The Biggest Tortas in NYC | Street Food Icons

Galdino Molinero and his wife Lilia run Tortas Neza, a food truck in Corona, Queens that sells massive tortas. The tortas are the largest you can find in NYC, and are stuffed with avocado, refried beans, jalapeños, cheese and loads of meats like chicken cutlet, ham and sausage. At around $11, they are relatively inexpensive considering how massive they are.
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[@piero914]

The way this man speaks about his wife is inspiring

[@hodgson24]

Very admirable.

[@Mcflurry420]

My thoughts exactly ❤️ What I wouldn’t give to feel that way about someone

[@chrismiramontes3379]

Then she goes on a cheats 😍

[@AlPha-nc6ih]

Beautiful!

[@rhysdbeast5]

Yo! My eyes welled up, that’s love right there

[@leaguelegos7344]

That is pure love right there. A man, his wife and their tortas.

[@organizedchaos4559]

did you forget the kids?

[@jesusmolinero2803]

Hello I’m one of the kids thanks for the support

[@HettesKvek]

@@organizedchaos4559 : The tortas are the kids.

[@lauti9655]

@@jesusmolinero2803 SAPEE

[@islandboy7432]

Beautiful family period!

[@ashleighc8303]

“if I had another life, I’d still marry her”.. 😭

[@Mooplet]

yea dude that rocks i think we all want to be able to say that to someone

[@zevlags]

That part got me too!

[@kristoferdi7961]

😭😭

[@AnjewTate]

If you aren’t so high maintenance and know how to be coachable, to be directed and leaded by a man, to be a good housewife. You can guarantee have that love too.

[@ryann8806]

@@AnjewTate lol what a weird thing to say. you seem insufferable

[@mildmanneredthinkingman9323]

I cried right when Mr. Molinero was crying. This has been a tough year/year and a half for everyone. I'm going to have to stop by and get one of his massive tortas. They look delicious.

[@Savignylol]

Strong Catholic values torta vendor should have been a class in the Diablo 2 expansion, muy fuerte!

[@esh6963]

Man he got me tearing up the way he was talking about his wife, god bless this man, his family, and their tortas

[@bcma9144]

Cool madara wallpaper

[@nightangel3578]

I got teary-eyed and hungry.

[@KingDennisJensen]

Literally same. This is the strangest combo ever lmao.

[@Randy_Butternubs]

🥲

[@erickz1503]

Same here bro

[@Gekke_Gerrit94]

*Cries in hungry*

[@The_Deacon1942]

I did as well

[@h.crawfin4423]

This man took a month and a half to get here, struggled to work and figure himself out, him and his wife found 3ach other and find REAL LOVE and now he's the king of Tortas. ON TOP OF ALL THAT HE'S GIVING OTHER IMMIGRANTS FREE FOOD DURING A PANDEMIC. American Dream is great baby.

[@Cristianjl1615]

How communities should work, America can be beautiful when everyone does their part

[@cherrykimhatzaw7814]

i totally agree,

[@majorlazor5058]

Too bad we have billionaires who don't even pay their employees enough to feed their families.

[@heatherfurtado9445]

By giving so selflessly to others he IS helping them with (part) of THEIR American dream. This IS the measure of a man. What a beautiful video

[@welcometochilis]

@@heatherfurtado9445 when i was in college and getting off at 1:30AM on weekends my guys would save my hunger, throughout the 4 years we had a great time (treated them to a patron bottle once i graduated and it was time for me to leave)

[@KingDennisJensen]

Big up to the Mexican people. One of the hardest working, most kind people I've ever met. Respect from Canada

[@Savignylol]

Strong Catholic values torta vendor should have been a class in the Diablo 2 expansion, muy fuerte!

[@mscar7609]

You should watch the cartel video “funkytown.” They work hard at their craft.

[@Supreme-zk7ct]

@@mscar7609 you're so funny!

[@chef423]

Plenty, from all races.

