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.
Taco Mafia airs Monday, September 21-Friday, September 25 at 3:30pm on WXXI-TV and streaming live on the WXXI and PBS apps.
For the past several decades, Austin has been a world leader in creative innovation and cultural expression through music, art and cuisine.
Amid rapid change throughout the city of Austin, a new generation of young local taqueros is creating the blueprint on how to achieve professional success in a post-pandemic world, while building lasting relationships and expanding the impact that a business can have in its own community.
The self-proclaimed ‘Taco Mafia’ is forging a new path built on friendship, tradition, authenticity, and a commitment to give back. This docuseries uses cuisine as an entry point to better understand the people behind the food.
Meet their families, see how they were raised, witness the major events that created these spectacular chefs, friends, business owners, and community leaders. Explore the driving forces that helped shape their commitment to building meaningful relationships and creating a sustainable ecosystem in their own industry. And dive into topics that reach far beyond the culinary industry such as entrepreneurship, sustainability, immigration, gentrification, politics and more.
Taco Mafia will also air in its entirety on Sunday, September 27 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on WXXI-TV.