26 Austin Breakfast Tacos in 10 Hours. Which is the Best? | Bon Appétit

[@TheFuriousBear]

The structure of the show really is what keeps me interested. Establishing what he enjoys and wants out of the food and that’s how he decides what’s best for HIM. Makes the show a lot more personal instead of a face just talking about how good the food is. It’s like following the host on his journey to pick his favorite places that serve his favorite food.

[@rjploops]

The naming aspect is nice too since he only ranks the top few but still makes them all special.

[@jraymond1988]

It's also very direct, to the point, and also fun. I may disagree with him in terms of what I prefer, but he makes it very clear what he is looking for so even if I disagree with him I certainly respect it.

[@Dulc3B00kbyBrant0n]

Give this man a phd

[@KB-zb2he]

Even if he doesn’t pronounce everything correctly, he gets an A+ for effort and he always gives a thorough and fair critique of everything, bless Delany and his cholesterol

[@BillPlain1]

The USDA no longer considers dietary cholesterol a nutrient of concern as of 2015.

[@Zeke.s1]

Just becuase yes it isn’t correct he was probably trying to respect culture

[@YouBazinga]

He was close, so he shouldn't feel güilty :)

[@sivolt]

16:48 that transition from the hands noise to the music was smoooooth!!! Little details like that makes a difference for real Love the show man, keep grinding

[@elliekennedyy]

sivolt i agree lol that was sooooo satisfying

[@denguz3716]

Give the editor a raise

[@huntkali1007]

Didnt even notice that, thank you!

[@JulioTheBusDriver]

its a Match L-cut, this editor definitely needs a raise

[@Slaughterhauzen]

San Francisco - pork buns Miami - Cuban sandwich New Orleans - jambalaya

[@Janine.Najarian]

Nah. Po Boys.

[@GT0wned1]

@@Janine.Najarian cubans come from tampa.

[@nanoflower1]

But apparently they've lost the magic in Tampa. At least that was Alton Brown's take after trying the recommended places in Tampa. They weren't bad Cuban sandwiches. Just not what he wanted/expected them to be.

[@WilliamGrill1]

@@nanoflower1 Baltimore: Crab cakes

[@unkownfire25]

Miami isn't really known for cubanos, I would argue our cuban restaurants are pretty bad. Except for fritas (a burger with ground chorizo), we have good fritas and those are cuban.

[@robbiepace6987]

Yo Bon Appetit, I wanna see more of Alex eats it all!!!

[@samiicat4073]

Totally 😽🙏

[@nathannam]

No one gonna talk about how cool the uncle is?

[@chappie_nottherobot]

Looks like one of those uncles that’ll remind you of how much your dad sold out when they grew up.

[@discostu007007]

Props to you, Alex. As an Austinite, I can confirm that not only did you hit almost all of the must stops, but you also got all of the right tacos for the "specialty." For anyone wondering, El Primo is the unnamed location.

[@racheldoane1492]

Thinking of visiting Austin... what do I need to know? When I travel I like to get the local experience, not the tourist one.

[@SpiritGunYusuke]

@@racheldoane1492 Depends what you want to do.

[@joekerr5418]

@@racheldoane1492 would you like to throw prostitutes off a bridge?

[@Fudgeey]

I have never wanted a breakfast taco in my life more than I do right now

[@cobryan303]

El Primo Tacos is #11, the one that didn't sign the release.

[@jeremiahchairez7794]

hes a hater too. good spot.

[@YouTube_can_ESAD]

@@jeremiahchairez7794nah, it’s basic AF.

[@gracebauer5120]

Wow Delany and his uncle skateboarding together is soooo pure

[@sarahhopeh]

The lack of salsa being poured on these tacos when offered is giving me salsanxiety. Must. Try. Salsas.

[@onemulatto]

Sarah - North Texas Gardening glad this was said because I was getting upset about the same thing. My first go to move is pouring salsa on it.

[@jerrymcnulty4668]

Same mistake with the wings episode with no blue cheese

[@Janine.Najarian]

he's judging the tacos on the merit of the taco alone. same with the wings.

[@Clay3613]

Hell no, salsa does not belong on a breakfast taco! You trying to induce heartburn?

