Rick Makes Tacos Placeros | From the Test Kitchen | Bon Appétit

Join Rick Martinez as he makes Tacos Placeros. This time we're stepping out of the Test Kitchen as Rick takes us to Queens to find the best Tacos Placeros in New York City. What are Tacos Placeros, you ask? Well, they're giant plate-size tacos that have a little bit of everything in them, traditionally depending on what's available! They can include various meats, but these particular tacos from Horchata Deli Grocery feature deep-fried, stuffed chiles rellenos.
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[@Pyrethryn]

BA 2020!

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Youse guys do iT! It's cheaper than 1 month of Netflix!

[@georgiatappy4684]

Just signed up :)

[@platystrophia]

Can’t wait! I expect some colorful hand modeling.

[@rickmaninvasion]

When you can literally throw a rock into Mexico and these tacos make no sense to you?

[@firstnamelastname1239]

HOW IN THE WORLD does one become a professor of taco literacy

[@lylecann9265]

Know a lot about tacos.

[@1Rekuiem]

that's what I'm saying

[@arlenesolis024]

The right person to take you to the best taco place

[@arlenesolis024]

Or write a thesis or paper

[@JustKazza]

Creeper Lord39 only at St. John’s my friend

[@user-rm3iy4ye2l]

"So, what's your profession?" "I'm a university professor!" "What subject? Law, psychology, physics?" "Taco literacy!" That's a great title.

[@recoil53]

I'm not complaining if it's on my electives list.

[@hopegold883]

Listen to the podcast. There’s a great interview w him

[@NotKimiRaikkonen]

@@recoil53 no kidding. Where were was the cool stuff when I went?

[@ArgentAbendAzure]

Tacology.

[@BWolf00]

@Syfer Phnx Thank God, I thought this was another example of the decline of American higher education...at least he doesn't have a PhD in Tacos.

[@loveshisgoldeneyes09]

The intros for Rick's videos are truly a gift to all of us

[@AxxLAfriku]

I am a gift to the world my videos are the only thing that can save this planet.

[@sojajunge]

Rick in general is a gift!

[@redfox7497]

Especially that trombone guy 🤣

[@DrSpooglemon]

I thought it was cancer.

[@iancontreras7688]

I'm thinking this was my favorite intro on BA of all time.

[@mikkah4410]

I just want Rick to make me a taco and tell me that everything is going to be alright

[@dinaaulia5207]

Need that rn

[@xcx000]

that is a big fat mood

[@nice1068]

I felt that.

[@emcdraws]

Me too😔😔😔

[@SangosEvilTwin]

don't we all?

[@The2011Godfather]

Rick: *appears in amazing poncho* Me: *clapping* The Professor of Taco Literacy is so high fashion

[@ItsMikeArre]

It’s actually a zarape poncho is for the rain

[@jordanjohnston3678]

Mike Arredondo any other useless facts for us?

[@poison_plays]

Jordan Johnston I got a useful one: You’re a xenophobic shitstain. Glad to inform you! 🖕👋

[@ItsMikeArre]

Jordan Johnston did you know that The King of Hearts is the only king in a deck of cards without a mustache

[@The2011Godfather]

@@ItsMikeArre I'm actually Hispanic. I thought it could be a serape but I didn't wanna be wrong, poncho was my next choice. my comment was meant to be light-hearted. No disrespect intended :D

[@krschn7673]

The poncho, the intro. I’m in the right place.

[@leannarene867]

That's literally one of my English professors, and he's gonna be the second reader on my Thesis project and he didn't even tell me he knew Rick smhhhhhh

[@melissastrong95]

So cool! What's your thesis project about??

[@leannarene867]

@@melissastrong95 it's about colonial trauma through literacy in 19th Century British literature lol I've never taken one of his taco literacy courses bc they're undergrad but I'm about to send him an animated email right now loll

[@ohrats731]

😱 that’s criminal!! Lol really funny thought to be watching a video on KZbin and be like “wha-what hold on. Professor?? Is that why you were late grading our exams???”

[@SamuraiBatgirl]

@@leannarene867 What in the world is colonial trauma through literacy?

[@iRoXsOxAlOt]

@@SamuraiBatgirl I'ma take a stab and say it is a look at trauma on indigenous populations caused by colonialism with written pieces being the primary source used.

