The interview featured in this bonus episode of Tacos of Texas originally aired on the Texas Standard in December, 2017.

The following is an excerpt from the original article that was published on the Texas Standard website.

“The words used to describe taco-making techniques, many of them in Spanish, tell the heritage of the people in the kitchen.”

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This interview in this episode of TOT originally aired on the Texas Standard in June, 2015. The following excerpt comes from the Texas Standard article that originally featured the interview heard in this episode.

You’ve seen the headlines this month: “America’s Egg Shortage Threatens Austin’s Breakfast Taco Supply”,“Austin Restaurants Respond To National Egg Crisis”. But – wait a minute. We need to think through this clearly. Deep breaths. Not having eggs in your tacos isn’t a tragedy; this is an opportunity to branch out of your comfort zone. That’s what Mando Rayo says – he’s the author of a book called “Austin Breakfast Tacos.” He stopped by the Texas Standard to put us at ease.

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This episode of TOT features a 2024 interview with Laura Rice on the Texas Standard.

The holiday is celebrated more in the U.S. than south of the border.

Cinco de Mayo is not to be confused with Mexican Independence Day – that’s in September. The holiday coming up on Sunday is the celebration of Mexico’s victory at the Battle of Puebla against the French in the mid-1800s.

But really, it isn’t actually a national Mexican holiday. It’s more so celebrated in the U.S. than across the border, and that is due in large part to FDR’s Good Neighbor Policy. Nearly a century ago, the policy hoped to strike better relations with Latin American countries.

Tacos of Texas podcast host Mando Rayo joined the Standard to give us a few do’s and don’ts of celebrating Cinco de Mayo responsibly. Listen to the interview above or read the transcript below.

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The interview featured in this bonus episode of Tacos of Texas aired on the Austin Signal in April, 2026.

Miles Bloxon speaks with students from Travis Early College High School and Jayma Vaughn about the unique hospitality program that is shaping their futures. Through partnerships with local organizations and hands-on experiences working alongside top Austin chefs, the program opens doors for the next generation of culinary students that once required leaving the city.

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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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It’s the ongoing tamale debate – although for some, there may be no debate at all.

Mando Rayo shares his take on the Texas (tamal?) debate with Angela Kocherga of the Texas Standard.

The audio interview featured in this bonus episode of Tacos of Texas originally aired live on the Texas Standard in December, 2025.

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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.

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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 originally aired on the Texas Standard in November, 2025.

Some of the nominees mentioned in this episode have been featured guests on earlier episodes of the Tacos of Texas podcast. You can listen to all those episodes and more by heading over to the Tacos of Texas show page or wherever you get your podcasts!

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The interview featured on this bonus episode of Tacos of Texas originally aired on the Texas Standard in March, 2026.

“They are doing it by selling what they know. They know their food. They know their culture.”

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Taco journalist Mando Rayo shares how he feels diners can be more intentional with how they engage with the cuisine we all love.

The interview in this bonus episode of Tacos of Texas was originally aired on the Texas Standard in January, 2026.

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If you found the reporting above valuable, please consider making a donation to support it here. Your gift helps pay for everything you find on texasstandard.org and KUT.org. Thanks for donating today.

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