How One of Oakland’s Best Taco Trucks Makes Quesabirria - The Experts

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  • Опубликовано: 10 мар 2021
  • La Santa Torta is one of Oakland’s most popular trucks for quesabirria tacos, fatty beef consommé for dipping, and other Jalisco-style Mexican dishes. See how friends Leo Oblea and Victor Guzman embark on the laborious, slow process of making juicy, cheesy, melt-in-your-mouth tacos every day.
    Credits:
    Producers: Francesca Manto, J.P. Dobrin
    Director: J.P. Dobrin
    Camera: J.P. Dobrin, Serginho Roosblad
    Editor: J.P. Dobrin
    Executive Producer: Stephen Pelletteri
    Development Producer: McGraw Wolfman
    Coordinating Producer: Stefania Orrù
    Audience Engagement: Daniel Geneen, Terri Ciccone
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  • @swordlink96
    @swordlink96 3 года назад +1256

    Hell of an origin story.

  • @SteelHex
    @SteelHex 3 года назад +397

    Wow, this is deeper than just food, it’s about getting acceptance in your new home while still being anchored to the old.

    • @reginaldhuckstable9797
      @reginaldhuckstable9797 3 года назад +6

      This isn’t their new home they’ve been here for life

    • @SteelHex
      @SteelHex 3 года назад +7

      @@reginaldhuckstable9797 new and old are relative. If I buy a used car, that car is new to me even when it’s old to the previous owner and the factory.

    • @SteelHex
      @SteelHex 3 года назад +13

      @Brad1156 so if I love Italian food, I’m suddenly Italian and has to move out to Italy?

    • @Yarmox
      @Yarmox 3 года назад +1

      @Brad1156 if u aint mixed your culture remains at heart regardless of if u are in the US.

    • @MysteryScienceGaming
      @MysteryScienceGaming 3 года назад

      yeah, it is a story about two people breaking the law every single day of their life by being in a country they are not legally allowed to be in; and the idiot sheep who support them.

  • @user-xn7jc7ym2j
    @user-xn7jc7ym2j 3 года назад +300

    "I started to use my real name for the first time." - that hit me.

    • @ithaka9564
      @ithaka9564 3 года назад +3

      @@HomeSkillit Try working in the fields. I have and even as a citizen I can say the society is wired that way. No one wants those jobs no matter how vital they are.

    • @diabeticpanda8979
      @diabeticpanda8979 3 года назад +1

      I’ve never broken the law 😂😂😂😂😂

    • @RyukoKiryuin510
      @RyukoKiryuin510 2 года назад +4

      @@diabeticpanda8979 only some laws protect normal people most laws protect multi billion dollar corporations xD

  • @ayishagerussi9382
    @ayishagerussi9382 3 года назад +413

    I live in Australia and while we get spectacular food from all over Asia, we just don't have anywhere NEAR this level of quality Mexican food. Really wish I could taste this! Love from Aus and wishing these guys all the success.

    • @chezraks
      @chezraks 3 года назад +1

      True!

    • @frisco9568
      @frisco9568 3 года назад +6

      You should also look into something called Barbacoa de Res. It’s super similar but prepared differently depending on the region of Mexico.

    • @ayishagerussi9382
      @ayishagerussi9382 3 года назад

      @@frisco9568 Oooh thank you! I'l have a look!

    • @frisco9568
      @frisco9568 3 года назад +5

      @@ayishagerussi9382 I swear you need a proper authentic experience🇲🇽🔥birria is know to be either goat or lamb, but barbacoa is usually beef.

    • @luisescalante14
      @luisescalante14 3 года назад +12

      Good to know! Should set up shop in australia

  • @edwardjohnston974
    @edwardjohnston974 2 года назад +109

    I am in Oakland for business from Florida. After watching this video I had to give this food truck a try. I travel a lot and love to try tacos from all over the U.S. This truck by far has the best tacos Ive ever had. I went with the quesabirria with three tacos and dipping juice. I actually drank the left over juice from the cup . Unbelievably good. Please check this place out. I will be back every time I’m in Oakland.

  • @tr3louis
    @tr3louis 3 года назад +720

    I'm from Oakland and I confirm their Tacos are Official!

