24 Hours of Mexico City Street Food (eat like a local)

[@EthanChlebowski]

Which one do you want try most? 4:16 - Tamales 9:49 - Torta de Chilaquiles 16:24 - Quesadillas 20:34 - Tlacoyo & Gordita 24:04 - Tacos 29:56 - Pambazo, Fried Quesadilla, Tostada

[@klyramirez1]

A mi me gustan las gorditas!!!

[@holysmokes6709]

Yes two of each.

[@williampena197]

The small fruit is probably a raisin the was dehydrated (duh) and has been Hydrated to an extent because of the steam. In Spanish we call those pasa. Although I haven't had many variety of tamales dulce I'm almost certain that it's a raisin, or at least the variety of tamal dulce I've had. Also dulce is pronounced dulse just pronounce the c like an s in Spanish.

[@ElZamo92]

I’ve had all of them, but then again, I used to live in Guadalajara.

[@TheOutdoorsyMama]

I’ve tried all. I lived in Mexico City for 8 years. I wish more restaurants would include these foods here in US instead of Americanized foods like taco salads, burritos, fajitas or cheddar or American cheese on food.

[@carlosrobertoramirezfuente2524]

Great vídeo, you certainly grasped the essence of Mexican street food, for one thing, forgetting about etiquette and plunging your fingers into your food. Your descriptions are precise and enthusiastic, and your oppeness and curiosity are simply contagious. I also felt happy just watching how you enjoyed this wonderful adventure with your brother. Keep doing this great job, and let me tell you, you'll always be welcomed in México, so don't ever hesitate to come back.

[@EthanChlebowski]

Thank you for the kind words. I had an absolute blast in Mexico learning and eating the street food and I'm glad that came through on camera. I can't wait to come back to Mexico someday soon!

[@libertyblueskyes2564]

@@EthanChlebowski And kudos for those enormo bites you can take! Almost the entire half of a taco in one bite.

[@sarahjoy1977]

Rule of thumb for eating street food: A long line is a giant plus. If it's time to eat, and no one is there, stay away.

[@EnriqueSordo5]

Adding to it: If there are any police officers eating there... gigantic plus

[@Sam-xk5er]

Not technically, I have seen police officers eating McDonald's and you wouldn't go there willingly...

[@gustavolopezaguadoj.1781]

Being from Mexico City, it made it very interesting for me how you added a "first time" sense to food I've eaten all my life. Loved your brother's remarks and I also liked that you showed some very authentic places, I sometimes have a quesadilla on Zamora street on my way to the subway to go back home from the office... You absolutely deserve more subscribers!

[@ramonesfreak2010]

How many subscribers did he have 7 months ago?

[@clavdiolizarraga1075]

"adding cheese would make this a quesadilla" you really dont wanna get down that rabbithole yo

[@chepech]

Lol, we Mexicans, if at some point in history, decided to divide this country out of an irreconcilable dispute, it would be because of this; are quesadillas served with or without queso?

[@TheRatedOniChannel]

@@chepech It is a fight that keeps the country divided up to this day!

[@Guwig]

@@chepech but is just the entire country against one city, isn't a equitable division

[@ericktellez7632]

@@Guwig Dont forget that one city has like 25 million people lol

[@Guwig]

@@ericktellez7632 and don't forget that the rest of the country are more than 100 millions, and an important part of the inhabitants of the Valley of Mexico were not born there, so is still uneven.

[@182punkbunny]

The sweet tamale had raisins but we also put coconut and pineapple... my favorite is pork with red sauce

[@carlosespinoza4375]

I love the rajas one which is queso fresco(Mexican cheese) and a jalapeño or Chile Serrano

[@fernogalindo6195]

I don’t know how, but my Tia makes these half and half pineapple and strawberry ones, they slap man!

[@VoltaMagica]

Mole is my absolute favorite!

