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.

As more folks look to tighten their wallets by forgoing the restaurant and cooking at home instead, there are a handful of cookbooks hitting the shelves.

Taco journalist Mando Rayo says these books will make those home meals a little bit better, with some Tex-Mex flavors for sure.

The Tacos of Texas podcast host joined the Standard with more. Listen to the interview above or read the transcript below.

The full transcript of this episode of Tacos of Texas is available on the KUT & KUTX Studio website. The transcript is also available as subtitles or captions on some podcast apps.

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