#1 BEST Tacos in America & Modern FILIPINO FOOD in Los Angeles

[@hisagi42069]

Their energy tells you why they make the best tacos.

[@argonwheatbelly637]

This video not only makes me hungry, it also gives me warm fuzzies. The people you meet, Mike, are really awesome! Thanks for the tour!!!

[@R_CA]

that tacos place looks amazing 😋

[@KingDennisJensen]

Love their energy in the first clip. Hard work and love in those tacos for sure, respect.

[@YASTravelsEatsWell]

Mike: I am so, so blown away by this LA foodie tour. The 4 stops all fit into my go-to profile! I can't think of just going to one only! So, so dishes to try. I just need to chill out & think straight! The filipino restaurant with several very interesting offerings maybe #1 on my list! Holy Basil with the crab, pork belly , etc was classic! The special tacos were mind-boggling!

[@gailsiangco5599]

Wow Amazing Tacos ! Chorizo ! Chicken ! I Love Homemade marinade ! LA here we come ! Thank you for sharing Mikey Chen !

[@alexthai5223]

vid starts @ 1:31

[@sarahwong3113]

I’m so lucky that I live 10 minutes from this Villa Tacos... last time I was there Victor came out with a box of candies and handed out to everyone and talked to each one of us.

[@janetseidlitz5976]

If I still lived down in the LA area, I'd be at Villa's several times a week. Knowing what cuts of meat to use and how to cook it makes an outstanding meal.

[@kayflip2233]

That vampiro style taco is always good. The grilled cheese layer pushes it over the top.

[@emmylisatopaciocato7646]

This video makes me feel so proud to be Filipino. Thank you for appreciating our dishes Mike 💋🥰❤️💝

[@roan6125]

Go eat some more pagpag.

[@triciaochoa6611]

Those tacos are bomb! LoL I live right across the street. It always smells so good when they are grilling up the ranchera.☺️ Highland Park😍❤

[@lijonandalio2676]

been watching and have been downloaded all your videos from mike chen to strickly dumpling

[@Lisquander]

VILLAS TACOS SHOUTOUT LETS GOOOOOOOOO

[@no3chris]

Hey Mike! I was just wondering. What ever happened to dumpling? Such a cute dog :)

[@helenmackinnon817]

I agree wonder where little dimplin is xx

[@vickiecrouch6041]

He was co-parenting with a friend. She probably kept him.

[@no3chris]

@@vickiecrouch6041 I see !

[@LilyJ0000]

Mikey dumped Dumpling when he got married to the gold digger!😢

[@sheenakoerntgen7618]

Wow 😮

[@benorsman9654]

You have to do a vlog on your top 10 dishes of all time. NO EXCUSES!

[@TheOriginalArchie]

I moved from San Diego to New York about eight years ago and couldn't find anything in the whole city that tasted like authentic Mexican, so I learned how to cook "street" tacos and burritos over the past few years, strictly because I missed the taste so much. Carne asada, bistek, chorizo, adobo...I'm about 80% close to what I've had in Tijuana and San Diego. But now this place, and a bunch of other videos I've seen, have elevated the tacos even further than what I use to eat. It drives me mad because it's a never ending chase, but that's OK because it's become one of my favorite hobbies.

[@clayhutcheson439]

I can cook better than that.

[@ndb_1982]

Well no. You are not going to find actual Mexicans in New York cooking Mexican food.

[@serenabussell8489]

3:32 Peace and blessings from Missouri (I know). You are looking awesome! I let myself have tacos once a week. These videos kept me going when I was sick in the winter. Stay humble like you have always been.

[@3point14applepi8]

Hello Mike! I just wanted to personally say a big thank you to you! I just finished a trip to Tokyo and I mostly came here for the food. Your videos were so helpful and I went to many of the places you’ve been to eat. I really enjoyed Ginza Steak, Ippudo Ramen and Fuunji. 😊 I suggest you try Afuri Ramen if you haven’t been there yet. They have a great shio yuzu broth and you can get konjac noodles! Thank you so much for your amazing videos and advice! Im always looking forward to your next video. I’m off to Korea next and will watch for your advice there. Until we eat again!

[@cocoluverful]

That Laing! So mouth-watery!

[@yiuqwfj]

And here I am eating potato salad. Life is unfair.

[@Lizabeth90]

Villa Tacos is good and the owner is so nice. I ordered during COVID when you had to order from instagram at 12pm and then pick up that evening from their operations outside of their grandma’s house. So happy to see their success. Haven’t gone out to the restaurant though.

[@theonewhomjesusloves7360]

Best tacos must be in LA!!!

[@ChinaDollTravels]

It’s so cool you get to travel around the world and eat different foods

[@wheelzh8242]

It's good too see you back in the U.S. 🙂

[@MsMariano74]

Yummmmmmy! Food looks delicious. Great video as always. Stay safe out there!!😉🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@mathieuchandonnet2983]

Never been so early!! I wanna say that you make such a difference mikey! Not only in the food world, but watching your videos while eating a good meal is now a tradition that brings me joy. Thank you for that!

