The Very Best Tacos You Can Make at Home | Epicurious 101

In this edition of Epicurious 101, professional chef Saúl Montiel demonstrates how to make classic Mexican chicken tacos-it’s all about the tortilla, filling, and sauce when making the perfect taco.
Director: Debbie Wong
Director of Photography: Eric Brouse
Editor: Boris Khaykin
Talent: Saul Montiel
Director of Culinary Production: Kelly Janke
Culinary Producer: Jessica Do
Culinary Associate Producer: Leslie Raney
Line Producer: Jennifer McGinity
Associate Producer: Amanda Broll
Production Manager: Janine Dispensa
Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
Camera Operator: Erron Francis
Audio Engineer: Mariya Chulichkova
Production Assistant: Noah Belsky
Staff Editorial Consultant: Ryan Harrington
Researcher: Vivian Jao
Post Production Supervisor: Andrea Farr
Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araujo
Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds
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[@Xeonerable]

"you see this!? this is finger squish! stop doing this to my avocado!" lmaoooo I love how just simple and direct Saul's directions are in his recipe videos.

[@fishsquishguy1833]

I have to admit, I squeeze avocados. I do check color but it’s not always correct for me and if I remove the stem part to check I thought the avocados turn quicker? Avacodos are like bananas for me. They have like a two day window where they’re great and that’s it.

[@rileyjoseph3488]

Saul is the current king of KZbin cooking. We love you and your food Saul

[@GlennTillema]

@3:06 "If I see someone in the market touching my avocado I'm going to be giving them a lecture" LoL! Perfect End results look fantastic!

[@GabrieleSantoro-01]

Spoon drop is the new meta

[@nikbaer7810]

FutureCanoe started it with the LigmaFork drop

[@insertinconspicuousname2843]

@@nikbaer7810 idk, Saul has been doing for quite a while. Don’t exactly know the timelines tho

[@MrNater41]

The new meta?😂😂😂 When did Zuckerberg start making spoons?

[@tofudesu4307]

​@@MrNater41 😂 new update ig

[@BoernTilStede]

Saul you are seriously my favorite chef on youtube. love the energy and your humor

[@MrJhchrist]

"Aahhh, you're making American taco!" "This isn't American taco, this is chicken taco" lol

[@jovenhate]

My Mexican father has been in the US for 30 years and I’ve always thought he has spoken English very well and suppressed his accent compared to most other mexicans ive met, Saul speaks great English even with a strong accent 🙌🏽fierro 🔥🇲🇽

[@highlander2000]

At the grocery store Me: *grabs an avocado* Saúl: FINALLY FOUND YOU, SON OF A $#&@!

[@GreenT_LoR]

Even if I were to perfectly recreate the recipe, I cannot recreate the wholesomeness that is Saul

[@erikadowdy2382]

I love this guy Straight and to the point and funny😅

[@Balls2thawall]

Yes more Saul!!?🎉🎉🎉🎉 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@timd9929]

I always appreciate your videos Saul. I've incorporated your spoon drops in all of my recipes and now my taco Tuesdays are off the hook. 3:35

[@gracechungabc]

More videos by Saul please!

[@Forevertrue]

Thank you sir. I love the excellent simplicity and it looks great!

[@eroshiyda]

hands-down the best chef on this channel 👍👍

[@Danielapisces]

I ran into chef Montiel in the elevator at his restaurant and it was the best moment of my life . He’s awesome !

[@stephgreen3070]

What a great dad and chef! He loves chicken tacos because his kids are crazy about them. And only playing in the kitchen when his kids are around because he makes it fun. That’s a great guy and a tasty recipe. I especially appreciated the tortillas instructions. Makes so much sense to do it that way.

[@debrawashington5222]

So fun to watch😂 The spoon drop… priceless!😝

[@mousiebrown1747]

I enjoy watching Chef Saul very much. He smiles with his whole face, not just his mouth. Thanks for all the advice & recipes, Jefe Saul!

[@lonethefreak8849]

It’s always fun to watch chef Saul to cook.

[@thesearedaydreams6854]

Thank you, Chef Saul! You have such a great presentation style. Can’t wait to try these!

[@kleptosepto1848]

I made these about an hour ago. Followed every step, used every ingredient with no substitute. Though, it took me 3 different stores to find Queso Fresco. These came out amazing. Will be making these on the regular.

[@grkuntzmd]

Saúl, I love your videos! Keep it up.