[@michellesc0711]

There's so much to love about this but most importantly thank you Rick and BA for using your voice to represent Mexican-american culture.

[@dr-k1667]

This country is so much stronger due to the contribution of others and our Mexican and Latin American brothers and sisters have added great spice ( no pun intended) to our melting pot. We are so much better united than divided. BA celebrates this and makes me so happy.

[@juandavidrochafonsec]

I'm crying... pls stappp :'(

[@jraaccounts]

AMEN AMEN AMEN

[@susanapriego2813]

YES!! VIVA! ❤️

[@Le_Petomane]

I strongly disagree. I am not Mexican American but as a Mexican he really is a terrible representation in his understand and also his use of Mexican Spanish, always blunt and rude.

[@IncapableLP]

"The actual magazine is not that big." *me disappoint*

[@recoil53]

Digital Issue + Large Screen TV. Because I'm living the giant magazine life.

[@AlexR2648]

It's so disappointing. I'm cancelling my subscription.

[@Jahu-qs2us]

Teacher: "What do you want to be when you're grown up?" Kid: "Taco Professor!"

[@recoil53]

With a minor in paletas.

[@Tearyatobitz]

recoil53 pepino con chilé 🤤🤤

[@irmadiaz2838]

La doña was amazing and so sweet :) she looked so happy :)

[@xericxhallx]

It feels really significant that Rick and this woman spoke Spanish to each other. That was a nice vibe.

[@2442cheli]

I really appreciate that hes looking into tacos, so authentic, watching them make chiles rellenos was exactly how my mom makes them, she hasn't made them in so long 😭 My mom also makes a type of caldo, she takes cauliflower and uses that same egg batter and fries the cauliflower and adds it to a tomato based soup (she also does with her chiles rellenos) 😩 so delicious I miss that dish so much! This was a great video and I cant wait to see what he came up with!

[@MissVioletaOrange]

Yo tambien los echo de menos! My aunt always made them. I haven´t been to SLP in 10 years. :( Missing this food!

[@serasotasadie]

Doing cauliflower that way sounds SO GOOD! Thanks! Gonna look up some recipes and give it a try asap! Yum!!!

[@hugoa.c.1566]

I’m doing that cauliflower tomorrow! Have some in the fridge... thanks for the inspiration

[@StarDustPrimula]

My mom does the same thing with the cauliflower but her batter is a little different.

[@jo1806]

Tania U ¡Yo tampoco he ido a SLP en 10 años! :( I miss it so much. The food. The people. My family. Even the smells of the city. Extraño tanto la comida que hace mi abuelita y mis tías.

[@alliarosli1320]

every time we say rick's intro can't get any better than this, then it just keeps getting better

[@RamenNoodle1985]

Omg the intro was hilarious! Though I still think every Rick video should start with him being pushed on a trolley with someone tossing rose petals before him 🤣🤣🤣

[@jordanjohnston3678]

Joanne Hunter brad is better tho

[@RamenNoodle1985]

@@jordanjohnston3678 so? I didn't mention any other chef, just that that I love Rick's intros. Yet you felt need to come in and start saying someone else is better. Point of fact, Hunzi is better. Brad is a comedian, not a chef. Now go away little troll.

[@jordanjohnston3678]

Joanne Hunter ok boomer

[@howchildish]

Props to that plastic bag for not melting immediately.

[@khaiseasoeng7963]

what i was thinking lol!! i was so anxious the chili was gonna taste like plastic 😂

[@The_Green_Queen]

So toxic! Mmmm

[@jayleanperez8487]

Can you guys stop making fun of it!!

[@mellie4174]

Done this a million times. It doesn't melt. The chillies aren't that hot, they are just their skin is hot.

[@gwygau6185]

Hahaha when you see these type of comments you know they don't know anything about good mexican food.🤣❤

[@Zoe-rf3ly]

Sweet, darling Rick + that outfit + giant tacos = my happiest Valentines Day to date.

[@Barzalezable]

The woman laughing at Ricky throwing the tortilla on the comal is everything. 😂 he clearly hasn't mastered the art of making tortillas. No worries, great content.

[@chriswest7639]

Love you Rick!!! BA kitchen has such a culturally diverse team. Would love to see Rick cook more traditional recipes with his Dad and hear funny stories of Baby Rick. Please!!!