[@NingasKugon09]

I've been a sbcrbr for a long time but every time a certain word was added on the title of Mky's vid I would not miss watching it at all...I got hungry with that udon noodles soaked in curry! The CC was good too but, I love udon d best...

[@HFC786]

The crab curry looks good

[@drel1016]

Idk why everytime theres new upload videos it feels like i watched it already. 😢

[@steved8010]

Angel's Tijuana Tacos have the best al Pastor in L.A. and Orange counties, check them out.

[@ladygreer9323]

Hey Mike. I enjoyed every last thing about this video. Down to the pineapple cream soda. Yes sir.. I love cream soda. The taste, OMG Mike!! The 🌮's will forever be grand. Enjoy!! ❤️🐞

[@konekoschiffer]

Why are there troll accounts commenting on a lot of Mike’s videos? Weird.

[@janews1246]

Very weird, I’ve never seen them until now. Same as on strictly dumpling. Why troll Mikey?

[@konekoschiffer]

If you click on the accounts, you’d see that they are commenting on every new video and are making the effort to look genuine. It’s just strange that there seems to be someone trying to smear Mikey’s rep.

[@janews1246]

Yes, I think it’s personal, why would you bother otherwise. Mike hurt their delicate feelings or something, because they’re being aholes.

[@kelliepineda9822]

that same meat we buy n I go all the way to Las Vegas to buy it

[@FilipinosaAmericavlog]

Mike , you taste so many dishes , Mexican tacos , chorizo, Filipino foods , and Sta Monica , sandwiches beautiful rosemary, curry , green , so delicious pork curry wow! I m so hungry . From Houston

[@helenmackinnon817]

I love this stlye vlog ❤

[@ColdBrewBarbie]

I'm a huge taco fan and those look amazing!!

[@swaggersonchannel7255]

My mouth is watering!!!!

[@jeffs99a]

1:32

[@swynty5767]

When I fly back come right after LAX I'm gunna try those tacos

[@Zirc0]

Garlic rice is garlicky

[@minniec.9127]

...and ricey 🤣

[@peterrowellranson8649]

Yummy 😋 tacos Mike thanks for sharing Pete cape town south Africa looking forward to seeing you soon please 🎉

[@DaiLo.]

I need those tacos in my life!!!!!!

[@RobertDhondrup]

Welcome back to LA. As you can see - one of the best places to eat food from different cultures in America. When you coming to Torrance to try the ramen?

[@junebugcomputer]

The taco madness place seems like a place that I would want to call my second home 😂

[@MaskedRiderChris]

I love tacos like any proper Texan does, and good tacos are a joy for all to share in life! Those looked amazing indeed. As did that katsu sando and the curry udon, for sure.

[@sejinzhao3000]

1:06 did mike say functional mushroom? 😂🤣🤣🤣

[@emmylisatopaciocato7646]

I'm hungry noww

[@porcu12345]

code MIKEY for your very own toupee

[@OldManRiv3r]

Cool Pokémon picture bro.

[@porcu12345]

@@OldManRiv3r thanks

[@janews1246]

Oooh Mikey really hurt your feelings didn’t he? These personal attacks in his comments section says it all. Sorry for your inability to resolve your issues with him in a mature manner and having to resort to trolling. We get it, it’s personal!

[@porcu12345]

@@janews1246 lmao projecting much?

[@OldManRiv3r]

@@porcu12345 Cool comeback bro. 🙄

[@dray7579]

Mike genuinely liked the curry crab

[@foodiemunster]

Welcome back. RIP Buffet Mike.

[@mizueeats5415]

Each bite never fails to make me huuungry

[@danaockwig8992]

Mike love your content. Learned so much about Asian cultures all over the world, learned about the food. Your like me not afraid to eat anything

[@anishshakya1243]

Wow! Best tacos

[@nimsie_flimsie]

0:59 he said he didnt like eating food. AHHAHAAHAHAHAA

[@bunnyrabbit8222]

My power went out when I just started this video. I had to watch it on my phone. Lol Everything looked so good!

[@slickwunbanghouse7257]

Im gone fly there one day for tacos

[@AnythingRandommmmmm]

You have to try Adobong Alimango (crab) here in Ph..

[@DrunkPolish]

Mike u missed a really good spot right next to holy basil its called broken mouth so good its Hawaiin food 🔥🔥🔥🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼 brudda

[@citylumberjack9169]

Occurs to me Mike - have you ever eaten really good schweinshaxe? That Filipino pork looked like it was similar, and when you said 'knukle' it totally jogged my memory to the crispy fatty unctuousness of schweinshaxe. Many places just roast it, but at such high temps it gets that fried skin effect anyway. If you're trying it, keep the gravy to the potatoes IMO; unless it's very savory it only detracts from the crispy pork.

[@chaosate]

Fatty unctuousness is such a fantastically descriptive phrase.

[@BeastNZ]

Crispy Pata

[@gypsymom0819]

I lived in Los Angles from 1980 to 1994. They do have some good eatin there! 🌮

[@karenschulze2605]

Looks like your trip to L A was yummmmmmy!!

