Tacos of Texas

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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March 24, 2026

Street vendors in Texas feeling the pinch among heightened immigration anxiety

“They are doing it by selling what they know. They know their food. They know their culture.”

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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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