Tortillas, sides, or a six-pack are a few things on the list of what to bring – just don’t come empty handed!

Enjoying spring weather in Texas before it gets unbearably hot for some means getting outside and throwing something on the grill.

Chargrilling meats and veggies to share with friends, family and neighbors is a longtime tradition that goes by many names in different cultures: “cookout,” “barbecue,”etc.

But for Mando Rayo, it’s the “carne asada.” The Tacos of Texas podcast host spoke with the Texas Standard to dish on what it is and who’s invited. Listen to the interview above or read the transcript below.

The programming in this episode of Tacos of Texas was originally aired live on the Texas Standard on April 3, 2025.

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The full transcript of this episode of Tacos of Texas is available on the KUT & KUTX Studio website. The transcript is also available as subtitles or captions on some podcast apps.

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