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Taqueando with Bill Esparza

Acquired Taste Media

Taqueando with Bill Esparza is your front-row seat to the vibrant world of Mexican and Latino food culture. Hosted by James Beard Award-winning writer Bill Esparza, we go way beyond tacos, diving deep into street food, regional cuisines, travel adventures, chef interviews, and the real stories behind the food. From the mercados of Mexico to the kitchens of Los Angeles, Bill brings decades of expertise, insider access, and serious passion to each episode. Expect no-BS conversations, big

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01:03:46

The Resilience of LA's Fashion District. With...

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2025/07/02

On this episode of Taqueando with Bill Esparza, we head to LA’s Fashion District — a neighborhood under pressure but full of heart.Bill sits down with Nayomie Mendoza, owner of Cuernavacas Grill, to talk about how the district is standing strong in the face of aggressive ICE raids targeting undocumented workers and vendors. Nayomie shares how the community is organizing, what support looks like right now, and why staying visible matters more than ever.Bill also recaps some incredible meals from a

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00:55:23

Who’s Really Taking the Good Jobs? The Truth About...

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2025/06/25

In this new episode of Taqueando with Bill Esparza, Bill sits down with celebrated Los Angeles chef Ray Garcia to break down the realities undocumented workers face in the restaurant industry — and the complex, often unspoken reasons why these workers are so essential to keeping kitchens running across LA and beyond. Ray also teases exciting plans for the return of his legendary restaurant Broken Spanish.Plus, Bill recaps recent standout meals: Daniel Patterson’s Jaca Social Club pop-up — a preview

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01:04:26

Rick Bayless, Say Something. With Gustavo Arellano.

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2025/06/18

On this unfiltered episode of Taqueando with Bill Esparza, powered by Acquired Taste Media, Bill sits down with Los Angeles Times columnist Gustavo Arellano to ask the hard question: Why are so many Latino influencers silent as ICE raids and immigration crackdowns terrorize LA’s immigrant communities?Bill and Gustavo call out influencers who happily profit off their heritage — filming at taquerias, swap meets, and street vendors — but go quiet when it’s time to stand up for the people behind that

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00:59:45

Keeping ICE Out Of The Kitchen. With Immigration...

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2025/06/11

In this powerful and timely episode of Taqueando with Bill Esparza, powered by Acquired Taste Media, Bill sits down with immigration attorney Karla Navarrete - widely known on Instagram as @abogadachicana - to talk about how restaurants and hospitality workers can prepare for, respond to, and recover from ICE raids targeting undocumented workers.As Los Angeles grapples with a new wave of immigration enforcement, sparked by sweeping overreach from the Trump administration, this conversation is

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00:42:27

Bill's Got Beef: Spanish Food and LA Try Guy Edition

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2025/06/04

On this episode of Taqueando with Bill Esparza, powered by Acquired Taste Media, LA’s original taco truth-teller has some things to get off his chest.First, Bill takes aim at a recurring problem in the food world: Spanish cuisine getting credit for Mexican dishes. He breaks down the colonial hangover behind this narrative—and why it’s time to give Mexican food its rightful due. Then he responds to a viral review of East LA institution El Tepeyac Café by LA Try Guy, calling out the influencer’s

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01:21:55

Why Do Fish Tacos Suck In LA?

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2025/05/28

Why do fish tacos in Los Angeles so often miss the mark? In this episode of Taqueando, James Beard Award-winning food writer Bill Esparza is joined by The LA Food Podcast host Luca Servodio to unpack what makes Ensenada-style fish tacos so iconic—and why LA rarely gets them right. From batter debates to the importance of tortillas and double-fried fish, we break down the key elements that separate the great from the forgettable.Plus, we share where you can go in LA to get a glimpse of Baja flavor

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01:16:24

Put Some Respect on Panamanian Cuisine

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2025/05/21

On this episode of Taqueando, Bill Esparza sits down with acclaimed Panamanian chef José Olmedo Carles Rojas, the force behind Venice’s buzzworthy restaurant Sí! Mon. They dive deep into Panamanian cuisine, José’s celebrated restaurants in Panama City, and the challenge of introducing Los Angeles to an entirely new culinary language—while staying true to tradition and flavor.Bill also shares highlights from a recent knockout meal at Mariscos Los Corchos in Bloomington, CA, then answers listener

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00:35:13

If Your Taco Sucks, It’s Probably Your Fault

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2025/05/14

What’s the most important item at the salsa bar? Salt—and you. On this episode of Taqueando with Bill Esparza, we’re diving deep into the taco brigade system at Mexican taquerías, where every cook has a role—and the diner is the final member. Bill breaks it down in his signature no-BS style: “If your taco is underseasoned, it’s your f**ing fault.”*He also shares what he’s been eating lately—from the Pujol pop-up at Damian to Molino Pujol at Ditroit, plus visits to Fiddlehead and other gems in Santa

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01:20:55

Enrique Olvera on 25 Years of Pujol

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2025/05/07

In the premiere of Taqueando with Bill Esparza, chef Enrique Olvera reflects on 25 years of Pujol, the groundbreaking Mexico City restaurant that redefined modern Mexican cuisine. Olvera and host Bill Esparza dive into mole madre, culinary identity, and how Mexican food earned its place on the global stage.Keywords: Enrique Olvera, Pujol, Mexican cuisine, mole madre, Mexico City restaurants, Bill Esparza, Taqueando podcast.Powered by Acquired Taste Media.Episode Links:Pujol

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