4 Levels Of Burritos: Amateur to Food Scientist | Epicurious

We challenged chefs of three different skill levels - an amateur, a home cook, and a professional - to make us a burrito. After each of them had loaded up and rolled their offerings, we asked a food scientist to review their work. Which one would you eat first?
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[@angelbermudez9164]

“I am Saul” they already lost this competition...

[@kevingaitan7957]

its not a competition

[@lyss6650]

Tobi or Not To Be yeah it is

[@ryanspencerlauderdale687]

Not even close.

[@ericad8412]

It was OVER so quick

[@timelapsega]

@@lyss6650 It's more of a comparison than a competition, there isnt a winner or prize

[@noajasny273]

1: toooo easy 2: toooo fancy 3: just perfect

[@yarelivega6584]

This is very accurate👏🏼😂

[@teresamcmurrin8672]

Good analysis! Though I'd make #1 for breakfast. Am not a morning person, & until I've had my first gallon of caffeine, toooo easy is just right!

[@Vaeren222]

Noa Jasny well said

[@SomeGuy-sf7bc]

Noa Jasny the first time number 2 is more fancy than 3

[@Just_A_Dude]

@@SomeGuy-sf7bc Burritos are soul food, like a stew wrapped in a tortilla. You want to keep the "macro" ingredients simple and hearty, and let the seasoning bring the complexity.

[@tynealia2012]

Saul used 0% of his professional skills and 100% of his abuelita’s teachings. ❤️

[@Julia-nl3gq]

There's no proof of that. For all we know he didn't even have a grandmother.

[@spencerstoneridge1236]

@@Julia-nl3gq He talks about her all the time in other videos

[@katelynmmcb]

@@Julia-nl3gq negro please

[@dsbeats5657]

@@Julia-nl3gq POV you’ve never watched any other videos because this dude talks about his grandmother every other episode

[@OnajideShabaka]

Not true. Did you see the way he handled that chef's knife? Abuela didn't teach him that. ;-)

[@lolad7779]

Saul has forever changed how I make my own burritos. That fried cheese then tortilla flip is amazing.

[@joshuaalvarado8998]

I felt like a elementary kid at school after watching that genius technique, I thank him from the bottom of my heart

[@bubby5050]

this comment is old but im so glad someone said it lmao, immediately recorded that part and snapchatted it to another friend who likes cooking hahaha

[@darkboss219]

I've done it before and it is awesome

[@HaveAGoodDayFk.U]

It's funny I've been doing this for years when I would warm up a store bought burrito I would put the cheese in the pan first to get it a little fried and then throw my burritos in and then flip it onto my plate and boom. A kids smothered burrito. Lol

[@adipsous]

Making a breakfast burrito, it works the same. Cook your layer of eggs - like you're making an omelette - in the pan, add cheese on top, then lay the tortilla over, press down to adhere and scootch it around to loosen from the pan, then do the flip. Add bacon bits, small potatoes, salsa, whatever, and roll it up. Perfect.

[@radafrateva8499]

the way saul held up his burrito like a kindergartener showing a drawing to their mom... please bring him backk

[@sherifflasso]

That genuinely made me smile

[@offbrandgeorge]

I love this man

[@gregli9821]

saùl is B A C C EPIC

[@rizzy6087]

greg li where is he?

[@gregli9821]

@@rizzy6087 im the enchiladas episode

[@rosalie8625]

“3 avocados for 1 burrito hehehe” My type of guy

[@powerofanime1]

Totally

[@ekko3151]

yes

[@azul7617]

Humilde

[@timothysamuel1192]

He called the food processor robocoup. That's how you know he's a legit chef.

[@tr0p1c3van6]

Where?

[@tr0p1c3van6]

Found it

[@NaparoniAndZzs]

@@tr0p1c3van6 dude where? 😂

[@tr0p1c3van6]

@@NaparoniAndZzs where he pulls the tortilla out of the robocup

[@Horizqn_]

At 7:47

[@zoi1194]

Level one : the guy that you invite to the family gathering let him cook once but never again Level two: your aunt that cooks on occasion Level three: the uncle which everyone forces to cook every time he comes

[@UnchxrtedChris]

2nd took 5 hours like bruh

[@MrJULIANBAENA]

You nailed it lol

[@notfounder285]

I would not mind that egg burrito in the morning

[@englishatheart]

The egg one looked fine. Especially for those of us who don't eat meat.

[@reginabillotti]

@@notfounder285 I've made things like that for a quick breakfast. Just for myself, though. If I'm cooking for someone else I would put in more effort.

[@kdjregis4456]

Please include Saul in later episodes

[@soulkingj8295]

Senpíex GIORNO

[@laurduncan]

Agreed. His burrito looks amazing.