[@thatdudebro]

"delicioso" bon appetit translator : "delicious" THANK YOU SO MUCH BON APPETIT.

[@lakia-chan]

rick's intro and outros are always the most rickest things i've seen

[@jm71681]

That intro, "What the BEEP do you want?!" I love how Rick does his thing xD

[@cheyenne1082]

i just love how proud of his culture he is. it warms my stomach.

[@livedeliciously]

I thought it was strange how the Taco Teacher left immediately after arriving at the restaurant.

[@LoneRodeoJones]

yes. he looked like he dropped off Rick on his first day of school or something

[@Ilustrado649]

Rick is MUY CALIENTE. Taco ‘nother little piece of my heart now, baby.

[@bluesraincancun9217]

Lol

[@tia8355]

🌽🌽🌽🌽🌽🌽

[@IvanGarciaMijares]

Spanish major here needing to transition into Taco Literacy ASAP!

[@gorgeousguerilla]

I've never expected Rick to be my Valentine

[@nataliaalfonso2662]

These are like “everything but the kitchen” sink tacos.

[@48956l]

Natalia Alfonso ended that quote a little early there

[@kendrickloo2929]

Blessed ricky content, my crops are watered and my health is restored

[@ericainspace]

"Please note: the actual magazine is not that big." AWWWWWH SHUCKS. I was really hoping for something I could put legs on and use as a coffee table!

[@HeavyMetalMike]

First We Feast features a Burger Scholar. BA features a Professor of Taco Literacy. I chose the wrong career path...

[@bluesraincancun9217]

Me too.

[@justinw1384]

You’re assuming a taco literacy professor earns a living wage...

[@TrumpeterOnFire]

We were promised a taco truck on every corner in 2016 and now we've almost achieved it. I'm so happy.

[@conorbeckerman4446]

I love everything BA but is it just me or do they always take away the great little text boxes just a hair too soon...?

[@wooof.]

Yeessss

[@Luckdragon]

always leave them wanting more

[@KimberlyGreen]

Encourages re-watching, which drives up the viewing metrics and the ad revenue.

[@cocolina53348]

I legit had to rewind and read the first text box in the beginning. I blinked and it was gone 😂

[@julietblue1240]

I watch everything with subtitles so I didn’t notice, I read that fast now 😂

[@givememore4free]

Every time they do Daddy's intro it just gets better and better.

[@alexthegreat7989]

This video has everything! Rick, giant tacos, ponchos and a Trombone!

[@pachanas703]

I first read the title as "Rick Makes Taco Placebos" and I was very curious.

[@lauracarranza780]

Pachanas I just burst out laughing

[@aboz8649]

I read that too!!!

[@pyehrra]

"Please note the actually magazine is not that big" 🤣🤣🤣 Y'all really crushing dreams out here

[@ItsMikeArre]

Rick out here looking sharp with his Zarape I love it also happy Vday out there to every1 even if your single

[@nuttm3gg]

Dream job, professor of taco literacy.

[@TashJansson]

the BA overlords have blessed us with some Rick content!!!!

[@Kch2nix]

This really hits different after Rick's statements 😔

[@asmitakuvalekar4604]

Rick's nervous excited laughter is so cute❤

[@suzannechami1001]

Watching rick just makes everything in the world seem alright, I love his energy, MORE RICK

[@evelynayala8436]

Dona Lupe reminds me of my mom and other important women that made me food growing up :) Proud to be Mexican-American!

[@Ottawa411]

Now I have to go see if they have anything close to those taco's in Ottawa, Canada. I love Rick's style. The shirt he wore in the intro is fantastic.

[@FredVonD1]

Everyone celebrating Ricks cover got me so excited I paused the video to order my subscription

[@alonsohidalgoamatyleon6655]

Rick should be the next Editor in Chief of BA. He has the gravitas, the style and the talent

[@LordofBays]

Seeing the chile relleno construction was cool, but can we see their tortilla recipe?

[@PunkJax]

it’s probably just masa and water hahaha

[@knut]

They're in New York so I can 99% guarantee it's Maseca and water.

