The Bodega Food Truck Slinging Chopped Cheese in NYC

Jeremy Batista is the man behind Bodega Truck, the first bodega food truck in NYC to serve one of the city’s most famous sandwiches: the chopped cheese. With his girlfriend Angela and his former bodega owner mother Sonia, he brings the taste of The Bronx to all five boroughs, and hopefully, the world.
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[@muffintop701]

street food icons is something that needs to continue forever.

[@daddymcpapi7520]

I absolutely love those episodes!

[@muffintop701]

@@daddymcpapi7520 they are the reason I subbed. I watch a lot of Munchies stuff but Street Food Icons is why I'm here

[@daddymcpapi7520]

@@muffintop701 same!

[@cookieshape]

indeed, anything street food is just fascinating to dig

[@AutoAbsolute]

Whole TV production companies don't make content like this....

[@Gualeezy]

as a bronx native he is accurate with 100% of what he's saying. i pass by the truck all the time on pelham parkway. great job

[@lambdalambdalambda257]

Yeah. You're def somebody who would know then. I 100% trust everything you said.

[@TheGabagoolGuru]

Where is he at on pelham? Originally from Boston rd thats my old hood

[@oghooliganz2116]

@@TheGabagoolGuru in front of Jacobi hospital

[@Gualeezy]

@@lambdalambdalambda257 pass by as in i cop from it you lil yockhead

[@Drew21252]

Bro where?? I’m by the train station

[@michelleyroo]

this truck is the king of NY. loved watching this closer look. especially the part when he was talking about how his girl was the one that believed in him. so sweet and genuine. i love it!

[@Hedisaurus]

Shoutout to the mama, for raising such an amazing, hardworking son! This looks awesome!

[@guru_basketball_kiero]

yes Momma didn't play with that knife

[@cesarperez4736]

That ain’t hard working lol go work in the sun and see what’s a hard working lol

[@KingGayCockroach]

@@cesarperez4736 mmm me gardener me rake leaves for dad mmm mexico

[@robertlucas9970]

@@KingGayCockroach 🤣🤣🤣☠️☠️☠️

[@meemee6089]

@@cesarperez4736 SMH 🤦🏽‍♀️🙄yeah like everyone just opens up their own bodegas and food trucks every day like it’s easy. Are you unwell in the head if you think none of that boils down to being hard work?

[@meowser1905]

Food Carts/Trucks and Bodegas are the backbone of NYC Glad to see both finally joined together.

[@D-Z321]

Not really mang… dem financial fools be the backbone of the Empire State 😂

[@Ben-ks5bm]

No that’s real Americans, not tax dodging immigrants and Muslims

[@meowser1905]

@G H I know. It's an exaggerated statement meant to convey my appreciation of them, not a literal statement meant to be taken as fact.

[@Ben-ks5bm]

@@meowser1905 ban Islam in the western world

[@hue2944]

stay on your grind man. love to see the family come together to change the scene. keep killin it yall! makes me want a bodega to hang at.

[@kahopukehau]

That breakfast chopped cheese looks 🔥🔥🔥!!

[@TheGabagoolGuru]

Love the family hustle, and tradition. I give moms props for her hustle during times when many woman wont work labor jobs.

[@briang3306]

As a frequent costumer I only got one thing to say. I COULD EAT FROM THIS TRUCK ALL WEEK 😭😭😭😭😭

[@joebroadbeef332]

Prove it!!!!!

[@missladyanonymity]

How much are they?

[@missladyanonymity]

I can't see the prices well in this video

[@lauraqueentint]

@@missladyanonymity the og is $9, the breakfast and most others are $11, and two on the bottom at $13. (usd)

[@michaela7100]

@@lauraqueentint Geez thats a fair bit

[@zclark1986]

Dude buckle up! Food looks delicious and now it's going on people's NY bucket lists. It's on mine for the next time I'm there. Wishing you success from one restauranteur to the next.

[@faveadams85]

Big S/O to your mum for putting in the work.... The Bodegas keep NY spinning

[@jeffgoodrich4577]

Dude just has that energy that makes you want to support him.

