An unlikely heir to a Mexican fast-food franchise goes 'cuisine' hunting for the next culinary big thing, and finds himself in a small, dusty New Mexican town where foodies come from all over to salivate over the culinary treats of a local, authentic, and feisty female chef.
Acting
Dania Ramirez carries every scene with actual fire; Santino Fontana leans into the douchebag redemption arc.
Practical Effects
The food styling is the real star—someone clearly cared more about the tamales than the script.
Director
Jay Silverman
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Santino Fontana (Joel) is the voice of Hans in Frozen, making this his second role as a charming villain who maybe doesn't deserve forgiveness.
The film was shot in actual New Mexico locations to capture authentic Southwest light and architecture—rare for a low-budget rom-com that easily could've faked it in Atlanta.
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