$248 vs $15 Breakfast Tacos: Pro Chef & Home Cook Swap Ingredients | Epicurious

Pro chef Saúl Montiel from Cantina Rooftop and home cook Lorenzo are swapping recipes and hitting the kitchen to start the morning right with breakfast tacos. We provided Lorenzo with all the ingredients necessary to make chef Saúl’s over-the-top $248 taco recipe, sending only $15 worth of materials back the other direction. Could our all-star home cook rise to the challenge or did chef Saúl’s breakfast tacos rule the day?
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Director: Christopher Principe
Director of Photography: Eric Brouse
Editor: Micah Phillips
Talent: Saul Montiel
Talent: Lorenzo Beronilla
Sr. Culinary Director: Kelly Janke
Producer: Michael Cascio
Culinary Producer: Mallary Santucci
Culinary Associate Producer: Katrina Zito
Line Producer: Jennifer McGinity
Associate Producer: Tim Colao
Production Manager: Janine Dispensa
Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
Camera Operator: Kyle LeClaire
Audio: Rachel Suffian
Production Assistant: Sophie Pulver
Post Production Supervisor: Andrea Farr
Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araújo
Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds
Graphics Supervisor: Ross Rackin
Graphics, Animation, VFX: Léa Kichler
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[@pedrosardinha3711]

One thing chef Saul has definitely taught me is that to be a true professional chef you have to hashbrown your tortillas and tortilla your hashbrowns. Wise man

[@bumb.wingman]

It's all good man.

[@dneha0000]

😆😆

[@qwertyzO]

lorenzo is basically a professional chef but he didn't go to culinary school I took this from another comment

[@ashleybcookin]

😂

[@dominiksherwood9920]

😂

[@d3sireedejesus]

“product of mexico, ah. new mexico you mean?” THAT KILLED ME

[@gone3208]

THE SHADE

[@yuliaivanova6843]

I’m dead😂

[@SinHurr]

Slay, King.

[@babirico4473]

It would interesting to see 2 pro chefs trade ingredients with no recipe and see what they come up with!

[@ooinvsaoo]

Frank would give u a bag of soil a handful of seeds and a chicken…

[@kred792]

@@ooinvsaoo ah yes, the classic homesteader's dilemma: do you feed the seeds to the chicken or let them grow into vegetables?

[@normatoccalino2859]

@@ooinvsaoo frank would give you the seeds to grow your own kitchen😂

[@cutemarshmallow3246]

Hell yeah! Now that is a grat idea.

[@thinhsuynhuoc]

@@ooinvsaoo homemade soil no less

[@vitorgiassi]

Saúl and Lorenzo, the level of charisma in this episode is off the charts!

[@FlagCutie]

Agreed!

[@kennethcook9406]

Almost as much as Chef Frank and Emily

[@bodyfultherapies]

True! The two most Outgoing chefs head-to-head!

[@katl8825]

Saul stabbing the sausage while chanting CRACKED ME UP 😂

[@YoonriFluffy]

It's meme worthy. 😂

[@riniakarui1082]

Not a popular opinion but I'm so happy to see chef Saúl to explain his recipe himself!

[@Andreadexxo]

Same ! No offense to Rose but I feel like its totally useless to have someone else explain than the chef itself😂

[@wateasa]

Especially since there wasn’t any crazy cooking methods used

[@JennyShine]

Might not be a popular opinion but I've never understood why Rose was the one explaining things. It always seemed, for a lack of a better way to word it, pointless to have her.

[@ooinvsaoo]

I didn’t even notice Rose missing 😅

[@RubyJamez]

I like rose when she does food scienc-y stuff like in 4 levels of, but the chef's explaining their own recipes are far better

[@DizzyedUpGirl]

I love these two. They're both just beacons of light and always so happy and personable. I'm glad they're here together.

[@JosephSmith-lm4ri]

I slightly prefer frank over the other professional chefs, but that's just because of nostalgia/bias, and most of them and entertaining too, just admitting my bias tho.

