You already know people that are that passionate about their craft make "take-your-breath-away" goods like no one else! Too bad I can't just drive by this man's restaurant
@@MattHadder It's pretty easy to read that he genuinely just wants to make sure people have a good tortilla, guaranteed they aren't even expensive in comparison
And it's food that supports the body, unlike mass-produced food like substances. This is real food!! A labor of love, food from the soul to truly nourish the body. 😋 👌
He is 100% making this traditionally!! The memories flooding me right now of doing this process with my mom, just because she wanted to show us her roots. Thank you.
I mean that’s what every other tortillería in Mexico does, it’s not special. This is like praising a baker for making their own dough, making nixtamal is just the normal tortilla making process.
@@MyMusicSosaI mean this is not a tortilleria though, it's a resturant doing it. Does every other resturant in Mexico produce their own masa from scratch too, or did you miss important details in your urgency to be a pointdexter?
@@MyMusicSosa You tell me wtf that stupid ass answer is, you are the one who just wrote it. I expected you would have a much better answer than this. So from what you say this resturant is pretty unique because they make them in-house, they don't get them from a tortilleria. Why was your answer so stupid? Why couldn't you just say that in a straightforward way?
@@MyMusicSosa Wait, I just realized: are you so stupid that you think my comment asking questions was an "answer" to your comment that had no questions? It was a reply my learning disabled guy.
Used to work at a place that cooked corn straight from Oaxaca, grinded it and pressed it ourself. A fresh, warm tortilla is one of the best things in the world.
@@sn0_lost nothing. Very strange taste. Living in Mexico for 2 years, hate it anywhere. They also have blue corn. Tortillas de maíz azul at least edible.
For sure. Also they lowkey make tortillas for some of the high-end restaurants in NYC, but you’ll never hear them flaunt that. But you can enjoy the same masa in their restaurant.
My new wife was Mexican American. I took her to Mexico on our honeymoon. She bought the biggest molcajete (stone mortar and pestal) l've ever seen. I swore like a sailor carrying that all the way home. Holy Mother. She made the best food l've ever eaten with it.
@@FSPersonalAcct try replying outside of a reddit format next time, nvm clearly tpp hard since its what you instantly default to. So crazy not wanting to gag.down flour.
I have grown my own corn, nixtamalized it, and made tortillas. It is surely a labor of love and totally worth it. Nothing beats fresh tortillas. We were blessed with Huitlacoche one year when it randomly showed up in our corn patch. Delicious! Just had my first nopales fresh from the plant this year, too. Fresh food is so important and meaningful. Not just something to buy cheaply and prepare quickly. You are what you eat. Hopefully you are healthy and delicious.
the tortilla is an underrated but super important element of a taco, and really most mexican meals. I also hail from Oaxaca and the fresh tortillas you can get off of the guys on their bikes are just insane. I would love to try this guy’s food
I used to have a job taking pictures of cars for dealers and there was one dealer that had several Mexicans working there. One time I got there while they were making tacos asada for lunch and instead of making me wait or come back later they invited me to join them. The food and the hospitality were great. After that I admit that I sometimes deliberately timed it so I could get there at their lunchtime. I frequently stop at those trucks that are equipped with kitchens and sell Mexican food. *(Some people call them “roach coaches”.)* One day by chance I stopped at one of those trucks and it happened to belong to some of those guys. I ordered some tacos and they wouldn’t take my money. I haven’t seen those guys for years now. I miss them and it’s only partly because of the delicious food.
Okay, I see a lot of shorts like this showcasing restaurants but this one is the only reason I've ever wanted to go to Gotham. Much respect for carving the stone yourselves. If someone puts that amount of dedication into their food it must be incredible. Food is a labor of love and a person imprints themselves upon it.
Heart-wrenching. How could someone LEAVE the tortilla?! Edit: my partner is Salvadorian, so i have a civic duty to learn about tortillas 😆 thank you for your insight, everyone!
In all honesty, that tortilla didn't look that good to me. Just my opinion but it looked soggy and grainy, the two worst qualities I don’t like in a tortilla.
Americans were raised on flour tortillas. I remember when I had my first corn tortilla, it was an odd taste when I first had it but after a couple of times it became the tortilla of choice. Much much different from flour or whole wheat, but corn tortilla will always be top tier.
Could be less that people leave the entire tortilla and more people leaving the part that has nothing on it. Like the ends of a warp or burrito that are just dry tortilla.
Fresh hand made tortillas are the best, those guys doing all the nixtamalization process by hand is just another level of respect, even in Mexico this is rare.
People who follow their passion are compelling. Their love and dedication to their craft helps to spread it and introduce it to others. That is a life worth living. Thank you.
@@DrazenPerkovic-p8j yeah it's hardly his culture. He looks American but the other comment says mexican. It's like Americans saying they're Irish or Scottish because their ancestors lived there lol
To me, you are a valued citizen of America. You are unique and living the American Dream and proud of your heritage and culture which makes you extremely special. This is what makes America special. It's the diversification and sharing all that they have in their minds, hearts and souls that can make our country like no other in the world.
Yessir its always worth banding together to save some good food. Especially if that recipe is 100's of years old passed down from generation to generation
It's so admirable to see a person put such energy into something they really care about, so much respect. That energy and intention will come back to him 10 fold.