    • @ree3197
      @ree3197 3 года назад +12

      Lucky

    • @Zoltan82
      @Zoltan82 3 года назад +5

      I want to like this, but can''t ruin the ration. LOL
      Also in the East Bay, guess I need to try them.

    • @mrfanatic2292
      @mrfanatic2292 3 года назад +6

      Is this truck in the dubs ? I go to the one on 27th e14

    • @tr3louis
      @tr3louis 3 года назад +2

      @@mrfanatic2292 Nah, I go to the one next to Nation's downtown, by Jack London. No where near the murder dubs.

    • @Vpeezy66
      @Vpeezy66 3 года назад +2

      Next time I come to see you cousin you should take me to get some of these tacos #AFNF

  • @georgewilley9609
    @georgewilley9609 3 года назад +91

    Birrias not ready, crank up the music 🤣🤣🤣 love it

    • @Astelch
      @Astelch 3 года назад +3

      Nothing better than working a job that you enjoy. The dream!!

  • @kristerkyle
    @kristerkyle 3 года назад +160

    These type of people are the backbone of America!!

    • @0utpatient
      @0utpatient 2 года назад +6

      Exactly! That's some Republicans don't seem to understand.

    • @pennypincher7383
      @pennypincher7383 2 года назад +3

      @Big Al Glad these guys are talented in the kitchen and the food looks delish, but that doesn't justify coming to the states illegally while others respect the process. Some of my family in the Philippines are still waiting to come here LEGALLY - and it's been over 10 years! This guy laughing it off that he got a fake identity and SS is a bit disturbing to me.

    • @TomJones-zm3kz
      @TomJones-zm3kz 2 года назад +2

      Illegal immigrants selling tacos are not the backbone of America.

    • @riserobot21
      @riserobot21 2 года назад +3

      @The Joker that was actually the whole point of America. guess you never got the memo.

    • @riserobot21
      @riserobot21 2 года назад +9

      @@TomJones-zm3kz Maybe they are and maybe they're not. But shitbag coward bigots like you certainly are not the backbone of America.

  • @kristian4803
    @kristian4803 3 года назад +51

    These guys are so genuine and real. They seem to have an amazing bond.

  • @FinalDenial
    @FinalDenial 3 года назад +59

    “And this guys crazy so he did it” 💯💯💯

  • @josuerodriguez7703
    @josuerodriguez7703 3 года назад +104

    Him speaking about being under daca hit home. People don’t talk about it enough. God bless.

    • @unknownpapa3116
      @unknownpapa3116 3 года назад +14

      @Brad1156 Shut up Brad

    • @joebro175
      @joebro175 3 года назад

      @Brad1156 im mexican and i agree with most of what you said

    • @gergogaal568
      @gergogaal568 3 года назад +3

      @Brad1156 no you are stupid. most countries work like thiat. if you are born in it you are automatically a citizen. and dont forget that your country is build on people seeking better life and succeeding because they are hard working ... after all a lazy person wouldnt leave their home country

  • @theremnantsofpineconepast6616
    @theremnantsofpineconepast6616 3 года назад +163

    i’m a simple person: i see taco, i click taco

  • @KevinRay_man
    @KevinRay_man 2 года назад +3

    This. This right here. This is why I hate it when people refer to DACA applicants as 'anchor babies' and all that other nonsense. This is why programs like DACA are important, that man is twice the American that most are. Respect.

  • @Astrohhh
    @Astrohhh 2 года назад +6

    Anytime I think about complaining, I remember how incredibly privileged I have been considering I was born here and given every opportunity to succeed. So many people come here with nothing but a dream.. not even an identity. They're forced to start 10 steps behind while most of us are 20 steps ahead, and yet they still find success and are able to make something so fulfilling. It's really inspiring, and it serves as a reminder that the only thing stopping me, is me. What's your excuse?

  • @sincicalpvp9252
    @sincicalpvp9252 3 года назад +1551

    "Yeah so he was dating my sister and I hated him, I tasted his food and then *I cut off my sister and me and him started dating.*"

  • @aroundtheworldinaprildays
    @aroundtheworldinaprildays 3 года назад +140

    Truly inspiring life story. And funny too with the guy saying he would've hated anybody dating his sister. 😆

    • @RaginYak
      @RaginYak 3 года назад +2

      *baby sister is the word :)

  • @timisrael7945
    @timisrael7945 3 года назад +26

    That "Ratatouille moment" is just incredible.

