Riz loses his position as club secretary after his secret smuggling tunnel is discovered, leading to a tense "cage match" resolution with Angel. Themes of Betrayal
The title "Rata/Ch'o"—meaning "rat" in Spanish and Mayan—reflects the episode's focus on shifting loyalties. [S1E8] Rata/Ch'o
While reviewing federal intelligence files, Emily discovers evidence that EZ Reyes is an informant, fundamentally shifting their relationship. Riz loses his position as club secretary after
Critics noted that this episode heavily features , a returning character from Sons of Anarchy . Some reviewers from TV Fanatic found his eccentric, long-winded monologues overbearing, while others from Den of Geek praised the episode's "Shakespearean" use of betrayal to tighten the narrative "noose" around the characters. Mayans MC Season 1 Episode 8 Review: Rata/Ch'o long-winded monologues overbearing