[@Nate-ox1pb]

You can’t judge a breakfast taco by itself...the salsa is apart of the taco they shouldn’t be separated.

[@joseperalta8295]

I really enjoy his honesty. No sugar coating on any of the tacos.

[@Paola-gn7dr]

You look like a clean Post Malone

[@ladysarah3000]

Pre post malone

[@dannyfit7063]

Shia Ladouche?

[@ReNeyer]

or just malone

[@LindseyPleasant]

MY THOUGHTS EXACTLY

[@cristianramos5947]

paola __ not even

[@JakkaRM]

These shows are great. I've never even heard of a Chicago hot dog or a breakfast taco before, so it's really interesting. Hopefully you make more of these with tasty looking American treats.

[@Rose__L]

Uncle and Nephew boarding together. Awesomeness.

[@aarond9563]

Bon Appétit just seems like such a cool place to work!

[@mattdaaamon]

Buzzfeed still exists because they applied click bait to pay people hopefully this org pays people.

[@PopssJr]

This comment aged well.

[@SamualDechampain]

Welp

[@aarond9563]

@@PopssJr Lol ikr

[@robertolopez1537]

@Aaron D BA played the reverse uno card on this comment

[@MonkeyDown11]

How tf does he eat all this and not die

[@idkstudios4412]

MonkeyDown11 he’s immortal

[@colourblind3073]

@MonkeyDown11 He probably doesn’t finish every taco

[@FerociousSniper]

Hot yoga.

[@nopeakingyoungblood4696]

@@colourblind3073 still you watch him eat atleast half of each on plus like little sides... its weird, I wont lie

[@user-fw9ku6gy9d]

Probably smokes weed

[@lilyj.thomas4555]

Lol you didn't get a release form at the mystery joint because they knew they were turning out crappy food and didn't want to get hate from the internet. I think you need to change the way your doing business if your not willing to be featured by a company as big as Bon Appétit.

[@philipbaker1089]

SquidTheSid Have you been there? And is the above comment correct in that they sell crappy food?

[@Mysterialic]

SquidTheSid You nailed the golden rule. It applies to all local food around the world.

[@mayordoctor3961]

My friends, we dont go to el primo (which you are correct in guessing) for breakfast tacos. Its all about the meat. That being said, el primo is still not the best albeit very good, however it gained lots of notoriety from Bourdain's No Reservations. They have plenty of experience with shows asking them to be featured and I am sure they ahve their own reasons for not being cool with it all the time.

[@patrickgoetz]

In addition to the mystery joint there was one place that didn't even get into the video; likely because they wouldn't allow it; I wonder what place that was? I'm guessing Torchy's? Otherwise, I'm not sure how he would have overlooked Torchy's.

[@RonJDuncan]

Torchy's is on the written article, so you are correct on your answer there. I would have liked to hear his overview of it though - not because I've been there, but because I enjoy his descriptions. Having a culinary arts background myself, I like how he breaks it down.

[@nanchoparty]

15:17 not saying he isn't entitled to his opinion but... He's got a lot of balls laying into the tacos feet away from the dude cooking them.

[@Skatingnoob]

Doesn't really take balls, if someone gets upset over that then they dont need to be in the food industry

[@boldbileg]

They didn't want to disclose their location because their tacos suck

[@HarrisonTBr0wn]

@@boldbileg exactly what i was gonna say XD

[@adamp2056]

A lot of balls? Every single dinner critiques food at every single joint every single time. As a chef you want the feedback. How else would you improve?

[@jg8963]

If there isn’t any negative comments in the the whole video then I’m always skeptical about the validity of the review video

[@rubygregory1992]

I was born and raised in this area but left Texas in my early 20s. I can’t tell you how much I miss good breakfast tacos! 😭

[@mato9282]

When I first saw this series I rolled my eyes at watching a dude eat, but Alex is legit a good host, seems to stay non biased and so far I’ve watched him eat a lot of food. Nice job.

