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August 16, 2022

Taco Beats

By: Mando Rayo

What goes better with tacos than with a little Screwmbia? That’s cumbia chopped and screwed. We’ll talk with los mero meros de screwmbia, including Principe Q (Corpus Christi DJ, chef, and nephew of Selena, yes that Selena) and Gracie Chavez (co-founder of Houston’s Bombón collective) to understand how the music genre took off. We’ll also take a deep dive into creating taco beats with music producer Adrian Graniel who helped IDENTITY Productions create their own taco beats that go perfect with tacos al pastor and a bien sazonada carne asada.


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July 2, 2025

Why you’ve seen the Mexican flag at protests

Tacos of Texas podcast host Mando Rayo talks about the importance the flag holds in everything from food to street protests.

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May 14, 2025

Bring out those fancy dresses, quinceañera season is upon us

It’s the time of year for fancy dresses, limo rides, and all the photos. Yes, it’s prom season, but in Texas, that also coincides with another tradition: quinceañera season.

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May 6, 2025

A new platter of cookbooks lets home chefs unleash Tex-Mex flavors

From South Texas barbecue to a deep dive into the world of salsas, these chefs from the Lone Star State can help up your kitchen game. This episode of the Tacos of Texas podcast was originally aired live on the Texas Standard on May 1, 2025. As more folks look to tighten their wallets by […]

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April 14, 2025

What is a carne asada and what can you expect if you’re invited?

Tortillas, sides, or a six-pack are a few things on the list of what to bring – just don’t come empty handed! Enjoying spring weather in Texas before it gets unbearably hot for some means getting outside and throwing something on the grill.  Chargrilling meats and veggies to share with friends, family and neighbors is […]

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March 11, 2025

Mando Rayo’s Taco Glossary

Mando Rayo walks through some of the terms you need to know if you want to cook tacos in Texas. You can learn more in the book “The Tacos of Texas.” The programming in this bonus episode of Tacos of Texas originally aired live on the Texas Standard in 2017. Still reading? We appreciate you! And […]

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March 4, 2025

Texas chefs have strong showing at James Beard Awards in recent years

Need to find your new go-to Mexican food spot? Taco journalist Mando Rayo has you covered as he talks about the 2024 James Beard Award nominees of Texas. The programming in this bonus episode of Tacos of Texas originally aired live on the Texas Standard in April 2024.

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February 25, 2025

Going to SXSW? How to get good tacos and avoid ‘taco traps’

Chances are if you’re going to South By Southwest this year, you’re gonna need to grab a bite on the fly. In this bonus episode of the Tacos of Texas podcast, Mando Rayo gives you the scoop on where to find the best tacos during SXSW and just as importantly, where not to! Bonus Taco […]

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February 18, 2025

Soup recipes for caldo weather that aren’t caldo

Mexican soup recipes to keep you warm this winter. From cozy classics like pozole and menudo, to more modern fusion dishes, like carnitas ramen.

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