[@justforyoutube7275]

@@chef423 calm down buddy this video and comment are about Mexicans lol

[@noahwilliams6391]

I swear when I take a trip to NYC I’m just gonna be checking out these street food places. Screw the Statue of Liberty I’m getting Tortas

[@malakaiabreu5476]

bro there is so much more than what people think of nyc don't go to restaurant or anything try out street food its so much better

[@jasminrodriguez369]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@organizedchaos4559]

You can go do both. Visit the Statue of Liberty then hop over to a street food joint for lunch.

[@biridianaruiz6571]

You feel me?! For real!!!

[@Aus10en]

​@@organizedchaos4559 Exactly.

[@ix8750]

As a white kid growing up in poor family with communication issues living in a trailer court I was at one point envious of how much happier and together the Mexican families seemed to be. Two friends of mine Salvador and Nemisio both had mom's with a heart of gold that always wanted to make me food and ask me how things are going in school more than my own mom did at a certain point. I started cooking for myself at like age 12 and we never really had regular meal times. Going to my friends house was the only way for me to get that feeling when I was a teenager. Something about the Mexican couple in this video reminded me of their parents and brought back those good memories. Stay safe everyone and good luck out there.

[@JC-zj2is]

Im glad that family was able to give you a bit of the love and affection you needed growing up! I think it’s our job to do the same for the people we know who are in the same situation these day’s.

[@Ti0midwest]

On behalf of the Mexicans bro your invite to the carnitas and carne asadas and tamale cookoff

[@musicisme2566]

That's what I felt too, I didnt know what it was like to have a true family until I met my husband whose heritage is Hispanic. I finally felt at home

[@adhvaitchauhan8449]

mexicans, indians, south americans, africans, are prime examples of how to live life according to cultures and traditions set by our ancestors. for these people, at some point in their lives, theyve had to face times and situations where love is all they had. Love got them through hardships, companionship and support got them through. its in the blood. Some might disagree or argue, but its in the Melanin.

[@jaidenarias5912]

Do you want to talk/learn about God and Jesus? God and Jesus both love you and can help you with whatever you may be going through!

[@dodobird1337]

Support mom and pop store 🙏🙏.

[@jesusmolinero2803]

Hello I’m the son of him thanks for the support a lot of love for you

[@anoneemous406]

@@jesusmolinero2803 Oh shit nice.

[@ASM31237]

I usually sit down and watch these videos when eating dinner. I was not prepared to use my napkin for tears. Their story is similar to my parents came here illegally and later gained citizenship. They now own a small construction business. Made me cry.

[@TheMainMayn]

This guy gives the vibe of 'having everything doesn't make you happy but having what you need makes you happy' 😭❤

[@BnaBreaker]

How can you not love people like this?

[@Alghi451]

Because tonk

[@jonwittmann3042]

my man making me tear up when he's talking about his wife god damn.

[@pedropierre9594]

This mans helps his community more than people with way more, that takes honor and courage to do.

[@jzderf]

Bruh when he hugged his wife in the beginning and said that's where the flavor came from, I died. Love them.

[@damagedgoods143]

i never cry on other people's love story, but their love story is so pure. “if I had another life, I’d still marry her” i wish i could say that to someone

[@lizzydakid]

Damn homie went through the real American struggle. And he gives back to his community? Salute to this brother right here.

[@FoodandFootprints]

Tortas Neza is legendary!!

[@MrfanTurtle21]

This made me tear up anyone reading this have a good day 😊

[@BebehCookieIcecream]

You too. Thank you!

[@TheAbush]

good day

[@hmadz3112]

🙏

[@crystalsola4555]

🙏

[@ckamina768]

Those are some bomb looking tortas!! Made and served by humble hardworking people! I wish you all the success in the world! Need to get to New York!

