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Taqueando with Bill Esparza

Taqueando with Bill Esparza

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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.Acquired Taste Media Art Cooking Food & Wine
Episodes
  • If Your Taco Sucks, It’s Probably Your Fault

    If Your Taco Sucks, It’s Probably Your Fault
    May 14 2025

    What’s the most important item at the salsa bar? Salt—and you. On this episode of Taqueando with Bill Esparza, we’re diving deep into the taco brigade system at Mexican taquerías, where every cook has a role—and the diner is the final member. Bill breaks it down in his signature no-BS style: “If your taco is underseasoned, it’s your f**ing fault.”*


    He also shares what he’s been eating lately—from the Pujol pop-up at Damian to Molino Pujol at Ditroit, plus visits to Fiddlehead and other gems in Santa Barbara wine country.


    In the listener Q&A, Bill answers:

    • What’s the best taco city in the world?

    • What does he look for as a food writer?

    • What’s his favorite Mexican-American combo plate?

    • And where to eat in Lima and Quito?


    Come for the salsa, stay for the smoke.
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    35 mins
  • Enrique Olvera on 25 Years of Pujol

    Enrique Olvera on 25 Years of Pujol
    May 7 2025

    In the premiere of Taqueando with Bill Esparza, chef Enrique Olvera reflects on 25 years of Pujol, the groundbreaking Mexico City restaurant that redefined modern Mexican cuisine. Olvera and host Bill Esparza dive into mole madre, culinary identity, and how Mexican food earned its place on the global stage.

    Keywords: Enrique Olvera, Pujol, Mexican cuisine, mole madre, Mexico City restaurants, Bill Esparza, Taqueando podcast.

    Powered by Acquired Taste Media.


    Episode Links:

    Pujol https://pujol.com.mx/eng/

    Enrique Olvera https://www.instagram.com/enriqueolveraf/?hl=en

    Bill on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/streetgourmetla/?hl=en


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    The LA Countdown https://www.instagram.com/thelacountdown/?hl=en

    Acquired Taste https://www.acquiredtastemedia.com/
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    1 hr and 21 mins

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