[@xxiaovex]

“product of mexico, huh new mexico you mean?” I LAUGHED HELP

[@wendycarballo7092]

These two guys together are not only wonderful chefs, but a fantastic comedy team. I kept laughing out loud - for real.

[@kred792]

in a way they remind me of Colin and Ryan from "Who's Line is it Anyway?"

[@zanedietlin7645]

@@kred792 I can for sure see it.

[@eldibs]

Saúl always seems like he's having the best time, I love it.

[@OoOoOo-we3dn]

well he gets to do the cheese trick

[@ROMANTIKILLER2]

The fancy recipe are cool, but what really impresses me is what most of the pro-chefs are able to make out of the everyday cheap ingredients. Also, the level of positive energy with both Lorenzo and Saul in the same episode is off the chart.

[@ROMANTIKILLER2]

yay, I will celebrate the win with the Nigerian prince that just put me in charge of his gold!

[@kiyaallera9379]

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[@kiyaallera9379]

Ppp

[@YukoValis]

He made the $15 ones look much more fancy than even the expensive tacos.

[@LatinoGamer96]

You must be new here.... welcome🤣

[@amasterfuldesktop4935]

That’s kinda the point… and it happens every video..

[@YukoValis]

@@amasterfuldesktop4935 Not like this though. The expensive one always looks better to me, but not here.

[@VanessaHolguin]

Jill Biden approved comment!

[@vergil9981]

My brother you really underestimating the raw value of the "carnitas"

[@boxiestjaguar4036]

Chef Saul Got To Be The Coolest and Most Entertaining Chef In The World

[@kred792]

I flip-flop between him and Frank. They both bring so much joy and enthusiasm into what they do, I truly enjoy watching them both

[@DriveBySusy]

@@kred792 same frank and saul are awesome! So much personality and their love for food!

[@CrazyAsianLLL12]

At this point the home cook chef is a pro 😂 I swear he’s learned a lot by now.

[@cowboyceat7453]

Ong

[@ashleyr2014r]

When he started stabbing the sausage and saying “die” that’s when I knew I was in the right place

[@SKG0]

The dad jokes and shade 🤌 Saúl’s ‘eggs-pert’ comment had me belly laughing

[@theresa.y5221]

u have mad me belly laughing ;D

[@j3r3miasmg]

Best duo. We need Pro Chef & Pro Chef Swap Ingredients... and when I say pro chef, I mean Saul and Frank... Also it would be fun to see Home Cook & Home Cook Swap Ingredients... in this case, I vote for Emily and Lorenzo...

[@MrKrustyCarat]

That’s a genius idea😂

[@AussyAngelx]

Definitely the best pairings!

[@k.j.l.t.]

I'd also be down for Daniel and Lorenzo.

[@Bhaise]

for Home Cook vs Home Cook, I'd wanna see Beth and Steven switch just cause I feel they'd have such a different approach to what ingredients they'd bring

[@reidotrance]

The fantastic four 😁

[@manveersilvergodsaini7387]

The saltiness of chef saúl because he didn’t get anything spicy 🤣🤣🤣

[@JaslineXD]

And the way he read the bottle sauce lol

[@angelaguilar9222]

True Mexican lol

[@SilvaDreams]

@@angelaguilar9222 Nah, not all of them like spicy nor is all their food spicy.

[@Brandon-butterb1]

Damn. Lorenzo is nailing these challenges so hard he doesnt even need Rose's Help

[@karldi7648]

OH MY STARTS THEY ARE TRYING THEIR TACOS TOGETHER. I am so glad it happened with Saúl and Lorenzo. Bien, muchachos!

[@evanjacob8463]

I love seeing Chef Saul in these videos

[@gozexthelost4951]

Lorenzo always brings a smile to my face.

[@marlesimms]

Chef Saúl is such a humble genius.

[@zefloresta]

I never thought that a simple show idea like this would teach me so much about cooking!! thanks you all! greeting from Brazil!

[@MsKristiMarie]

I love Lorenzo, he's hilarious and he just jumps right in w/ no fear!!

