The Al Pastor King of San Francisco | Street Food Icons

[@coreyisenor]

If Munchies has proved anything, it's that Street Vendors are the hardest working, self-reflective, most appreciative entrepreneurs on the planet!

[@LowPhat]

Yep

[@pashe01]

Big facts

[@leorickt.9604]

It seems super fun to be out there with everybody slinging food

[@omarp.garcia4734]

Fuckin A

[@gozer825]

And best quality for price since no overhead.

[@DEEYAREE]

What this feature is missing is how dope of a human Miguel is. Aside from making iconic Mexican and Mexi-pino (Filipino + Mexican) food, this guys is the first to donate both time and food to folks in need. He was there to feed protestors at the keystone pipeline, folks in need after California fires, and recently people suffering from the complications of COVID. If you’re in SF, find this dude on social and be wherever he’ll be. Also this dude throws down a dope dancehall set. You da real MVP Miguel!

[@funkydankspliff]

Wow what a dope person

[@Falco561]

God bless him and his family

[@tenebrosforsetti.7998]

TRULY,TRULY ALL ABSOLUTELY BEYOND UNIMAGINABLY UNIMAGINABLE TRANSCENDENT TRANSCENDENTAL BOUNDLESSNESS LEVELS OF AMAZINGLY AMAZING AMAZINGNESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@teekotrain6845]

Wow. Seems smart and nice but i had no idea. He IS awesome

[@annmcdonald7713]

Reggae dancehall?

[@SH-wk6po]

Miguel is an amazing person, and was right there in the thick of it trying to help people out as soon as the pandemic hit in March. He fed frontline workers for free, he fed kids 12 and under for free, he helped support donation drives, he used his birthday to encourage everyone to donate to his cause of helping out-of-work farmers and workers further up north in wine country, and 9 months later he's still going strong. *The people and city of SF owe people like Miguel a lot!!* 🙏🙏🙏 Huge lines at Al Pastor Papi foodtruck now, but the real ones will still be there when the hype settles down lol.

[@Mynorcal23]

a real GOAT

[@lewisc9959]

Mexican power! 🇲🇽 💪

[@JD85619]

This dude has life completely figured out. Respect.

[@DifferentNow]

Like that he's a nice humble guy thats giving back, hope never fades

[@squeedum4893]

Always trust a chef that gets high on his own supply! Same rule does not apply to drug dealers, however.

[@Mr_Makina]

Kinda does but I wouldn't expect civilians, like yourself to understand however.

[@ripdajacker23]

@@Mr_Makina lol chill out Jesse Pinkman

[@Mr_Makina]

@@ripdajacker23 Zero clue who that is but okay, I guess. Some of us are tierd of hearing the same shit when there's something called moderation.

[@abhiram5029]

Funniest joke I have ever heard😂😂😂

[@DazedMMJ87]

🤔

[@billc.2627]

Miguel Escobedo's Al Pastor. A true San Francisco treat.

[@Hoktew]

I see what u did there

[@asimplefarmer]

He’s straight up legit good.

[@WhoGitDaBiscuit]

I thought RiceaRoni was the San Francisco treat.

[@frankyu553]

@@WhoGitDaBiscuit Yep. Got that drilled in my head by J. Kenji Lopez again years after those TV ads.

[@WhoGitDaBiscuit]

Frank Yu lol. Guess we’re showing our age. Or at least I am. Peace

[@kathyerickson9402]

He had a dream and he went after it...and he has brought joy, not only to himself, but to his community as a result. Keep living your dream!

[@forumcelebritypodcast]

Have tasted Miguel's amazing food more than a few times. He's helped a lot of people whenever there is a tragedy. Good people.

[@christianmarriott870]

Oraleeeeee.

[@Dave-by1rq]

Just had a few tacos from here on Saturday. Miguel was parked in front of Washington square park. I was also born and raised in Mexico City. These tacos are the truth.

[@sandravelez3493]

😁 as in “la neta”? I don’t know 🧐 I think I will have to go and make sure it’s true! 😊

[@vbdao]

Dude, I would have him DJ my wedding and then break out tacos for the after party. The hard part is getting someone to marry me. 🤣😂😥😭

[@kap1526]

Lol 😆 🤣

[@LisaNaomi24]

That would be such a fun wedding! In my case, I just want someone who loves tacos and goes on foodie adventures with me every weekend.😁

[@AL__EX]

i'll marry you just so we can have this party

[@DazedMMJ87]

Lmfaooooooo

[@vbdao]

Lisa and Alex, it would be healthy for my ego if you both maybe fought over who gets to marry me.