[@cherrykimhatzaw7814]

i really appreciate how considerate he is about the price and the size of his foods, he understand that people work really hard and deserve a treat. kudos

[@chicodel5125]

Vine a ver las famosas tortas Neza y terminé con lágrimas en los ojos, es inspirador la forma en la que este señor se expresa, cosas buenas les suceden a personas buenas.

[@agustinsalazargonzalez3709]

llegue a este video de casualidad y es verdad , le pone webos el caballero

[@GirlsWhoGrub]

They seen like the sweetest people ever 🥺

[@SoyOllin]

It's way too early to feel this emotional 😥, que Dios los bendiga!

[@MarcieFoster]

I didn't expect to cry but ok. I feel for this family and this community

[@AlPha-nc6ih]

Lol same here didn’t expect to cry

[@yovanymarin3661]

100% run these numbers up! This man definitely deserves it! Humble asf! People like this make me proud to Mexican ! 🇲🇽

[@AG-rk5hj]

💪🏻🇲🇽

[@TangsooAj]

“If I had another life I’d still marry her”......that’s just beautiful

[@ChristopherNips]

Mother of god needed tissues for this one.

[@luzamaya04]

ay tan humilde que es y con alma de oro. 🥰

[@mayrar2321]

He Came here for a a better life just like all immigrants . Not once does this man complain , he keeps wrk hard and pushing forward . How can anyone spill hate towards people like him. God bless Him and his business 💜💜🙏🏽

[@pvblx1]

I saw this guy on a popular Mexican KZbin channel “ route de la garnacha “ He had a actual store front , crazy how the pandemic caused him to move to a truck , hope everything goes well with him 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@dynamodude22]

I saw him there too! I wonder if he still has it or he had to move to the truck completely

[@brianbeard7278]

I'd be surprised if he moves back to a storefront I imagine the economic benefits of the truck might be pretty compelling

[@Alghi451]

Tonk

[@MrPoppasmurf79]

His foodtruck is actually much nicer than the storefront he had. His tortas are delicious. Wishing him the best.

[@G_B0450]

ICONIC. This might be the best street food icon feature yet. Beautiful family and hearts of gold! The Molineros are inspiring. Mouth was watering and I was crying at the same time.

[@jasoncaric]

I love Mexican ppl. They are so humble, generous, hard working ppl.

[@mattgallegos10]

If this doesn't make you have pride in being latino I don't know what will. I loved this!!!!

[@Tonyyail]

I broke into tears when he said he met her in the streets saying tamales dang That hurts

[@SuperFlawlessMakeup]

It’s the way he speaks so highly of his wife. 🥺🥺 ** who cut the onions

[@edmundorea8494]

Man, this dude must be heartbroken that Pumas got eliminated from the Liga MX. Food looks amazing though.

[@welcometochilis]

last season was amazing, having that great come back just to get smoked in the finals, shame this season was a disaster, always love for the team though

[@MrKeeganimal]

Someone needs to get this dude a match package, people like him are the only ones I'd actually give to in a gofundme

[@Wabi-sabi8551]

I didn't think I'd be crying like a baby while watching a video entitled 'The Biggest Tortas in NYC'. Galdino and Lilia, both of you are awesome and inspiring. May all your dreams come true...!

[@ownertje78]

Wholesome people and good looking food

[@dvcadigital]

The way he talked about his wife made my eyes gush. This is the same way I feel about my girl. She's the best part of my life and I get to see her each day.

[@pickens93]

Who can dislike a vid like this? The guy is so humble and wholesome!

[@awesomeirlable]

His chilango accent is so charming

[@JesusReyesGuzmanSS]

Really cool you can tell

[@awesomeirlable]

@@JesusReyesGuzmanSS yeahhh i speak Spanish and have gotten the fortune to meet Mexicans from different states 🥰

[@erikbarcenas2396]

Cool

[@JuanPerez-hl7gz]

Wow nice to see people from other cultures apreciate ours. good ears you got there!