[@juicemanog9160]

The more and more i watch these.. is making me motivated to open my restaurant i been wanting to open for a while now.. i can't wait to join the restaurant entrepreneur community and make ppl fall in love with food 💯🤙

[@missbeafromnyc]

you can do it . people unite with food 🙌🏼

[@lmygia28]

Same thing I said I have a small catering company and now I’m motivated to get my food truck from watching these videos‼️

[@JimKimTheIdeaHunters]

Go for it🔥👍🔥👍

[@blahblah2779]

For every cool story like this one there’s 10,000 others who ended up bankrupt and emotionally empty doing the same thing. Don’t think you’ll be a winner. Assume you will fail. At least you’ll have a plan ready.

[@billzjr222]

Damn bruh this was just amazing and wholesome. I really needed this. I wish them the best and more. They truly deserve it. People like them makes me proud to be Puertoriccan 🇵🇷.

[@romanmarshall2382]

So cool, love that his family is involved.

[@alonzor557]

Love to see an amazing family business like this! Wish you all lots of success 😄

[@maniacal1870]

Onions and TONS of garlic and pepper was my go-to when I made these as a kid in southern MO. I'd also cook them longer til the meat started to darken and the cheese crisped. Minced beef, tons of cheddar, smeared onto a bun. Absolute perfection for an afterschool snack.

[@livsnjutaresverige3802]

Bro thats like what I want. Onions 🧅 any shape or form. Pickled, fried, raw, mustard and my burger is done. Never had cc. God willing im gonna visit New york again from Europe

[@The.Original.Potatocakes]

Loose meat sandwich

[@desertqueenaz7895]

I absolutely love the channel and the stories of street eats I love it love it ,and she raised such a great son.I love the hustle and the real family bonds these fabulous families have.Money is one thing but it's not what matters is familia 🤙🤙🌵🌵🌵💜💜🤘🤘

[@juanescalante9972]

Truck looks spotless in the inside very clean

[@damieng657]

Big respect 2 u and ur family

[@Caliboi626]

That was dope.. Around this time last year I made my kids a chopped cheese 🧀 and they loved it 💯. Keep pushing brotha

[@grandmav6002]

Damn I want one now🤤😋thanks for sharing I’m loving how you and the fam work so closely together God Bless You🙏🏿❤️🥰

[@paul_domici]

This Looks delicious!!! Can't wait to try it!!!

[@caddiman9834]

Awesome bro. Good for you. Love to see my people grow.🤙🏼

[@EyeOfThePhi]

we need to rise up against the yts

[@sec0ndton0ne408]

He's just a cool ass dude living his dream

[@brianmoody2549]

Keep it right,and you will make your dream come true with hard work, and love understanding and help from your family you will make it. The flavor color,who fresh the ingredients are will always bring the people back.

[@zor2698]

He spreads the chop cheese word. I make these for my friends whenever I can. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@dirtporcelain]

Just came her to say that was the most beautiful tomato I've seen on camera.

[@NYvandal]

Chopped cheese con salami y queso is crazy 🔥 deff gotta try that

[@lock_8864]

Don’t ever stop making these!

[@werdnaxela9553]

I’m in Texas. Just learned about chopped cheeses this week. Gonna make me some at home but definitely gonna keep an eye out for Bodega Truck when I’m back visiting NY!

[@LIMowersAndMore]

I love this guy! Everyday for lunch I go to him! He’s the bomb working on the railroad keeps me going to him!

[@seawind930]

I use the usual Burger fixings on a Kaiser roll. Adobo seasoning for the hamburger and some basic Fry sauce (everyone has their version). It's great to see someone making it a specialty, major respect.

[@SantiagoMAXIMOleon]

I got you ,did a little catering gig for a suburbia community on Fourth of July , now that whole village knows n loves chopped cheeses dearly.

[@jadakidd973able]

I hope to reach his level of notoriety one day with my Birria Truck ! Soon with a little hard work & faith :)

[@Mxzyck]

Hold up onions is a must!

[@mborges2133]

Another DOPE episode!!!