@subtleusername5475 corn tortillas are ass compared to flour lmao have fun lying to yourself. Doesn't matter how many hours are put into it, soft corn tortillas are bland and dry. Beer and margaritas are the only thing that can keep those down
Corn tortillas are "ass" because you dont know how to cook (like a child). You the type of dude to buy a package of corn tortillas and think they are ready right off the bat for tacos. @@jpes609
That is the most respected, beautiful, appreciative way I have seen in a long time! I’ll never make it there in person yet wanted to thank this man for the pain staking family/cultural tradition of history. Thank you . God bless & protect this man, his heart and his soul.
I took an ethnoecology class in college and one of the guiding texts for the class was about the history of the Zapotec people and the cultivation of corn. It’s truly an incredible history and something that more people should get to experience and understand!
@@brockmccaw4259 Maybe if you had more of an interest in educating yourself in general you wouldn't spend your time responding multiple times to the same comment with negativity 😂
This guy should hold his head high!!! So young, and so adult at the same time! Someone really raised him well! God bless, and I wish you the best! Family, tradition....and craft made! ❤❤❤
Im only part native American, on my dads side, he was born in Arazona but his ancestors came from Mexico too. I now live in the UK and dont know much about my heritage on my dads side, but i still have huge respect for traditional made food like this. I can remember my dad telling me once how he used to watch women in his family make tortillas by hand and even though the ones i eat come in an 8 pack from the supermarket, i still think about the traditional way to make them. ❤❤
Awwww, Bless you for the memories you have. I so pray you like to cook? IF so, watch some of the YT Tutorials that teach Mexican food. Start simple like "Huevos Rancheros". Set out your Store bought Corn Tortillas, shredded White Cheese(Cacique, Oaxaca, Monterey Jack, Queso Fresco, NEVER use Cheddar or the like PLEASE), fresh Salsa or your fav store bought Salsa, rough chopped Cilantro, Eggs, Vegetable Oil, or Avocado Oil, Butter. Lightly fry Corn Tortilla & set aside on a paper towel. Pour out oil to a small saucepan n add 2 cups Salsa to skillet with 1 tbl oil on low, as it heats, add about half 1/4c of agua(Don't let it dry, add more Salsa & abit of agua). While that is cooking, in another skillet heat on med/low, add 2Tbl oil n butter, lower flame, gently Crack egg n cook as desired, over easy or scramble. Meanwhile if Salsa needs liquid, add abit more agua, gently stir. Add one fried Tortilla to cooked Salsa, gently submerge w/ spatula. CHECK YOUR EGG. Then turn Tortilla n submerge, remove n plate, repeat with 2nd fried Tortilla, plate, then add egg. Spoon cooked Salsa over Egg, add shredded queso over egg & Tortilla, chopped Cilantro & Buen Provecho/Enjoy....IF you like more Salsa on your Tortilla, once plated, spoon Salsa over Tortilla. IF you enjoy this very simple "platillo/dish", you can then try "Chilaquiles", another simple mega delish "platillo/dish". Please don't lose your beautiful albeit distant culture that is still a part of who you are. Blessings! Peace be with us all 🙏. "Isa"
@FemiNelson-sb1em thanks for this, yes I do like cooking, but baking more so. And that's for the advice, I'll take a look and see what I like to try to cook for my family. Xx
Most of us only have some native even that guy has sople tho my money is Irish. I’m only 39% lol but there is so much in fact check your ancestry Ik some of my ancestors went down to El Salvador but I have ancestry with natives of the west coast tribes near Washington via the “wickerman”
Try to find out more I’m telling you it’s a blast can you grow facial hair? If you have a hard time lol that’s part of our genetics I barely grow any including facial but hopefully I kept the gene so I won’t loose my hair / start balding
@roblogs7168 I've tried asking my dad but he doesn't know much either to be honest, he's not stayed in contact with a lot of his family after her chose to marry my mum because she was white. I remember my great-grandmother she was very traditional. But actually my FIL is big into ancestry and has actually been looking into my family history and found some information from ancestors who first came from Mexico area. But no I don't grow facial hair, but that could also be because I'm a woman 😆 . Did my name get you. I'm named after Timothy Grass and my mum put a Y instead of I . Though my name on here is the wrong according to how I was taught to spell my name it's hiw it was accidentally spelt on my birth certificate so I have no choice but to keep it. And I had to stick an A on the end for medical records because they thought I was a man when I was pregnant and cancelled my scan appointments. Now I have 3 spellings of my name and people still think I'm a man. But no worries, I'm so used it. Funny thing us my mum didn't want boys, then named me Tymothy and my sister Tristan. 😆 😆
I live in las cruces new mexico. The Mexican food down here is amazing. I have never seen the amount of variety of tortillas down here. The Mexicans take a lot of pride and tradition into their food. Lucky me.
This is only the second video I've seen of yours, but I already feel a sense of true interest and love for the art and passion behind these peoples craft. Your videos give such a personal feel that brings life to these people's hidden businesses
No, people aren't ignoring it. The truth is so obvious, but he refuses to see it. They taste terrible. I live in Bushwick, it's a predominantly Latino neighborhood, and no other restaurant has people leaving the tortillas uneaten. I was shocked at how awful they tasted, the texture was like cardboard and it was very expensive. He's an idiot.
@broccoli7263 You're insane. This is a Michelin star place that's not only legendary but has been around over a decade. The line is huge -- out thr door.