[@fridaalvarez3907]

I am mexican born and raised and this is the way to do it 🗣🗣 1- In a bowl add 1cup of nixtamalized corn flour (has to be nixtamalized, it's a special process corn has to go under in order for the tortillas to taste that good. I've also heard gringos just call it "masa flour") 3- Add a pinch of salt to the flour 2- Add 1¼ cups of water, mix everything in and knead until you get a beautiful smooth masa (should basically feel like play-doh) 4- (Optional) Some people like to let the masa rest for like an hour to let the flour hydrate good, but you could just get started right away 5- Take bits of masa and roll them in between your hands to make spheres 6- You could use a "tortillero" (that round tool the lady's using in the video) or you could just "tortear" by hand, literally clapping your hands with the dough sphere in between (sounds easy but takes skills) 7- Once you have the flat circular uncooked tortillas put them in the "comal" (or just a regular pan), it has to be VERY hot (so hot the tortilla sizzles at the touch of the pan). Now ATTENTION -> Leave on one side for like 30 secs then flip and leave for other 90 sec until lil pockets of air start forming inside, flip again and lightly press the center and it should inflate like a mf blowfish, I tell ya, if it doesn't happen you're doing it wrong! (This allows the inside of the tortilla to cook eavenly with its own hot steam plus it just looks beautiful) leave it there 30 more secs and it's ready. 8- Done. Easy! You have a tortilla! 9- Eat soft for tacos, fry them for totopos or chips, toast them for tostadas or just roll them with a pinch of salt inside and have as a basic mexican tortillería appetizer

[@honeybunbadger]

knut those were flour tortillas- no masa here!

[@knut]

@@honeybunbadger no, they're larger corn tortillas than usual. See the onscreen note at 6:06

[@pedrodelarosa21]

That dramatic intro was amazing! Hahaha ❤️🙌🏼

[@believeinmatter]

Man those peppers look so good. Like a badass version of jalapeño poppers haha

[@cgr88m]

That taco looks like something my Mexican mom would make me if I told her I haven't eaten all day.

[@wooof.]

Rick's essence has given me the sparkle in my life I needed

[@visforvicky]

I have to say, I'm really impressed with Rick's spanish!! of course i know he's latino but not all latinos born in the US speak spanish that well! he has an accent obviously bc spanish must be his second language but still really nice :)

[@PabloEmanuel96]

I don't think it was that good

[@ireymm]

De verdad, eso fue lo que yo pense, me sorpendio de muy buena manera, su acento es excelente a pesar de todo, se ve que lo criaron en una casa donde se hablaba bastante en español

[@Laura-in1xg]

Yo pensaba que hablaba mejor. Pero aún así se entiende y es lo importante

[@lourdesflores3440]

He's not fluent but he understands and make him self clear with the words he used. My first language it's spanish so I tell the difference xdxd

[@vicgr520]

you can hear his accent but at least he’s trying!

[@KanoKrone]

i love how he is not just being Shown / Taught how to make them but he is Actively Helping

[@toritwopointoh]

there are so many kind, amazing women like her in jackson heights. best part of the city IMO

[@JessJess007]

This looks so amazing! Excited to pick up the issue!

[@MG-ci6de]

Rick has such style! Love him. 😊

[@natorious314]

Those looked absolutely incredible. Every time I discover a new Mexican or South American food it just makes me love their food culture even more.

[@ryansreviews542]

Great video! i love the energy!

[@itsme6591]

I’m so hungry now and no where to get it this. :( thanks Rick for sharing a dish I’ve never seen before. I would love for you to also feature things that we eat that are outside of tacos, enchiladas. Our cuisine is so much more special than that. In fact, there are so many Mexican dishes that Americans aren’t not aware of.

[@agopo]

These meals look nothing but amazing, I'd pay top dollar to have that here right now

[@thesagepilgrim4441]

*THIS* is the content America needs right now. Way to go, BA, and all hail Rick, el rey de los tacos y el azúcar!!! May he reign forever.

[@lassigomi4912]

The way they laugh and eat together is so wholesome, makes me so happy to watch

[@melvinr23]

YESSSS! Yess!! We needed more Mexican food here!!

[@tillywilliams8893]

THE INTROS TO RICK'S VIDEOS ARE ICONIC

[@queenk7403]

I missed Rick! It’s good to see another one of his videos! 😋❤️

[@JudithLou]

I was 22 yrs old and in the Navy in 1977 when I had my first taco. I have been hooked ever since. Love ya Rick.

