Tacos of Texas

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Trailer: Tacos of Texas Season Cinco Coming Soon Aug 05, 2025

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The fifth season of The Tacos of Texas podcast premieres on August 19. In Season Cinco, taco journalist Mando Rayo explores whole-hog butchering, the difference between Mexican food and Tex-Mex, how ICE raids are affecting taquerias, Texas’ Latinx Michelin-star honorees, women in BBQ, and kids making their own salsas. Find it on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts!

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For Los Topos, borders and other dividing lines don’t matter in the wake of tragedy Jul 31, 2025

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The programming in this bonus episode of the Tacos of Texas podcast was originally aired live on the Texas Standard in July, 2025. Tacos of Texas host Mando Ray discusses the search and rescue group who came from Mexico to help find victims of the July 4th floods. In the weeks since the Fourth of July floods hit Central Texas, help has come in many forms. From relief concerts to…

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Why you’ve seen the Mexican flag at protests Jul 02, 2025

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The programming in this bonus episode of the Tacos of Texas podcast was originally aired live on the Texas Standard in June, 2025. For many in the Latino diaspora in the U.S., the flags of their heritage hold weight and meaning. You’ll see them in homes, restaurants and as many might have noticed recently, protests. As someone who grew up on the Texas/Mexico border in El Paso, Mando Rayo…

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Bring out those fancy dresses, quinceañera season is upon us May 14, 2025

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Tacos of Texas podcast host Mando Rayo talks about what to expect at one of these celebrations – and, of course, what might be on the menu. This episode of the Tacos of Texas podcast was originally aired live on the Texas Standard on May 8, 2025. It’s the time of year for fancy dresses, limo rides, and all the photos. Yes, it’s prom season, but in Texas, that also coincides with another…

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A new platter of cookbooks lets home chefs unleash Tex-Mex flavors May 06, 2025

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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. The full transcript of this episode of Tacos of Texas is available on the KUT & KUTX Studio website. The transcript is also available as…

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What is a carne asada and what can you expect if you’re invited? Apr 14, 2025

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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…

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Mando Rayo’s Taco Glossary Mar 11, 2025

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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…

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Texas chefs have strong showing at James Beard Awards in recent years Mar 05, 2025

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Need to find your new go-to Mexican food spot? Taco journalist Mando Rayo has you covered as he talks about the 2024 James Beard Award nominees of Texas. The programming in this bonus episode of Tacos of Texas originally aired live on the Texas Standard in April 2024.

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Going to SXSW? How to get good tacos and avoid ‘taco traps’ Feb 25, 2025

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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! The programming in this bonus episode of the Tacos of Texas podcast was originally aired live on the…

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Soup recipes for caldo weather that aren’t caldo Feb 18, 2025

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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…

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