@@AnarexicSumo Some Americans only understand food if it comes extruded out of a machine, unfortunately. Luckily they are mostly just the online weirdos
@@broccoli-devif it was just a tortillería yes but it's fancy restaurant that's has "culture" and is expensive AF. Splash a friendly white face to the restaurant from a guy (that I call cap) claims he's Mexican with a last name Wangeman and first left Mexico when he was 18 yet he has the most Caucasian accent ?? But nobody is questioning that cause again majority of the Restaurant customers are probably white and a white friendly face to the presentation..if I'm being ultra charitable his dad or mom are white or both of them who moved to Mexico which explains his super Caucasian American accent
I found a fantastic restaurant that handcrafts tortillas from an indigenous tradition in Victoria,BC. SO incredibly delicious. I never skip an opportunity to go there, every chance I get!!! People don't get it because they have been eating Taco Bell. KEEP EDUCATING US!!! We are learning!
Who doesn't eat the entire tortilla?!?!? Legit one of the best parts of a taco period! I have such fond memories of being a little kid helping my mom and grandma make fresh tortillas and they would always give me a fresh one rolled up with a bit of butter and salt 🥰 it seriously doesn't get better that ❤
Who cares? Why are you concerned about with what one person decided to do? They paid for it. Its their food, not yours. LMAO Where does this mentality come from that youre going to concern yourself with what someone chooses to eat? Just because you like something doesnt mean someone else does. You have such fond memories right? Maybe that person doesnt. Try and think outside your tiny little box.
Great video thank you for this interview! What an amazing work they are doing. Volcanic rock stone corn grinder ! Must taate so good and unique! My Norwegian grandparents had a Scandinavian culture in Brooklyn. Potatoe pancakes called Lefse with butter, lingonberry jam some sugar.
Wow, what an amazing craft. I bet they are delicious, so happy for this show and that restaurant. I travel to NY at least 3 times a year, this will def be a stop. 💖
When i was in 5th grade i went to mexico to visit my grandma. She lived in this tiny, tiny town in Oaxaca and every morning i would go to the store to pick up freshly made tortillas and its not even funny how good a fresh hot tortilla is. Especially with some salt and salsa.
Probably of German and northern Castilian descent. Many Castilian were descended from German people who migrated to Spain after tye western Roman empire fell. Names like Fernandez are Castilianized versions of Ferdinand
Probably of German and northern Castilian descent. Many Castilian were descended from German people who migrated to Spain after tye western Roman empire fell. Names like Fernandez are Castilianized versions of Ferdinand
Probably of German and northern Castilian descent. Many Castilian were descended from German people who migrated to Spain after tye western Roman empire fell. Names like Fernandez are Castilianized versions of Ferdinand
Probably of German and northern Castilian descent. Many Castilian were descended from German people who migrated to Spain after tye western Roman empire fell. Names like Fernandez are Castilianized versions of Ferdinand
I’m currently in Panajachel Guatemala. Saw a young girl, about 12 years old, around 9 this morning making tortillas de maiz. Went out to dinner around 7pm, she’s still making tortillas. Dunno how to feel about it. It’s sad but that’s the life here. It smelled so good though.
@@EatingWithRobert thats fair i get that, either way i really love your videos; its always clear that the focus is the interviewee rather than your persona, i think you do a great job at humanizing food and culture
@@EatingWithRobertoh I’m glad you explained why no more long forms lately. I really enjoy them. Sorry to hear that’s what YT is pushing these days. Your channel is worth following no matter the length of the vids. They are fantastic
I know exactly what goes into making proper tortillas. Respect to those who are still doing it the right way. There’s no comparison between the factory produced and the authentic traditional ones.
This is an amazing post. Thanks so much. I love Oaxaca. The food is not to be believed. The corn and metro’s he uses I’ve seen outside Oaxaca one time. I ate tortillas made like this when I was a kid. Tried it at the afore mentioned location. Instantly shot me back to Oaxaca. Buy from this guy. You won’t be disappointed.
What a video. I was enjoying this man talk about his story and his love for his craft, which was awesome to hear, but I was genuinely caught off guard by how good the food looked at the end.
Bruh they talked the whole time about how much craft and thoughtfulness was put into those tortillas and mans had the audacity to just say “delicious” in their review like bruh i need some more to work with lmao
He's doing serious mental gymnastics to avoid the plain, obvious truth: they don't taste good! I've eaten there and didn't want to finish my meal. Literally no other Mexican or South/Central American restaurant owner in Bushwick has that complaint.
“I’m from Oaxaca” I am one million percent certain he went on to explain how he has been getting funny looks from people when he says that all his life
Bro I fuck with anyone who puts that much love and respect into the most simplest ingredients because you know the product is gonna be phenomenal in the end
So happy to see someone conserving our culinary history and heritage ❤Nixtamal is by far the greatest tortilla delicious. I’m in San Luis Potosí now enjoying tortillas de nixtamal con menudo 🇲🇽
Hola Zac. Nothing better than the old fashion way of making tortillas. I'll stop by on a trip to NY. Bendiciones y buen provecho. Saludos desde El Paso, TX.
📍 Sobre Masa
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The best cheese I have ever eaten comes from Oaxaca Mexico ❤❤
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His slow sigh after mentioning people who leave the tortilla behind, I felt that in my soul 😂😢
I've never seen anyone eat tacos like that. Maybe people don't like the Taco shell 🤷♂️
@@GabrielGarcia-300in that case you just don’t like tacos.
@@GabrielGarcia-300Yeah, your tortilla would have to be ass if they did that
I only do that when the taco shell tastes bad.