[@tutyga3731]

Can I audit the Taco Literacy course? Probably it has an interesting field trip too.

[@josephgidey2983]

Rick do be stylin tho!!!

[@Packiechu]

I'm always here for a Rick video. Love seeing him get more airtime!!! And those dishes look freaking delicious.

[@kaemincha]

Rick and Guadalupe giggling when putting the tortillas down KILLED me, it was so cute

[@JJ-vs8qz]

How adorable is Lupè!!❤️

[@briannareeder3759]

honestly he is so talented omg

[@traewatts]

This is by far my fav Vid by Rick. muchas gracias !!

[@The1LadyLovely]

Amazing March Cover!!! Congratulations 🎊

[@josuelservin2409]

Taco literacy is one of the best titles EVER...

[@MrCeltic85]

No ones going to address the “the WTF do you want comment when he opened the door”

[@fergie2200]

Spectacular show - loved the relleno tutorial! I've not seen this type of taco before, but will definitely be making it myself. Thanks so much for letting Rick shine. Still wanting to know the name/brand for the nail polish - love it & want it!

[@sarahieaston3640]

To see something like food that is a huge part of my culture shared to the masses makes me so happy🥺 IM NOT CRYING YOU ARE!!!!!

[@staysunny9312]

Rick’s outfit is everything

[@Gtinker]

“Taco Literacy”? Is this a thing I need explanation!!!!

[@DenimTiger]

This was amazing, Rick!

[@paolabueso]

Rick has such amazing personal style! I loved the intro and the tacos look SO good!! Thank you for sharing this. 🙌🙌🙌

[@michaeln9931]

Rick’s flair is off the ole charts.

[@DeAvinMitchell]

Can we get a BA test kitchen and office tour videe! Rick walking to the door got me excited for some odd reason.

[@cheerfullcynic]

Yeah, every since the put the kitchen floorplan on the tee-shirt I've been scouring the rest of the back area every time they show a snippet - the dish pit in gourmet makes: mentos, when Brad was getting ice out of the machine in gravlax

[@vitalicruz8523]

I like that they had to put a disclaimer that the magazine was not that size 😂😂😂 I looooove their editors

[@thelocalsage]

This is such a cute video! I’d love more videos that link it to the magazine in this fun explorative way!

[@iamacoffeemonster]

I LOVE RICK SO MUCH 😭❤❤❤

[@gabrielrivera6668]

8:37 hey rick in spanish when you say you want to try something as in taste... You say probar. Yo voy a probar. Because when you say tratar, it does mean try, but i a different try. Not sure if i explained myself xd did anyone else notice?

[@annasanchez1817]

I thought he meant tratar de darle un mordisco al taco entero... No probar el taco

[@vulvaiccurse4237]

I think he meant trying to eat it as a taco, instead of with a fork. The lady said you could eat the second taco with a spoon or youd need a big mouth to be able to bite it, so in that case he is correct in using "tratar".

[@gabrielrivera6668]

@@vulvaiccurse4237 oh my bad xd i didnt see that point of view... I was listening to him in spanish say it and translated it in my head to try as in tasting it xd my bad fam

[@d2cuadrados510]

Eh, doesn't matter. Most Spanish speakers in the US can understand informal, Spanglish words.

[@lachanclaque]

His Spanish is 'no bueno' but it doesn't matter, I'm Mexican and my Spanish is not good either :P

[@wildhearses]

This is really awesome. I've had authentic tacos before but it's amazing to think you know about something and then see it in a completely different format.

[@elizabethlebaron9545]

More Rick please. We need the test kitchen to go deep into Mexican cuisine. The content possibilities are endless.

[@anniebell6846]

Rick you legend congratulations on your cover!!!

[@MrVradley]

Rick's style is off the charts, rockin it man.

[@ireymm]

My bilingual brain loves these kind of videos

[@belizeguy]

This is awesome!! Thanks!!

[@sdaniaal]

"we have to go to corona queens..." ME: oh no... they aren't coming back :o

[@theoneandonlysoslappy]

Dang. I need that stuffed chili in my life.

[@sfowler1017]

Glorious video. Can't wait to dig into this issue.

[@parvathysarat]

Thankyou for giving us this on Valentine's day. Needed it.