummy old diner again?
01:01:56It's not crummy.
01:01:57Adela.
01:01:58You have a chance to make TV with the world's greatest chefs.
01:02:02Gain international recognition.
01:02:04But here you are, squandering away your time at that glorified Taco Bell.
01:02:09Well, I told you, my family comes first, and Fabi doesn't want to go.
01:02:16Well, I need an answer by tomorrow.
01:02:18It's either Europe or San Antonio.
01:02:23It's up to you.
01:03:11Hey guys, we need to have a family meeting after work.
01:03:15Materi decide.
01:03:17I told you, I'm not making any decisions without you.
01:03:20I just want the three of us to talk.
01:03:22Sure, Mika.
01:03:33Socorro.
01:03:37Socorro.
01:03:40Uh, sorry.
01:03:42What were you saying?
01:03:43You need to review these resumes.
01:03:45I placed an ad up since MoneyQuib.
01:03:47I went through all the applications and this is my shortlist.
01:03:52Adela might say.
01:03:59She's not going to give up her TV show to work in our kitchen.
01:04:02You don't know that.
01:04:05Neither do you.
01:04:06We need to keep looking for someone.
01:04:09Alright, alright.
01:04:16Bye.
01:04:29Hey.
01:04:35Patrick, we don't open till 11.
01:04:37I wanted one of those pork belly tamales for breakfast.
01:04:41I haven't been able to stop thinking about them.
01:04:44Sorry, amigo.
01:04:45No can do.
01:04:46Uh, you don't seem like a chipper all self today.
01:04:50Is everything okay?
01:04:53It's nothing.
01:04:54I'm fine.
01:04:54I'm fine.
01:04:57I'm fine listening.
01:05:05Having Fabiola and Adela back has been great.
01:05:09Adela has turned this whole place around.
01:05:12But now she got an offer when she can travel the world.
01:05:16How does Romero's compete with that?
01:05:20Maybe you don't try and compete.
01:05:22I mean, it sounds like a great opportunity for Adela.
01:05:25Maybe the best thing you can do is just be supportive.
01:05:29I want to.
01:05:30I really do.
01:05:32But I'm not sure her heart's in it.
01:05:35She belongs here, in San Antonio.
01:05:39Are you sure it's her heart and not yours?
01:05:44Ever since my son died, she's been running.
01:05:48It hurts too much for her to be here without Mauricio.
01:05:52But I know he'd want her to be here with us.
01:05:55With family.
01:05:57I'm sorry, Socorro.
01:06:01I know how much you care about Adela.
01:06:06Sometimes we have to let our kids figure things out on their own.
01:06:13But you know what?
01:06:15I have a good feeling about Adela.
01:06:19You're right.
01:06:20Thanks, Patrick.
01:06:22Of course.
01:06:23You want that poor belly, Taman?
01:06:25We're about to open.
01:06:27I'm sure I can get Adela to make you one.
01:06:29Come on.
01:06:30Actually...
01:06:32I...
01:06:33I didn't really come for a Taman.
01:06:38About what we discussed the other day.
01:06:41About getting together outside of Rodriguez.
01:06:45Oh...
01:06:45I hate this.
01:06:52Adela.
01:06:54Can I talk to you?
01:06:55I'm not quite finished yet.
01:06:58It'll just take a minute.
01:07:00Please.
01:07:10What happened?
01:07:13Well...
01:07:14How would you like to take over Romero's?
01:07:18Excuse me?
01:07:19I can't run this place forever.
01:07:22And I don't want to sell it.
01:07:24I want you to have it.
01:07:25And that's what Mauricio would want to.
01:07:29Socorro.
01:07:31I'm...
01:07:32I'm honored.
01:07:34Really.
01:07:38But I don't know what to say.
01:07:41I have my career to think about.
01:07:43I know.
01:07:44I know.
01:07:44And it's up to you.
01:07:46But you are the only person I trust with Romero's.
01:07:51Well, what about Sandra?
01:07:53She's learning the business and she works so hard.
01:07:56Sandra isn't ready.
01:07:57And she might never be.
01:07:59I cannot believe this.
01:08:01You're giving Romero's to Adela?
01:08:02After a week?
01:08:04Adela worked here over ten years.
01:08:06It's just that she's older.
01:08:08She has more experience.
01:08:10She works on a TV show.
01:08:11She doesn't know how to run a business.
01:08:13Hang on.
01:08:14I never said I wanted to take over Romero's.
01:08:16Why?
01:08:17My dream job isn't good enough for you?
01:08:20Sandra.
01:08:21Where is this coming from?
01:08:23I know Adela walks on water.