  • @arbiter1010
    @arbiter1010 3 года назад +26

    So much respect for these guys. This right here is what America is and should be all about. I wish them the best of luck. I will DEFINITELY lookout for your restaurant next time I'm in Oakland.

  • @MarkT923
    @MarkT923 2 года назад +12

    I've never tried their food, but after watching this video I am rooting for them and wishing them all the success! I was excited to learn that they are in Oakland. We've tried tacos all over the bay area, but to see that they are close, we'll have a new go-to spot. Thank you Eater for connecting me to these guys

  • @jackzirkelbach-ngai6522
    @jackzirkelbach-ngai6522 3 года назад +22

    I’m from Oakland and this is actually the place I get my birria tacos what a coincidence I saw this on YT

    • @anthonyh7499
      @anthonyh7499 3 года назад

      Where can u find the truck?

    • @davidsims916
      @davidsims916 2 года назад

      @The Cuban yea. They are insanely good.

  • @lmjustsaying
    @lmjustsaying 3 года назад +39

    Now this is the American dream

  • @joewojcik258
    @joewojcik258 3 года назад +5

    Thats awesome that u guys got together and made a great business for yourselves and give other people a taste of their culture thats they havent had in a long time. Keep up the great work.....

  • @Riotdrone
    @Riotdrone 3 года назад +10

    everything about this makes these tacos seem like they'd be the most flavorful things ever, looks delicious

  • @gregbowen617
    @gregbowen617 2 года назад +6

    These guys are so great and I wish them every success… they deserve it!

  • @JJL3EE
    @JJL3EE 3 года назад +7

    Eater, yall been giving Oakland so much love! I love it! 🤍🤍🤍

  • @billyyank5807
    @billyyank5807 2 года назад +4

    This is some true authentic Mexican food. Looks absolutely delicious!!

  • @najibelkarmach3225
    @najibelkarmach3225 3 года назад +194

    Wish these guys a lot of success!

  • @parthkansara4510
    @parthkansara4510 2 года назад +1

    The story and the inspiration is so great behind their work.

  • @hkbabel
    @hkbabel 3 года назад +5

    Thank you, incredibly this docuseries continues to sustain award worthy level of quality, beauty and generosity of talent and spirit. DAM I want a taco made with that much love

  • @occultustactical6138
    @occultustactical6138 3 года назад +19

    That looks awesome. Congrats to you both for working so hard. This is what America is all about. Giving people an opportunity to showcase their potential.

  • @minetlav5110
    @minetlav5110 3 года назад +7

    Best chef I ever seen for along time

  • @Jayro440
    @Jayro440 3 года назад +1

    Happy for these fellas and I’m glad it’s in Oakland.

  • @sschannel6922
    @sschannel6922 3 года назад +4

    Thanks for sharing the story.

  • @y313ss
    @y313ss 3 года назад +7

    Doesn’t get more American than this. Viva la raza🇲🇽

  • @mazayashah213
    @mazayashah213 3 года назад +85

    The food looks amazing!!!! Congratulations to them for the growth and success of the business. Hoping it only gets better for them. I don't know anything about DACA and I thought it was cool how they used this opportunity to share about their experiences.

  • @luisescalante14
    @luisescalante14 3 года назад

    Thank you eater for always giving new and upcoming chefs the spotlight, in every cuisine not just fine dining.

  • @Benjiforthemoon
    @Benjiforthemoon 3 года назад +53

    Wish RUclips had a love button
    The like doesn’t feel enough for this

  • @bodyandsoulinconstanttrans9190
    @bodyandsoulinconstanttrans9190 2 года назад

    Just love your shows! Some I´d wished the lasted for hours :) Thx guys !

  • @123nachito123
    @123nachito123 3 года назад +3

    DACA Brothers! 💪🏽 Keep doing your thing fellas

  • @CyberDocUSA
    @CyberDocUSA 3 года назад +23

    These f-ing dudes are rocking! Dang. I wanna try everything they make now! Keep on keeping on, guys!

