Why are New Yorkers OBSESSED With These Tacos?

[@HereBeBarr]

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[@JuanGomez-dq1lp]

Off topic I’m staying on 118th in central Harlem with my family … what’s the feel? Is it safe ?

[@photographyalamexicana]

Eating Mexican food is an exhilarating journey for the senses, a tantalizing adventure that ignites a symphony of flavors and textures that leave one's taste buds dancing in delight. Imagine sinking your teeth into a perfectly crafted taco, the crunch of the fresh tortilla giving way to the succulent, seasoned meats, complemented by zesty salsas and vibrant toppings that explode with freshness and spice. The aromatic blend of herbs, the earthy warmth of spices like cumin and chili powder, and the subtle smokiness of grilled meats create an orchestra of tastes that transport you to the bustling markets and vibrant streets of Mexico. From the creamy richness of guacamole to the smoldering heat of salsa verde, each bite offers an explosion of flavors-citrusy, savory, tangy, and spicy-that evoke a sense of culinary euphoria. The sheer variety, from sizzling fajitas to the complex layers of flavors in a well-crafted mole, ensures an endless array of tastes to discover and relish, making the experience of Mexican cuisine a mouth-watering, unforgettable adventure for any food enthusiast. Nice video, Here Be Barr!

[@joza3077]

man the part where you were showing the nice lady cook at quesadillas and she gave you a thumbs up for some reason made me tear up. our people are so hard working, humble and loving. so proud to be Mexican🇲🇽

[@HLBNZ]

I love to work with Mexicans. They're usually always in a good mood and very cooperative and cohesive at work. Very much team players. Gotta love them!

[@daligang1359]

Nigga cried over a thumbs up

[@robertolemus3053]

The quesabirria taco was born in Tijuana, Baja California. I am always amazed how it has spread throuough the United States. Beef Birria from TJ is completely different than the birria (goat or lamb) from the "interior" Jalisco, Guanajuato, Hidalgo etc.

[@HereBeBarr]

Excellent point!

[@PeretRed]

I have never tried a Tijuana Style birria, but know a good place for it near Taxqueña Ave. in Mexico City. Will try.

[@geodiromero1826]

Veal birria is my favorite.

[@engr138]

What's the difference?

[@ryanguy5452]

@@engr138 the meat it gives a different taste

[@JoseMartinez-gy4gb]

Wowww México, México, México, beautiful, history, food, places, and more.

[@cracknoir8397]

I love the Spanish language very calming

[@ErickGonzalez-sb8dz]

Arriba Mexico 🇲🇽 paisano vino a trunfar dios los bendiga

[@luisrojas3173]

Anytime you and Greg get together. It becomes an Instant Classic!

[@alishaostrowski5250]

I agree You guys make a good team

[@veronicarosillo6521]

Me siento muy orgullosa de mis paisanos mexicanos, que llevan nuestra deliciosa gastronomía al mundo. Gracias por este rico video. Más como esto por favor. Y muchas felicidades a los Mexicanos. Son muy trabajadores e ingeniosos. Nunca imagine que hubiera estos puestos en Estados Unidos.

[@thebrunostrange]

Nos encanta aqui en gringolandia

[@leonwhite2120]

Que gusto da como mexicano que la comida mexicana está en cada rincón del mundo y la degustan etc

[@martinconnor9840]

Was in Los Tacos No.1 during a recent visit from the UK. Ridiculously good.

[@sanguak969]

as a mexican from california ( the mother land of mexican food in the usa) I approved of those tacos

[@GCLU]

I love Birria-Landia. That cemita looks wonderful also. There's surprisingly a very good Mexican cart across from Bellevue Hospital of all places. Usually go there for their outstanding quesadillas and just about everyone orders in Spanish.

[@saartajalam1892]

Jackson Heights is home, so great to see you here

[@khalilahd.]

Oh my god I don’t know how I’ve been in the city so many times without hearing about these taco recs!! I’m definitely going 😅🙏🏽

[@HereBeBarr]

Please do!

[@napperforlife2020]

probably bc you don't actually know nyc

[@GuadalupeGomez95]

Girl ! You're missing out😂 try it before tourists come 🤫

[@JorgeRamirez-hw5fx]

As a mexican living in México, im very lucky cause I can have these plates for a low price and fresh ingredients.