[@infinoir]

10:30 "You can rub it all over your body" ..... My body is ready.

[@kap1526]

Lol 😆 🤣

[@DazedMMJ87]

🤣😭😭😭

[@kekro7660]

bruh🤣

[@cszolee7979]

Chef Jean-Pierre approves ^^

[@verncampbell7239]

Inspirational!!! This is how a true Man acts in his community,and shows the next person how to treat their neighbors in the community......we are all in this life for so short a time that we need to remember to help each other and show some love.i respect this man for his heart and guidance for everyone

[@BourbonISvegan]

After COVID, I’m getting a flight from the UK to this dudes joint. Local hero gone global 👌🏻

[@renatoreyes6583]

Just out of curiosity but does the UK not have much Mexicans or Mexican food?

[@alonsomora5773]

My dad worked at Celias in the mid to late 70s. He passed this last July. I love your story jefe. Trucks are a hard hustle, keep it up!!

[@mikedonatelli2232]

Man I’m in the Midwest. I love San Fran I’m coming out to eat my heart out pappi. Now this man has more heart than most the love he has for his food is amazing. The love he has for helping his community is even bigger we need more people like this in this messed up country

[@zacnoel2926]

Stay in the Midwest, tourist.... JK. Kinda.

[@marcozuniga8163]

I was fortunate enough to have him at my job last week. Some really good al pastor. The staff was prompt and polite as well.

[@infallibleblue]

His heart is good. Be kind to each other.

[@ohmfly]

Very modest, wholesome and hardworking man right here. He deserves what he has achieved.

[@pla4825]

I’m so proud of this guy and his charity helping to feed people in San Francisco I absolutely love SF and Mexican food i will be supporting him 😁

[@noirprncess]

Love that he was willing to help those in need because of the impact of the pandemic. His food looks amazing.

[@chewba2008]

I'm drooling watching this! Living in Belgium i never had the chance to eat a proper Taco! Looks so delicious!

[@carlosvelazquez1827]

Viens au Mexique, tu seras bien reçu ! :)

[@HIM7070]

You ever come to California you send a message my way and I will take you to get as many tacos as we can eat

[@zacnoel2926]

Tacos are for the people. But locals only, bro. Sry. Lol.

[@WeWillAlwaysHaveVALIS]

@@zacnoel2926 funny how your answer goes against general sentiment of everyone else, gatekeeping spazzo.

[@zacnoel2926]

Lol. Jokes always fall flat on trolls...

[@ELJefeReviews]

The food is amazing and the humility is real! Much love AL PASTOR PAPI!!!

[@bombslab]

MR E is a Bay Area legend. I used to go to shows just cause he was opening 'em.

[@kerryberger985]

Looks absolutely delicious, and a very socially responsible chef and business owner. This is a business I would be happy to dine at! It’s the love that shines through!

[@alejandrogonzalez1541]

Yup.

[@hxctalent]

When he said, "I fell in love with San Francisco, the first time I saw it".... I know that feeling... I had tears in my eyes driving up from home/Las Vegas, the first time. Thought I would hate the place but damn, it felt like a breakup leaving it, coming back, seeing it so different 4 years later.

[@MariaC-wp3kw]

*Guy with bright ass jacket * Miguel- * what are you landing airplanes today?” 10:42 I haven’t laughed this hard in a while 😂. The guy is pure comedy 😂👏🏻👏🏻

[@BoxKev]

I'm guy. And yes, he is always pure comedy. Never safe around that one lol

[@youngbased5367]

What’s your insta

[@NicholasLeader0]

Well roasted

[@Bluesclues33]

We have the same username 😂🤣

[@eddieas]

I’ll be your own personal comedian wassup baby if corona hasn’t taken you out yet, I will. What’s your snap

[@alexisvalderrama878]

Man this duda speaks with so much passion, I can feel what he feels...

[@Lorenaquarius]

"I'm home"... the thought I get with Tacos, Tamales, Tortas, Enchiladas, Pozole...etc. It's good to be Mexican.

[@LadywatchingByrd]

I was born in the wrong country.

[@kap1526]

Its good to have mexican friends

[@DazedMMJ87]

All that food is normal to me,lol. Love it.

[@manuelmembreno6708]

Ahuevo

[@dalemartin7886]

Or be in California surrounded by Mexican restaurants and food trucks.

[@guthries]

I finally know where I'm going when this pandemic is over.

[@DJAUDIO1]

If you live in the SF Bay Area, You can get his food right now. LOL

[@guthries]

@@DJAUDIO1 Yeah but I don't live there.

[@DJAUDIO1]

@@guthries I realized that in hindsight. My apologies. Its worth a trip to San Francisco eventually, as one of many sights, sounds and flavors out here. Blessings.