[@tosht2515]

Rosita’s Al Pastor! Cool. This is such an awesome series. Hot dogs in Chicago; cheesesteaks in Philadelphia and now tacos in Austin. Delicious food from iconic joints and Alex is a dang good host. 👍

[@Yungdil]

he needs to do banh mi in orange county, ca. kinda different but it'd be good for the series

[@tosht2515]

+Austin Do That would be a good one and yes different indeed which makes it even more cool. It may be cliche but I would love to see pizza by the slice in NYC.

[@Dreover]

Tosh T yes we need pizza next

[@R1ch4rd74]

Well theres the problem. What location? Chicago has the best pies. New york has a GREAT slice. So which would it be?

[@lemons_s]

This is one of the best series on this channel. Love ya, Alex!

[@larrydelagarza6231]

Well done Alex. This is one of the best review shows I've seen in a while. Shout out to editing and cameraman.

[@koalarunner]

I’m a native Texan and currently stationed overseas. I might be thousands of miles away but I come here to watch videos of food from my beloved Lone Star State, and I never leave disappointed. God Bless Texas, it’s Texans, and our cherished chow. :)

[@CS-yw7iu]

Not overseas and no longer reside in texas but I am a texan and we do have the best food in the country. 😊

[@robertrismyhr]

Bon Appétit. Clap clap clap, you guys are killing the game, its amazing, so much quality content and the consistency of uploads lately, wow. Big ups guys! :D

[@aarond9563]

I've actually been waiting for this for a while now! Like I'm actually more excited for this episode than I probably should be! I just loved the previous ones!

[@lemons_s]

I don't know how you do it, man. I already feel full watching you, and you're only at taco spot number 4.

[@leuralia]

Haha!

[@isawthesign4421]

Lemons I got full at spot number 2 haha

[@0100-w2u]

Yea I wish they wouldn't show him eating at every place. I start to feel uncomfortable for him midway through each episode.

[@BloodoftheLotus13]

"Maybe the first time I've had vegetables today..." Potatoes: Am I a joke to you?

[@marco5030]

They are technically, but much like how people choose to, when cooking, consider tomato more of a vegetable, I think potatoes are more of a carb.

[@Reliquancy]

Woah are french fries vegatables? Look at me being all healthy all the time lol

[@ronalddunaway8147]

Except potatoes are a Tuber/Root Starch not a vegetable...

[@adamp2056]

Potatoes are a starch.

[@slanty8]

...and avocado is a fruit.

[@bombarded15]

I almost hate how good he is at improving menu item names like that, it's so effortless and true lol

[@justjammiedodger2608]

Yeah he got me with the Taco-The-Town.

[@davidbuschhorn6539]

26 tacos in 10 hours? Taco Tuesday is followed by Regretful Taco Repercussions Wednesday. His poor toilet!

[@smhgaming3259]

Its not real tacos its eggs and bacon he is fine

[@brianloper6669]

You cant handle your tacos?

[@hubertisnotmyname]

I wonder if they actually spread them all out over a few days!? (the magic of editing/wearing the same clothes)

[@Dylans503]

Because 26 tacos in two days doesnt sound good. Even when he went to veracruz around the 8 minute mark he said it was his first portion of vegetables. So they edited out of order of when they recorded, or they did it in more then 10 hours

[@windyhawthorn7387]

Honestly don't understand all these bathroom jokes about tex mex.

[@nicholasp.3792]

One of the best series on this channel next to Claire's Gourmet recreations. Keep these up!

[@settheworldonfire94]

I am a displaced Texan, and man do I miss breakfast tacos! Austin's are good, but San Antonio's are better.

[@DankSoulsVoid]

Yea buddy

[@drjbraun]

These shows hit a lot of marks, local, historical and inside knowledge, humour, honest reviews,...more please.

[@SpiritGunYusuke]

Hey my guy you forgot my Grandma's house on S 1st street and Oltorf. Just letting you know she makes the best.

[@sentientarugula2884]

I'm visiting next week

[@evoandy]

Jesse Gutierrez tacorrido is right there as well and very good, though not as good as a legit abuela

[@sentientarugula2884]

@@evoandy true

[@jeffreylorien6687]

This is great. You missed one key thing though. Salsa verde, man. Critical component.

[@jeffward1106]

Love this video. I've been a sub of BA for a while, I put Alex into my top 10 host list. ( Multiple food channel list) Thanks for the great work.