[@Otaku-vk3lm]

Kono giorno giovanna niwa yume ga aru

[@yoshikagekira990]

It truly would be a *Golden Experience*

[@okaysurefinewhatever]

@@TheMotherofTacos He's gureto* FTFY

[@Idk-ih8zc]

When Saul said “here’s my burrito” I felt that

[@tonyghaly3896]

Carla Galdo your not alone

[@DutchKing]

I did too , he said buuurito

[@Idk-ih8zc]

Omg tysm for all the likes were all cool😎

[@Idk-ih8zc]

Cool kids😎

[@yusenye3649]

DutchKing yes, he said buuurrrrrito

[@noellebaroman1091]

the amateurs lines had me 😂😂 “im a millenial” “its good fat!” “cheddar bc its in my fridge” “hey you want cilantro? boom its a talking point”

[@Drebin2293]

Yeah, It's like they found the most annoying guy they could.

[@dontmindmeoriwillhuntu4907]

"Boom there's a conversation" that's how you know that you are lonely 😂🥲

[@blkbarbie2671]

Hes funny

[@gergelyszabo4802]

The first guy wants to sound smart while being dumb as hell ... not a great combo

[@gazir4438]

He's cringe af

[@yourmother211]

I would literally book a transatlantic flight, crash land into a California forest fire, and then fight Bigfoot and a special ops strike team just to eat one of saul’s burritos

[@havoc501arc]

Oh yes same here

[@samestevez3406]

Let Bigfoot alone dude, better give him a Saul's burrito

[@witr.7241]

pretty sure his restaurant is in new york though lmao

[@migooknamja]

He works in NYC so better have your vaccine passport and mask ready

[@ivetterodriguez1994]

He's on the east coast.

[@user-qz4bn2ui5t]

Saul was so happy to show everyone his burrito.

[@MRTIBURONTIBURON]

Ranchy!

[@sanderwabelsen]

Made me smile when he smiled so much

[@adrianguzman9507]

Le faltaron unos frijolitos

[@user-kt9ro6rq3n]

That's how Mexicans are always proud

[@btsIover7]

IKR HE'S SO CUTE 😭😭🥺🥺

[@cluelesscrispy]

Saul “When is a good time to make burritos? All the time. Everytime.”

[@ill-concieved]

Syahidah Abidin I felt that

[@lag5761]

Ol taim, evri taimmmm

[@fakinell9630]

You forgot the little chuckle after

[@Jbeat17]

hahuh

[@Boom12]

He is our new god of Mexican cooking. That cheese on the pan for the tortilla, genius!

[@senatorarmstrong8960]

Me: “When is a good time to make burrito’s” Saul: Y E S

[@backyardbermsandtech4494]

😂😂😂

[@ballin1006]

50th like

[@RetardedGoat16]

Saul doesn't even talk like a pro chef, he seems like your everyday barbecue dad. I love him.

[@Delskingado]

I heard the level 3 chefs accent and knew he was gonna kill it

[@user-hv9wh5vv6p]

He is cute I love his accent and burrito

[@marcusfrakes5430]

If I heard him making burritos in the back I'd be like just give me what the chef thinks is best

[@carlsjr7975]

@@user-hv9wh5vv6p He looks like a poorly shaved wookie.

[@pinkytoenail0145]

I have the same name as you in real life lol

[@Delskingado]

I N O M I hey!

[@simoncheng590]

Level 1 - taco bell Level 2 - chipole Level 3 - Mexican grandma

[@SpicyNoodleDragon]

simon cheng surprisingly accurate

[@Taintedwings4444]

simon cheng dammit I got nothing witty. Bullseye. Congrats.

[@hanng06]

level 1 = mcdonald’s breakfast wrap*

[@daspiko3977]

Han N. lol accurate

[@QuoKuo]

Ruby Valdez thats why they’re level one....

[@taylorbritt499]

I've watched so many episodes of this series and this is the first time a level 3 chef has actually just said "I'm a level 3 chef" Rather than something like"I've worked in the restaurant business for 267 years, owned my own restaurant empire in 16 countries, and made a 6 course meal for 2 different Popes and the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan"

[@AlaiMacErc]

I just watched another in which they did the same -- and same comments on that one, too! I'm guessing after the did a few the producer started sitting down with the levels 3s and giving them a Little Talk. "Yeahyeahyeah, we get it, chef-ego go here, standard. But we have a format to work with here -- it's right there in the title! And going for... take 56!"

