taco journalism

Bonus: Paprika ATX: When a Taquero stands up for his communities

Today we’re live at Paprika ATX for the Tacos of Texas Wrap Party in Austin. In this bonus episode of Tacos of Texas, we talk to Margarito “Mago” Perez, owner of the Paprika on what it takes to go from a taco truck to a full on brick and mortar taquería. We’ll also dig into what it means to stand up for your own community because of the ICE and immigration raids.

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Ojeda Middle School Salsa Club

Let’s talk salsa with the Ojeda Middle School Salsa Club and learn how these young entrepreneurs are making and selling their own salsas. Guests include instructor Efrain Garza and his students.

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Oil companies face new deadlines to plug orphaned wells

Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration. Why now, and what’s next for the Texas-based billionaire.

A bill that aims to plug the state’s abandoned oil and gas wells – sometimes called “orphaned wells” – is headed to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk.

Insurers in Texas are partnering with aerial imaging and AI companies to assess homes from the sky.

The Trump administration continues to threaten mass deportations. But dairy farms don’t seem to be losing any workers.

And: “Tacos of Texas” podcast host Mando Rayo shares his taco hot takes.

Why El Paso Mexican food hits different

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!

Taco Font, A Latino Art Weekend – Live at The Cathedral ATX — BONUS

Taco Font, a Latino Art Weekend live event in collaboration with The Cathedral Austin and Of Color. Some taco trucks are colorful, some hand-written and painted, and others are inspired by the food they make. In this episode, we’ll capture the most creative taco trucks, the inspiration, and stories behind the art, and eat along the way. Guests include muralist, Ernesto “Cheche” Hernandez and Reyna Vasquez, Veracruz All Natural (Austin) and moderated by Mando Rayo, Taco Journalist.

H-E-B’s road to Mi Tienda

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.

Tools of the Taco Trade

Cazos, Discadas y parrillas, oh my! Take a tour of La Tia Pancha Flea Market in the northside of Houston as we discover the tools that taqueros y taqueras use to create their muy ricos tacos.