Hand-made doesn't guarantee high quality or great taste.
llol that makes no sense XD why would anyone do that
This dude seems mad cool. Definitely a guy worth working for & worth supporting his restaurant
You already know people that are that passionate about their craft make "take-your-breath-away" goods like no one else! Too bad I can't just drive by this man's restaurant
You assume all that from a 1 minute video.
@@MattHadder It's pretty easy to read that he genuinely just wants to make sure people have a good tortilla, guaranteed they aren't even expensive in comparison
@@MattHadder And it would be a presumption, not assumption
True. But only if you're down for the struggle of getting people to eat the tortilla.✊🏻
Nixtamalization is quite literally what made life possible in large parts of Mesoamerica. I'm happy to see people still doing it as a labour of love.
And it's food that supports the body, unlike mass-produced food like substances. This is real food!! A labor of love, food from the soul to truly nourish the body. 😋 👌
never knew that
Respect from Scotland keep culture alive. The revolution will not be televised
What revolution if I may ask?
@@isttopotop2229 the revolution against woke nonsense
@isttopotop2229 it's a Gil Scott Heron quote. It's about being a participant and not a spectator
I dont think you understand how culture works or what that quote means😂
@DimT670 def not the most obvious connection to make but I thought it was sweet/good-humored tbh
My mans has PTSD of people not eating the tortillas 😭
I mean tortillas like that are heavenly
Way to trivialize PTSD
@@max7971
True, it's not PTSD. That's a crippling condition that often ruins lives.
This man is just slightly sad and mad.
Can't make a single dark humor joke without people complaining 😂
Yeah obviously most people know that's not actually PTSD, learn to live a little.
@@max7971🤡
"Do justice to the corn." What a beautiful and amazing sentiment.
He is 100% making this traditionally!! The memories flooding me right now of doing this process with my mom, just because she wanted to show us her roots. Thank you.
That's nice, honey.
Yeah, it is!@@JohnSyzlack
@@MrShazaamableI agree Joey
The machines are new. I doubt it is the same they used to do traditionally
Your roots are over speaking white mans language now
It’s crazy that you’re nixtamalizing the corn yourself in a small shop setting. That’s amazing commitment to quality.
I mean that’s what every other tortillería in Mexico does, it’s not special.
This is like praising a baker for making their own dough, making nixtamal is just the normal tortilla making process.
@@MyMusicSosaI mean this is not a tortilleria though, it's a resturant doing it. Does every other resturant in Mexico produce their own masa from scratch too, or did you miss important details in your urgency to be a pointdexter?
@@RarebitFiends in Mexico they don’t need to, they can get freshly made tortillas every day, like wtf stupid ass answer is this?
@@MyMusicSosa You tell me wtf that stupid ass answer is, you are the one who just wrote it. I expected you would have a much better answer than this. So from what you say this resturant is pretty unique because they make them in-house, they don't get them from a tortilleria. Why was your answer so stupid? Why couldn't you just say that in a straightforward way?
@@MyMusicSosa Wait, I just realized: are you so stupid that you think my comment asking questions was an "answer" to your comment that had no questions? It was a reply my learning disabled guy.
Used to work at a place that cooked corn straight from Oaxaca, grinded it and pressed it ourself. A fresh, warm tortilla is one of the best things in the world.
never ever tried one i’m jealous
@@sn0_jealous of a random human eating food ? 😂😂😂😂 that's sad af
@@tjeym8897you got a straight outta east york pfp thats sad af 💀😭
@@sn0_lost nothing. Very strange taste. Living in Mexico for 2 years, hate it anywhere. They also have blue corn. Tortillas de maíz azul at least edible.
Ground it. Not grinded
When he says "dozen" over thousands.... its special.
For sure. Also they lowkey make tortillas for some of the high-end restaurants in NYC, but you’ll never hear them flaunt that. But you can enjoy the same masa in their restaurant.
@@EatingWithRobert killing the game robert
Agreed! It looked incredible I can’t wait to get back to Brooklyn and try it
@@reddomejodeci9341😅
I think we all expected hundreds not dozens. Lol
I've never been to Brooklyn, but this clip made me save the address just in case.
Cheers from Germany ❤
I live in Bushwick Brooklyn. If you ever make it here, it will be my treat.
Me too, Northern Ireland
I've heard there's a serious lack of good Mexican food in Germany. 💔
@@jfm14funny it’s not the other way round at all.
Go.
My new wife was Mexican American. I took her to Mexico on our honeymoon. She bought the biggest molcajete (stone mortar and pestal) l've ever seen. I swore like a sailor carrying that all the way home. Holy Mother. She made the best food l've ever eaten with it.
This comment is soo funny but lovely! May Allah [God] bless your marriage
Did she die or lose Mexican status
@rafaelmesaglio1399 I'm curious, too 😂
Came here for context as well lol
Also what happened to the old wife?
Aw man that line about people leaving the tortilla breaks my heart. It’s a labor of love to make those things
This is why pizza is naturally superior.
Maybe he should try making it not tatse like the whitest thing served in 10 miles then
@@joshuagauntlett8724 Tell me you don't understand anything about tortillas without saying it
@@FSPersonalAcct try replying outside of a reddit format next time, nvm clearly tpp hard since its what you instantly default to. So crazy not wanting to gag.down flour.