[@J-146]

2:50 petition to make it illegal to squash avocados

[@TheJesselopez1981]

With laws you have to be careful with your wording. Making squashing avocados illegal would make guacamole illegal contraband as you have to squash avocados to make it. Squeezing avocados while still whole by hand should be illegal.

[@J-146]

@@TheJesselopez1981 Oh yeah! It would have to be made legal after it’s been purchased 😂

[@user-wn8sk6us5c]

Im going to try making this avocado salsa. Looks simple and delicious 😀

[@Jennymad11]

he is my fav these days,,,, well done!

[@fs.9633]

Thank you for another great recipe, Saul!

[@user-we4go8ty3q]

Thanks for sharing. You let your food speak for its self an i appreciate that.

[@hanadi_jamal]

The best recipe I have seen so far, thanks 🙏🏼

[@britobrother]

¡Que alegría me da ver un nuevo video del humilde, grandioso, divertido, agradable, genial, profesional, sabio, buen padre, Saul! Daría lo que fuera por ir a su "Cantina en el techo"... de momento estoy feliz con cada video. Gracias Saul Montiel, excelente ser humano... gracias por estos tacos. Jajaja, ¡ya sabía que tiraría su cuchara al probar la salsa!

[@meric1482]

Muchas gracias por la receta y por los tips!!!💗

[@wf8933]

Those Tacos and salsa look amazingly delicious. I am going to try that recipe. Thanks Saul!

[@fionasedgwick7424]

I love that spoon drop too! That food dances with freshness and life. I can just taste it in my mind

[@carolinasv525]

I know, I got so hungry watching this!! I waaaaant!!

[@joeschmitz8916]

Gracias! this was the best guacamole I can remember having. Definitely will be in our regular rotations. Thanks again!

[@def1ghi]

Cocino diario para mis hijos y me alegra muchísimo escuchar cómo combinas el amor por tus hijos con el amor por la comida.

[@girlygirl2969]

I wish my chicken looked that perfect. I'm going to try that exact method.

[@MrHarjas21]

Amazing video. Love the videos with Chef Saúl

[@vee2times628]

I love his hospitality ❤❤😂😂😂

[@danielconley5256]

You are my favorite chef! Period! 🙏🙌

[@brendabrinkman4390]

Those look amazing! Adding this recipe to my grocery list! Thank you!

[@lorrettastobaugh4062]

I love watching you cook.

[@puckplayer219]

I love Saul and I think I may need to give these tacos a try!

[@debbiezullo7056]

I love your personality! Excellent delicious recipes too. Thank you ♥️

[@tsch3629]

The salsa was very easy to do and really yummy. Thanks Saul

[@bahzadali9120]

Simple, easy, fresh, delicious, thank you chef. People need to stop over complicating food.

[@patibarrera2874]

Your tacos look delicious! Can you post the written recipe in the description box?

[@anther-ro6nr]

Tacos are like whiskey… the best taco is the taco you like, the way you like to eat it. That avocado salsa is goin in my recipe book for sure.

[@moneymaker1986]

Just got a 36” Weber griddle. I’ve made smash burgers, hibachi chicken and shrimp, next is chicken tacos. Most excited about learning Mexican cuisine on it. This channel is perfect

[@yordanoshimed9514]

Chef Saul is my new favorite

[@YW84LUV]

Yum, yum, yum. I'm living in rural Nova Scotia and really miss Mexican food. Saul, I can't wait to see what else you can teach us.

[@johnmacdonald3070]

I in halifax!! Love mexican food!!!

[@thesearedaydreams6854]

You’ve probably found them by now, but Chef Saul has a bunch of videos with epicurious.

[@leeannsolice7473]

Love that spoon drop! Lucky kiddos. I'm gonna make that avocado salsa - yumm.

[@armandopina8529]

Oyes Saulito Maybe there are 4 steps. The crema and cheeses, tomatoes, lettuce matter too. I'm into cabbage in place of lettuce. Yummy

[@lindadoran8076]

Love this guy!

[@DimiArhontidis]

“This isn’t American taco! This is chicken tacos”

[@rodrigul3]

Let’s GO ITS SAUL! ❤🎉 already liked the vid!

[@user-vv9bn8fr8s]

This recipe was perfect. The sauce was great, added jalapeño and Serrano for me and my daughter we love spicy! The chicken came out juicy and had a light and fresh taste. She loved it and she is picky. Thanks maestro.

[@Yooooowtf2024]

New Saul video I’m sat!!!!