[@poppanoxiana6186]

tamal*

[@parisgeorgearey4439]

Traveling to Mexico City in a few weeks and have watched lots of street food videos from popular you tubers. I have to say I enjoyed yours the most! Great job. Keep it going. Thanks

[@stevekollen1672]

Going to poke my nose in here. I'm a gringo who's also a Costa Rican citizen. The "c" sound in "dulce" is not like a "ch." It's like an "s" sound. So it's like dool-say. Picadillo is not necessarily a recipe but a cooking technique. It's like making a hash of something so it totally depends on the ingredients to determine what it tastes like. I just discovered you today and I really enjoy your videos. You have a great presence and I like how, at least in other videos, you explain what you're going to do and why before you demonstrate it. Very informative. Keep up the good work. Somebody else asked why you don't have more subscribers. I agree with that sentiment. I'm surprised you don't have a ton more.

[@stevekollen1672]

One more: huitlacoche is not a mushroom. It's a type of fungus (hongo is the general word for both in Spanish). In English, it's corn smut. Interesting, huh?

[@robsaint]

Huitlacoche It`s a fungus that grow´s in the corn.

[@EthanChlebowski]

Oh yea, one of my favorites. I did a whole video on it back in the summer!

[@ShalineeinFrance]

Everything looks so delicious!! Thank you for sharing this video! I am looking forward to my visit to this city next month!

[@EthanChlebowski]

My pleasure, I'm sure you'll have a blast. Mexico City is a great place.

[@infxmhc]

Your brother was a nice touch in the video. Enjoying to content!

[@HazyLooks]

Oh man, would love to see you next time you come to México City. You are such a cool fella and one of my new fav youtubers.

[@EchoSigma6]

I think going to Mexico City should be on your bucket list if you love this type of regional food. I would probably eat only once a day and walk often or I may be a little too gordito at the end of my trip. Those prices for food are amazing.

[@kelliepastellie8619]

Cochinita Pibil in a pambazo would be heaven! I've only had the traditional chorizo w potato and fell in love with it immediately 👏

[@EthanChlebowski]

That would be next level 🧐

[@SeeMzFTW]

if you're lucky enough to have a place around you that serves traditional pambazos they are a MUST TRY. That roll is like no other, brushed with that guajillo sauce that gives the crust almost a slight deep fried texture when it's grilled, but super pillowy and soft on the inside, and holds all the chorizo and super tender potatoes perfectly. all it needs is lettuce cotija and crema, the perfect sandwich.

[@thee_calamity]

Exactly. The variety of Mexican food that exists is truly astonishing.

[@noealfredobernalmoncada7541]

Tamal 'dolce' 😂, I'm mexican and I find this video amazing, thank you

[@lettyguerra371]

Doolseh is the best way to describe how to say Dulce

[@martinn.6082]

La dolce vida

[@CraigTulloch]

Loving this series of Mexican videos. I hope to visit Mexico some day. Great content. I’ve subscribed.

[@josemartinez-kd3dr]

I love your videos, there’s good food all over México, I would like to see a video from Oaxaca city. I want to more video like this. Pls

[@EthanChlebowski]

There really is! I want to return to Mexico soon. Oaxaca City is high on the list.

[@martinwatson2005]

Those are the size bites I take when sharing food with my brother.

[@tlahuicolexiii2844]

As a Mexican it is my dream to travel the world just to try their street food!!! 😋

[@telissadowling]

I really needed this! I am so glad you did this video with your brother! Really Awesome!!!😊😊😊

[@andilongmeadowfarm]

This is supreme Ethan, always love it when your brother makes it into your videos. You must a great relationship. Love all the "work" you both did for this video.

[@hoytvolker5342]

The good thing about your videos like this are mostly raw, uncut footage where we can follow you like if we were right next to you. Compared to other food channels who review food, most are just fixated on the looks of the food, to satisfy our gaze and overlook the ingredients and taste etc. This feels way more authentic, balanced and real and I get more knowledge about Mexico City's food.

[@jlo7465]

Good video E! There is a controversy with CDMX and the rest of the country with one of the things you touch on tho ... Not all quesadillas have cheese (yeah! mind blowing, right?) Quesadillas in CDMX normally do not come with cheese unless you ask for it. I recommend trying flor de calabaza (zucchini blossoms) and huitlacoche (corn smut) in quesadillas. If you head south to Xochimilco you will find a lot more fillings in Tlacoyos my favorite verdolagas (purslane). Enjoy the remainder of your time in Mexico.