@@joshuagauntlett8724 clearly "too" hard for you to spell properly while butthurt over some corn pressed together
I have grown my own corn, nixtamalized it, and made tortillas. It is surely a labor of love and totally worth it. Nothing beats fresh tortillas. We were blessed with Huitlacoche one year when it randomly showed up in our corn patch. Delicious! Just had my first nopales fresh from the plant this year, too. Fresh food is so important and meaningful. Not just something to buy cheaply and prepare quickly. You are what you eat. Hopefully you are healthy and delicious.
Huitlacoche 🤤
But have you carved your own stone?!?! JK. That line did surprise me though.
That's why Americans who eats fast food are so healthy, 😉. Respect... Fresh food nothing better my brother 💯
I have heard that the changing of the corn is better for you than to eat raw corn.
I want you to know that there are those of us who appreciate your craft. 😊
"Give justice to the corn, it's such a beautiful product."
Every farmer appreciates that statement.
the tortilla is an underrated but super important element of a taco, and really most mexican meals. I also hail from Oaxaca and the fresh tortillas you can get off of the guys on their bikes are just insane. I would love to try this guy’s food
Who the hell thinks tortillas are underared?
@@gostodemaisdaroca4052I’ve known several people who don’t like corn tortillas. To each their own.
Did you even watch the video? @@gostodemaisdaroca4052
I used to have a job taking pictures of cars for dealers and there was one dealer that had several Mexicans working there. One time I got there while they were making tacos asada for lunch and instead of making me wait or come back later they invited me to join them. The food and the hospitality were great. After that I admit that I sometimes deliberately timed it so I could get there at their lunchtime.
I frequently stop at those trucks that are equipped with kitchens and sell Mexican food. *(Some people call them “roach coaches”.)* One day by chance I stopped at one of those trucks and it happened to belong to some of those guys. I ordered some tacos and they wouldn’t take my money.
I haven’t seen those guys for years now. I miss them and it’s only partly because of the delicious food.
Mee too
Hats off to this man keeping tradition alive
Tradition?? LIFE!
I live nearby and didn't know about them. This video made me want to support them. See ya soon. ❤
So have you tried? How are they like?
Okay, I see a lot of shorts like this showcasing restaurants but this one is the only reason I've ever wanted to go to Gotham. Much respect for carving the stone yourselves. If someone puts that amount of dedication into their food it must be incredible. Food is a labor of love and a person imprints themselves upon it.
True, read the book like water for chocolate.
Heart-wrenching. How could someone LEAVE the tortilla?!
Edit: my partner is Salvadorian, so i have a civic duty to learn about tortillas 😆 thank you for your insight, everyone!
Obviously, they are not Mexi-can
In all honesty, that tortilla didn't look that good to me. Just my opinion but it looked soggy and grainy, the two worst qualities I don’t like in a tortilla.
They probably didn't like it. People don't care about the story of your product, they care about the product
Americans were raised on flour tortillas. I remember when I had my first corn tortilla, it was an odd taste when I first had it but after a couple of times it became the tortilla of choice. Much much different from flour or whole wheat, but corn tortilla will always be top tier.
Could be less that people leave the entire tortilla and more people leaving the part that has nothing on it. Like the ends of a warp or burrito that are just dry tortilla.
This is what I’m talking about. This passion for your craft. Those tortillas look amazing.
There is nothing more attractive than a person who takes pride in doing something they are passionate about.
That's how all our great grandparents lived.
They took pride in everything and took nothing for granted.
Fresh hand made tortillas are the best, those guys doing all the nixtamalization process by hand is just another level of respect, even in Mexico this is rare.
People who follow their passion are compelling.
Their love and dedication to their craft helps to spread it and introduce it to others.
That is a life worth living. Thank you.
Keeping his culture alive. It's beautiful to see someone that young to appreciate his culture and to continue an ancient techniques.
No hes not , hes clearly white.
@@JohnSmith-gm5ynHe is white mexican just like canelo
Just because he’s white doesn’t mean he doesn’t have any indigenous blood in him. Just less than others
@@DrazenPerkovic-p8j yeah it's hardly his culture. He looks American but the other comment says mexican. It's like Americans saying they're Irish or Scottish because their ancestors lived there lol
Still, big respect to him for the artisanal product
To me, you are a valued citizen of America. You are unique and living the American Dream and proud of your heritage and culture which makes you extremely special. This is what makes America special. It's the diversification and sharing all that they have in their minds, hearts and souls that can make our country like no other in the world.
Your kind are trying the same tricks with the same nonsense spouted in European nations.
May your ancestors be pleased. What you’re doing Zack is honoring those who came before us in an intentional way. 🙏🏿💕
Man some of the best Mexican foods come from Oaxaca. So proud of this young gentleman
Come on people. Let's support this hard working man and his crew....let's keep the tradition alive.
I ain't reserving a table in a taqueria 😂
wtf are we supposed to do fly out there? 😭😂
@@henry-sh1zjaffirmative
Tell us when you go there yourself!
Yessir its always worth banding together to save some good food. Especially if that recipe is 100's of years old passed down from generation to generation
It's so admirable to see a person put such energy into something they really care about, so much respect. That energy and intention will come back to him 10 fold.