  • @laceysammy
    @laceysammy 2 года назад +1

    Those tacos look AMAZING !

  • @colleenkaralee2280
    @colleenkaralee2280 3 года назад +4

    I would eat that. It was great hearing your story of from hardship to success.

  • @perrynnlynch1883
    @perrynnlynch1883 8 месяцев назад

    Great stuff. Looks delicious.

  • @TripleSkeleton
    @TripleSkeleton Год назад

    This looks so so good

  • @stephenhope7319
    @stephenhope7319 2 года назад +1

    I am from Sacramento, we have great trucks too. Next time I am in Oakland I will check you out. Thanks for the video.

  • @coljar100
    @coljar100 3 года назад

    epic story.... and food looks delish

  • @jayantoine669
    @jayantoine669 3 года назад +1

    Big respect and foods looks amazing 😀

  • @MrDfurlong
    @MrDfurlong 3 года назад +1

    Congratulations on your success. Everything looks very tasty!!!

  • @lesleyh0480
    @lesleyh0480 2 года назад

    Loved his story!!

  • @michaelalmaraz3750
    @michaelalmaraz3750 3 года назад

    Seemed like such nice, fun people

  • @carolynkovacs5412
    @carolynkovacs5412 Год назад

    Good for you guys, we like ppl who work

  • @rubijacczak8498
    @rubijacczak8498 2 года назад +1

    What a wonderful story, so proud of these young men!!! Y qué comida más deliciosa 😋. I grew up in Oakland….i will look you up🙏

  • @drskelebone
    @drskelebone 3 года назад +7

    Anyone else see this pop up just after a Babish episode about this exact thing? Glad to see how authentic he was. :D

  • @johnchernabcinterviewandca3153
    @johnchernabcinterviewandca3153 3 года назад +1

    I'm from Alamo, 20 minutes from Oakland. Good seeing my old weekend stomping grounds.

  • @yan.broccoli
    @yan.broccoli 3 года назад +3

    I really cannot see why anyone would dislike this video. Awesome story! I swear I could smell the food! SmellaVision!!

    • @matteframe
      @matteframe 6 месяцев назад

      Vegans love this video!!

  • @yosephb287
    @yosephb287 3 года назад +2

    Would love to try a taco of that sort!!!! You guys keep it up!!!!

  • @CarlDeanWallace
    @CarlDeanWallace 3 года назад +3

    This story plus my Budweiser makes me miss my friend Julian a Canadian guy who had the same heart as these fellows much respect ✊ Godspeed

  • @whipslayerz
    @whipslayerz 2 года назад

    Best story I’ve heard in a long time

  • @fuckitimsayingit3335
    @fuckitimsayingit3335 2 года назад

    I love these guys

  • @carmelcapricorn7701
    @carmelcapricorn7701 3 года назад

    So many ways 2 enjoy this classic. 🌮 Tuesdays. 🥑🍅🧅🌽🥬🧄🌶️🧀🥃

  • @gomez_8317
    @gomez_8317 3 года назад +4

    Orgullosa de mi sobrino Leonel oblea sigan puro para adelante

  • @maozhong88
    @maozhong88 3 года назад

    Good stuff. Keep up the good work, keep the good food coming.

  • @tubereviewmedia
    @tubereviewmedia 3 года назад

    This is definitely worth a visit to Oakland!

  • @israeldillard9872
    @israeldillard9872 3 года назад

    THAT LOOKS SO GOOD.

  • @FOGOcharcoal
    @FOGOcharcoal 3 года назад

    I just need to follow this and try it!

  • @sooperwill
    @sooperwill 3 года назад

    Gotta try this when I'm back home!

  • @valeriecao782
    @valeriecao782 3 года назад +1

    I love catching their truck near jack London square on Friday’s!!

  • @halpwr
    @halpwr 3 года назад

    This is awesome

  • @bensharp802
    @bensharp802 3 года назад

    Those are some good looking tacos, great work guys

  • @rashidali_abuali99
    @rashidali_abuali99 Год назад

    tough journey but you made it🙏.....keep on....love the food looks yummy.....watching from Kenya🇰🇪

  • @cdelane3335
    @cdelane3335 2 года назад

    That looks so good!!