[@thieupijls1206]

Who else is in your top 10 host list?

[@gsxrJOE92]

Jeff Ward ....ya, who else is on the top 10???

[@Lalaryl]

I wanna know this list too.

[@blamethemonkey784]

this series is dope asf , i think one of the next videos to do next is the best street tacos from L.A.

[@sampacker6547]

just tried that valentina's taco today, it was so good I called my family in california to talk to them about it

[@annibobonnie]

The golden hour at the second spot looks so nice on Delaney and also on those tacos

[@cowabummr_dude]

Growing up in Texas “carne GWEEsada” killed me

[@RM-wg7wu]

Rio Bonestele try being from Mexico itself and seeing people eat a “taco” on a flour tortilla....

[@Fashaw166]

@@RM-wg7wu Corn is harder to cultivate in the northern areas of Mexico, and it's bordering states so people just adapted to what was available.

[@Fashaw166]

@@Salomon_G lol I'm referring to when dishes and cuisines were first introduced (aka a long time ago). Of course nowadays anything is easily accessible.

[@DankSoulsVoid]

Ugh thank you I was looking for this comment. I couldn't stop mimicking him lol

[@kingdavey90]

How should it be pronounced?

[@adrianakohler5340]

Thanks for this culinary tour of Austin! Paco's Tacos is an AMAZING taco joint you've missed.

[@thomasrosebrough9062]

This episode makes my mouth water. I love breakfast tacos

[@joelbarnett1158]

Dude hit the nail on the head. I've been to most of those places and Al Pastor for 20+ years and it has always been my favorite.

[@gabbypaul8978]

Cheese curds in Wisconsin! Fried vs fresh at various places perhaps? Love this series so much!

[@b_uppy]

That dog is sooo cute! There were some great ideas for making burritos at home. Maybe cook the bell pepper??? This video, along with Chip and Joanna, make me want to move to Texas.

[@tylerpeel4783]

These videos are always great. Very good break down of what you are looking for.

[@TheJvb123]

Pretty sure the mystery one was El Primo. And one that you missed and is still under the radar is Taquero Vaquero. Best taco I've had in town. Get the Al Pastor.

[@derekmasuda5376]

I love how he ends each of these episodes with the acknowledgement that the opinions are his own.

[@bossHogOG]

Derek Masuda I don’t. Goes without saying.

[@TheSupremeXNERD]

We need more of this show. This guy is a great web show host.

[@user-ze7sj4qy6q]

i hope they bring this show back dude :(

[@TurkeyDart]

This series is so great. Wish they would do more

[@lespez5574]

Rosita’s Al Pastor is amazinggggggg I’ve never actually had the breakfast but the al pastor are just the most delicious al pastor tacos in Austin. I go there every chance I get!!!

[@phil4986]

That Holyfield taco with the brisket looked amazing. And the crew in the taco truck making their own tortilla's, what a fantastic crew. Great review, great video. GREAT food.

[@bettycordovi7514]

I love that this man hit all the legit spots! ❤️ LOVE YOU!

[@YosuaNangin]

No one gonna comment on how good Alex is at describing the food!?

[@Rocketpower713]

You should have got Barbacoa tacos for breakfast.

[@scumfccflower7742]

Rocket Power barbacoa with big red on the side

[@npproctor13]

As a Texan, the lack of Chorizo, egg, and cheese hurts me

[@missnerdynurse5923]

I was really hoping to see some good barbacoa too.... it’s a shame.

[@tedperry6466]

forgot the best part. With lots of avocado salsa verde!!!

[@dec23]

Same. Barbacoa, chorizo, and even the simple bean and cheese. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@chelleroberson3222]

I agree but remember it's west coast austin

[@chelleroberson3222]

@@missnerdynurse5923 yep

[@thelumusajamesmthethwa2983]

Please bring this show back.

[@taytay123805]

I love that you showed north door! My boyfriend was a manager there. It’s an awesome place! If you want quality food you should try Justine’s their cheese plate is amazing! I miss Austin so much. I lived there for 4 years until I moved back home to Nashville! You should come here soon and try our Nashville hot chicken!