[@NadiaSeesIt]

It's nice for aspiring chefs to hear the background of people they want to admire and emulate. Maybe it doesn't work for you but some people find it interesting. It's a highly competitive and brutal field, I like to hear their accomplishments

[@taylorbritt499]

@@NadiaSeesIt I can absolutely understand where you're coming from, but when you watch multiple videos on a row and hear the same 10 minute long spiel every single time it gets a little grating lol.

[@_Toxicity]

You can tell how nervous Saul initially was. He's much stiffer in this video, not making eye contact with the camera as much. So awesome to see him, then and now!

[@nujhat424]

I literally gasped when Saul did that cheese flip

[@DarkEpyon123]

I let out a expletive, so I know where you are coming from. Lmao

[@zanibot426]

I wasn’t the only one then! 😂

[@ejej_shej7958]

Ikr

[@lozang6252]

What a revelation!!!

[@crystalstewart3324]

He changed my life forever!!!

[@alexanderchang4735]

When the level 3 chef seals his own burrito: It's big brain time

[@samuraibobafett1118]

Alexander Chang Burrito time

[@litapd311]

when he did the thing with the cheese it blew my mind

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

@@litapd311 Same that was really cool :D I always wondered how they get burritoes to seal shut like that.

[@Lia-ij4mg]

huh

[@israeldelarosa5461]

@@RedRoseSeptember22 The remaining oils and heat in the pan fry the ends shut, fusing them together due to a meltdown of seperate polymers, becoming 1. Kinda like the forging of alloys, get anything hot enough and you can fuse it.

[@thegoblinman2246]

Saul is that guy that gets along with everybody.

[@Jobother]

"getting them out of the package is fine" Saul: "i will now make the flour tortilla from scratch" Legend.

[@GiubileiFernando]

Tortillas are really easy and fast to make

[@Delimon007]

I mean, it's pretty easy to make dough in general, you make dough ahead of time too, not at the same time you are ready to cook.

[@salvadorarreolarodriguez6165]

​@@GiubileiFernando it's easy to make.. but it's hard to get a really good tortilla... he nailed it!

[@tobi2506]

There should be an episode where there are 3 level 3 chefs facing each other

[@Tazman55x]

That's called master chef

[@reginabillotti]

I would rather see a level 2 showdown, preferably with Lorenzo, Gabrielle, and Beth or another grandma.

[@oscarbalderasponce3931]

@@reginabillotti yesssssss

[@ganjamcninja]

Chopped.

[@amg4160]

@@Tazman55x master chef professionals for the level 3 chefs. master chef is level 2

[@TheLordLaup]

1. You 2. Your Mexican Girlfriend 3. Her Uncle Who Owns a Restaurant

[@seanc4501]

God I wish

[@jacoblebowitz8594]

Don’t flatter him

[@maruisaiahnapa7381]

4. Her Abuela Who Judges You All from Afar

[@bankrobba6731]

Actually im more like #3

[@amxthystdxncx2218]

Bank Robba weird flex but ok boomer

[@dxrki3166]

The last chefs smile is so wholesome and you just know hes extremely happy with everything hes done

[@jakemaye95]

i feel like in a lot of these the level 2 ends up being the better looking one, at least just on camera. and here, gabrielle makes an unreal burrito. the short rib had to be amazing. unfortunately for her she went up against a true master, a virtuoso, a god of the burrito, Saul.

[@draheim90]

Level 1: White dude Level 2: American with Hispanic heritage Level 3: Straight up Mexican Seems about right.

[@1monkey1typewriter]

Christopher Draheim nailed it lol

[@aaronm2329]

This is such an underated comment

[@adrevenue63]

level 3 Mexican: 3 avocados for 1 burrito

[@nealm6764]

Racism is funny when it is against white people!

[@flamo2666]

Neal M I’m with you in this but it is funny let’s me honest.

[@tumelosekhonyana2584]

Start of the video : Gabrielle looks so hot End of the video : Saul is the greatest human alive

[@nthxn]

Tumelo Sekhonyana does she have a IG?

[@Census__]

Wet Mustard gabchappel

[@xxraptorrexx2083]

Tumelo Sekhonyana bro his saul’s burrito looked so good

[@astleymac1]

Fr she badd😍

[@JuanPerez-js2qp]

@Wet Mustard thank you king

[@shanyuhundekari3673]

Everytime chef Saul laughs, an angel is born

[@johnsyvertsen6944]

Brads funny “and now we have every secret sauce in America” and “I like avocados because Im a millennial so I have to like them”

[@annabellealpar5285]

Saúl had my heart from the moment he said “I’m a level three chef”

[@teasugarsalt]

I know right? No years no adjectives just finishing the sequence what a humble and beautiful man.

[@touhamikawther3240]

ME TOO

[@iambored8535]

... you know the lvl 3 chefs are probably normally asked to say their actual culinary position...