01:08:26And I'm just your lowly assistant manager.
01:08:28But you're making a big mistake.
01:08:30The only reason Adela's even helping us
01:08:32is because she feels guilty for leaving.
01:08:35And deep down, she knows sooner or later
01:08:37she's gonna leave again.
01:08:38That's not true.
01:08:39Keep telling yourself that.
01:08:43Sandra.
01:08:45Sandra.
01:08:46Sandra, wait!
01:09:16Well, if it isn't the best tamale maker in town.
01:09:19Hi, David.
01:09:21We're busy.
01:09:23I promise I'm not trying to cut the line.
01:09:25I think mom would be okay with that.
01:09:28An order of nachos de chicharrΓ³n rΓ‘pido.
01:09:32I'll make this fast.
01:09:33Um, are you free for dinner tomorrow?
01:09:35I thought you might like to check out my friend Bart's restaurant.
01:09:38You know, that Peruvian place.
01:09:40He'd put this new ceviche on the menu that's out of his world.
01:09:43You would love it.
01:09:44Yeah, David.
01:09:45I don't know.
01:09:47David?
01:09:48You mean what?
01:09:49No David?
01:09:54You know, we can talk later.
01:09:55This was bad timing on my part.
01:09:56No.
01:09:57I mean,
01:09:58I don't know if I'll be around tomorrow.
01:10:01It was a fun week.
01:10:03But,
01:10:03I really don't belong here anymore.
01:10:06I think you belong beautifully here.
01:10:09You barely know me beyond a couple of interviews.
01:10:13I'm trying to change that.
01:10:17Vermont
01:10:18wants me to host a summer series in Europe.
01:10:20Cooking with Monica Belletti,
01:10:22Massimo Matura,
01:10:24and I'm here breaking my back at the grill.
01:10:27We've come so far to do this all over again.
01:10:30I thought Romero's was important to you.
01:10:32It is important.
01:10:34That doesn't mean I have to work here the rest of my life.
01:10:37It's time to move on.
01:10:40What's going on?
01:10:43Talk to me, Abela.
01:10:45Interview's over, David.
01:10:47Order up.
01:10:51Yeah, you say so.
01:10:58Bye.
01:11:08I don't think we had a crowd like that since the good old days.
01:11:14Yeah.
01:11:15I need to talk to you about those good old days.
01:11:17Si, mija.
01:11:18Fabi, can you come out here?
01:11:19It's family meeting time.
01:11:26I thought about your offer.
01:11:29I can't do it.
01:11:31Romero's my past.
01:11:33It's not my future.
01:11:35I'm taking the job in Europe.
01:11:37Mom, no.
01:11:39I can't stay here.
01:11:41Sandra was right.
01:11:43I came just because I felt guilty.
01:11:46It was me who took Mauricio away from the place that he loved.
01:11:50So I could have my show.
01:11:52I don't deserve Romero's.
01:11:55You promised you wouldn't make a decision without me.
01:11:58I know.
01:12:00And I don't want to ruin your summer.
01:12:03But I bet Abuela wouldn't mind if you stayed with her for a while.
01:12:06We'll go back to California before school starts.
01:12:09But this is home.
01:12:11Not anymore.
01:12:20Adela, you know I love to have Fabi.
01:12:23But you should be the one looking after your daughter.
01:12:27And I hope you'll change your mind.
01:12:30I won't.
01:12:31You can't do this, Mom.
01:12:33I don't want you to go.
01:12:36I have to, Fabi.
01:12:38You'll understand one day.
01:12:49I called Matias to make arrangements with the network.
01:12:55Adios, Mija.
01:12:58I love you both.
01:13:03Good luck, Sandra.
01:13:06Where is she going?
01:13:08Europe.
01:13:10Really?
01:13:14Fabi, what's wrong?
01:13:16What's wrong?
01:13:17It's her mother's living because of your jealousy.
01:13:20If you hadn't said all those hurtful things.
01:13:24You always side with her.
01:13:26All my mom has been is nice to you.
01:13:28She saved Romero's.
01:13:30Why would you say all those mean things to her?
01:13:31Because we don't need some famous TV chef fixing our problems.
01:13:35If you would just listen to me.
01:13:36I did listen to you.
01:13:38I invested all I had in these renovations and they didn't work.
01:13:45I'm sorry if you feel I've taken you for granted.
01:13:48But you're still young.
01:13:49And you still have a lot more to learn.
01:13:54I'm sorry, too.
01:13:57Fabi, wait.
01:13:58Adonde vas?
01:13:59Fabi.
01:14:02To get my mom back.
01:14:03Fabi, I'm so sorry.