[@sleepynative9132]

Good for you 👍. Someone give this man a parade

[@jaideesasaki]

Lmao. Like I'm eating frozen dry cilantro and a juiceless lemon here. Can't fight you on the price though.

[@JorgeRamirez-hw5fx]

@Jaidee Sasaki well I mean, we have more organic products. Of course, in EEUU, you can get too, but sometimes it is more difficult.

[@gusrodriguez7201]

We have everything here,we even have the same mexican people making them,the only difference is price.

[@maruchan703]

@@gusrodriguez7201 no it’s not even close to being the same I’m Mexican and I frequently go to Mexico , the taste is much better in Mexico I can confirm that

[@xKlose_]

Thank you for showing us love,you good on this side🇲🇽

[@harry8912]

Proud to be Mexican, we have the best food in the world and the best people too.

[@redpill4900]

que humilde !!! jajajaja

[@mandujanosophia]

I’m planning a birthday trip to New York for my 13 yr old son this summer 2023 so all your videos are definitely helping me plan our trip out what to do and what not to do. Thank you so much for all your videos! We’re definitely going to have to find all these food trucks!!!

[@carloslindero4890]

Si eres mexicana no tiene caso ir a estos food trucks

[@howaboutno4586]

this is not a tourist attraction neighborhood lol. but hey at least you wont get scammed like in manhattan welcome to queens.

[@SaulMarquezRousset]

Soy originario y vivo en Puebla de donde surgió la semita, la verdad es que se ven de buen nivel las de Tía Julia a pesar de estar a miles de km de la ciudad de origen, solamente que aquí cuestan unos MX $50. Saludos, excelente reportaje

[@armandocasco538]

Tienen que hacer el verdadero pan 😔

[@k-art-L]

Wooow!! That's my dream place!! Mexican food trucks!!

[@900blk8]

Being from Southern Cali seeing this makes me realize how blessed I am 💯 #Noplacelikecali

[@LIZA9996]

birria is originally eaten as a broth meat is only goat (not beef) and you can also order it in the form of Tacos but this birria that is presented in this video is the Tijuana style... and in the last two years birria from Tijuana is the one that is popular right now here In the United States, in Mexico, the birria in each state of Mexico is different, it has a different style, but the style of Tijuana( only beef) is what prevails right now and it is a very good birria

[@sohauntedx]

It's really cool to see people from another part of the world enjoying a part of our culture... In Mexico we think of birria as a hungover cure, can't miss it every sunday. I feel we can really get to know each other a little bit by just sharing these amazing things: like food, songs, drinks, etc. Good to see. Thanks for the video.

[@nycdontstop]

Thanks for highlighting one of my favorite NYC areas!

[@HereBeBarr]

It's the best.

[@alejandrosb1400]

Los Tacos numero 1 = perfection

[@josemanuelgomez2930]

The birria de res tacos (red tacos), consomé and quesabirria have their origin in Tijuana Mx. 🇲🇽

[@ricardorick3612]

That's right in TJ is where the beef birria born and specially the quesabirria all because of a few white men's that want cheese in their tacos de birria. In zona rio is where the quesabirria started.

[@dayiss7750]

Las quesadillas is my favorite of all, I love the food from there!

[@DanielFlores-ue7jb]

that broth it's everything! i mean the consomé! it's a life comebacker!

[@inmyhouse11]

That Cemita is mouth watering. I need to try this

[@IM-cs9ke]

I'm glad to have a birrialand here in Houston st

[@AlbertoUltranaut82]

Yup their quesabirrias don’t disappoint

[@thedreadpirateroberts]

There is a birria taco truck in Fresh Meadows Queens called Moho Mexican! I highly recommend the birria pizza!!! It’s like one huge birria taco cut in slices with consume. It’s so good! I wish I still lived in Fresh Meadows so I can go there again! It’s right on 188th/Horace Harding at the plaza.