[@niza4953]

You know what's amazing about this? A Filipino and a Mexican, sharing experiences. Just like in history. ^^

[@MichaelaDPerry]

I’m so used to the home cook calling for Rose, minus the time Frank wouldnt let Lorenzo call. So when it just skipped to Lorenzo doing the things I was yelling “…Rose?!” To my phone 🤣

[@jasondipinto9284]

I wanted to hear more about clarifying butter and why the double-boiler was necessary from my favorite food scientist! 🎉😂

[@donikaryadi4225]

Me too

[@r0secm]

I am going to chef Saul’s restaurant on a trip to NY in a few weeks and I CANT WAIT 😍

[@lildredre89]

More of these two, they are the most fun and wholesome guys on this channel!

[@mandystanley5983]

Saul is right; spicy and sweet IS always good together. Lorenzo and Saul make the best duo!

[@relentero8547]

Amazing! The 2 best chefs that could’ve been chosen

[@arianagarcia9222]

Another video with my favorite professional Chef Saúl ❤

[@angryblobfish3538]

Lorenzo needs to be allowed to go wild in a grocery store and get whatever he wants, and the chef needs to guess the recipe and make it. He also needs to get instructions

[@swostikasharma9647]

This is probably the best episode 😂. I laughed so much. 😂 Both Lorenzo and Saul are people full of personality. 😂❤ Saul's puns and out of the context humor are so good! 😂

[@nicholegoble6716]

Chef Saul even nailed the Eggland’s Best ad!

[@CarrieArt7]

I love this combo, these are great guys

[@vnombear]

I was just wondering when Saul and Lorenzo were gonna be in another episode - super happy to seem them back together

[@ArjitMehra]

I wanna see Saul vs Frank one day!!! Make it happen please 🙏

[@rodrigul3]

Yo my boy Saul ❤! Dang he’s showing his Chef Level 3 skills! He made those $15 look 🔥 😍

[@swiftomg4385]

These are actually my two favourite people on this channel. So entertaining.

[@Roe_xa]

I adore Lorenzo’s attitude toward everything. He has so much energy that just feels so bright. He’s a goofy dude and I’m here for it

[@rameemmehnaz3339]

Two best ppl together makes everything better. THe world is healing

[@andreshhsv]

Saul its all about technique and inventive, not just expensive ingredients. I learned a lot from the two preparations

[@TheJLatorre]

I can't believe chef Saúl took sooooo long to get into my life. I can honestly say I love him.

[@prestonsays]

Saul, even New Mexico would not claim that 😅

[@RealityChecks]

More Saul, please! He's the best thing to ever happen to this channel.

[@florenciohernandezjr.2556]

Both tacos looked incredible… I must try the hash brown tortilla now.

[@renata6002]

Saul and Lorenzo, what a combo. More please.

[@anyaheinimann2018]

LOVE this chef combo! ❤ I get excited every time I see one of them in a video but both together is the BEST 💕💕💕

[@HIWA214]

Lorenzo 🤣🤣🤣🤣 he was like "holiday" sauce! That's what I heard !

[@erinyeager487]

I absolutely love watching chef Saul and Lorenzo

[@alexander.tahtadjian]

This video was posted during my early recovery period after I went to the hospital for jaw surgery and I just got to watching it today and it was very calm and relaxing and really made me feel good during my recovery period...so thank you.

[@LostJasmine26]

Get well soon Alex

[@BTAO-ol1ju]

Best duo ever! I never skip their videos, they're so nice, funny and interesting! Love it!

[@brandonrodriguezjaime9772]

When Chef Saul grabs sal de gusano and Lorenzo freaks out cuz hes thinks its too much and Saul just calmly said "its not enough" 😂

[@m.7912]

Saul is my absolute favorite in every way.

[@eldenrocamora7633]

I can never get tired watching Chef Saul’s cheese trick

[@DianaRodriguez-zm1ky]

They are so good together! And Chef Saul is such a great teacher

[@Rostfrei_chi_chi]

I always enjoy the energy of these gentlemen. Thank you all for the time and effort on making these series.