[@twayland6186]

"We are going with the "otto" named after a guy named Otto" makes sense

[@notneo5886]

That is a cool uncle. 😲

[@MandieC11]

I was waiting for the Tyson's Tacos. Their Burnt Ends taco and Diablo Shrimp tacos are the best. I haven't had a decent taco since I left Texas

[@georgekappos3222]

This is such a great show. I wish he'd come back to Chicago and do Italian beefs an deep dish

[@incredibilistic]

Yo, I have no idea how you can eat and more importantly *finish* that many tacos in a single day!! I could probably eat 10, maybe, but I'm pretty sure by the time I reached that brisket taco I would've been done. That said, as always your videos are outstanding, have a sense of urgency, and a vibe that makes me feel like I'm there. Cheers!

[@Mo_Plays_Games]

Valentina's is hands down my go to place to bring out of towners!

[@padraig5335]

That places looks so awesome. Plus the names of all his smokers are awesome.

[@Kokorisu]

You know how Americans giggle at people with "silly" accents? As a Spaniard I thoroughly enjoy Americans making up how stuff in spanish is pronounced without a moment of hesitation. The confidence is commendable.

[@jonathonross4447]

Sometimes in the US it is considered pretentious to dote too thoroughly on foreign words. Considering how much of English is borrowed from other languages and how many cuisines and cultures are represented in the US, it can be difficult to know what to casually anglify and what to give your best effort. My favorite example is hors d’oeuvres. We have borrowed this term from French, which we pronounce “or-dervs”, when the real pronunciation is “or-duvruh” (including vowel sounds that don’t exist in English). It would seem very out of the ordinary to pronounce it in proper French when speaking with other Americans.

[@Kokorisu]

Jonathon Ross I get it, that's the case pretty much here in Spain. People pronounce English words badly enough to sound like they're hardly trying, but still have that touch. Ah, culture, I love you so.

[@WimpyMcWeaksauce]

@Jonathon Ross Another example: pronouncing "croissant" correctly is a meme now. It's so out of a place saying croissant right, that Americans will laugh at you. Or really anything French. At least Spanish words won't usually get you any funny looks. Actually, mispronouncing simple things like "tortilla" is likely to elicit a chuckle in most of the US.

[@marianaimariana]

“Carne güisada”

[@lavendergilly5843]

Koko I sense sarcasm

[@MissedExistance]

I'm watching this while stuck at work, no lunch break for 2 hours, and hungover, why?

[@matthewarnold3798]

Man. You went to Mi Madres and not El Chilito???? I lived down the street from there and you missed a great opportunity. Rositas Al Pastor is my favorite in Austin. I've been to almost all these places. I moved back to Maryland but have almost perfected Rositas al pastor tacos for all my friends back home. Great videos. Keep up the good work. Planning a trip to Philly to take the same tour you did soon.

[@bawkBOCKbach]

quite possibly my fav video of all time? thanks vro

[@CynthiaGlezP]

I kind of love his mispronunciation of "guisada". I will start doing it his way... I guess I will be very judged since I'm a mexican living in Mexico.

[@RM-wg7wu]

Cynthia Gonzalez or just the fact that they are eating a “taco” on a tortilla de harina...

[@JF80001]

@@RM-wg7wu oh you mean like Northern Mexicans been doing since we set foot in these lands

[@fionaschoenradt8473]

someone teach this man how to say carne guisada

[@pauljordan4452]

It's GEE-sada, isn't it?

[@alejandrolucena1178]

Paul Jordan it is!

[@josephmorales652]

So happy you had a brisket tacos. Some of my favorite memories living there

[@sushgupta1613]

hands down the best taco video on this channel

[@justmeandmy]

This needs an update. Plz do it again!

[@TheNails3]

Joe's bakery's taco looks amaaazing

[@lucasnunez3193]

"woah" that's the sound of a good taco

[@lostzenfound5122]

watching this made me miss Texas so much!! I need to leave the DMV ASAP

[@gwendolynstanfield2653]

Yes! We are moving to S.A. in the spring! I am so excited to be leaving Maryland and being so close to Austin!