[@FerSpada]

MY GRAND GRAND FATHER USED TO HAVE A BIRRIA RESTAURANT IN MEXICO CITY IN THE 1920´s NEAR THE ANDA (ACTORS CINDICATE) AND MY GRAND MOTHER, MOTHER OF MY MOTHER WHICH USED TO WORK THERE STILL REMEMBER THOSE DAYS LIKE THE BEST YEARS OF HIS LIFE SHE IS NEAR 93 YEAR OLD NOW SHE USED TO CLEAN THE REFRESCOS (SODAS) AND CHARGE TO THE CLIENTS, SHE MAKE ME CRY THE OTHER DAY TALKING ABOUT SHE´S FATHER LIKE THE GREATEST WORKER EVER HE CAME FROM NOTHING IN MICHOACAN ALMOST JALISCO NEAR THE CHAPALA LAKE, AND TRAVEL TO MEXICO CITY FULL OF DREAMS, HE KNEW HOW TO FARM, HOW TO COOK, HOW TO RISE A BUSSINES AND HOW TO RISE 9 CHILDREN, WHAT A MAN !!!! EVEN PEDRO INFANTE USED TO EAT THERE WHEN HE TOOK HIS CAR THE MECANIC. I LOVE THIS HISTORY AND IM DROOLING RIGHT NOW FOR THOSE BIRRIA TACOS 🤤🤤🤤🤤

[@ritchiereech]

Mexican here. It looks delish. 👌🏻

[@cicchiamichael]

Saving this video too for my next trip to NYC. BIG LIKE.

[@FerminDelgado]

That looks absolutely authentic (and tasty)! Just like you would find in any mexican street or restaurant! Nice video!

[@chrishrndz86]

I love tacos de birria! Definitely trying those tacos when I visit NYC! Hablas muy bien el español! 😃👏

[@carloslindero4890]

Pero para qué quieres probar comida mexicana en Nueva York?

[@CinthiaMoore]

It’s massive and looks delicious. They are like the real cemitas.

[@chazaqowo4902]

Viva México 😍🇲🇽❤️

[@ezzioS2049]

Your Spanish in Italki was fun 🤣

[@Internationaljr]

Best place to pick up ladies 😂😂😂 italki

[@cheesecroq]

So totally agree. The best birria tacos cantina. I go at least twice a month

[@kiintro]

Funny to see my childhood favorites coming to popularity stateside.

[@MegaJosecr]

Hello, if you are from NY, I recommend you visit Tacos el Bronco, located at 5 Ave. and 39th in Brooklyn, one of the best tacos in NY, I assure you,

[@mariahvilla2354]

Everything looks so delicious. 🤤

[@CallmeMrKelly]

Jon. “I’ve never tried this before” Takes gigantic bite 😂❤

[@MarthaLuciaDiazAcosta]

Yes :) those tacos are delicious!

[@FedorMachida]

Birria going nationwide. I remember my first Birria taco in Houston, about 6 years ago, from a Taco Truck. Best taco ever, lol

[@garciavictor231]

I love that other ethnicitys love our food ...buen probecho ❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊

[@bonniepwtf]

Talk about eating good in the neighborhood! What a feast, so envious. Well done Jon.

[@chuchoae7326]

Uff en tiempo de frío por las mañanas para entrar en calor o después de una peda para bajar el avión lo mejor!!

[@germaan2_109]

Check out the barbacoa here in Brownsville, Texas. They cook it underground. Birria tacos are good here as well!

[@fernandomarquez8890]

I have to say... that was a good way to promote the sponsor ¡Excelente! Me encanta la birria, sobre todo las quesabirrias 😌👌

[@FoodandFootprints]

Had such a great time eating at some of the best spots in Jackson Heights with you! Craving it all over again

[@HereBeBarr]

Legend!

[@minniec.9127]

Hi Greg, good to see you again. How are you and Jumi? Miss yr videos. Any future travel plans?

[@FoodandFootprints]

@@minniec.9127Hi Minnie! Nice to hear from you. We are doing well. Took a break from making videos, but stay tuned! 😁

[@andrewchong2616]

Missed u Greg and jumi. Wish u guys come and travel in malaysia again..

[@viktorgadany7595]

I checked out your channel, and now I’m a new subscriber.

[@HaleyMary]

Those mini pancakes look amazing!

[@anuarcasanova6005]

Galleta María atole is just something else 😮‍💨

[@danielcarrera5559]

Just got onto your videos 2 days ago , non stop watching . New subscriber bro , great content

[@HereBeBarr]

Welcome aboard!

