Food

Taco Mafia

A new generation of taqueros is showing how to achieve success in a post-pandemic world, while expanding the impact that a business can have in its own community. The self-proclaimed ‘Taco Mafia’ is forging a new path through friendship, sustainability, tradition, authenticity and a commitment to give back, while addressing issues such as sustainability, immigration, gentrification, and beyond.

Schedule

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    Taco Mafia: Familia: TVSS: Iconic

    Taco Mafia

    Familia

    Saturday
    Sep 19

    30 Minutes

    Nixta Taqueria owners Sara Mardanbigi and Edgar Rico, Discada owners Xose Velasco and Anthony Pratto and Cuantos Tacos owner Luis "Beto" Robledo talk about their experience as children of immigrants and how they became small business owners.
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    Taco Mafia: Amor: TVSS: Iconic

    Taco Mafia

    Amor

    Saturday
    Sep 19

    30 Minutes

    Edgar and Sara work a night shift and talk about how they fell in love; Beto balances business ownership and co-parenting; Anthony and Xose explain the history of the discada recipe.
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    Taco Mafia: Familia: TVSS: Iconic

    Taco Mafia

    Familia

    Monday
    Sep 21

    30 Minutes

    Nixta Taqueria owners Sara Mardanbigi and Edgar Rico, Discada owners Xose Velasco and Anthony Pratto and Cuantos Tacos owner Luis "Beto" Robledo talk about their experience as children of immigrants and how they became small business owners.
  • Image
    Taco Mafia: Amor: TVSS: Iconic

    Taco Mafia

    Amor

    Monday
    Sep 21

    30 Minutes

    Edgar and Sara work a night shift and talk about how they fell in love; Beto balances business ownership and co-parenting; Anthony and Xose explain the history of the discada recipe.

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