[@craftypod]

Saw Lorenzo and Chef Saul on the same thumbnail; dropped everything to watch this video immediately.

[@stevegabbert9626]

They make a good team. It was nice of Chef Saul to recognize that not everyone likes cilantro.

[@owen9510]

Saúl is so wholesome. Such a humble guy.

[@rainapetrick5032]

delicious!! so proud of Lorenzo for not needing help, but I can't help but miss rose!!

[@dlbrenny]

I love this video for so many different reasons. The food looks delicious and their humor and personalities are so fun!

[@VerhoevenSimon]

I love how Saúl and Lorenzo interact. And it's a treat to see how Saúl used the tortillas for something else, and then made new ones using the potatoes and cheese. Both versions looked superb.

[@annaklassen8876]

Oh I had some good laughs couldn't get better then Lorenzo and saul

[@ashleybcookin]

I love the fact that they both had a great time cooking. It made this a joy to watch! ❤

[@CLB30ROX]

The best video this month! I love Saul and Lorenzo 😍😍

[@caitlin4970]

In no particular order, I absolutely love chef Saul, Chef Frank, Emily, Lorenzo and Rose

[@familjenbangtsson8441]

I love that when lorenzo is stressing about the mango salsa saul is just roasting the salsa verde

[@familjenbangtsson8441]

With words

[@KerrijaGryphon]

These two are my favorite chefs for this!

[@_Toxicity]

Saul and Lorenzo! Yay! Twice the fun!

[@jeanw4287]

Chef Saul's recipe is amazing. Omg i love both Lorenzo and Saul energies so much

[@quinzelleannencio-pabuaya3192]

Love them both. More vids featuring Chef Saul and Lorenzo please

[@nicoleleong9458]

Lorenzo is slowly becoming a pro chef by doing so many of these videos😂

[@calebdavenport6673]

Y’all always get the best ppl for these vids

[@MegaMudster1]

At this point Lorenzo is the pro chef

[@brenthumble9368]

These two guys were absolutely delightful to watch! So much fun and positivity. Mochas gracias amigos

[@eflarsen]

"you know what's coming..... cilantro crema" and then the most beautiful smile! we love Chef Saul!

[@TheKesavan08]

Saul on the thumbnail = watch immediately

[@sumedhraosurendramalandkar4056]

You know what's the most important part of the video? Lorenzo did it without the help of Rose!!! Bravo!!!

[@shynew.2432]

Love how enthusiastic and open Lorenzo is!

[@marvlombard887]

We need more of these two😂

[@aborachis1649]

This is my favorite combo of chefs. So wholesome and I'm grinning from ear to ear for almost 20 minutes straight!

[@carbonscythe]

These are my two favorite cooks, it is so great to see them together!

[@Heartless_Assassin]

I love these videos! They bring me joy. 😌

[@movedbythemoon]

I love them eating and trying it together!

[@senoritajenifer]

I like that y'all had the two meet up afterwards and try each other's food! I always wanted to see that in the past 😁

[@APOLLOSTEES]

Love watching videos with my guy Saúl

[@_deppieee]

best combo EVER love these two

[@david-rj5yb]

Awesome episode, love Saul and Lorenzo ❤

[@subhambo6714]

Saul and lorenzo together is great i love them sm 😭

[@mrrd4444]

They're so cute!!!! Their energy is so perfect, they're like brothers or best friends

[@differentman1878]

Their dynamic is great

[@headlessharry40]

4:11 this caught me off guard because I was tabbed out lol

[@hayleeandari1]

Two of my favorite chefs!!!

[@psalmpineo-cavanaugh3564]

both of them r just an absolute treasure

[@mantaraylove]

MY TWO FAVORITE CHEFS IN THE SAME VIDEO YES!! IM SO EXCITED TO WATCH IT!

[@pelafus87]

Chef Saul saying: "pa la otra tirame un chile" jajaja albuuuur 😂

[@ohalistair]

Saul and Lorenzo are the Epicurious dream team.

[@freddiedaniel6020]

finally the best two people have come together