[@laurenc35]

I'm from SoCal and we know about good mexican food. when I visited NYC I refused to eat any Mexican food while I was there. Glad the locals have a spot they enjoy

[@ErickGonzalez-sb8dz]

Cali will always have the best Mexican food period

[@carlav1819]

You misses the best Mexican food in 🇺🇸 ❤️ NY

[@grahamperry3773]

that's closed minded lol. The guys who run this truck are from Mexico and they actually got the idea from being in California and seeing how popular this kind of taco was over there.

[@pigvomit_50..]

NYC Mexicans in the future will diffinitely outshine Cali Mexicans just for being from NYC

[@mynameissang]

Wow, didn't realize Birria Landia was that recognized. Went there yesterday, turns out there's no line if it's on a raining weekday lol

[@grahamperry3773]

they have 3 trucks now

[@honorrolls5415]

Absolutely fantastic selection of Mexican goodies just loved it. John have you ever searched New York for that classic soda fountain and the iconic egg cream Bill in Fort Wayne Indiana

[@HereBeBarr]

I haven’t but stay tuned

[@kamiros9739]

man yours have quickly become my favorite "foodie" videos on YT, love the vibe, the music, the shots, you and your guests. It's not easy and you're nailing it

[@linkjag]

I live near birria-landia's Williamsburg truck and it's genuinely hard not to have it way too much. So good. Also Bodega Truck parks next to them on Sundays. They're both such great trucks

[@HereBeBarr]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jacksdjfam]

Ate at a Mexican food truck in bushwick Brooklyn last week. Highly recommended

[@BookerT555]

Great video, did a food tour with Greg (thanks to a recommendation from your channel) and it was tremendous can’t recommend enough. Happy new year to you both!

[@imprezajp3438]

Those sandwiches looked incredibly good wow

[@waldo123987]

Definitely worth heading out to queens for these tacos!! Birrialandia is incredible!! All of Jackson heights has great food variety and so fun to check out.

[@grahamperry3773]

They have two other trucks as well, one in the LES and the other in Williamsburg

[@jamesdaple9951]

Looks Delicious!

[@Tamaramartinezsantiago]

Hallelujah! i can't wait to taste it

[@Bareybienesraices]

Oh my god! Those are like any street taco here in Mexico City! I can’t beleive they’re in NYC ❤ delicious 🌮 Edit: “Cafe de olla” does have cinnamon but also “piloncillo”. Something I never saw over there when I lived in CT.

[@angelortega10]

I wish I had this video before I went to NYC two weeks ago! Will save video for next trip. Thanks !

[@HereBeBarr]

Glad it was helpful!

[@alexwallace6120]

Great Collab. Thanks for showing us all that delicious looking Mexican food. I traveled and studied Spanish in Mexico 40 yrs ago .What part is your wife from?

[@HereBeBarr]

San Luis Potosi!

[@larinboi4464]

@@HereBeBarr hahahahaha, It's always funny to know that there are people from my state on the internet Tell my compatriot that we send greetings hahahahaha

[@theanelshow]

Love this !!! Jackson heights , Elmhurst, Corona , flushing Queens are some gems 💎 for great food .

[@sophia.lb95]

Quesadilla and Tlacoyos are normally made with blue corn.... Tlacoyos is better with Haba lima beans and they usually put cactus nopal and requeson cheese on top.... Also $10 for a cemita, look authentic but those are $2.50 here in Mexico City and they have the chicken milanesa plus beef milanesa plus hot dog sausages.... Mini pancakes I've never seen here but I've seen pancake covered plantain for $1.50 with ice cream color sprinkle on top, strawberry jam and condensed milk lechera

[@grahamperry3773]

Any place that sold tortas for 2.50 in the US would go out of business right away lol. Especially in NYC, cost of doing business is very high.

[@VentureSocal]

We had these tacos last September on a trip to New York and I must say they were seriously delicious

[@premrajendran7383]

Great video. I’m hungry after watching the best Mexican food in NY. It was the best thing about living in Jackson Heights!

[@gachasis2704]

OMG! Looks so good!

[@karivettec9835]

Without a doubt, Birria-Landia is everything🧡! I finally got to try them last week on my holiday trip to NY. The pickled onions and hot sauce 😋. Thank you! Everything you recommend is absolutely delicious! my trips to NY have been amazing with you as my travel buddy via KZbin 🗽

[@Luismartinez0034]

No one can resist the legendary Taco

[@charminbaer2323]

Shout out for eating Papalo. Lots of Mexicans don't even know about it. Mexico loves its herbs, especially the southern part of Mexico.