[@thestain13]

1000👍 Loved your sense of humor & recipe.

[@valentinasintic2801]

I tried this today and it’s very tasty!

[@crankysusanne7409]

I frickin love this guy

[@marijkeschellenbach2680]

Love, love, love this!

[@ChinoPaul]

Saul dropping the spoon! He is Da Best!!!

[@LydiaTarine12]

Not sure where else to put this, so I’ll put it here. Congratulations, Gabi, on making it through the first phase of Next Level Chef! ❤ I caught it by pure coincidence. 😊

[@michelleleuch]

The legend himself is back!!!!

[@amarievargas80]

Hes 1 of my favorites on this channel. 🎉

[@dianemclaurin5366]

I enjoy your videos 😂 I learn a lot about tacos I'm making some today ❤

[@ashleyhutchinson2175]

Yes give us more Saul videos. Make a Mexican soup

[@availablerandomname]

Pinzas are an awesome tool that I think don't get enough credit. We have 5 pairs in our kitchen but when we go to friends, they never use them. I'm not sure they own any except for the grill. People, buy some tongs they are so versatile. Call them pinzas because it fun to say and much more descriptive than tongs.

[@patricenz]

I'll try this method with fish - looks amazing.

[@TTM1895]

Saúl is the GOAT! 🎉

[@222vitaminwater222]

100%

[@Faji9r]

I don’t like that saying because of the meaning of goat in the Bible.

[@zoeeeeee13]

lollll loved the video ! saul is so funny

[@MrElliotc02]

Another great video...all the best to you

[@TheKathybarth]

Chef Montiel. You are simply the best. Who does not like chicken tacos?? Nobody. Who wants dry shredded meat! Thanks for the tortilla cooking tip. Better than what I do now.

[@hienvo5562]

Thanks chef

[@chiefdan]

I dice up cooked whole rotisserie chicken and add 2 seasonings packets, one lime juice and diced tomatoes then I make pico with Ava, lime, tomato and then I griddle tortillas and crema and queso fresco for sure!!

[@lizoconnor2752]

This is awesome 🎉

[@olgakontos]

more saul content!!!!

[@ericahipolito8144]

Made these chicken tacos tonight, they were delicious. The star is that salsa!

[@tiffanyandtheshihtsu]

❤😊❤ Thank you Chef!!!!!

[@nicyhere]

the spoon drop was just like mic drop

[@totalpartykill999]

Saul is quickly becoming my favorite chef

[@bmanilow13]

Looks delicious

[@dinodinosaur2930]

😋 Saul, needs his own TV series ... Mmm Mmm Mmm

[@johrathbun]

I would love to see him in his restaurant!

[@ZaZaZoo22]

I thought he already had one..Better Call Saul 😂

[@ZhovtoBlakytniy]

Those are definitely tasty, I can tell. Gotta make them for my family, soon. 😊

[@freebird3581]

I freaking love Saúl. He’s the best. Get this guy a show!

[@alexmanzanero]

Muy bueno, gracias

[@Avalaxy]

Thank you for educating the viewers about avocado ripeness. I hate people who squeeze and ruin them.

[@Huero5721]

Bien hecho amigo!

[@sneakyturtle6143]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@sallybanner]

saul is my favorite!!!

[@salmashaikh5726]

How much I missed this

[@AlyRCooks]

I love Mexican food 😊

[@D4NNYF00]

U just can’t go wrong!

[@saundra282]

I didn’t know how hungry I was until I watched this! Geez.

[@IslamicChannelsTv]

Amazing

[@ALLBOUTTHUGLIFE]

Saludos, Saul! You're def one of my Favorite Chefs! 💯🇲🇽😝

[@bread9486]

Same

Thank you guys 🎉😊❤

[@ALLBOUTTHUGLIFE]

@ Un placer, Jefe. Saludos Y Bendiciones 🇲🇽💯

[@jonathanalvizo7625]

Im literally just going to New York to try out his restaurant 😂😂

[@Arcenia13]

Yum!!! Here’s my plate! 🥣

[@rubenherrera9645]

Thanks for tips on picking avocados! 👌🏽 they are too pricey now to pick bad ones

[@Jordan-ql8pv]

se ven tan bueno. supongo que el sabor es asombroso, y quiero comer todos eses tacos ahorita. me traes eses rapido por favor.

[@gingerbeer849]

My son loves chicken tacos but doesn't like the "red" seasonings or tomato sauce. This is perfect!!!!