Man that tortilla looks scrumptious❤
I can almost smell it 😢
any half decent tortilla looks good, if it's not that flour bullshit lol
@subtleusername5475 corn tortillas are ass compared to flour lmao have fun lying to yourself. Doesn't matter how many hours are put into it, soft corn tortillas are bland and dry. Beer and margaritas are the only thing that can keep those down
Corn tortillas are "ass" because you dont know how to cook (like a child). You the type of dude to buy a package of corn tortillas and think they are ready right off the bat for tacos. @@jpes609
Bro when they are fresh like that a little salsa and salt is BAAAAAANGINGGG
That is the most respected, beautiful, appreciative way I have seen in a long time! I’ll never make it there in person yet wanted to thank this man for the pain staking family/cultural tradition of history. Thank you . God bless & protect this man, his heart and his soul.
Thank you.... from San Diego (north TJ), now i got to go to Brooklyn even if just for this guy.
Felicidades. Soy de raíces Puertorriqueño pero me encanta la cultura y comida Mexicana. Saludos desde Brooklyn, Nueva York.
I took an ethnoecology class in college and one of the guiding texts for the class was about the history of the Zapotec people and the cultivation of corn. It’s truly an incredible history and something that more people should get to experience and understand!
Boring. Snore fest
More ppl should learn about the thing I learned about. Uh, okay princess!
@@brockmccaw4259 Maybe if you had more of an interest in educating yourself in general you wouldn't spend your time responding multiple times to the same comment with negativity 😂
Hope u never wake up then, bitter loser@@brockmccaw4259
Wish I had classes like that
When I come over to America I’m following your videos and going all these real places. You a real one too brother. Bless you man
Thank you for your love for your culture and keeping it alive and sharing it with us. This is beautiful ♥️♥️♥️
You are a gem Sir! Preserving the natural seeds and old ways!! May the Gds bless you a million times 💗💗🙏🏽💗
Damn, that's real passion for your craft! He deserves every success! 🙏
This guy should hold his head high!!! So young, and so adult at the same time! Someone really raised him well! God bless, and I wish you the best! Family, tradition....and craft made! ❤❤❤
? What are you on about? The guy looks at least 30
Im only part native American, on my dads side, he was born in Arazona but his ancestors came from Mexico too. I now live in the UK and dont know much about my heritage on my dads side, but i still have huge respect for traditional made food like this. I can remember my dad telling me once how he used to watch women in his family make tortillas by hand and even though the ones i eat come in an 8 pack from the supermarket, i still think about the traditional way to make them. ❤❤
Awwww, Bless you for the memories you have. I so pray you like to cook? IF so, watch some of the YT Tutorials that teach Mexican food. Start simple like "Huevos Rancheros". Set out your Store bought Corn Tortillas, shredded White Cheese(Cacique, Oaxaca, Monterey Jack, Queso Fresco, NEVER use Cheddar or the like PLEASE), fresh Salsa or your fav store bought Salsa, rough chopped Cilantro, Eggs, Vegetable Oil, or Avocado Oil, Butter. Lightly fry Corn Tortilla & set aside on a paper towel. Pour out oil to a small saucepan n add 2 cups Salsa to skillet with 1 tbl oil on low, as it heats, add about half 1/4c of agua(Don't let it dry, add more Salsa & abit of agua). While that is cooking, in another skillet heat on med/low, add 2Tbl oil n butter, lower flame, gently Crack egg n cook as desired, over easy or scramble. Meanwhile if Salsa needs liquid, add abit more agua, gently stir. Add one fried Tortilla to cooked Salsa, gently submerge w/ spatula. CHECK YOUR EGG. Then turn Tortilla n submerge, remove n plate, repeat with 2nd fried Tortilla, plate, then add egg. Spoon cooked Salsa over Egg, add shredded queso over egg & Tortilla, chopped Cilantro & Buen Provecho/Enjoy....IF you like more Salsa on your Tortilla, once plated, spoon Salsa over Tortilla. IF you enjoy this very simple "platillo/dish", you can then try "Chilaquiles", another simple mega delish "platillo/dish". Please don't lose your beautiful albeit distant culture that is still a part of who you are. Blessings! Peace be with us all 🙏. "Isa"
@FemiNelson-sb1em thanks for this, yes I do like cooking, but baking more so. And that's for the advice, I'll take a look and see what I like to try to cook for my family. Xx
Most of us only have some native even that guy has sople tho my money is Irish. I’m only 39% lol but there is so much in fact check your ancestry Ik some of my ancestors went down to El Salvador but I have ancestry with natives of the west coast tribes near Washington via the “wickerman”
Try to find out more I’m telling you it’s a blast can you grow facial hair? If you have a hard time lol that’s part of our genetics I barely grow any including facial but hopefully I kept the gene so I won’t loose my hair / start balding
@roblogs7168 I've tried asking my dad but he doesn't know much either to be honest, he's not stayed in contact with a lot of his family after her chose to marry my mum because she was white. I remember my great-grandmother she was very traditional. But actually my FIL is big into ancestry and has actually been looking into my family history and found some information from ancestors who first came from Mexico area.
But no I don't grow facial hair, but that could also be because I'm a woman 😆 . Did my name get you. I'm named after Timothy Grass and my mum put a Y instead of I . Though my name on here is the wrong according to how I was taught to spell my name it's hiw it was accidentally spelt on my birth certificate so I have no choice but to keep it. And I had to stick an A on the end for medical records because they thought I was a man when I was pregnant and cancelled my scan appointments. Now I have 3 spellings of my name and people still think I'm a man. But no worries, I'm so used it. Funny thing us my mum didn't want boys, then named me Tymothy and my sister Tristan. 😆 😆
“Proud oaxaqueño” love that, always be proud of your roots.
