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Tacos of Texas

KUT & KUTX Studios, Mando Rayo

Exploring taco culture in Texas through the eyes of the people in the Lone Star State.

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38:31

Austin’s Taco Mile

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2021/12/06

Beneath the city’s trendy surface, Austin’s undersung “Taco Mile” (located up north on Rundberg Ln.) is serving up some of the most authentic tacos in the area. In this episode, we’ll examine how this hidden gem of a taco scene reflects Austin’s segregationist history, changing demographics, and the plight of immigrants in Texas’ capital city. […] The post Austin’s Taco Mile appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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31:09

The Book of Tacos

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2021/11/22

Located in the heart of San Antonio, UTSA’s academic library boasts one of the oldest, most comprehensive collections of historic Mexican cookbooks in the world (many of which are over a century old). In this episode, we’ll explore what these archaic texts teach us about Mexico’s rich culinary history and how its dishes are prepared […] The post The Book of Tacos appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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29:52

Taco Font

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2021/11/08

Some taco trucks are colorful, some hand-written and painted, and others are inspired by the food they make. In this episode, we’ll capture the most creative taco trucks, the inspiration, and stories behind the art, and eat along the way. Guests include muralist, Ernesto “Cheche” Hernandez (El Paso) and Reyna and Mariza Vasquez, Veracruz All […] The post Taco Font appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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33:27

Taco Economy

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2021/10/25

Tacos aren’t just delicious — they’re also big bucks! In this episode, we break down the numbers behind America’s favorite food. We’ll crunch the numbers to answer such burning questions as how much money does your average Texan spend on Tacos per year? How much does it cost to run a taco truck? And exactly […] The post Taco Economy appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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30:38

Taco Misinformation

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2021/10/11

Since the turn of the century, the taco has become a staple of American cuisine, one on par with sushi and pizza. And yet misinformation about the dish (and Mexican food in general) still runs rampant in the United States. For example, did you know that the misconception that taco trucks are somehow dirtier or […] The post Taco Misinformation appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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30:53

Chicanos & Chingonas on The Rise

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2021/09/27

2020 is the taco’s time to shine — and it’s the Chicanos, Latinx, Chingonas behind it all. In this episode, we’ll check in with the entrepreneurs who are behind some of Texas’s hottest food trends. We’ll also examine the ways in which these taqueros are working together to keep traditions alive and the culture as […] The post Chicanos & Chingonas on The Rise appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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31:17

West Texas: The Origins of the Discada

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2021/09/13

Using the Disco, (a cooking apparatus whose origins are often attributed to the camaraderie between Mexican and Chinese rail workers in the early 20th century), we’ll trace how traditions and cultures intersect, and what effects that cultural fusion has on subsequent generations for years. We’ll explore the connections and history of the Chinese and Mexican […] The post West Texas: The Origins of the Discada appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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28:42

#TacosSaveTexas (Again.)

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2021/08/23

As our uncertain world turns, it seems like only one thing stays consistent — the generosity of Texas taqueros. Whether they’re feeding communities in need during natural disasters, or simply working to enforce their operation’s mask mandate during a global pandemic, it’s not often these brave culinary craftsmen and women get the recognition they deserve. […] The post #TacosSaveTexas (Again.) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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29:56

Texas Trends: Birria

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2021/08/09

Birria de Res has arrived in Texas and it seems nobody can get enough of this red hot taco trend but don’t tell that to the goat birria die-hards. In this episode, we dissect the Birria trend, beef, and goat, from its century-old roots in central Mexico to its newfound popularity as Texas’s latest taco […] The post Texas Trends: Birria appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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29:36

Tacos in the time of COVID

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2021/07/26

It’s 2021 and we’re still pivoting through the pandemic. In this episode, we check in on Texas taquerias and chefs to see how they’ve adapted to an uncertain industry and what steps they’re taking to keep their operations above water. We’ll also take a look at how the pandemic affected both eaters’ dining habits and […] The post Tacos in the time of COVID appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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30:04

The Rise of Tex-Mex BBQ

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2021/07/12

If you asked any natural born Texan what food they most associate with their home state, chances are you’ll get one of two answers: BBQ and Tacos. In this episode we examine how these two disparate food traditions collided to to create the Lone Star sensation that is Tex-Mex BBQ. We’ll get a comprehensive look […] The post The Rise of Tex-Mex BBQ appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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Trailer: Tacos of Texas

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2021/06/26

Have you ever wondered why Birria tacos are so popular? Or how tacos are saving Texas, even during the pandemic? Or which Texas city has the tastiest tacos? If you find yourself dreaming of tacos, this is the podcast for you. The post Trailer: Tacos of Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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