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.