What a beautiful thing that’s the old indigenous ways of Oaxaca probably
I live in las cruces new mexico. The Mexican food down here is amazing. I have never seen the amount of variety of tortillas down here. The Mexicans take a lot of pride and tradition into their food. Lucky me.
Keep the stories coming. Beautiful.
This is only the second video I've seen of yours, but I already feel a sense of true interest and love for the art and passion behind these peoples craft. Your videos give such a personal feel that brings life to these people's hidden businesses
"People would eat the toppings and leave the tortilla"....
I felt the "man"...can totally get it...he puts in much love and people just ignore it 😢
No, people aren't ignoring it. The truth is so obvious, but he refuses to see it. They taste terrible. I live in Bushwick, it's a predominantly Latino neighborhood, and no other restaurant has people leaving the tortillas uneaten. I was shocked at how awful they tasted, the texture was like cardboard and it was very expensive. He's an idiot.
@@choppingpenguin 😲
Dude, I love to make tortillas, but wow, this dude made it his life and does it at a level that is humbling
Grew up around the nixtamalization process and it’s in my blood glad to see this man doing the work!!!!
It taste SOOOOO much better when it's done right.
Thanks for capturing people and places like this! ❤
Artisan right there, man is not compromising on nothing right there! Love it
He'll be out of business within a few years.
@@broccoli-devWith an attitude likr yours, yes he would.
@broccoli7263 You're insane. This is a Michelin star place that's not only legendary but has been around over a decade. The line is huge -- out thr door.
@@AnarexicSumo Some Americans only understand food if it comes extruded out of a machine, unfortunately. Luckily they are mostly just the online weirdos
@@broccoli-devif it was just a tortillería yes but it's fancy restaurant that's has "culture" and is expensive AF. Splash a friendly white face to the restaurant from a guy (that I call cap) claims he's Mexican with a last name Wangeman and first left Mexico when he was 18 yet he has the most Caucasian accent ?? But nobody is questioning that cause again majority of the Restaurant customers are probably white and a white friendly face to the presentation..if I'm being ultra charitable his dad or mom are white or both of them who moved to Mexico which explains his super Caucasian American accent
Thank him for keeping the culture alive. His Zapotec predecssors and living Mexicanos are proud of him! 🌮🌯🌮🌯🌮🌯🌮🌯🌮❤❤❤
What do you mean keeping it alive? Where is it dying?
I found a fantastic restaurant that handcrafts tortillas from an indigenous tradition in Victoria,BC. SO incredibly delicious. I never skip an opportunity to go there, every chance I get!!!
People don't get it because they have been eating Taco Bell.
KEEP EDUCATING US!!! We are learning!
Who doesn't eat the entire tortilla?!?!? Legit one of the best parts of a taco period! I have such fond memories of being a little kid helping my mom and grandma make fresh tortillas and they would always give me a fresh one rolled up with a bit of butter and salt 🥰 it seriously doesn't get better that ❤
City folks.....lol
In my opinion other than the meat it’s the most important part
Who cares? Why are you concerned about with what one person decided to do? They paid for it. Its their food, not yours. LMAO
Where does this mentality come from that youre going to concern yourself with what someone chooses to eat?
Just because you like something doesnt mean someone else does. You have such fond memories right? Maybe that person doesnt.
Try and think outside your tiny little box.
@@DrummerJacob “dRuMmEr JaCoB”
Soooo rad dude! Why do you care soo much about someone’s opinion? Maybe you should get out of your tiny little brain
because not everyone likes the taste of corn tortilla. It tastes unpleasant to some people.
I wish I could live next to this place 😢
I would come every day to get this amazing food that’s crafted with so much care and love 🥰😇
Nothing better than authentic Mexican food. So much flavor. Oh love it.
Seriously, NOTHING better
@@7drunkenmermaids431you should try crack
That's a wonderful story! My heart felt warm after hearing his pride in his product.
That beautiful angel deserves all the love ❤
Great video thank you for this interview! What an amazing work they are doing. Volcanic rock stone corn grinder ! Must taate so good and unique! My Norwegian grandparents had a Scandinavian culture in Brooklyn. Potatoe pancakes called Lefse with butter, lingonberry jam some sugar.
Wow, what an amazing craft. I bet they are delicious, so happy for this show and that restaurant. I travel to NY at least 3 times a year, this will def be a stop. 💖
I love this kind of attention, love, and dedication to his craft. It feels so rare. Thanks for showing me it still exists!
The guy feeding the grinder is wishing they would have bought some tortillas.😂😂😂😂
When i was in 5th grade i went to mexico to visit my grandma. She lived in this tiny, tiny town in Oaxaca and every morning i would go to the store to pick up freshly made tortillas and its not even funny how good a fresh hot tortilla is. Especially with some salt and salsa.
That face you know he truly loves his work
Thank you my friend to highlight the things we take for granted.
It hurts to see the pain ...
We really need to realise this more..
I don't even eat corn because of the carbs. but this guy puts so much love into his work I would eat one of those
Carving volcanic stone for tortillas is insane. Respect 👏🏾
using volcanic stone is the traditional way like a molcajete for salsa and guacamole.
Dud is the tallest guy from oxaca i have ever seen
Definitely has a lot of Spanish ancestry.