[@EthanChlebowski]

I actually heard about that afterwards! Huitlacoche is one of my favorite quesadillas. Especially the fried one from the last place I visit in the video.

[@paulm3952]

How would you define a true quesadilla? I knew TexMex food wasn't like most of Mexico, but it's crazy to me just how different they are. I'm trying to wrap my head around it.

[@TheFilmsKaper]

@@EthanChlebowski but every other non cdmx-ian knows that quesadillas must have cheese lmao

[@TheInkBuildUp]

When we first arrived in Mexico, my sister order one and was surprise there was no cheese. lol. yea, mexican food in the US are not always the same here in Mexico.

[@paulm3952]

@@TheInkBuildUp The confusing part isn't that food is different in Mexico. The confusing part is that it has queso in the name.

[@Sachav91]

Hey man, thanks a lot for the video, I was looking for like summary of foods from different country and your explanations and "definition" screens are really helpful. Thanks again and keep it on ;)

[@Taviarosie1973]

I miss those flavors thank you for showing this , I’m so glad i found this channel

[@PJZ]

Maaaaaaaaan, sold. Now this place is on my bucket list solely thanks to you. Appreciate it, brother.

[@AlVelasquezDrums]

Hi Ethan, I’m Mexican and I’ve learned so much about Mexican food from your videos. The love of Food is like the love of humanity, it’s all about enjoying and respecting each unique Flavor. Keep up the good work. I’m a new subscriber. 👊🏽😎

[@Le_Petomane]

Your American.

[@AlVelasquezDrums]

@@Le_Petomane , i stand corrected. I am an American, For clarity, my ancestors have always lived in what is now called California. Prior to that, it was Mexico but .One fateful day (not so long ago) , a line was drawn and everyone North of that Line was Now an AMERICAN. I can say with certainty, , I am a descendant Of Original Americans. Having cleared that up, my Ethnic lineage is from Mexico.. No political agenda is intended or presented ... just facts. The above video gave me insight into a history I was unaware of. Thank you for allowing me to share this with so many who are unaware of the truth.

[@Le_Petomane]

@@AlVelasquezDrums Im just a pedantic Mexican. Even the word American is problematic as we are all "American" just not from the United States. I dont know why i felt the need to address any of this. Continue being you i guess.

[@805angiee]

I have enjoyed this series so much thus far. I love how in depth you go into all of the different techniques, but dont make it seem forced. it"s all very effortless! Your content and style reminds me very much of all of the chefs and cooks I have looked up to since the early 2000's! Most notably, this series reminds me of Rick Bayless' - Mexico, One Plate at a Time. I would love to connect with you more and learn from you. I am at a point in my life where I am ready to finally take time for myself and my passions. Your enthusiasm and passion for all of this really is nudging me in the direction I have always wanted to journey life through. I hope to see more content like this from you very soon! :)

[@teflonhammer3465]

Great video. my favorite part was at 23:50 with the handsome bulldog and his lip hanging off the railing

[@michiganwannarbor3255]

What a great video! Don't worry about pronouncing everything perfectly.

[@zattack62]

wow their quesadillas are way different than the tex-mex version. Looks delicious!

[@deliciousgroove]

Amazing job! I will be there in two months, and I am using your video to prepare myself for a food truck expedition. Thank you!

[@byroncarson3018]

Thanks E!!!! Love your videos... easy to follow. Can’t wait to try Pambazo. Safe travels.

[@EthanChlebowski]

Thanks for watching!

[@marianl5]

I love seeing my country´s food culture through your eyes!! hehe You really did capture mexican street food essence quite well :)

[@johnmunoz5054]

La ruta de la garnacha does what you said in the 2:00 min mark. It’s a dude that has loved his whole life in CDMX and knows the best places to get street food.

[@extraterrestrial3509]

I've only been to Mexico city once that was back in the 90's I'm from Acapulco but I haven't been back since 2001, thanks to this video I was able to see Mexico and it's food .. Good job thanks for appreciating out culture and food. Cheers 🍻

[@qbiinz]

This was so enjoyable to watch! The quesadillas looked amazing, I want to try all of it!

[@EthanChlebowski]

Glad you enjoyed. Everything was so good, really can't beat it!