[@annabellealpar5285]

Kim Tran it’s a joke. Everyone obviously loves the level three chefs, it’s just funny when the other two say their level and the level three says years of experience.

[@javafloof]

Right

[@amberleemiller2899]

My favorite part is where Saul announces "here is my burrito" with the same amount of proudness and love as a father announcing the birth of his newborn baby.

[@deadappletree]

You could hear "la cigüeña" on the background 😂🤣

[@RIPToNateDoggIHadToRegulate]

I chuckled too.

[@roji556]

@Zacharia Kaos Klauu Yeah, level 3 chefs are professionals and professional chefs almost always have an unparalleled level of passion and pride in their craft and it's awesome.

[@gfrzcr9982]

I also make my burrito out of babies

[@AlexandrePereira2]

omg yes he's so cute

[@pyratech_gamer785]

When Saul said, "and here's my buritttooo" I was filled with child like joy. His smile is soooooo precious. We need to protect Saul.

[@BonanzaPilot]

The middle girl was making a good burrito then she used that Mission tortilla and my heart dropped

[@Grriabear]

No kidding

[@6thHokageJuan]

She Added canned refried beans to canned pinto beans instead of making pinto beans and refrying them XD

[@ericktellez7632]

She is half gringa after all.

[@thartwig]

that cheese flip is the most level 3 thing I could ever imagine happening to a burrito

[@vt8926]

thartwig bro that got me I thought he was hella gonna burn random cheese, that was big brain

[@jasonb9562]

My jaw dropped and it made so much sense!

[@azzzanadra]

it blew my mind

[@jonyongkkkl5119]

Many people would follow this and won't use a non-stick pan for sure.

[@antwon1812]

thartwig nmms come to my crib that’s a Spanish trick

[@kellyjuliette.c7946]

Saul is that hispanic uncle that’s always by the grill at every party 🤣

[@grapeicies]

Incidentally, he's also the favorite uncle.

[@RK-ig8gc]

Also the one that laughs at every joke

[@KO-vv1oz]

Wait, if he’s the Hispanic uncle, doesn’t that mean you yourself would also be Hispanic?

[@onlyjuanito3284]

Fr hahahah 😂

[@basedyui._.3775]

@@KO-vv1oz eh, not exactly but still

[@lukeustaquio]

level 1: hangover cure level 2: family cookout level 3: small mexican shop in the corner with a grandmother as chef

[@gekotagirl]

Level 3: How I feel Level 2: The amount of ingredients I have Level 1: How I actually cook

[@Deathstroke1324]

Saul looked so happy and proud when he said “and here is my burrito”. We need Saul back!

[@Djejdjgndndndn]

Hy saul is the best

[@EliteGeeks]

Saul killed it

[@youtubeusser7817]

They better call saul

[@RedEyedAlex]

Omg he acc looked so happy. Makes me feel happy too fam XD

[@krul910]

Bro. The girl is drop dead gorgeous with her perfect cheeky smile and beautiful eyes....... but when my man saul smiled presenting his burrito,i forgot the lady existed. We need saul.

[@River_Frost]

Saul: Exists Frank: Finally a worthy opponent! Our battle will be legendary!

[@yortlebluzzgubbly3871]

Frank would have made his own chorizo ;)

[@toninot17]

I like both. I’m happy there’s another level 3 chef I really like :))))

[@wuffy8006]

I think frank would create his own planet to harvest the ingredients.

[@misstaylor5104]

Kung Fu Panda quotes :D

[@DaidriveCJ]

@@wuffy8006 So, like Toriko?

[@Baachus2012]

Ngl, I half paid attention to level 1 and 2 because Saul started with Chirizo and Hangar Steak and I was like, he knows EXACTLY what's up! That burrito was fire!

[@ngnlkuuhaku2360]

Saul is one of the chefs who's actually reffering himself as a level 3 chef

[@soultakers66]

I love the level 3 chief. He does not seem like the guy who went to an expensive school but the guy who had made burritos way too long and perfected his craft.

[@LeiderVerdrueckt]

Exactly what I was going to comment. You already could tell by his accent what was about to happen ^^

[@blackrazor1]

He's the first level that I've noticed wasn't associated with ICE.

[@user-pm7me3xc2c]

I think he's the only level 3 so far that wasn't from that Institution of Culinary Arts or something. He probably owns his own restaurant somewhere.

[@libertygal]

www.broadwayworld.com/bwwfood-wine/article/Chef-Spotlight-Saul-Montiel-of-CANTINA-ROOFTOP-20180514

[@karlagomez9060]

Chef*

[@cr4zyboy910]

The fact that they didn’t use Saul for the taco episode breaks my heart

[@heronumbertwo3171]

Yeah

[@guilhermefarias5255]

@@heronumbertwo3171 ngl i thought you and op waere the same person, rip joshua morales, i thought you looked like a bird

[@trevorpacelli8056]

But the guy from the taco episode was awesome too.

