Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Tucked behind a taqueria on Austin’s east side, you’ll find Comadre Panadería—the punk rock bakery where Mariela Camacho reimagines Mexican classics with bold, fresh flavors. From corn-and-prickly pear pink cake to pan dulce inspired by childhood weekends with her dad, every pastry tells a story.

Mariela’s journey began in her parents’ immigrant kitchens, wound through long days in San Antonio and Seattle bakeries, and eventually led her back home to Texas—where she built a business rooted in community, ethics, and creativity.

Now named one of Food & Wine’s Best New Chefs of 2025, Mariela is shaping more than pastries. She’s building a bakery where people feel cared for, employees are supported, and tradition meets imagination.

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Texas Country Reporter
Episode #: 1943
Original air date: 11-23-2024