[@MiguelCruz-ic3po]

My first time in you channerl and I love it !! I love your idea of get your food to go and find a nice spot to enjoy it. I'm from Mexico , City and I live en Los Angeles, CA . So glad you and your brother had a wonderful time in MY MEXICO !!

[@okamimemos1716]

The amount of effort put into this video and it only has 11k views??? That's insane you deserve way way more

[@JulioCesarZermenoLotina-vl6jp]

CDMX is a street food heaven.🎉🇲🇽🎉🇲🇽

[@catebessencourt2137]

The masa fried quesadillas are amazing ! Had them when I lived in Mexico for a short time . Oh, how I miss them 😢

[@OddComment]

Why don’t you have more subscribers?

[@XonyxkingX]

this aged well

[@pitaariel1920]

I love that you enjoyed our food! You are welcome everytime you want to come back amigos!

[@rodrigoramirez832]

Ethan, hermano, ya eres mexicano

[@lizethcastro4353]

I love your videos, I recently found your channel. I'm from Mexico City raise and born and you truly showed what Mexican street food is all about, great explanation for every dish, the way you try to pronounce everything and those little tips you gave about on how to order... really is a great great work! Thank you very much! PS. Another way to differentiate tlacoyos from goditas is that tlacoyos can be prepared "a la plancha" (without oil) or regular (with oil) while gorditas are always somehow fried with oil... so you might say that tlayocos are the light version in masa food terms lol.

[@MileHighJackpot]

Awesome video guys... I can’t wait to visit Mexico City... thanks

[@farthertitan8]

Really love the whole vlog style content hope u can make some more like this in the future! After covid is over I would love for u to travel to another country and do a whole series/video about the food there

[@LS1PWER]

Awesome Mexican street food video. First time watching your content..FYI I got a six sense when it comes to street food channels and you got me subscribed!! : ) its great!!! Keep up the good work.

[@brucewayans3417]

The tamal Dulce - (dool-seh) with raisins. Yum! I like those with some hot chocolate. Loved the video bud, keep 'em coming. :-) Greetings from Mexico city.

[@manoftheserengeti3052]

What a fantastic and entertaining video! This was great! Been to Mexico City several times and mostly have stuck to the tacos, but the one dish I am really looking forward to is the Torta de Chilaquiles. Once again, fantastic work and I look forward to seeing more.

[@EthanChlebowski]

Glad to hear it, that torta is mighty delicious. Definitely get one when you go back!

[@resnak]

That pombazo with chorizo and potatoes looks and sounds amazing! I think I need to ask my local Mexican place if they can make that.

[@831roger]

Bro it’s 3 in the morning I just found you and I been binge watching all your videos

[@moi712]

Oof just missing the champurado with those tamales for breakfast

[@martinn.6082]

Or some atole de nuez

[@alexhernandez8315]

Man my mouth watered like never before love your videos !!

[@TravelForFoodUK]

Hey Ethan! I am off to Mexico for 6 weeks soon. I am starting in Mexico City so this video has been a great help!

[@boatworkstoday]

Holy hell Ethan, you ate as much in one day as I might in a week lol 😂

[@ColtKiller818]

you don't need to eat less, you just need to do more (lifting)

[@dariodiaz5200]

You just wone me over with this awesome food video. I hope you are able to make a stop in Oaxaca City for some amazing indigenous foods. Great video, keep it up Ethan! BTW- love the way you deconstruct the food, just like a real foodie/cook, 😁 and both of you guys make a great duo for these food videos.

[@EthanChlebowski]

Thank you! I plan on getting to Oaxaca City one day, I've heard great things.

[@sreekar26able]

Great video on the street food! I was there a week ago and loved every bit of the city😍 and the street food especially. My guess is about $15-$18 is what you spent for the whole day!

[@999samus7]

it is incredible how much that place looks like "Honduras" in Dominican Republic mixed with La Zona Colonial (the colonial part is where all the latin american countries look alike) I do not think our street food compares to Mexico's, really good video Ethan, I really enjoyed it.