[@natmaccc]

Guilherme Farias lmaooo that’s the seal from Finding Dory tho

[@yellomonky4272]

Isn't taco NOT Mexican and a matter of fact American? They chose Saul because he is a Professional at Mexican cuisine. Might be wrong but.

[@69cheesyfries]

omg this has to be one my favourite videos from this channel! i just loved all of them! such a wholesome energy!

[@TraciPeteyforlife]

Gabby is such a wonderful lady. Love her cooking. Sal as always is a pleasure to watch.

[@Douglas-bg1qt]

She's literally too beautiful for words.

[@jjs9284]

If I ever want a burrito I better call Saul

[@humbertocanto3700]

J J S or any Mexican specifically my mama

[@ignatiussharma6633]

Use a burner phone

[@guitarchim]

@@ignatiussharma6633 hello kitty

[@trantridzung]

I AM THE ONE WHO KNO- shoot wrong show

[@z-blitzreviews]

IKR?

[@nickm.9317]

level 1: average Joe level 2: the favorite grandchild of abuelita level 3: uncle Carlitos

[@ashedchef4032]

Seems about right

[@germenehilda]

Tio

[@A..D..D]

Did you just assume level 1's gender ?

[@Crevettola]

@@A..D..D can you even try to make that already expired joke when it's at least relevant to the situation? Like, the bare minimum…

[@xcessive9566]

@@Crevettola exactly its just overcooked

[@whe2mc249]

Saul the dude to wait for everyone to leave the grill so he can add more chili

[@Mikaz24]

The way the pro chef presented his burrito with that big smile.. was too cute. Every chef should be that happy about the food they make.

[@ChrisHavok]

When Saul threw the cheese in the pan then flipped it on top of the burrito my mind was blown

[@jbearclowater]

It's the little tricks like this that I pick up from the level 3's in these vids that are always the best. I'm totally going to do that cheese trick, it is genius.

[@imnotthecryingkid2874]

my jaw DROPPED i was like, "how come this is the first time i have ever seen this." like that should've been vital in my life by now 😭💀💀

[@sofiavasquez6066]

I recomend u this all the time. Just make sure to use white cheese. If u use a yellow cheddar will had a strange taste. Mozzarella o queso cocido are the best. And thin tortillas, that key for a good burrito!

[@s45gr32]

I was blown away by him melting the cheese like that. Damn, why I didn't know this

[@WTFshortie]

Dude same! What an icon! 😍

[@samanthaleighmatthews9270]

It blew my mind when level three chef melted the cheese in the pan, pressed the tortilla on it, and flipped it over. Had no idea

[@ellax325]

SAME. I WAS LIKE THAT TECHNIQUE IS INCREDIBLE.

[@widady1010]

i felt like i was in the presence of greatness

[@jentleblink9221]

Right.... I was like... I'm going to try that lol..

[@ninariott]

Very common in Mexico. Try it, it's delicious :)

[@litapd311]

@@widady1010 this man's burritos are too advanced to us simple folk. to think, i would've lived my life without ever knowing such an amazing hack...

[@TacuG16]

10:32 Saul's smile reminds me of my uncle. I miss my uncle :c

[@randomuser5237]

Level 1 amateur chefs are basically amateur comedians.

[@redsquirrel6131]

Saul's humble pride when he presented his burrito is adorable and I want to eat his cooking just to see him smile like that again. To cute.

[@phantomgreenie]

@@ayenhatestypos I wish I could but I live in super northern idaho, I'm like 80 miles from Canada. can someone pls send me one cause it looks amazing

[@phantomgreenie]

@@ayenhatestypos you see I would but I'm also 16 and have a seizure disorder so I can't drive :(

[@brazenserpent7]

Too°

[@SamGiles]

Oh my gosh, truly the most gorgeous moment!! 😊

[@genananasis]

clicked for burritos stayed for saul was not dissappointed

[@rolandoandrehbalderas5043]

I stayed for Gabrielle :)

[@gabrielm8526]

Rolando Andreh Balderas 😉 me too

[@dantethemantismantis1419]

i stayed to see his wholesome smile at the end when he showed us the burrito he so skillfully made. was not dissappointed

[@luishbersek]

I love the happiness on Saul's face when he shows his burrito. That's love to what you cook.

