MAURICIO VELAZQUEZ DE LEON

Mauricio has been working in food and book publishing for more than 25 years. His food writing has appeared in Saveur, Escala, and Gourmet, and he has worked on four Lonely Planet guides
and books. He is the founder of duopress and lives thousands of miles from his favorite taquería.

161. The Taco "Kiss" and Tell
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Aug. 6, 2026

161. The Taco "Kiss" and Tell

Hey there food fans! I'm so excited to welcome Mauricio Velázquez de León! He's a longtime food writer, publisher, and the founder of duopress (now part of Sourcebooks), and his work has been featured in Saveur, Gourmet, Escala, and Lonely Planet. He's joining me on Episode 161 of The Food for ThoughtCast to talk about his new book, An Illustrated Guide to Tacos and Burritos: A Comic Book with Stories, Recipes, and More (it comes out August 11, 2026!), and it is going to be incredible. This book...
Guest: MAURICIO VELAZQUEZ DE LEON
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