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 […]

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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 […]

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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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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! Bonus Taco […]

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Mexican soup recipes to keep you warm this winter. From cozy classics like pozole and menudo, to more modern fusion dishes, like carnitas ramen.

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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 […]

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Earlier this week, folks in several industries participated in an event called “A Day Without Immigrants.” The focus was to highlight the contributions immigrants make every day, including to the economy. Mando Rayo, taco journalist and host of the Tacos of Texas podcast spoke with Texas Standard about the protest and the contributions of the […]

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Mando Rayo shares his “taco hacks” for both restaurants and home cooking. This is a previously aired segment of the Texas Standard from 2024.

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