[@izzatmirabitov3805]

I’d like to spend a day with *Brad* Night with *Gabrielle* And my remaining life with *_Saul_*

[@darhumaz]

Good one great comments

[@Wavewave3161]

Why a night with Gabrielle 😏

[@vladivascanu108]

that is a little sus

[@audreyhogan8285]

I don’t think I’d be able to spend a day with Brad, I find him extremely cringe worthy and slightly off putting.

[@wildlifewarrior2670]

@@Wavewave3161 well let me tell you I think that means he wants to screw her just like I do

[@josephromeo1483]

I would pay $2 for the first burrito, $12 for the second burrito, and I would crawl on hot asphalt for 5 miles just to join a waiting list to try Saul's burrito

[@fannun25]

I died at your comment. 😂

[@jizzncookies]

Lol same! 😂😂😂

[@ee-wx3hy]

@@fannun25 rest in peace

[@jamestopic2880]

One of the best comments I’ve ever seen.

[@urielmartinez8467]

@@ee-wx3hy oh I see what u did there I legit thought he died😂😂😂

[@Shoddragon]

Level 1- Average dude making his interpretation of a burrito. level 2: Latina chef make her interpretation of Abuela's recipes. Level 3: The man who taught ABUELA how to cook.

[@pancholastname1195]

The Accuracy!

[@Drivingfanatics]

Lol

[@Gabbs_0.x]

I don’t think she’s Latina.

[@Shoddragon]

The Great Gabby she is now.

[@ottod323]

Did the third guy show his padres and his grand padres how to cook

[@jordanlazo7468]

If you guys wonder why he called the food processor, a robo coupe is because in most kitchen the brand chef use is call robot coupe aka robo coupe so alot of cook/chef says robo coupe

[@mantaraylove]

10:32 Oh my god I'm in love with Saul look at that smile when he held the burrito up he's so wholesome and he looks like such a kind and gentle person Also I would die to eat that burrito for real

[@chileee5664]

“Get that really nice, brown, caramely color” *flips over black pineapple

[@applelee4551]

I was just about to say this, lol!

[@vitos2337]

Hahahaha

[@rileysimpson6046]

5:27

[@mrseximix]

Ha I had noticed that but she is gorgeous so I let it slide

[@agusstratoh.i.8758]

That's a Mexican cooking technique call "Tatemado" which is literally burning fruits, vegetables (make them sweeter) and fresh chiles (make them spicer)

[@InThePpark]

In case anyone wanted to try Saul’s food. He’s the chef at Cantina Rooftop in NYC! I’m about to put in my reservation 🤤

[@TheTamago]

Guys, please like this comment so everyone can see it !!!!!

[@BAW5tawn]

NICE!!!! That's not far!

[@vt8926]

OHHH THATS WHY HIS APRON SAYS THAT LOL

[@torrescalebb]

InThePpark Thanks for sharing! I find it difficult to find a good Mexican restaurant in Manhattan. Will be making a reservation this weekend.

[@genaleneperdiguerra4950]

😯❣️

[@redreaction4735]

Saul is a straight up mexican and he speaks recipies that talk to me *hes literally like my dad at a bbq*

[@siddlicious]

These all looked soooo good. Brad was hilarious, super relatable.

[@adnansayeed4917]

me : ): saul : "here is my buurrrito" me : (:

[@greengay4817]

EXACTLY. THIS IS EXACTLY MY CURRENT EMOTION

[@lovechildmag]

sooo sweeet :D

[@sarat505]

THAT WAS SO ADORABLE FJDJJSJD IMMA CRY

[@EmuEnthusiast]

Same

[@bonvoyage7463]

Same

[@MM-ef2yy]

Saul presenting his Burrito just made me feel like he's genuinely happy about what he just did.

[@Twisted_Logic]

I worked at Taco Bell and did this when making burritos for myself

[@annabellealpar5285]

I know! His smile was so wholesome

[@lorenaarenas6382]

Sauls “here is my burrito” with his smile! I love it

[@JT-qq2sg]

All three were great. Food is a continuum of tastes and differences. I will watch more of these competitions and expand my ability and appreciation.

[@Ollieandroe]

When Saul toasted those peppers on the pan I can guarantee he tear gassed the whole studio.

[@CruelValkyrie]

I was thinking the exact same thing the moment he tossed the peppers in the pan

[@alexandernorman5337]

I don't know about that. Only the Arbol peppers pack any significant heat, and he removed a lot of the seeds.

[@squirrlycellist]

Man, I even started coughing.

[@alejandrajoanna]

Omg 😂

[@Eduard000F]

☣️😷

[@DavideBorsatto]

I thought I had a crush on Gabrielle, but now I think I'm in love with Saul.