[@muskafella]

bruh!! " we out hurrr "

[@ikec4021]

Happy for u an ur moms bro keep grinding i love my homemade chopped cheeses wish I could try urs a few days a week

[@shayshay8414]

chopped cheese is lit and him and his mom are dope ❤️

[@dandy90]

I've had his food a couple times. Very tasty and hearty. Not looking forward to the long line that's he's going to have after this video haha. Good for him though.

[@Notiletpaper]

The Bodega On Wheels Hell Yeah! Good Luck Brother 👍 Keep up the work and feeding The Ppl

[@johnyboy2210]

Gotta try this next time I’m in the city, shout out to all the up and coming chefs in the game!

[@clarityaware2104]

jlo comments got me here to see if she was talking any sense. 2:30 "if you know bout it, you know bout it" 🤣

[@bakoguy5330]

“I want people to remember their childhood” He’s a legend for that

[@dunderwood4444]

Bless up from Brooklyn. The Bronx is doing it big #RESPECT family is indeed important unfortunately some never had a family 👪

[@paulerxx]

I'm 15 minutes out of NYC in NJ and chopped cheese sandwiches are popping up over here now even. Especially in places like Newark. The OG is the way to go if you're still trying it out for the first time.

[@jerzeysoulja]

Shoutout to da biz and the baby Tims!! Another great Boricua establishment!!

[@allen8279]

love this vid & definitely gotta visit this truck whenever I end up in New York 😩

[@amarius9738]

I love his passion. I am most definitely hitting this food truck up next time I’m in the city.

[@jarjarbinks4243]

Their are KZbin videos reviewing his chopped cheese game and rumor has it isn’t up to standard

[@BruinsPastaSauce]

deadass the food looks amazing but thats not what sells it for me. its him, his heart and him growing up around it. the way he talks about it, the effort he puts in, the time.. my man could be cooking up my dish i personally hate the most but bc of him you bet your ass im pulling up to eat it.. its not always about the food, its about the people who do it and this is the one of many who do it. much love man, wish i could help support, Im from outside of Boston so i dont think ill have the chance to buy from you ever but if you bottle that sauce you bet im looking for it. wish you and your fam great health, thank you for doing the work you do.

[@DCaulliette]

Planning a family vacation to NYC next year and am working this type of awesomeness into our trip.

[@PBBoogie99]

If I ever go back to NYC, I’m seeking out this truck.

[@br8857]

I respect the hustle! Keep it up!

[@bresams2917]

I watched this whole thing, the grind! Much Respect!

[@JCee3223]

I need to visit NYC one day just for the amazing food trucks and stalls.

[@SP1Films]

Nothing screams NYC more than him wearing a Pigeon Hoodie and talking about Chopped Cheese, love to see it.

[@jerseylionesses]

That was hilarious if Bodega got no cat you got mice lol

[@ijustfkyabihoutthedriveway8071]

well you can see the passsion and fire in his eyes thats amazing

[@Rosco59432]

Honestly I love watching I really wish me n my dad and family could all eat together were avid huntermen but more of a fishing man and this would be beautiful I love to catch cook and eat also agree with catch & release👌🙌🏼❤💚💙

[@geoffreygarfein9169]

This is one of my favorite episodes ever.

[@BoricuaNyc]

Puerto Ricans🇵🇷🗽started the bodegas and chopped cheese sandwiches 🥪🗽🇵🇷

[@thai33oz]

Never disrespect the bodega cat, I saw this truck in Brooklyn the other day next to Birrialandia truck. I'm glad they're doing well. Definitely going to hit them up when I see them again.

[@joshhorn5131]

His mom is cool. "That's the Puerto Rican in me"😆

[@Naschabella]

Awesome 🤩! Good luck with your dream!

[@evj808]

Food fuels passion. This dude has it.

[@davidojeda7720]

You know he the real deal by the way he say “Sanguich”

[@susanjimenez6198]

That looks amazing! My husband grew up in Brooklyn and we will have to look you up.