[@boomshakalaka415]

Al Pastor Papi 1379 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94158 maps.app.goo.gl/QdcUkAChDxrJfsS9A www.alpastorpapi.com/

[@YoBravo0]

I would love to move to SF CA but i heard it’s expensive to live there😅

[@alexshaykevich509]

I read "A.I." Pastor and was preparing to have my mind blown.

[@reidpayne6539]

Bruh... what?

[@shirendjorgee9320]

The closest thing is the vrchat pastor.

[@asalazar]

Dude is a legend in SF and Papalote is a staple in the mission.

[@jamesbowles925]

What street he be on

[@asalazar]

@@jamesbowles925 if you follow him on IG he posts his weekly schedule IG - alpastorpapi415

[@victorhugo8899]

Homeboy is inspirational.

[@rishikapotepalli4958]

Hey Cutie!Check out this easiest and tastiest recipe ever kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZbWooWaoKmBes0 And am not a bot am a human(the channel through the link is my official channel)

[@FoodieInTheStruggle]

I just lost my job because of the pandemic, so I started a KZbin cooking channel. Wish me luck!!!

[@bemendez7128]

Good luck!

[@ivonned32]

Subscribed 🙂✌🏽

[@Marlenne188]

Subscribed!!!!!! Goodluck!!

[@martygi]

Subbed GL

[@MrCrossWire]

Good Luck

[@Joke1136]

6:30 “Very little salt. Very little.” Gordon Ramsay: absolutely magnificent.

[@ZHC_Adventures]

Good man, good human, good for America, god bless bro.

[@itsgee21]

Great work Munchies! Even through these times you're still giving us something to look forward to when we're able to travel again without worrying

[@DJAUDIO1]

Miguel aka Al Pastor Papi aka DJ Mr. E. One of the best humans on the planet. Nicest guy in real life. Love ya hermano!!!

[@elliott9999999]

Mexico: I shadowed them for a couple days Japan: U MAKE ONLY RICE FOR 2 YEARS Lol

[@gab.lab.martins]

Makes sense, since sushi _is_ rice. It's like learning pizza in Naples, the focus is the dough. Everything else is just extra frufru.

[@rudysaldivar4228]

Yeah, no. They don’t take it that seriously in Japan. They hype it up. 👍🏼

[@Diggnuts]

I hate japanese rice.

[@TinhhDam]

@@Diggnuts was this comment really needed?

[@EzeICE]

@@TinhhDam frufru

[@sweetnezz7781]

Omg that torta looks absolutely delicious... Literally mouth watering 😲🤤a wonderful humanitarian. I pray for many blessings to this man.

[@kryzzet]

A very kind man who helps out the people in need in our developing countries.

[@starlet5350]

"Throw whole beans coz we can" Man! Wholesome...

[@alicias-a-list]

You all are ANGELS. This is what ALL of America should be doing that has the ability to pay it forward! Miguel...you are the modern day saint. You have MORE than MADE IT. I hope I can find a way to give back one day.

[@elizabethcalderon8490]

This guy has a pure heart. Love his energy!

[@rishikapotepalli4958]

Hey Cutie!Check out this easiest and tastiest recipe ever kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZbWooWaoKmBes0 And am not a bot am a human(the channel through the link is my official channel)

[@_9maggot]

@@rishikapotepalli4958 no.

[@rishikapotepalli4958]

@@_9maggot okay😊

[@simoneplays2522]

❤️❤️ thank you! he’s my ninong / uncle 😊

[@_9maggot]

@@simoneplays2522 for real?

[@juliangaston]

Man look at how he talks about learning and applying the process. It’s is like magic in his eyes when he speaks about it outstanding!!!!!!

[@-los-7291]

"I'll do tortas, I love tortas" dawg 😆

[@austen3898]

After watching this, I have the urge to say this guy is the real deal, and i haven't had the opportunity to eat his food yet. Speaks volumes!

[@Daddyme92]

Finally a food spot I can go to, usually southern california on these videos . Happy they didn't forget about us up here lol

[@ILLESTDIAMONDZ]

Al Pastor Papi, I hope you doing good during this whole pandemic.

[@MRLAGERO]

That right, carnal... Nobody does tacos like us pinche chilagos. Our gift to the world. Arriba CDMX!

[@ericktellez7632]

BS, best tacos are in Tijuana and your ass knows it.

[@lewisc9959]

💯

[@djlive408]

Respect Miguel!!! Thank you for serving delicious food and helping the community! Definitely a great example to many of us starting our businesses.