01:14:05I shouldn't have opened my big mouth.
01:14:06Yeah, sorry I won't help now.
01:14:09Maybe not.
01:14:10But it won't hurt to try.
01:14:12Come on.
01:14:13Okay, hold on.
01:14:14I get around the counter and cook.
01:14:16And who's gonna wash the dishes?
01:14:20BaΓ±ase, I'll figure it out.
01:14:22Thank you, help me.
01:14:28Patrick, do you know how to wash dishes?
01:14:32Sure, absolutely.
01:14:34Okay, come on.
01:14:46I'm so glad you came to your senses.
01:14:49Me too.
01:14:51So what's with the long face?
01:14:53You're gonna be an international cooking star?
01:14:56Right up there with Jamie Oliver and Julia Child.
01:15:00What you always wanted.
01:15:02Yeah.
01:15:09Do you mind if we make a quick taco stop?
01:15:11We can't miss this flight.
01:15:12It'll just be a sec.
01:15:15One second.
01:15:17Literally.
01:15:39Three tacos of the language and sandia water.
01:15:45Adela.
01:15:47Sandra, Fabi.
01:15:48What are you doing here?
01:15:49How did you find me?
01:15:50You always stop at Taco Rapides, Dad's favorite restaurant.
01:15:54When we get to town and before we leave.
01:15:55You can't leave, Adela.
01:15:57It's for the best.
01:15:59I shouldn't have said all those things to you.
01:16:01I'm sorry.
01:16:03It's all true.
01:16:04I came back because I felt guilty.
01:16:06For leaving San Antonio.
01:16:08For losing Mauricio.
01:16:10Mom, Dad died because he had a bad heart.
01:16:12But he should have been here.
01:16:14Surrounded by his family.
01:16:16And that was my fault.
01:16:17It's not your fault, Mom.
01:16:19Fabi's right.
01:16:19And I was rude to you because...
01:16:22I'm jealous.
01:16:23And not because you were some Hollywood chef.
01:16:25But because it's you that vino San Romero's.
01:16:28You know the place inside and out.
01:16:30I mean, you turned the place around in a week.
01:16:33I couldn't do that.
01:16:35And I hate to admit that.
01:16:45Sandra, I appreciate your words, bitch.
01:16:47Mom, just stop.
01:16:49You want to know the real reason why I wanted to move back to San Antonio?
01:16:53It wasn't about the city.
01:16:55It was about you.
01:16:57I missed you.
01:16:58The person you were before LA.
01:17:01The happy mom who was always busy but always made time to go to her daughter's soccer games.
01:17:05Or to cook her favorite foods.
01:17:07Or to talk.
01:17:08To just hang out.
01:17:10And this week you've been that one.
01:17:12And I don't want to lose her.
01:17:14Not again.
01:17:15So please, mom.
01:17:17Don't go.
01:17:26I thought you said it would only be a second.
01:17:28We need to go now or you're going to catch that flight.
01:17:31Give me one more second.
01:17:33I thought you made up your mind.
01:17:35I had.
01:17:37This is your last chance with the show.
01:17:39If you miss that flight, we're not only going to lose the new show.
01:17:42We might end up losing out our casino.
01:18:04I don't care.
01:18:06What did you say?
01:18:07I said, I don't care.
01:18:10I'm staying in San Antonio.
01:18:12For good.
01:18:14Are you out of your mind?
01:18:16You will never work in Hollywood again.
01:18:19I guess I don't need a manager.
01:18:21You're fired.
01:18:23You'll be sorry.
01:18:30Welcome back, mom.
01:18:33Thank you, baby.
01:18:35SeΓ±orita.
01:18:36Ma'am, you're holding up my line.
01:18:39Actually, we should head back to Romero's.
01:18:41Or Socorro will have to handle the dinner rush alone.
01:18:45Hey.
01:18:47Can you drop me off on the way?
01:18:49Where?
01:18:50I owe someone an apology.
01:19:13Who got tacos rapidos?
01:19:16Me.
01:19:22I thought that we were leaving town.
01:19:25You want a taco?
01:19:26Hello?
01:19:29Language?
01:19:31Of course.
01:19:34And sandia fresh water?
01:19:37It's in the back.
01:19:40I'm sorry about the way I acted at Romero's.
01:19:43I had a lot of stuff going on.
01:19:46And...
01:19:46I never expected to meet someone like you while I was here.
01:19:51What do you mean, like me?
01:19:55It's been hard.
01:19:57Getting over losing my husband.
01:20:00And...
01:20:01Before I met you...
01:20:02The thought of being with someone else...
