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February 25, 2025

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

By: Mando Rayo

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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 Tip! Bookmark the 2024 SXSW Austin Taco Map before hitting the streets this SouthBy season!

The programming in this bonus episode of the Tacos of Texas podcast was originally aired live on the Texas Standard in March, 2024. 

Still reading? We appreciate you! And as we gear up for season CINCO of the Tacos of Texas podcast, we want to hear from dedicated listeners like you! Please tell us what you want to hear on the show by taking our listener survey at kut.org/tacosurvey

Thank you.

¡Vamos!

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August 4, 2026

Trailer: Tacos of Texas Season Seis Coming Soon

Season Six of the Tacos of Texas Podcast is taco journalism at its core: Host and Taco Journalist, Mando Rayo dives into twelve episodes spanning heavy stories—ICE fears, gentrification & Austin Taco History, Black Indigenous Mexicans, Gina Hinojosa taking on Abbott and conflict foods tied to a family detention center in South Texas; alongside muy […]

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May 19, 2026

Making Tacos Is Storytelling

Every great food journalist needs a taco glossary.

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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?

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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