[@chefchappel]

I can respect that, the cheese flip got me too 😭

[@ibidisantos]

Davide Borsatto real talk, I’m walking around now talking about how Saul is my new man. 💕

[@saraisanchez3363]

I don’t blame you I was like wow I see you Saul I see you

[@funkysagancat3295]

Gabrielle is hot, but Saul??? He is 4 paralell universes a head of us

[@samuelgerman1995]

Yeah, Gabrielle is hot and cute at the same time. :)

[@jessiefryman6677]

Whenever I see a video with Saul I know that my mouth is going to be watering where the end of it he's probably one of my favorite even though it's not really saying much since I love all of them

[@saraholivia6677]

this is my second time watching Epicurious and I just love the way Soul talk

[@katrinastanley3715]

Can we all agree to protect Saul at all costs??? He looked so PROUD when he held up his burrito!!

[@ackermantalks7467]

katrina Stanley just thought the same!he is great!❤️

[@foodjam9193]

Protect?

[@maddie_cupcakes]

IKR OMG IT WAS SO PRECIOUS

[@madelinepickard4358]

HE LOOKED SO HAPPY❤️❤️❤️

[@Lexxx74]

All that love he put into it💕

[@daveq.3370]

level 1: fast food level 2: restaurant level 3: a chancla flying at you at high speed

[@aperspectivefrommohammadnassar]

HAHAHAH

[@erickofthewoods7350]

The best comment ever

[@iAmTheOneAndOnlyE]

High speed is an understatement, more like super sonic chancla

[@tr0p1c3van6]

U are under arrest by the galactic senate I am the senate Super sonic chancla dressed as Saul flys at super sonic speed

[@arianboy972]

Bruh, the nember 2 buritto took like 5 hours

[@HaveAGoodDayFk.U]

Saul's burrito for damn sure.. That tortilla was on point. Lol

[@viveviveka2651]

Fun to watch. Thank you. 🌻

[@EricAtienza]

“When’s a good time to make burritos? Every time. All the time.” Already the most relatable Level 3 chef.

[@belledelphine9692]

Eric Atienza Most Level 3 chefs annoy me and they seem like they just want to show off. I like this guy though.

[@Joy-pv7rc]

Honestly they need him on here more.

[@MrVassago89]

Don't forget the "hehehehe"

[@alishbasaeed2149]

Level 1 : you at home Level 2 : a restaurant Level 3 : a Mexican food truck in the corner of the city

[@amairaniperez4856]

Mexican food truck is 100% so much better than restaurants, I agree.

[@Bloooooooooopp]

i’m definitely not level 1 at home lol. i thought most people were level 2 as well..? idk

[@ItsyaboiAaron]

food trucks are mad underrated

[@tarihanchaveiromartins7233]

Only if the mexican foodtruck were better than the restaurant

[@jonathanbrooks9768]

on 2nd street by the dollar store 💃🥴

[@sarainawise]

I’ve been watching my way through this 4 levels series lately, and what a nice surprise to see Chef Gabi here!! so cool to see her then vs now, when she’s on Next Level Chef!

[@Ryan157711]

There needs to be an official government position called “burrito czar” and it needs to be Saul.

[@Viernass]

Saul is the first 3 level chef that made things simple yet looks delicious.

[@elishajin]

K e y l a woah there buddy don’t be eating my buddy Saul like I know he’s a snac but seriously

[@austinch3]

The best chefs bring out the most flavor with the least ingredients

[@peterpawinski4914]

Yes, this is the first video I've seen where I actually liked the Level 3's the most, and where the recipe looked both approachable and not some gussied up recipe that stretches the definition of the food being cooked. Plus Saul's cheese technique on the tortilla was pretty cool and something I can add to my cooking skills.

[@bambi7563]

K e y l a it’s cause he’s Mexican. Plus you can’t really make our food fancy, it’s just delicious being simple

[@zippydaspinhead]

@@peterpawinski4914 The cheese idea is friggen genius and I can't believe I hadn't come across it before this vid. Totally stealing that

[@hitew4774]

“Three avocados for one burrito.” Please bring Saul back. PLEASE

[@guycharleston9023]

The new epicurious enchilada has saul!!!!

[@hitew4774]

Guy Charleston Yep!

[@andrewrobie620]

@@guycharleston9023 And it was amazing! Hearing him talk about his mom was absolutely adorable.

[@noclue4210]

1000th like

[@santosbeatheressas.3051]

Dont forget the little “heh”

[@AmyJ_ThaFurryWitch]

Saul reminds me of my father-in-law in the most endearing way, and I love him🥰

[@casvandenberg4250]

They all look amazing!!! And worth trying

[@nathaliag7720]

Level 1: Something you’d try at Denny’s Level 2: something you’d try at a Chipotle or Chili’s Level 3: authentic mexican food

[@Inquietuss]

Not even level 3 is a mexican food truck. Nothing like a real burrito from the truck.

