What led H-E-B to go full Hispanic aisle? With the Mi Tienda brand, HEB went full into target Latino consumers from barbacoa, salsas y tamales. Guest is Manny Colunga, store leader at Mi Tienda in Houston, Texas.
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March 17, 2026
New year, new do’s – and don’ts – of tacos
Taco journalist Mando Rayo shares how he feels diners can be more intentional with how they engage with the cuisine we all love. The interview in this bonus episode of Tacos of Texas was originally aired on the Texas Standard in January, 2026. Tacos of Texas is made possible by listeners like you. You can […]
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March 10, 2026
Behind the Tacos of Texas Podcast with story producer, Louise Van Assche and Mando Rayo
Get to know our story producer, Louise Van Assche! You can find Louise on Instagram at @whereareyoureallyfrom. This interview was originally aired on Austin Signal in November 2025. Special thanks to Jerry Quijano and Kristen Cabrera of the Austin Signal for having us on the show! From the Austin Signal on KUT 90.5, : Tacos […]
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December 9, 2025
Bonus: Flipping the Tortilla: One on One with Mando Rayo
In today’s episode we’re flipping the tortilla. I’m actually the one being interviewed by El Mero Mero and Jr. Taco Correspondent Samuel Franco. So sit back and relax and get to know a little more about El Taco Journalist Mando Rayo (me!)
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December 2, 2025
Bonus: Paprika ATX: When a Taquero stands up for his communities
In this bonus episode we talk to Margarito “Mago” Perez, owner of the Paprika about turning a taco truck to a brick and mortar and standing up for community during ICE and immigration raids.
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November 25, 2025
Bonus: Los Tacos de ACL Fest with Rosa and Daniela from La Santa Barbacha
Live from ACL, Mando Rayo talks to Daniela & Rosa De Lima Hernandez from La Santa Barbacha about how they started one of the best barbacoa places ATX.
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November 18, 2025
Bonus: Tacos of Texas Podcast live taping with Journalist Maria Hinojosa
Mando Rayo sits down with Journalist Maria Hinojosa in Studio 1A for a live discussion about the intersection of tacos, culture and community resilience.
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November 11, 2025
Lamb Barbacoa at El Grandpa’s Mexican BBQ
Find out how that slow cooked lamb barbacoa hits differently in an outdoor, above-ground Pozo.
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November 4, 2025
Whole Hog Butchering with Chef Jesse Griffiths (Part 2)
In this episode, we’re gonna let Jesse get to butchering in the whole hog class. Let’s dig in!
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