[@Gestdv]

Dominican here, CDMX Is quite huge, landscapes like this are quite limited to certain zones such as this one (Condesa). Other zones might look 60s, 70s, 80s, 2Ks, current, industrial or business like. This makes CDMX quite diverse and entertaining for sightseeing. Been here 10+ years and haven't seen everything this city has to offer.

[@999samus7]

@@Gestdv pero bien!!! Pero sí, condesa parece un poquito a partes de la capital, específicamente a ese sector que mencioné (Honduras)

[@mrmr7144]

Awesome street food video guys!!

[@zerjiozerjio]

Your pronunciation is atrocious, but you did this video with so much humility, research, curiosity, and respect - all while educating people about much under-appreciated foods and the ways to order when you’re an English speaker - that all is forgiven! Great content as always!

[@Aquatic_Amigo]

Great vedio guys . Appreciate the hard work

[@javiercortez2777]

I like all of them ...just by watching you guy's enjoying every bite I got hungry lol

[@PeretRed]

If a local tells you that a salsa is NOT spicy or hot (aka: "safe to try" for a visitor), beware --- there's a big chance that salsa will sting right after taking the first bite. =)

[@breadjesh]

Lol

[@Willitbass]

The video that made me start following your channel. I swear you only had 200 subs lol. Glad your channel blew up:)

[@ryanmcdonald9243]

I’ll be in CDMX for the third time this Sunday. The thing that stands out most to me is how trash our tortillas are in the US. Makes such a huge difference. Cheers boys.

[@williambien]

Greetings from Tijuana. We eat Carne Asada and carnitas on tacos, quesadillas, and enchiladas. PAZ

[@petraarkian7720]

Awww the mushrooms are my favorite... too bad you missed those. Still looks like a delicious haul!

[@ryangreen2006]

That street art at 23:38 is DEFINETLY painted by Chris Dyer. I would know that style and those colors anywhere.

[@barbaraglz]

With this video I can show my boyfriend the typical street food we have here... Thanks! 🤤😉

[@thomasudell4848]

That was a great video. How did you eat so much?? That chilaquiles torta would have fed me for two days. Great job guys.

[@cerberus6654]

Jeez Ethan you take bites out of food like a great white shark taking a chunk from a seal. Such fervour!

[@rafterrafter1227]

At 9:03; I thought i saw a Seven Elleven sign and i was right!😂

[@EthanChlebowski]

Yep they are around CDMX!

[@luisibanezvdjla]

I suggest you to do a tour with lalo from la ruta de la garnacha!

[@chefoka1]

If anybody needs more info or help with some topics I can help, im from México City and love to see people discovering the good things that this great City has to offer. Great video btw!

[@coanti]

Just Mexico is the best best place in the world to eat the most delicious and amazing food

[@dragon4989]

The picodios is basically Scottish mince and tatties! Mince, potatoes, peas, and gravy all stewed down. The connections between Mexico and Scotland are not many but this is a wonderful one!

[@Toomuchbullshitt]

Some Cornish immigrants during the 19th century emigrated out of the UK to mine for silver in Mexico. The city of Pachuca in the state of Hildago was where they settled and they introduced pasties to Mexico, as well as soccer, Methodism, and wrestling.

[@Toomuchbullshitt]

That’s why Mexico loves soccer and wrestling

[@bobwaters6770]

I liked learning about all of the food. I've spent time in Oaxaca, I'm familiar with street food. Organize a food trip to Mexico, please!

[@nick.4.]

your a g for tipping and realizing why youd tip!

[@chepech]

@ethan: probably someone already pointed out; the third tamal you show is called “tamal rojo” as “red tamal” not “raja”. However you are right, raja does refer to strips of chile. Chilango here... you said we should correct, so it’s on you 😉

[@abbys8479]

Hi Ethan, I am new to your channel, I love the video. I am not from Mexico City but from Hermosillo Sonora Mexico and I live in NY for the last 10 years. I missed all this food. Thanks for the video. Good ness I want some real tamales.

[@stacyoneill4218]

dulce= DUEL-say everything looks awesome!!

[@Thekmala]

mucha garnacha!!!! saludos.

[@mrcharlied4228]

24:39 is called "Chicharrón prensado", or pressed pork rinds.

[@alfonso4389]

All of my love to u! Thanks for this video!

