In this flavorful episode, we’re joined by Mando Rayo, a trailblazing taco journalist and cultural advocate who’s redefining how we think—and talk—about food. As the author of The Tacos of Texas, host of the Tacos of Texas podcast, and co-creator of United Tacos of America, Mando is on a mission to document the voices and stories behind Texas’s diverse taco traditions.
We explore:
How Mando turned tacos into a storytelling platform
The cultural responsibility of food journalism
Why he says “tacos taste better when you know the story”
What he’s learned traveling the taco trail across Texas
His go to style of tacos
This isn’t just about tacos—it’s about identity, community, and the power of sharing our stories through food.