Taqueando with Bill Esparza
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Episodes: 57
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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 personalities, and a whole lot of taco talk.
Powered by Acquired Taste Media. New episodes every Wednesday.
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Are Bagels Just Bread? Canter’s Deli and LA’s Bagel Debate
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Jun 03, 2026 |
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Inside Xokol, Guadalajara’s Michelin-Starred Temple to Corn, with Xrysw Ruelas
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May 27, 2026 |
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The Art of the Scam. With Katie Molinaro (@EatItKatie).
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May 20, 2026 |
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Noah Galuten & Eloy Alvarez on Sonora, Carne Asada, and the Gospel of the Grill
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May 13, 2026 |
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Le Chique 2.0: Inside Mexico’s Most Ambitious Tasting Menu with Chef Jonatan Gómez Luna
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May 06, 2026 |
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Andrew Zimmern (Part 2): Restaurants, Politics, and the Future of Food
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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Andrew Zimmern (Part 1): Bourdain, Baja, and the Birth of Food Travel TV
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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The Birria That Refused To Change: The Story of Birrieria Nochistlán
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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A Tale of Two Modern Mexican Chefs, From Baja to San Francisco
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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Why Kato Could Only Exist in Los Angeles. With Jon Yao.
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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Manu Buffara: Noma Changed Her. Now She’s Changing Restaurants.
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Q&A: Noma Scandal, Salsa Rules, Taco Culture & Finding Great Food Anywhere
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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The Ultimate Mexico City Food Guide (Part 3 of 3): Fine Dining & Other Travel Wisdom
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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The Man Who Changed Modern Tacos: Chef Oso Campos of Tijuana
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Stop Ruining Carne Asada: A Public Service Announcement
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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Bad Bunny, Puerto Rico & the Culture Behind the Halftime Show
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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The Ultimate Mexico City Food Guide (Part 2 of 3): The Street Food & Cantina Playbook
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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Brazil’s Best Restaurant Plays Jazz: Chef Ivan Ralston (Tuju)
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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The First Costa Rican Michelin Star: Byron Gomez’s Journey at BRUTØ
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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Hospitality in the Crosshairs: Angel Medina on Portland, Immigration & Modern Mexican Food
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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The Ultimate Mexico City Food Guide (Part 1 of 3): The Taco Edition
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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Don’t Mess With the Bolillo: Edgar Núñez on Bread, Identity, and Mexican Food
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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The Best of Taqueando 2025: Featuring Enrique Olvera, Bill Addison, Pepe Aguilar and More
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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The Meals That Got Us Through 2025
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Dec 24, 2025 |
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Live From Lu's Garden: Congee, Culture, and Identity with Kaila Yu
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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Bill Addison on What the 101 Reveals About Los Angeles Dining in 2025
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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Jeff Gordinier On Esquire's Best New Restaurants in America, 2025
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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The Real Tulum with Chef Jose Luis Hinostroza of ARCA
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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Culichi Town, USA: The Rise of Sinaloan Food and Culture in LA
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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Live From San Diego Food + Wine: Carlos Gaytán, Rael Coronado, Juan Cabrera, Sabina Bandera and Diego Vargas
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Rick Martinez Is Salsa Daddy
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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Tejal Rao & Ligaya Mishan: A New Era of Food Criticism at The New York Times
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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The Case Against Breakfast Burritos
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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The Queer, Vegan Revolution — Portland-Style. With Mis Tacones' Polo Bañuelos and Carlos Reynoso.
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Q&A: Best Oaxacan Spots in LA, Hand-Made Tortillas, Mexico City Hotel Recs, the Ultimate Brazilian Michelin Experience, and More.
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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13 Mezcals Later. With Madre's Ivan Vasquez and Cuernavaca's Grill's Nayomie Mendoza.
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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Life On The Rancho With @Yo_Soy_Casandra
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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The Ultimate LA Taco Crawls
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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Pati Jinich's Optimism Has No Borders
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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The Life and Times of LA Cha Cha Chá: From Arts District Darling to ICE Raid Casualty
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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Take Me To Tepito: How to Eat Like a Local in Mexico City
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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A Master Class on Chiles En Nogada, with Liz Galicia - La Reina de Los Chiles En Nogada
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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Pepe Aguilar Spills on Favorite LA Eats, Zacatecas Food, and His New Album
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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The Alta California Movement, Then and Now. With Carlos Salgado (Taco Maria, La Sirena)
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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Oaxacalifornia, Indigenous Foodways, and the Future of Poncho’s Tlayudas. With Odilia Romero.
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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Diego Hernández , The Chef Who Helped Valle Rewrite the Rules of Mexican Fine Dining
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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Valle Uncorked: How Lulu Martinez Is Redefining Mexican Wine
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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What’s So Scary About the Mexican-American Dream? With Nick Valencia.
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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The Resilience of LA's Fashion District. With Cuernavaca's Grill owner Nayomie Mendoza.
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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Who’s Really Taking the Good Jobs? The Truth About Undocumented Workers in LA’s Kitchens with Ray Garcia
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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Rick Bayless, Say Something. With Gustavo Arellano.
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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Keeping ICE Out Of The Kitchen. With Immigration Attorney Karla Navarrete.
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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Bill's Got Beef: Spanish Food and LA Try Guy Edition
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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Why Do Fish Tacos Suck In LA?
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May 28, 2025 |
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Put Some Respect on Panamanian Cuisine
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May 21, 2025 |
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If Your Taco Sucks, It’s Probably Your Fault
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May 14, 2025 |
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Enrique Olvera on 25 Years of Pujol
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May 07, 2025 |