  • @Onlybadtakes2589
    @Onlybadtakes2589 3 года назад

    Looks amazing

  • @dynamitedmoney
    @dynamitedmoney 2 года назад

    Literally drooling right now 🤤 🔥

  • @MB-tu6si
    @MB-tu6si 3 года назад

    That reference was spot on!

  • @iboremytherapist
    @iboremytherapist 3 года назад

    got quesabirria tacos tonight friday night for dinner cause of this video! so good. hope to try their quesabirria tacos someday

  • @tasteeasy3910
    @tasteeasy3910 3 года назад

    Inspiring story👍 . amazing dish👌

  • @dragzzz123
    @dragzzz123 3 года назад

    Looks so good

  • @eternallyfe4780
    @eternallyfe4780 3 года назад

    Dope! Imma have to go try them out now.

  • @SeanOMatic
    @SeanOMatic 3 года назад

    Going today. Love this spot.

  • @DavisOnABike
    @DavisOnABike 3 года назад +15

    Thank you for the Oakland lunch suggestion Eater. Went out and found the truck on Broadway near Jack London Square. Delicious! Would have liked a little more kick from chilis but still an amazing meal! Paired it with a Boba Tea from Chinatown. Food coma!!

    • @BuffaloNickel9
      @BuffaloNickel9 3 года назад +4

      Haha great comment!
      the only thing that would have made it really awesome & funny is, if you finished it by saying "And then I got on the plane back to North Carolina" or somewhere far from Oakland😂

    • @rgdssd
      @rgdssd 2 года назад

      So California! I live in an area that is like half Mexican/half Filipino. I go get my Mexican food and then head to the Boba shop for my milk tea or passionfruit green tea! 🤤

  • @foofoocuddlypoops4260
    @foofoocuddlypoops4260 3 года назад +1

    Tried their food when their truck was parked at East Brothers, sooooo good. Congrats on the new restaurant!

  • @errr.antiez
    @errr.antiez 2 года назад

    From Sacramento:
    Hechale ganas LST dudes! 💪🏼

  • @MrJunebug49
    @MrJunebug49 2 года назад +1

    Go hard or go home!!! Congratulations to both of u. Thank u for sharing your story and your Quesabirria tacos look good!!!

  • @jiggastreets471
    @jiggastreets471 2 года назад

    Damn the hustle !! 💪🏽

  • @NancyRemling
    @NancyRemling 3 года назад

    I love Oakland. Very special place. 🌹🌹

  • @blackvinegarcollection
    @blackvinegarcollection 3 года назад

    Literally salivated the whole time!

  • @ChefeJamon
    @ChefeJamon 3 года назад

    great video!

  • @diggsdiggler337
    @diggsdiggler337 3 года назад

    That looks so good.

  • @thomasturner8759
    @thomasturner8759 3 года назад

    that looks so good man

  • @blueenglishstaffybreeder6956
    @blueenglishstaffybreeder6956 3 года назад

    One word…. Inspirational, well done lads

  • @headbangerskitchenshorts
    @headbangerskitchenshorts 3 года назад

    Those tacos look so good!!!

  • @jaysonhahn5881
    @jaysonhahn5881 3 года назад

    That looks so delicious!

  • @asjfjvnfjfivkf9944
    @asjfjvnfjfivkf9944 3 года назад

    These guys pass the vibe check

  • @nathaneyears508
    @nathaneyears508 2 года назад +2

    What an awesome story. Really wish I didn’t live in australia right now! I’d travel all that way just to eat their food 🤤

  • @eso4lifemain
    @eso4lifemain 3 года назад

    Keep up the good work my bruvas!

  • @meow-meow-beans
    @meow-meow-beans 3 года назад +9

    welp, its 2am where I live and I’m aching for those tacos, then I realised, I don’t any place that has those either, great.

  • @johnsamuels9096
    @johnsamuels9096 3 года назад

    Yummy, yummy, yummy. Added to my favourites.

  • @junior-hn6en
    @junior-hn6en 3 года назад

    Super bomb homies good job

  • @rerolley
    @rerolley 3 года назад +1

    Would love to try their tacos.

  • @bbbt8090
    @bbbt8090 3 года назад

    Looks so god damn bomb! Will try yalls when im in the Bay