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    Taco Mafia
            Familia
                
                    
                        
                            Season 1
                        
                    
                    
                        
                            Episode 1
                        
                    
                
            
            
            Meet Nixta Taqueria owners Sara Mardanbigi and Edgar Rico, Discada owners Xose Velasco and Anthony Pratto, and Cuantos Tacos owner Luis ‘Beto’ Robledo as they introduce their parents, discuss their childhood experience as children of immigrants, and explore the paths that led them to becoming celebrated small business owners and local heroes in the Austin community.
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            The Taco Mafia breaks down Winter Storm Uri; Representative Greg Casar visits Discada.
        
        
     
    
                            
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            Sara stocks the Free Fridge; Beto buys a new trailer; Discada hosts an anniversary party.
        
        
     
    
                            
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            The Taco Mafia reflects on how they support each other through catastrophic life events.
        
        
     
    
                            
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            Edgar and Sara recap their wedding; Beto discusses health issues; Discada hosts a pop-up.
        
        
     
    
                            
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            Edgar and Sara explore Oaxaca; Beto visits taquerias; Discada has a pop-up in Houston.
        
        
     
    
                            
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            Edgar and Sara fly to Oaxaca; Beto tours a tortilleria; Anthony and Xose get lunch.
        
        
     
    
                            
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            Edgar and Sara tell their love story; Beto balances work and parenting.
        
        
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    