[@Suene91]

8:17 that walking bird. :D

[@a.humphries8678]

When I lived in Austin in the 90's there was a place in the industrial part of town, by the old airport, it was a warehouse, not a restaurant or food establishment, and somehow they made the best, BEST, breakfast burritos/tacos there!!! People would wait and line up in the parking lot to get their food, you couldn't even go inside this questionable place, but oh baby the amazing food! It was kind of a taco speakeasy.

[@courtneymichelle5746]

😂I feel dumb the entire time I was wondering what happened to the other 13 places until I remembered you ate 2 tacos at every place.

[@lockguy2652]

"DELANY!"

[@sethparker4098]

yeah that's great and all. But what if I told you that the best breakfast tacos were an hour and change south in San Antonio?

[@chelseawilliams1398]

As an Austin born and raised. Bill Millers tacos will always be #1...A Texan classic is a smoked brisket and egg taco add potatoes on it if you are really hungry and, an ice tea to drink. Bill millers is famous for their tea. You can buy it by the bucket. Literally they sell a plastic bucket gallon of tea lol. They have a few locations in Austin and San Antonio. But they are such a big part of those cities. I grew up on their food. It’s a place worth stopping at. It’s like southern, Tex-mex and BBQ really the trifecta of Texas food and culture 😊

[@venilla4960]

can’t get enough of this series

[@sky_walker_22456]

That Alex Delany, what a hunk!

[@illas14]

Don't pronounce the u in guisada.... lol! Loved this episode!!! Watching this in 2020 though.... crying

[@SeigoTubesNow]

“_____ Kansas City BBQ Sandwiches in 12 hours” Do it, Alex.

[@SarahSmith-gr8wc]

Rosita’s is my fav every day taco!!! Love that he went there

[@mariahvictoria8742]

i could watch delany eat all day

[@marneteen87]

Now you need to compare these breakfast tacos with San Antonio's.

[@FrozonePvP]

can we have a moment of silence for his cholesterol lmao

[@OchrisFUT]

Came to the comments for triggered South Texans and Austinites acting superior to them in their replies. Was not disappointed.

[@UnicorNE0N]

Comax2003 I'm a born and raised Austinite and the amount of superiority complexes in every comment is hilarious. Like dang, Austinites, chill. Dang, San Antonio, chill. 😂 We're all Texans!

[@OchrisFUT]

Yeah, I lived most of my life in San Antonio, but had a thousand friends in Austin. Love both cities and both food scenes. I just miss Texas lol

[@ArtBear88]

South Texan native here (Brownsville) I'm more miffed he didn't go to the valley for this episode.

[@JohnyScissors]

@@UnicorNE0N People hate on Austin because hipster and San Antonio has a larger Mexican population but I think Austin is a better choice. Austin had the authentic food but they also have the places that put the spin on things that San Antonio doesn't. This is coming from someone who lives in SA and doesn't wanna leave

[@jmveee]

@@JohnyScissors -- authentic? Breakfast tacos don't exist in Mexico.

[@jusbase45]

Please make more, this is the best series.

[@tylerlashway2892]

I’d love for him to hit my favorite place in my town. The thing is, it’s such a small town. We’ve got like 4 restaurants, maybe a couple thousand people at most. But we have the most amazing coffee shop that serves amazing food, with daily specials. And their ultimate breakfast burrito has stolen my heart

[@Khasmaris]

I'm assuming the last taco place was Torchy's. I'd recognize the diablo sauce in the intro anywhere.

[@anonymoususer6845]

I love Torchy's

[@margaretdax766]

That definitely didn’t look like any Torchy’s I’ve ever ordered in the past ~8 years, think another commenter pointed out the name & location

[@p.z.arnott2329]

Someone said it was El Primo

[@SiriusPotterFan]

I want this dude's job. Also no mention of the Dona salsa at Taco Deli? C'mon dude!

[@johncadena7149]

Los Generales in San Antonio make GREAT breakfast tacos 🤤

[@bezantler23]

At el primo, (mystery spot) you must ask for the onion and cilantro! Really makes a difference. And use those salsas. They are quite tasty and much cheaper than the others on the list so the smaller size makes sense. Whoever was working in that tiny cart that day probably had no authority to sign a waiver.

[@amybach7090]

Alex Delany is the bon appetit staff that get slept on. Stay woke folks!