Tacos of Texas

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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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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