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Tacos of Texas is back on August 20th. With Season 4, we’re taking the taco studio on the road to 3 markets in Texas and talk to locals about the food and the culture in their own communities. You’ll hear about the history of Vaqueros and Breakfast Tacos, learn about HEB’s road to Mi Tienda, meet James Beard award-winning chef Ana Liz Pulido, and more.
May 12, 2026
Do You Need Eggs for Breakfast Tacos?
¡No Huevos?! Is it a breakfast taco without the eggs? Mando Rayo explores.
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May 5, 2026
Do’s and don’ts for celebrating Cinco de Mayo
This episode of TOT features a 2024 interview with Laura Rice on the Texas Standard.
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April 28, 2026
From Classroom to Kitchen: Building Austin’s Next Culinary Generation
Hear what Austin’s next culinary generation has to say about what it takes to build a career in hospitality today.
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April 21, 2026
Cesar Chavez allegations continue to spur examination of legacy
Mando Rayo talks to Texas Standard host David Brown about the fallout from the sexual assault allegations against labor leader Cesar Chavez.
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April 14, 2026
Tamal or Tamale? Corn husk or banana leaf? Taco Journalist Mando Rayo weighs in on the great Texas debate…Or is it Tejas?
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April 8, 2026
Healthy Without Breaking Up (with Tacos)
From cauliflower to nopales, swap in some different fillings – but make sure you keep the seasonings. The interview featured in this bonus episode of Tacos of Texas originally aired on the Texas Standard in February 2025. Tacos of Texas is made possible by listeners like you. You can support our work by making a donation […]
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March 31, 2026
Tacos of Texas wraps fifth season delving into politics, new Michelin honorees and more
The Michelin Guide ranking top places to eat was announced in October, 2025. In this bonus episode, Mando Rayo sits down with the Texas Standard to discuss the new Michelin luminaries, as well as details on how he plans to celebrate the podcast’s fifth season. The interview featured in this bonus episode of Tacos of Texas […]
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