Netflix’s ‘Iron Chef: Mexico is a reality cooking show that brings together seasoned professionals to compete in a cooking competition against three of Mexico’s best and most competent chefs. The main goal of the contestants is to defeat others, win the legendary katana, and earn the title of Legendary Chef. Iron Chefs for the Mexican edition of the show include Gabriela Ruiz, Roberto Solis, and Francisco Ruano.
Each episode pits one of the challengers against one of these iron chairman chefs and tries to impress a rotating panel of judges by incorporating a secret ingredient into their cuisine. The competitive premise of the cooking show is made funnier by presenter Paty Cantú.
So, are you wondering where the Challengers and Iron Chefs battle it out and cook up some delectable dishes? Allow us to fill you in on the details of the Iron Chef: Mexico series’ filming locations!
Where Was Iron Chef: Mexico Series Filmed?
“Iron Chef: Mexico” was filmed entirely in Mexico, specifically Mexico City. Principal photography for the initial iteration of the Netflix show has apparently taken place in late 2021. Mexico is located in the southern part of North America and borders the United States to the north.
Due to the country’s rich cultural and biological heritage, diverse climate, and geography, it is a major tourist destination and manufacturing location. Now, without further ado, let’s take a look at the specific locations where ‘Iron Chef: Mexico’ is being filmed!
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“Iron Chef: Mexico” appears to take place on the soundstage of one of the recording studios in Mexico City, the capital and largest city of Mexico and the most populous city in North America. Located in the Valley of Mexico, the city is home to some of the most famous public parks, including Chapultepec, Bosque de Tlalpan, Alameda Central, Parque Hundido, and Parque Lincoln, to name a few.
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Mexico City is home to many attractions that are popular with tourists, including museums, galleries, and monuments. Some notable ones are the Angel of Independence, Mexico City Historic Center, National Museum of Anthropology, Chapultepec Castle, Museum of Memory, Colección Júmex, and Tolerance, and José Vasconcelos Library.
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In addition to tourists, Mexico City is also frequented by many filmmakers for filming purposes. Over the years, the capital has hosted the production of various films and TV shows such as ‘Romeo + Juliet’, Infinite’, ‘El Rey, ‘Spectre’, Vicente Fernández’ and ‘Dark Desire’.
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