[@welcometochilis]

its pretty amazing, for those who don’t know it’s basically distinguishing a Cali accent to a rural West Virginia accent lol

[@jackysirichantho8691]

protect this man at all costs

[@fb32mvp20]

I never thought to tear up while watching a munchies video but this was so moving and touching

[@Janae2000]

5:57 wow que increíble es este señor. This man has all of my respect so humble and kind and strong spirited. Truly his loving energy is very contagious

[@MrNathancast]

You best believe I'm hopping on that 7 train tomorrow and going a few stops to get a torta.

[@torchtaula9251]

The way he speaks about his wife really shows how much he loves her

[@Lucarioforce]

Shoutout to all the hardworking Ma and Pa's out there! Thanks to my parents who work every day to provide for me and my brother and thanks to all these parents who sacrifice so much! We appreciate ya! Best of luck to the Molineros!

[@coltonvanessa5096]

Thanks Munchies for going out and profiling these amazing people. Every one of these street food icons videos has been such an amazing insight into different cultures, but also genuinely kind, caring and passionate people sharing their food. This one was no different; to come up from being an undocumented migrant to being willing give away food during the pandemic... someone to admire

[@Savignylol]

Strong Catholic values torta vendor should have been a class in the Diablo 2 expansion, muy fuerte!

[@El_Diego86]

Que lindo Che! Quiero una de esas Tortas! Saludos desde Argentina Hermanos Mexicano! ❤️

[@caesaraortizg539]

saludos Amigo!

[@lizziemarie5590]

Such amazing people...their community is so lucky to have them.

[@toonmama6]

Love seeing Mexican working class people being celebrated. Love to see us all over the world. 🇲🇽 💓💞💕

[@fabiolaquijada]

The fact that it’s been a tough year and he’s been struggling and he’s still helping others, says a lot about him! Many blessings for him and his family and business 💕

[@shanepuglisi6957]

this was about as heartwarming and inspiring as it gets.

[@buddhahat]

A million blessings to this family, their generosity is humbling and amazing.

[@nhbilly]

They remind me of my hard working parents who was lucky to enter the USA in the 1970. Through sweat, blood, and tears they build the American dream business and eventually retired.

[@mslisacecilia]

I've seen so many of these videos but this one made me cry. The heart this man has is so inspiring. His wife too. Will definitely make a point to go see him my next time I'm in the city.

[@stickshiftt9127]

The love they share is a blessing. What a beautiful relationship.

[@danmurawski5790]

This dude is so wonderful, shouts out to him and his wife, both such pure souls! Never had a torta but 100% grabbing one from them if I'm ever in NYC.

[@netkaizenacero3662]

Yo soy testigo que este camarada ayudo a la raza en la pandemia... Dios te bendiga👊🏽🇲🇽👊🏽🇲🇽👊🏽🇲🇽👊🏽🇲🇽

[@shawnswafford9676]

A man that love his wife with this much passion, deserves the best life possible

[@sofiaestrada4216]

I love this story. True love is so inspiring. He is a true definition of a fighter from before he came to this country. love love love

[@roisinhart]

This guy and his family deserve all the good things. Such an amazing family.

[@QeBuenaTuTa]

Never in my 23 years of life wanted to go to NYC this bad.

[@swagkidm10]

Same here brother! Only difference is that im 27 but it has always been a dream to Visit NY one dat 🙏💯

[@faisalbaig3634]

The love between them is just...exemplary😢

[@schihl76]

this story makes me cry because it is so beautiful! heart warming! bless you and your family!

[@lancinekeita4823]

I like that you guys made an updated video about them... or was I watching a different channel before? whatever the case, I still need to go here

[@travel9two557]

Tortas are so underrated. I have this spot near my crib in Brooklyn that sells a breakfast one...so GOOD! But after visiting Mexico City a couple years ago it’s hard for me to really enjoy these high priced Mexican foods around NYC but since we live in COVID-19 world I’ll gladly support food trucks and mom/pop shops especially minority owned 🙌

[@evo5880]

this was so beautiful and real. It’s so important to know about the people behind the food and the camera was really non intrusive. thank you for sharing his story and him too, for doing so much for his community. Wish there were links to directly support him !!