Probably of German and northern Castilian descent. Many Castilian were descended from German people who migrated to Spain after tye western Roman empire fell. Names like Fernandez are Castilianized versions of Ferdinand
Probably of German and northern Castilian descent. Many Castilian were descended from German people who migrated to Spain after tye western Roman empire fell. Names like Fernandez are Castilianized versions of Ferdinand
Probably of German and northern Castilian descent. Many Castilian were descended from German people who migrated to Spain after tye western Roman empire fell. Names like Fernandez are Castilianized versions of Ferdinand
Probably of German and northern Castilian descent. Many Castilian were descended from German people who migrated to Spain after tye western Roman empire fell. Names like Fernandez are Castilianized versions of Ferdinand
Yes a legend! I love it when people care so much and put love into the world
I’m currently in Panajachel Guatemala. Saw a young girl, about 12 years old, around 9 this morning making tortillas de maiz. Went out to dinner around 7pm, she’s still making tortillas. Dunno how to feel about it. It’s sad but that’s the life here. It smelled so good though.
Facts such a strange feeling when some 10 year old girl is selling you liquor at the bodega at 2am
Fuckkkk! I wish i could be there. What a beautiful thing. Love to see the traditions live on!
I want to get on a train and travel from Massachusetts to Brooklyn just to try one of his warm tortillas.
Do it
I’ve done it before. Get an Amtrak ticket and just go. It’s a lot of fun
Yum! And it’s so nice to see so much love and respect for tradition
i would love more longform interviews, to learn more about these people and crafts
I’n working on some long form stuff. The issue is, RUclips wants either
@@EatingWithRobert thats fair i get that, either way i really love your videos; its always clear that the focus is the interviewee rather than your persona, i think you do a great job at humanizing food and culture
@@EatingWithRobertjust do it by neighborhood and combine the interviews into one 10 min video
@@EatingWithRobertoh I’m glad you explained why no more long forms lately. I really enjoy them.
Sorry to hear that’s what YT is pushing these days. Your channel is worth following no matter the length of the vids. They are fantastic
@@matleticoI’m glad you suggested that. I almost did.
I know exactly what goes into making proper tortillas. Respect to those who are still doing it the right way. There’s no comparison between the factory produced and the authentic traditional ones.
This is an amazing post. Thanks so much. I love Oaxaca. The food is not to be believed.
The corn and metro’s he uses I’ve seen outside Oaxaca one time. I ate tortillas made like this when I was a kid. Tried it at the afore mentioned location. Instantly shot me back to Oaxaca.
Buy from this guy. You won’t be disappointed.
What a video. I was enjoying this man talk about his story and his love for his craft, which was awesome to hear, but I was genuinely caught off guard by how good the food looked at the end.
Another store that makes New York extra special! 💙
Man everytime i watch your videos im just in awe. Best foodie channel ever
my mom’s from Durango, Mexico and her grandparents had a huge molino where they’d make fresh masa and chocolate. I remember it smelled sooo good!
Wow. That sounds like a core memory
Amazing traditions, I love the passion and devotion he has for the corn and the craft of making tortillas.
I had my first freshly cooked tortilla after moving to San Antonio and it makes such a difference in the entire meal.
Bruh they talked the whole time about how much craft and thoughtfulness was put into those tortillas and mans had the audacity to just say “delicious” in their review like bruh i need some more to work with lmao
Not enough time in a 60 second video man! I’d rather let them talk longer
Bro feelings was hurt when he said people don’t be eatting the tortilla 😂
My feelings were hurt I can’t imagine how he feels! 💔
Because that's not how you're supposed to eat a taco. That's wHite people behavior
He's doing serious mental gymnastics to avoid the plain, obvious truth: they don't taste good! I've eaten there and didn't want to finish my meal. Literally no other Mexican or South/Central American restaurant owner in Bushwick has that complaint.
I’ve done this with my abuela in Mexico 🇲🇽 you are awesome!! I’d go to NY just to visit this shop.
“I’m from Oaxaca”
I am one million percent certain he went on to explain how he has been getting funny looks from people when he says that all his life
White Mexican checking in. Gringos forget Mexico is a European colonized country like the US. Lots of white people speaking Spanish
@@bulletron3000"lots of white people speaking spanish"
.... lmafao dude you realize spanish IS white language?
@@bulletron3000exactly. He likely has a majority European DNA, but that doesn’t make him any less Mexican
I’ve seen brown Mexican Americans say that to white Mexican Americans, they don’t even know themselves that there are white Mexican
Only in America do people think that way
passion is so important in a career it makes it better and worth the hard work
Man, I love places like this. Just pride in their work that is deeply rooted in culture.
I love that they make their own corn tortillas. The flavor is incredibly delicious!
Bro I fuck with anyone who puts that much love and respect into the most simplest ingredients because you know the product is gonna be phenomenal in the end
LOVE this true doc style without music. Very refreshing!
Proud of you bro! We have to teach people our beautiful cultura!
You had me at hand ground corn tortillas the chips made from those must be divine🤤
I don't like corn tortillas, but its nice to see someone who takes care in their craft, even if i personally can't appreciate it.
🤤 nothing better than home made tortillas... And im sure these are EVEN BETTER! Which is hard to imagine.
So happy to see someone conserving our culinary history and heritage ❤Nixtamal is by far the greatest tortilla delicious. I’m in San Luis Potosí now enjoying tortillas de nixtamal con menudo 🇲🇽
Hola Zac. Nothing better than the old fashion way of making tortillas. I'll stop by on a trip to NY. Bendiciones y buen provecho. Saludos desde El Paso, TX.