Taqueando with Bill Esparza
Taqueando with Bill Esparza
Podcast Description
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.
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The podcast delves into topics such as street food, regional cuisines, travel adventures, and chef interviews. For example, one episode features chef Enrique Olvera discussing his pioneering restaurant Pujol and the significance of mole madre, illustrating a broader exploration of cultural identity and the evolution of Mexican cuisine on a global scale.

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.
Bill Esparza is back answering your questions, your DMs and, yes, your hate. Bill and Rob tackle the backlash over their LA mariscos guide, what makes great ceviche and aguachile, oyster red flags, King Taco’s place in taco truck history, the best pozole and chile en nogada in Los Angeles, Coyoacán recommendations and Bill’s perfect day of eating in LA.
Plus, the Antojitos Rundown covers Loreto, Broken Spanish Comedor, Holbox, Disciples of the Corn and Mariscos El Tambo.
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