United Tacos of America

Season 1 Episodes

  1. Houston on El Rey Network
    Episode 1

    Houston

    Join Taco Journalists, Mando Rayo and Jarod Neece as they explore Houston's diversity through the mixing of Asian and Mexican culture, traditions & recipes and see how these immigrant stories come together.

  2. Lexington on El Rey Network
    Episode 2

    Lexington

    The Commonwealth of Kentucky, where bluegrass meets tacos. Join Taco Journalists, Mando Rayo and Jarod Neece as they explore how Southern cuisine and Mexican flavors come together and make some great blue grass tacos. Bourbon carnitas anyone?

  3. Austin on El Rey Network
    Episode 3

    Austin

    There are two food groups in Texas: Barbecue and Tacos, and you can get the best of both worlds in Central Texas (Austin,TX). Join Taco Journalists, Mando Rayo and Jarod Neece as they explore brisket tacos and the roots of Central Texas barbecue.

  4. New York City on El Rey Network
    Episode 4

    New York City

    Join Taco Journalists, Mando Rayo and Jarod Neece as they explore New York City and learn about the age old process of making Nixtamal corn tortillas. We'll talk to tortilla makers, women entrepreneurs and explore Mexican identity in the Big Apple.

  5. Rio Grande Valley (RGV) on El Rey Network
    Episode 5

    Rio Grande Valley (RGV)

    Join Taco Journalists, Mando Rayo and Jarod Neece as they explore ranch-style cooking in the Rio Grande Valley. We'll learn how cabrito and barbacoa are a way of life in this border region and learn how local groups are providing support to immigrants.

  6. Los Angeles on El Rey Network
    Episode 6

    Los Angeles

    Join Taco Journalists Mando Rayo and Jarod Neece as they explore Birria in Los Angeles. We'll learn why Birria tacos are all the rage, why L.A. is the best taco city in the U.S. and talk about the impact of street vending in the City of Angels.

  7. New Orleans on El Rey Network
    Episode 7

    New Orleans

    Join Taco Journalists, Mando Rayo and Jarod Neece as they uncover the underground taco scene in New Orleans. They'll explore how Creole & Mexican culture have united the city through tacos and learn who helped rebuild the city post Hurricane Katrina.

  8. Chicago on El Rey Network
    Episode 8

    Chicago

    Join Taco Journalists, Mando Rayo and Jarod Neece in Chicago as they explore carnitas, little meats of pork cooked to golden perfection. We'll find out how to make true carnitas and explore gentrification in Latinx neighborhoods.

  • About El Rey

    El Rey Network is an English-language entertainment brand founded by maverick filmmaker Robert Rodriguez (From Dusk Till Dawn, Sin City, Spy Kids, Machete). Curated by Rodriguez and his artistic collective, the Latino-infused network revels in the courage, capacity, and creativity of ordinary people on extraordinary journeys through its unique original programming. In addition, El Rey Network showcases a wide range of iconic feature films and TV series including genre, cult classics, action, and horror/sci-fi.

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