[@jorgegalvan8596]

That cemita looks so delicious

[@FranciscoSilva-my4kf]

Me here at my house in Mexico watching the video made me very hungry!🤤

[@RodrigoVargas72]

Beautiful video, guys. And the background jazz is great.

[@danielcastillo4537]

The birria craze came from Mexico to San Antonio, Texas a few years back. The same consume they use for those tacos is used in a Cup of Ramen, which is pretty good.

[@FernandoMarin83]

I wasn’t aware New York had these many Mexican food options. Will be trying them this summer

[@carloslindero4890]

Mejor ve a México a probar esa comida

[@MelGibsonFan]

It's a large city so just by sheer size it's gonna have a lot of everything. But weirdly enough, it's been white transplants that have made Mexican food somewhat popular. it's still far behind other Latin American cuisines (imo) like Puerto Rican, Dominican, Colombian and Peruvian.

[@grahamperry3773]

@@MelGibsonFan It's easier to find Mexican food than Puerto Rican food these days. Walk around Bushwick and there will be a shitton of taco trucks and taquerias. I think Mexicans will be the dominant Latino population in NYC within a couple generations.

[@grahamperry3773]

yeah it's gotten very big in recent years. Part of it is because of the growing Mexican population (which is pretty big now), the other part is that New Yorkers in general are becoming more interested in Mexican food.

[@MelGibsonFan]

@@grahamperry3773 Makes sense, I practically grew up in Bushwick (technically Ridgewood) and I could count on both hands how many Mexicans I knew. I’m splitting hairs here but technically I think the Central Americans in general will probably boom to become the largest Hispanic population (if Long Island trends follow for the city too). Mexico isn’t really as unstable as it was in the 80’s to 00’s when the height of Mexican immigration was occurring.

[@JulioMartinez-g7f]

Saludos raza desde Mexico. Enjoy them tacos, I know I am over here.

[@mariaelenagovea5709]

Qué ricura ya pronto iré a Puebla por una cemita mmmmm se antoja felicidades a nuestros paisanos bien chambiadores en NY

[@sdarms111doug9]

I grew up in the southwest and lived most of my life in SoCal. We had that stuff YEARS before this.

[@겨울하얀-u1i]

I ate delicious tacos 1 hour ago, and watching these video I feel craving for quesabirria tacos, I have never tried them but they look delicious. I think the banana dessert with Nutella is too sweet, I think I could get diabetes just by looking at it, but churros and elote makes my mouth watering 🤤

[@davidortega357]

As a.. Mexican American. I love tacos de birria burritos tostada's con frijoles 7:02 7:05 😊

[@gloriaortiz1227]

Have you tasted Esquites? It's sooo tasty 😋❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@rayzearscorner5041]

We've had these out west for a while now and they are damn delicious.

[@jofromnyc]

I can’t wait to try this in the summer ..❤

[@pacofrancisco6111]

This is a great video!! 👏👍

[@JoseFlores-kl6jm]

My next trip to NYC Jon can be a good way to compare and contrast the Mexican food in NYC to the Mexican food in Chicago !

[@trinidadtorres6023]

Se me hace agua la boca, se ven deliciosos.

[@TiffanyDing]

Now I’m craving tacos so bad 😍🤤

[@whiterose4062]

I'll have to try those tacos bcuz the best birria tacos (or anything birria) I've had has been at Nene's Taqueria in Brooklyn. I'm way up in the Bronx & willing to take that 1 1/2 hour trip there just for their tacos. There's always a crowd of people there

[@HereBeBarr]

They have a Birria-landia on Grand Concourse in the Bronx! Save the trip ;)

[@whiterose4062]

@@HereBeBarr will do thank you 😊

[@chriscochrane-m7w]

easiest cheap food to make! But muy delicioso - mi gusta!!!

[@letsrolloutnyc]

Love these locations I need to try a couple of them. And Birrialandia is amazing.

[@roscoemuttley]

Sittin here drooling! Thanks Jon, great video.

[@HereBeBarr]

Glad you enjoyed it!