[@natnat4650]

@@Inquietuss I thougth the same

[@gamer3d147]

Nathalia G ngl tho the girl’s seemed more professional, the dude seemed a little bit more like a dish from a small little Mexican restaurant in the middle of nowhere. But hey it might taste good. I just felt like the girl’s actually seemed pretty professional

[@jackiexx2200]

Antonio Martinez exactly.

[@meow2251]

@@gamer3d147 Saul is an actual professional chef trained by other professional chefs. He also owns his own restaurant.

[@adaephon]

As soon as Saul said chorizo this whole thing was over. My man knows what's up, I would've eaten that burrito in a damn heartbeat.

[@plastikk12]

Probably your last heartbeat, but what a way to go.

[@phantomgreenie]

@@plastikk12 to go out via authentic, delicious burrito? hell yea

[@SicklySeraph]

Chroizo is a blessed meat

[@natebot8185]

@@SicklySeraph chorizo for fast, lunch, or dinner

[@yoursleepparalysisdemon3696]

always put chorizo in everything. number 1 rule of cooking

[@ajwaddanwarr3409]

I actually learned something really important from Saul on rewatch because I used to think Gabrielle one felt more complex than his especially considering some of thr crazy stuff level 3 do in the show, Its that one of the important skills you can have in cooking is realising when you have enough. Saul remembered the first rule of good burito which I forgot which is you dont over stuff it. He spent his time wisely building complex sauches and let the rest of the ingredients be itself. I made it from scratch recently, really really good burito!! If you make enough of the suaces its also one you can have often thanks to you the simplicity of actually layering it!

[@xxobcodelolxxgaming5335]

WHEN HE SHOWED HIS BURRITO LIKE A KID SHOWING HIS MOM A DRAWING SAUL IS TOO PRECIOUS

[@alannysanchez3570]

Saul was so happy when he said “And here’s my burrito” he is just so precious 🥺

[@annabellealpar5285]

Mägīç.Šnøwfłãkė •-• Ik!!! And his wholesome little smile with it was so precious

[@hasanalhaqq8218]

yeah and his burrito, killin it

[@missyvampire4123]

And when he said in the beginning "this nice chorizo that you guys got for me" like omg.

[@amathy9690]

@Apfelsaft because his passion for what he does resonates with other people? why do you have to be weird and think it's because of his ethnicity?

[@missyvampire4123]

@Apfelsaft Wtf? No. Its because he's humble, and his entire demonstration was friendly and inviting, like he was cooking for family. Its the reason I also like Lorenzo and Stephen.

[@julianasosa1893]

“The flour tortillas you buy at the store are ok” “I will be making my own tortilla from scratch”

[@drippingwax]

I have never tried making flour tortillas, but my several attempts at corn tortillas did not go well. The store-bought tortillas just look... gringo... another processed monstrosity coming out of a factory. Saul's burrito looked perfect!

[@weebcraft7245]

Literally read this at the same time it showed up in the video

[@solparadox]

@@drippingwax home made flour tortillas are delicious!!

[@kapachangos]

drippingwax flour tortillas are easier to make..

[@julianasosa1893]

Shirley Tang because the difference in opinion was funny

[@xaviermcquiston1604]

The pineapple habanero salsa and the tres chiles salsa sound absolutely amazing. Going to have to try those for sure.

[@Meban101]

Level 2 chef recipe seems to be trying so hard. Saul on the other hand, simple and easy. Love that man

[@idalyrojas2919]

ok saul is the most elite level 3 chef to ever exist so don’t get rid of him 🥺😭🇲🇽

[@gassy8002]

idaly rojas he has his own yt i found it just look up chef saul

[@toninot17]

...but frank ☹️☹️☹️☹️

[@uL7Weenie]

SAL AND LORENZO!! We can tell their food is actually good

[@MikeGlasses]

Most elite level 3 chef? Are you high? My mom makes the same thing like once a week

[@Samuel-dg4jv]

MikeGlasses your mom’s on this show?

[@ChizeIt]

I got turned on when Saul flipped the cheese on the tortilla.

[@theskinthief962]

Same

[@DJ-lz6ji]

I honestly never seen that in my life. I had to go back twice to watch it

[@Sam-qd7nz]

mind blown

[@G_m0ney]

No cap

[@silver_kage3154]

😂same

[@masadius]

Saul is so chill you see everyone else with a bunch of ingredients on their desks, meanwhile he has a couple things sitting there while he cooks a chorizo and talks about his childhood

[@gohji9181]

The level 2 and 3 chefs feel like they would be uncle and niece and the level 1 would be her boyfriend that the uncle is testing if he’s good enough for her