El Rey Network Serves Up ‘United Tacos of America’ Series

By R. Thomas Umstead
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El Rey Network this fall will search for the best tacos in the country in a new series, United Tacos of America, the network announced Wednesday.

The series, hosted by "taco journalists" and best-selling authors Mando Rayo and Jarod Neece, will seek to discover new flavors and cultures built around tacos, according to network officials.

“Good food, especially tacos, brings people of all nationalities together,” said Robert Rodriguez, Head of El Rey Network in a statement. “As a foodie myself I can’t be more excited that Mando and Jarod’s show United Tacos of America will showcase the love we all share for Mexican food across this country. We are proud that El Rey Network is continuing its mission of highlighting the authentic and positive stories our culture brings to this amazing nation”

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.