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May 6, 2025

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

Tacos of Texas

By: Mando Rayo

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 forgoing the restaurant and cooking at home instead, there are a handful of cookbooks hitting the shelves.

Taco journalist Mando Rayo says these books will make those home meals a little bit better, with some Tex-Mex flavors for sure.

The Tacos of Texas podcast host joined the Standard with more. Listen to the interview above or read the transcript below.

April 14, 2025

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

Tacos of Texas

By: Mando Rayo

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 a longtime tradition that goes by many names in different cultures: “cookout,” “barbecue,”etc. 

But for Mando Rayo, it’s the “carne asada.” The Tacos of Texas podcast host spoke with the Texas Standard to dish on what it is and who’s invited. Listen to the interview above or read the transcript below.

The programming in this episode of Tacos of Texas was originally aired live on the Texas Standard on April 3, 2025.

As we gear up for season 5 of Tacos of Texas, we want to hear from listeners like you.

Please visit our listener survey at kut.org/tacosurvey

¡Vamos!

And thank you!

March 11, 2025

Mando Rayo’s Taco Glossary

Tacos of Texas

By: Mando Rayo

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 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!

February 25, 2025

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

Tacos of Texas

By: Mando Rayo

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!

February 18, 2025

Soup recipes for caldo weather that aren’t caldo

Tacos of Texas

By: Mando Rayo

As the weather dips, we’re bringing it to you Tacos of Texas style! Switching it up this soup season with Mando Rayo who shares his favorite Mexican soup recipes for the winter weather (aka caldo weather.)

The programming featured in this bonus episode was originally aired on the Texas Standard on December 11, 2024.

As we gear up for the next season of Tacos of Texas, we want to hear from listeners like you! Head to kut.org/tacosurvey to send us your thoughts and ideas for the upcoming season of the show! And stay tuned for Season CINCO of Tacos of Texas.

¡Vamos!

February 11, 2025

Why El Paso Mexican food hits different

Tacos of Texas

By: Mando Rayo

In this bonus episode of the Tacos of Texas podcast, Mando Rayo, taco journalist joins the Texas Standard, to talk about El Paso’s unique flavors.

The programming featured in this bonus episode was originally aired on the Texas Standard in February, 2024.

As we gear up for the next season of Tacos of Texas, we want to hear from listeners like you! Visit kut.org/tacosurvey to send us your thoughts about what you’d like to hear on the next season of the show. And stay tuned for Season CINCO of Tacos of Texas. 

¡Vamos!

February 7, 2025

‘It impacts all of us’: A Day Without Immigrants 

Tacos of Texas

By: Mando Rayo

Earlier this week, folks in several industries participated in an event called “A Day Without Immigrants.” The focus was to highlight the contributions immigrants make every day, including to the economy. 

Mando Rayo, taco journalist and host of the Tacos of Texas podcast spoke with Texas Standard about the protest and the contributions of the immigrant workforce. Listen to the interview above or read the transcript below.

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