[@phoebevivi5442]

The most humbling munchies video I have watched, blessings for him and his family💗

[@axelanti1460]

he lives such a beautiful life god bless him and his family

[@zevlags]

Dios los guarde y que sigan alcanzando el éxito. Son un orgullo Mexicano!

[@kathyerickson9402]

A story of true love...and tortas. Thanks for making me smile while being teary-eyed.

[@arrozconpollo118]

I had one today This shit is the *TRUTH!* And they was giving out free food for the community thought this was a gimmick for cameras but this is the real deal lol Deff worth it!

[@brycewalburn3926]

Absolutely lovely people and a well-deserved legacy

[@rociognzlz]

This man deserves the world.

[@groovypacosta1212]

more guys need to be like this guy not afraid to cry or say how much he love his wife because he knows he's a true man

[@killahgunz503]

So much respect for them and their business. Hopefully later this year I will take a trip to NY and visit Tortas Neza. These are the types of businesses we should always be supporting.

[@jessicagonzalez6722]

Damn they made me cry! Best story ❤

[@KRAZEBUPESE]

"Siempre siempre para adelante, porque no de otra." Asi es mi gente trabajadora!!!

[@lulkop1]

Its the power of Love that will overcome everything ❤... These are my favorite videos on youtube! Please make more of this Good for the heart videos whit street food. Its always a winner!

[@MrFuguDataScience]

Thank you for sharing this man and his wife's business and story.

[@juanruizreyes7385]

Que bonito ver estas historias de éxito, la verdad te motiva a seguir adelante. Que chingon. Felicidades a todo esos Mexicanos y latinos que se esfuerzan día a día en EUA.

[@paolabueso]

Que hermosos seres humanos! Le deseo toda la felicidad, salud y éxito a esta maravillosa familia. Se merecen eso y mucho más. Gracias por ser un ejemplo para todos! ❤️🙌🙌🙌

[@christianbrowne8069]

The way street food connects with the communities is truly amazing! Dope Story!

[@romanhwc]

This is what matters in life - a man, his mission/purpose and the love of a good woman... Can't be stopped! Blessings to him and his family.

[@joewatt720]

what wonderful, kind people.

[@Erick1198NDY]

I just ate instant ramen for dinner and now I'll just cry at the corner 😩

[@marcust2393]

Always strive and prosper 🙏

[@anaiortiz9350]

Love these kinds of stories, humble and creative he stayed true to himself and his wife. We get to see what it’s honestly like to come to American work.

[@carlosgonzalez4625]

My people on munchies WOW this is huge support to all hardworking people makeing them dreams come true hopefully we have more good storys like this thank u munchies

[@ingchinprasert5264]

I aspire to have this level of love for my significant other! What a wonderful family and business they have. I would definitely try their food but I’m in the U.K. ;(

[@azzagasim2916]

a good man with good ethics. may god continue to bless him and his family

[@BravesNYC]

I’ve never cried and became hungry at the same time until I saw this video. I’m from Corona, born and raised. Love that neighborhood.

[@bsamexican]

Hearing the success stories of my people in this country always brings a tear to my eye. Si se puede!!

[@AnilKumar-uj1qy]

I can eat two of these and still be hungry. These look that good

[@enriquepiquim.6245]

I love that more and more mexican cuisine is taking off... I'm sure it will make a cure to gastritis, and related problems, much more likely. 😝

[@J.Folkss]

Damn this could feed a whole village

[@Mcflurry420]

Thank you for making this video 💕 Soo much LOVE for that family and what they share. It’s my dream to one day have a food truck and have my family and friends work with me to support ourselves and our community. This man is an inspiration ❤️