[@juniorherman8427]

Wish we had chopped cheese in San Diego. Another great segment. Kudos.✔️✌🏾👽

[@Eremon1]

This is awesome looking food from honest hard working folks. Good stuff.

[@hudsonja]

Man, I want to try this so bad, next time I'm in NYC I have to remember to look them up. Last time I was there, some of the best food I ate all weekend was a lamb gyro off a food truck at like 1am right after we checked into our place.

[@SteveSavage79]

Genius concept all around hope this family crushes it.

[@joanneganon7157]

Dude keep the Drive Alive🙌 I'm a retired Chef ,I've never heard of your Sandwich but it looks delicious 👊. JO JO IN VT 💕😅💨❄️

[@nadiai910]

going to NY for the first time in sept... definitely will stop by his truck :)

[@TacoStacks]

This made me hungry

[@skyblueerik]

"don't forget I'm your mama" love this 💙

[@Nothing-zw3yd]

We don't have this in central NY state, but we really need it. I could definitely go for a bacon tomato chop cheese right now. This great food would really take off in Syracuse. Food trucks are finally getting really popular around here, a chop cheese truck would do really well.

[@erica_thecreator]

Yummmmm! My mouth instantly got watery 🤤 i can almost smell this through the screen 😋

[@timothymedina96]

FACTS!!!!!

[@victorbenner539]

So this is the first I have heard of the copped cheese. Absolutely looked great. I'm out in Washington state. Great story, his moma can definitely be proud of this young man. And lastly, thank you munchies for doing what you do so well. Everyone have a great day 🌤.

[@laserbeamlightning]

Look up General Ocky. You'll love it

[@Otan82]

@@laserbeamlightning can’t forget the bev

[@laserbeamlightning]

@@Otan82 NEVAH NEVAH NEVAH

[@BoricuaNyc]

@@laserbeamlightning A Boricua 🇵🇷invented the chopped cheese sandwich 🥪 in Spanish Harlem 🇵🇷🗽

[@toneriggz]

Anything Dominicano from the truck is 🔥🔥🔥 🇩🇴 I usually catch him at Astoria (when he actually goes to Astoria) or Williamsburg.

[@BoricuaNyc]

He’s Puerto Rican 🇵🇷🗽

[@Marks-pdmdi]

The music in this lmao super inspiring

[@JoePrimmerEditor]

wishing you much success

[@teotheterrible]

OMG that looks delicious!

[@indieanna8007]

That looks amazing 😍

[@kierrabee]

He will be a staple in NYC🙏🏾

[@bassclef283]

Love all the sandwiches, Bodega sauce A++

[@TheLuistiradojr]

Need to try this

[@robertbl7500]

All the best!! ✌️

[@edim108]

I tried making it at home the way like he does and OMG! How can something be this inexpensive, this easy to make and this good? It's criminal that I've only recently discovered this sandwich! WHY IS NOBODY MAKING IT HERE?! There are SO MANY burger joints in Warsaw, but only one place I've seen selling chopped cheese and it was 10$ a sandwich so I passed...

[@guyjmlol]

Street food icons isn't even about the food it's about the story and the heart of their community

[@santiagodunbar2381]

“And the result ISSSS!” 😂

[@casabarfood]

Wow great!

[@Youknowmeozone]

Great episode ..epic sandwich and family was cute as well

[@user-ku1np8bs8n]

I love this.

[@Spicyfriedchickenwings]

YESSIR. 1 of the best food trucks, no cap

[@djoyeah134]

Hi everyone this is Dj Oyeah and Oyeah this is amazing, I love it ,they make me proude !! Such a simple concept yet a big deal now in NYC ,I wish u the best and all your dream will come true!!

[@Micazer]

Yeah she's back

[@Harlem1455]

Harlem started this ! Thanks bro for giving us our props !!!!! I remember bringing people to my block and ordering a chop cheese and my Bronx friends was like wtf is that ! They tasted it and it was over !!!! A Half&Half drink is another Harlem 💎!

[@kevinshinn1384]

Yo! I’ve been following this guy for years!

[@blech71]

Damn! We need this out west. I’m gonna have to make a special trip!