[@marycarmenhuacuja9337]

I stopped by and watch your video. Some comments: tamal dulce is made out of sweet corn dough with raisins and pink color, as well as with pineapple mermalade, chocolate, coconut, and such. The first beef steak and carne enchilada with Oaxaca cheese quesadillas you ate were more like tacos, and the latter you had after the tlacoyo and Gordita were, in fact, quesadillas. Tacos usually are served in round tortillas. The oval tortillas are most used for quesadillas. The real difference besides the shape, is that quesadillas are made out of corn dough cooked while you wait whereas tacos are made with tortillas already made. However, things are changing in areas like Roma-Condesa, which has lost its feeling of traditional neighborhood (sorry guys, it had to be said),

[@JarPapa]

Booking my flight to Mexico City as soon as possible 😍😋 as if it all costed $17 thats crazy!!

[@alexsdmmx]

hey! good pronunciation of the dishes and ingredients

[@etherdog]

I'm so happy to see you and your brother in this spirited adventure. Did you suffer any gastrointestinal distress during your visit? It isn't unusual when going to any new place as one's immune system has been acclimated to the local micro flora and fauna. If so, how did you alleviate the condition? My guess is $12 total for everything you displayed (and what you ate could feed me for a week!)

[@EthanChlebowski]

Thanks John! I had mild distress twice, one was after a week of being there and the other was 3 weeks later, overall back to normal in 24 hrs. Haha I can safely say I didn't eat too much the next few days.

[@albertomoreno9650]

Here in México it's called " Montezuma's Revenge " ... ( La venganza de Moctezuma ) ... greetings ! ...

[@tommanning7337]

Everything looked amazing ❤️🔥👍🏻👍🏻

[@rebecajimenez4490]

I'm surprised that you don't have more views or subscribers, i liked your video, i miss eating street food, i can't right now because I'm sick and not allowed to eat it. It's a torture haha.

[@EthanChlebowski]

Thank you, hopefully more come with time. That does sound like torture! Hope you feel better, whats the firs thing you want to eat when you get back to full health?

[@rebecajimenez4490]

@@EthanChlebowski Tacos placeros! It's a kind of taco but really big and has rice, beans, nopal, avocado, meat, cheese, and hot sauce, i really want to eat that. And yes, it is horrible, i see everyone eating delicious food while i eat salad haha.

Oh no! those weren't tacos at all. The tortilla is usually thinner in tacos, and they will ALWAYS be round shaped. I can see why you'd think they're tacos, though; there is a very heated and sometimes philosophical debate in Mexico about what a quesadilla truly is, because in CDMX you'll find them without cheese and people from other parts of the country also think that a quesadilla by definition should have cheese. Anyhow, the experience of a quesadilla and a taco is completely different. Loved the video, this is the most detailed and helpful guide I've seen. Great job!

[@JesusRomero-lp6zt]

oaxaca cheese tastes even better if you eat it right after it has been served

[@EthanChlebowski]

Oh yea thats the ideal.

[@largato12345]

In Brazil we have our own version of tamales that we call "pamonha" (pronounced pamoña in spanish because you guys don't have the ñ sound). The sweet one is specially delicious and it's usually filled with a strip of melting cheese, usually a light mozzarela or Minas cheese (local), sometimes it also has coconut shavings, but I prefer it without coconut. After the pandemic you should make one of these videos in Brazil. Great street food here.

[@thee_calamity]

I would like to try it one day

[@leovergara3]

Omg when you speak spanish it sounds so cute.

[@EthanChlebowski]

Lmao, gotta practice to get better!

[@jonferre]

the Pambazo is the king of the sandwiches : )

[@Zanarkdi]

much better in Orizaba

[@normaharrod5337]

He breaks apart the tamal and doesn't bite it! And they're all open like they're not getting cold lol

[@kiliang96]

Picadillo means minced, here in Spain we call picadillo to a variety of salads where everything is minced, or even to the pre casing stage of Spanish chorizo, once you have the mince season but without casing, that's picadillo and can be cooked and consumed that way. So yeah, I'm pretty sure nearly any Spanish speaking country has at least one picadillo recipe as it only means something minced,.even the Philippines have one since they were once part of the Spanish empire