[@demimiller182]

Can u do a video or videos of places u do NOT recommend? I love your videos I watch them everyday

[@champagnepogi]

Mike you should go back to the phils and get authentic sisig from pampanga

[@birdy1numnum]

*LA has thee best food in the States. Period.*

[@e.graceoldstoneroses9947]

All of the foods look great, but that first place's items almost had me gnawing on my phone!!!😂

[@joshuavista9282]

now i wish i lived in L.A too

[@lukewagner4854]

Those tacos making me think about how soon I can get myself on a plane to Cali

[@TheCJtheCregg]

You know what the most hilarious thing about aAG1 is? It’s MADE in New Zealand but we can’t get it here. I’ve even talked to them… no way to get it here,

[@GraceMPR829]

Yup iagree with u ive tried aswell im located here in Nz aswell an no luck bummer really

[@awesomeadamfrom2099]

Awesome job Mikey

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Love your videos mile you always make my day🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤😊😊😊😊

[@BeyondAverageLife]

Taco peoplez seemed like real good folks. 😅 im a southerner.

[@taojithben1386]

Lmao! Dungeness in l.a.?! That’s child’s play not knocking nor hating, but c’mon on MAN!!! Trial and error my friend

[@brutaltruth7197]

How’s the ramen and chili oil business going

[@hitachicordoba]

Whoa, I usually get great fish tacos at Tacos Ensenada in Highland Park- did not know about Villa's- will check it out ASAP!

[@russelleaton6861]

My favorite video of yours so far. I felt the love!

[@d3neu]

Travel or start business ?😂 i have an extra cowboy hat.😊 hotel restaurant is the way to go. Sell food to hotel guest and tourists walk ins. Hard to find though.

[@d3neu]

Vinegar reminds of fish anybody else ?

[@dirtyfiendswithneedles3111]

Anyone know how to compose a literate sentence?

[@twatswat4207]

Wondering how Mikey was wearing a full on jacket in the kitchen in Cali this time of year 😂😂

[@skotdudes]

HE IS A GOD. MY GOD.

[@rogerh2694]

Can confirm. LA/OC has been cloudy 70's for so long now. Gotta be grateful when TX is 100's!

[@cee_el]

Def filmed a while ago

[@GummySmile-kg6ni]

Does mikey never goes to Medan Kitchen in LA???? What a shame 😔

[@emmylisatopaciocato7646]

Sarapppp 😋🤤

[@emmylisatopaciocato7646]

Wow that's making me salivate yummy 🤤😋

[@nikip9161]

Beautiful food. 😋👍🌻

[@PatriciaRoggero]

Love it amazing thank you

[@cyberpunk555]

OHH YES

[@dishanbassin-bs5lj]

Tenner years ago don’t like broccoli grown like veg 😀

[@honoriobondoc2568]

Hi Mike just wondering never see the name of the Filipino restaurant you visit ?

[@sherryltaylor9072]

Yummy yummy 😋

[@andrewg.t9714]

7:16 , “The Best Taco, I’ve ever had!” 💭🤔 …I’m sure I’ve heard this plethora of times when he’s had the same food. Mr. Mikey Chen, time to be real and start only using this quote when it’s actually required. Over saturating this statement is sort of diluting your videos and the audience to actually take you seriously anymore.

[@skotdude]

It's called hyperbole, I'm sorry your autism makes normal social interaction so difficult.

[@andrewg.t9714]

@@snotdude I’m aware dude, but it’s just there’s other ways in expressing self-promotion.

[@robbieushijima2355]

Dasani and Aquafina water are the worst tasting waters

[@rogerh2694]

Tacos look 🔥. Can confirm Katsu Bar is delish- spicy black udon is so 🔥 out here in Orange County!

[@jenniferfrank1652]

I have watched your channel for more than 5 years. This is the best video in over a year. The videography , the content, no buffets, you seemed more engaged in this video. Whatever you bring to this channel I will watch. You are a light and Joy to this world and have brought me through some rough times . Knowing a kind human like you is on the planet makes me feel better. I'm down for whatever your channel serves. This was a good one. Thank-you. I appreciate you greatly.

[@yashmittal3950]

Hey mike how are you

[@kauta3329]

HAVE U EVER GONE TO FILIPINO DOLLAR HITS??

[@divaah4406]

He did a long time ago and he had a great interview with the Filipino sisters who own the business. So cute 🥰 It was 2 years ago and the video is still on KZbin. Just type in Mikey Chen Filipino dollar.

[@dishanbassin-bs5lj]

But love crab 🤪

[@AL-ws5yi]

Ah, I wish I can go:(

[@sandyberry1263]

Those tacos looked so delicious!!!!!🌮🌮😋😋🙂🙂🧡🧡

[@dbcho26]

Best bbq in Dallas?

[@drewwho1776]

Katsu sando=the original chicken sandwich

[@Hiiipowerdanni]

That pig knuckle looked so good and I don't even eat pork lol 😅

[@SirChefsVlogs01]

When i saw that filipino.. I automatically click..