[@rolandocalel4519]

0:16 he was gonna say this is Mexico 🇲🇽😂

[@chrisanthony27]

Gotta love a person with passion, love of trade and life like this man. Next time I get to San Fran, I'm looking for this mans food.

[@warithnass]

Very very humble. Come to the UK. We don’t have anything like this!

[@JrsSd619]

I would sell but i cant afford flying there and opening the buisness :(

[@toocharged]

We got doner kebabs what you on about?

[@Falco561]

@@toocharged ive had kebabs before when traveling but tacos al pastor have that adobada which is some next lvl stuff. Real mexican food would do great in the UK. The only issue is that its hard to get those same ingredients in the UK

[@july9566]

Mexican food would do well in the UK

[@lewisc9959]

I’m gonna move to the UK and start a Mexican taco truck. Lol

[@Jenn_E]

Mr. E is a true San Francisco gem! We love Al Pastor Papi!!

[@shakarussanders9911]

A DJ and has a Taco Truck!? Living the dream!

[@ilerma78]

People from Mexico City have that special spark about food, you guys really rock, no wonder why, you have the best of the best when it comes to Mexican food. We really want to try the real thing, the authentic. Keep it up my brother👍

[@JayOEhEn]

You can totally tell this guy is obsessed with what he does and he's gone above and beyond and made this food not just a job but a major part of his life.

[@janelleali47]

I love Mexicans, I love their work ethics, the people and most importantly their food. Peace!

[@ryanexsus]

That Torta looked so good I was literally drooling at my desk

[@lroscinski5046]

..The world needs more people like you bro... !! Real talk !!! Thank you for all you do !!!

[@iTzRioZ]

its good to see countries mixing their best food together to create new food. this is a lebanon + mexican inspired food made by mexicans, nothing wrong with that, as long both parties dont deny the fact thats its inspired by eachother.

[@edmundoespinosa6974]

In TACOS AL PASTOR, what was adopted from the Lebanese foreigners was the way to vertically put the meat in the form of a "top" and rotate it on the fire. Because it should be remembered that: Muslims do not eat pork; in addition to ingredients such as nixtamalized corn for tortillas or achiote and chiles to marinate the meat, all of them are native ingredients of Mexico. The tacos al pastor were not brought from the east, what we do adopt from the east is the way to put the meat on a top. But not the preparation and everything else, the only thing that was adopted from the Lebanese is the way of cooking the meat, the taco al pastor is 100% Mexican, because the way you cook a dish doesn't matter

[@aga2002]

I really love this video format, feels like you're having a solid talk with a hardworking person. Good Work Munchies!

[@jaydaytoday3548]

You know their food is going to be good when you see the passion they have at making it.

[@theianmce]

I get 3 al pastor tacos from Miguel every Wednesday, it's the highlight of my week, thank you Miguel!!!!

[@teachme2183]

He has a calming voice.

[@Hassy]

So much inspiration behind these stories here at SFI. WOW!

[@Manga_Lloyd]

I would do unspeakable things to get my hands on one of those tortas.

[@uriels3115]

First thing I'm doing when I go visit my fam. In the bay area is going to al pastor papi. So much respect that he didn't just take a class on al pastor and called it a day, but that he actually when to chilangolandia (mexico city for those who don't know lol ) and learned from the taqueros there. It's a different game in mexico city!

[@brianp6965]

Man, I see that pink trailer at least once a week headed down 3rd st and I've always said, I gotta track that one down and try it. I guess this is happening tomorrow.

[@jonnyogden7274]

Bless you guys for helping people when they needed it most!!!... Can’t wait to try your spot the next time I’m in the San Fran area! Cheers and best of luck!

[@x1m2p3]

Felicidades paisano y gracias por representarnos fuera de México..!

[@slimzy1990]

Other than the OG ‘chefs night out’ these street food icons are the best videos you ever did. This guy is so cool and his tacos look fiyah fiyah!

[@starlet5350]

He talks like Luis in Antman. Wholesome! Would love to visit one day.

[@europaimportedservicellc3023]

Wow What an inspiration. Our country and each community needs more great people like this. Excellent job Man.

[@bawabrian]

Whenever he says "I/We got involved with... " I feel a little scared. 😂

[@mireya762002]

Yes! Tacos al pasor is the food I miss the most from CDMX. 🥰 And from the bottom of my heart, thank for helping the farm workers. Farm workers are the heart of this country but are treated with abuse and continued dehumanized. Thank you for seeing them. ❤️

[@pvoshefski]

I like how in Mexico they catch the al Pastor meat in the tortilla and them slice some pineapple from above....