01:20:06Was unthinkable.
01:20:09The truth is, David...
01:20:13I like you.
01:20:16I might even love you.
01:20:19So...
01:20:19I thought you should know I'm moving back to San Antonio.
01:20:22If you ever want to ask me out again...
01:20:24Wait.
01:20:27Did you just say you love me?
01:20:30I said I might.
01:20:32You can't take it back now.
01:20:39I love you too.
01:21:00Let them sing for an hour.
01:21:02Once you take your tamales out of the pot...
01:21:06You want to let them cool.
01:21:08Then add some pork belly.
01:21:11Spread the sauce.
01:21:12And garnish with some queso fresco.
01:21:17And pickled onions.
01:21:21Y ahΓ estΓ‘.
01:21:22Your pork belly tamales are ready for your belly.
01:21:26Thanks for watching Romero's Cocina.
01:21:28Until next time...
01:21:29Adios!
01:21:30Cut!
01:21:31That's a wrap!
01:21:33Great stuff, Adela.
01:21:35Your webbing series is so much more accessible than Alta Cocina.
01:21:38I can actually cook this stuff.
01:21:40That's the point.
01:21:41If we're done for today, nos vamos.
01:21:43It's time to do my real job.
01:21:45Have a great weekend.
01:21:49Hey, Adela?
01:21:50What's up, boss?
01:21:51Will you stop calling me that?
01:21:52I'm just a new manager in training.
01:21:55Close enough.
01:21:56I wanted to go over the new additions to the menu.
01:21:59Let me guess, too expensive?
01:22:02Yes.
01:22:03But I have a lead on a new organic farmer.
01:22:05Who's actually...
01:22:06He can help us with the new produce prices.
01:22:09Apparently the guy is addicted to our chicharrΓ³n nachos.
01:22:13Sandra, where are you?
01:22:15We have to get to the bank meeting.
01:22:18I want them to know your face down there.
01:22:20Ready?
01:22:20I'm ready.
01:22:21Okay.
01:22:21Adela, what time do you party tonight?
01:22:24Seven o'clock.
01:22:26I'm so excited!
01:22:28I can't wait!
01:22:34I wandered in here almost 20 years ago.
01:22:37As a young girl looking for a job.
01:22:41But I never knew that this is where I would find my family.
01:22:47Socorro, thank you for welcoming me in back then.
01:22:51And for believing in me.
01:22:54I wish nothing but the best for you in the years to come.
01:22:57Happy retirement!
01:22:59Happy retirement, Socorro!
01:23:00Salud!
01:23:05Salud!
01:23:06Salud!
01:23:06Salud!
01:23:08Thank you all for your well wishes.
01:23:12I'm truly blessed by all of you to be here tonight.
01:23:16Salud!
01:23:18Salud!
01:23:19Salud!
01:23:20Oh!
01:23:27And the night is young.
01:23:29Come on, come on.
01:23:31I always dreamt of today.
01:23:35Like a movie on replay.
01:23:40And I don't want this to end.
01:23:44Aye, aye, aye, come closer.
01:23:45Ah, let's just go.
01:23:47Come on, let's go.
01:23:48Aye, aye, aye, come to me.
01:23:50Baby, just trust, trust.
01:23:52Trust me.
01:23:53Aye, aye, aye, let's find love.
01:23:54The night is young.
01:23:56And the night is fine.
01:23:57Aye, aye, aye, stay here.
01:23:59My heart is yours, yours, yours, yours.
01:24:01Aye, aye, aye, composer.
01:24:03And let's just go.
01:24:04Ale Mambo.
01:24:06Aye, aye, aye, composer.
01:24:07And let's just go.
01:24:08TΓ³mame, tΓ³mame.
01:24:10Come on, come on, baby.
01:24:12The night is young.
01:24:14Aye, aye, aye, composer.
01:24:16And let's just go.
01:24:19Aye, aye, aye, come to me.
01:24:20Baby, just trust.
01:24:23Aye, aye, aye, composer.
01:24:24And let's just go.
01:24:26And let's just go.
01:24:26Baby, all let yourself wake up.
01:24:28Aye, aye, aye, come to me.
01:24:29Baby, just trust.
01:24:30We will always fight.
01:24:32Aye, aye, aye, let's find love.
01:24:33The night is young.
01:24:35Night is, night is, night is, night is young.
01:24:36Aye, aye, aye, stay here.
01:24:38My heart is yours.
01:24:40Take my heart is yours.
01:24:41Bye, bye.
01:24:43Bye, bye.
01:24:44Bye, bye.
01:24:47Bye.
01:24:53Bye.
01:24:57Bye.
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