[@albertafoodie8265]

How beautiful that the Turkish Doner kebab gave way to the Shwarma and the Al Pastor. Flavours develop as they move from country to country and that's a great thing. Fusion cooking is the future. Take something and make it your own in your way.

[@mariannem.fonseca3158]

I live in Modesto now, but having you visit my sunset district would be amazing.

[@بنسند-ض9ض]

What I know this technique Shawarma the Lebanese 🇱🇧 they brought it to Mexico 🇲🇽

[@RodrigoSantos-qf1uc]

Yep they did

[@Yomomsscknondischet]

Thank You!

[@oscarvasquez6542]

Bullshit kid Al pastor is MexiCAN

[@athenaasamiya1540]

@@oscarvasquez6542 kid check al pastor history 🙄 than come to talk

[@vic-torino8264]

@@oscarvasquez6542 They're right!

[@nikkitots]

I have eaten at Al Pastor Papi numerous times. Easily one of the BEST food trucks in San Francisco. Miguel and his team even fed the first responders during the 2020 wildfires in the North Bay. Great people! Miguel will always have my business.

[@SFflippinGiant]

DJ Mr E! The Papalote Legend. We didn't forget the throwdown against Bobby Fillet. #415

[@dalemartin7886]

*Flay

[@juanvaldez1995]

You’re the True definition of American dream !! Keep up the good work, we see you Friday bro !

[@cameronpuente8598]

I see “Al Pastor”. I click the video. Simple.

[@user-sq8ki8zi8u]

The quality, care and attention to detail is on point

[@lalamartinez6553]

Viva Mexico!❤️🇲🇽

[@markettechniques]

Had me hooked for the vid as soon as I heard how passionate he was at the start when he said about seeing a nice bit and knocking one up. Yess

[@Isaac2.]

I’m from the Bay Area and I’ve never heard of this restaurant. I’ve been to a many places in SF but I would say none have matched up to East Oakland’s Mi Grullense Taco Truck.

[@terejosh13]

that spot has huge burritos and its the bomb

[@YoungShorts9000]

Im from Frisco and I aint ever heard of this dude. El farolito makes the best tacos in sf. This dude probably caters to hipsters

[@Isaac2.]

@@YoungShorts9000 I know el farolilto as well but not for their tacos but burritos. In my opinion their burritos are better than their tacos. Their SF location is better than their Oakland one too.

[@faithharrison3755]

El Farolito is definitely a burrito joint.

[@YoungShorts9000]

@@Isaac2. you right actually. I've had better tacos truck tacos than farolito tacos. Their burritos are fire tho

[@JS-DeepStar]

You are the man Papi!!!!! I can't wait to hit the Mission and try some Al Pastor my fave meal when I hit Mexico City.......good on ya mate!

[@lowbvll8969]

Posted on Tuesday. Taco Tuesday. Lol real slick move vice 💯😂 that’s a damn good torta! My old lady works in the city

[@erichenry386]

12:37 right on. I'll support you guys!! I live in Bayview. I will be stopping by in the next few days.

[@MrKIKOSTER]

If it came from lebanon, is it a mexican shawarma?

[@roguevirus]

Exactly! Al pastor translates to shepherd style, but it's pork instead of lamb.

[@Jay-fq8uz]

@C.U. M I mean the spices are very much so middle eastern spices. Mix with tortilla and now you got a taco

[@papagunit]

@C.U. M it's called a doner/rotisserie

[@israelpuga8987]

In Mexico there's different ways of cooking. Pib, which is underground cooking from the Mayans. Confit, which came from France. The spit that came from Lebanon. These are only a few. This is why Mexican food is so delicious and unique.

[@ismaela.6973]

Mexican food is very diverse from all walks of cultures. But to answer your question, yes it is but better :P

[@Elizabeth-cj8cn]

His tacos are hella good!!! I’m so glad they made an episode of him & his business!

[@cheflife420]

Nice story have to come see u. Looks delicious

[@chefjonsf]

Miguel! You a good dude man. You deserve it all!

[@patrickflaherty6691]

This dude is a treasure.

[@cilantrotacos9081]

Lovw Miguel and his Brand, as a fellow Taqueria we commend you for your work and passion to the community.

[@ismaela.6973]

I can't wait to make something similar in sweden.

[@donvrgz9470]

Let me know. I have great original grandma inspired mexican recipes. I'd make the move

[@lewisc9959]

Swedish people like Mexican food? Good luck.

[@michaelolson571]

I lived in SF for years, but this video reminded me of all of Mexico City's dope ass street food. Miguel obviously seems like a great guy providing good food to the community. Another great upload.

[@Kaiser187]

That torta looked bomb AF