As someone that grew up in Oakland, you highlighting all these spots brings me back. The amount of amazing food locations in Oakland is unreal and I'm glad you're there to highlight and showcase all of these spots. I really hope you continue to shine a light on all of these amazing spots!!
For those that don't know, Northern Mexicans prefer flour tortillas. The Mexicans in Oakland are mostly Northerners. Y'all have some gems out there. My parents are Northern too and it's hard af to find a decent flour tortilla like the OG from Sonora and Sinaloa.
Thank you for this amazing taco series! Was not aware of these amazing options, appreciate you highlighting these businesses and can't wait to go on a taco crawl!
I've been going to Mi Reynita for almost a year now, but returned over the weekend to find that they had move a few blocks down International. They no longer had the huge outdoor open-fire grill, and overall it seemed to be a shell of its former self. The entire operation was inside the truck, the crew was down to a few cooks as opposed to the solid dozen+, and the lines were skimpy. The security guard said the city shut down the outdoor grill. Do you or anyone else happen to have more info here? I'm really hoping its temporary, because it seems bad for business and for the flavor and experience. We went down to La Parrilla Loca because I knew they had a big open-fire grill, too - its in their name. But they too were preparing everything on the plancha inside the truck. Lines seemed very quiet for a Friday night. What's the deal? When will the char-grilled taco meats return? Or where else can I find them?
The city definitely has something to do with the change, gotta be something with food safety regulations unfortunately. Also been noticing this the past few months too, hoping it’s temporary as well because I miss smelling like charcoal after leaving these spots
I took the tour of your 4 videos and I'll go with West Oakland as the best tacos. But there were multiple pop ups that you can't get all of the time. So I guess I'll go try them all.
I love the taco tour I moved to the East Bay when my sister got accepted to Berkeley and coming from So Cal the Bay has some of the best French Vietnamese restaurants I have ever been to. Can you do a feature on that oh and Portuguese to 😊
I did a double take at the beginning of the video because I was like is this one of the Fung Bros in the video? Lol. Also I would love to buy a did you eat yet shirt.
Great video, just a note that the last spot, Asador Poblano, is not TJ style - the Poblano in their name is referencing the state of Puebla, south of CDMX. It also says on the side of the truck, "con sabor a Puebla". Most TJ spots go with "Estilo Tijuana" or something similar.
Have you been to these trucks before? All of the families who are behind the 3 popular TJ spots highlighted are actually from Puebla, or have Puebla origins. They all make Tijuana style tacos. Check ‘em out first and get to know these spots before correcting. Thanks.
@@HiDidYouEatYet I've been Tacostao, Mama Cuca, and La Parilla - and I was only commenting on Asador Poblano, not the other 2, certainly interesting that Asador Poblano uses different marketing language vs what they're actually serving, will have to find out for myself why they went with that. I guess for me, the hallmark of TJ is grilling over charcoal and adobada 'al pastor' so if that's what they've got, so be it - the Poblanos do their own al pastor style too that's different from CDMX and TJ styles.
@@minhuazhu8238 Eater SF actually did a really great deep dive about these 3 spots not too long ago, really interesting read if you wanna take a look! sf.eater.com/2023/5/24/23728928/east-bay-oakland-tijuana-style-tacos-taquerias
Idk where you got that from when this video got published while she was already shut down. It got shut down after her spot went viral on some IG Reel that got hella views. Also, she's back now and has returned with a truck coming soon.
Also if you watched this video that features Mamacuca and Tacostao and you still think El Paisa is better you gotta go try some more tacos out here bruh I think you’re the one missing out forreal not me lol
@@HiDidYouEatYet El Paisa has unfortunately been “discovered”. It’s in the Michelin guide and has received a lot of local press over the years. El Paisa is very good but if it was in Los Angeles it would not stand out. They do have the best sesos (beef brain) in Oakland.
@@TigerCat510 100%. El Paisa is always a great option and has been for a while in Oakland, but its not a secret anymore at all. I love their lengua and suadero too personally
As someone that grew up in Oakland, you highlighting all these spots brings me back. The amount of amazing food locations in Oakland is unreal and I'm glad you're there to highlight and showcase all of these spots. I really hope you continue to shine a light on all of these amazing spots!!
Thanks for watching!
For those that don't know, Northern Mexicans prefer flour tortillas. The Mexicans in Oakland are mostly Northerners. Y'all have some gems out there. My parents are Northern too and it's hard af to find a decent flour tortilla like the OG from Sonora and Sinaloa.
I’m Black, and love me a good flour tortilla. Mexican food is mg 2nd most fav food - East Oakland native.
Tacos are life!
facts
This is a PHENOMENAL SERIES!!!!!
Appreciate that!
This was a great video. Next time I’m in the area. I’ll make sure I check out some of those Choco spots. Keep up the good work.😋
Oakland def has the best tacos in the bay!!!! Ima East Oakland native 😅 but im not bias, our tacos just hit different!
lmao you know we gotta be just a little biased if we from here tho. thanks for watching!
Thank you for this amazing taco series! Was not aware of these amazing options, appreciate you highlighting these businesses and can't wait to go on a taco crawl!
Thanks for watching!
Love this series! Excellent work, Victor! 👏👏👏
Glad you enjoy it!
these spots look fire! also i appreciate the captions; i know they take forever to do so just wanna say i appreciate them!
They def add another hour to my editing process but I wanna make sure everyone can follow along if they're audio impaired. Thanks for watching!
I've been going to Mi Reynita for almost a year now, but returned over the weekend to find that they had move a few blocks down International. They no longer had the huge outdoor open-fire grill, and overall it seemed to be a shell of its former self. The entire operation was inside the truck, the crew was down to a few cooks as opposed to the solid dozen+, and the lines were skimpy. The security guard said the city shut down the outdoor grill. Do you or anyone else happen to have more info here? I'm really hoping its temporary, because it seems bad for business and for the flavor and experience.
We went down to La Parrilla Loca because I knew they had a big open-fire grill, too - its in their name. But they too were preparing everything on the plancha inside the truck. Lines seemed very quiet for a Friday night.
What's the deal? When will the char-grilled taco meats return? Or where else can I find them?
The city definitely has something to do with the change, gotta be something with food safety regulations unfortunately. Also been noticing this the past few months too, hoping it’s temporary as well because I miss smelling like charcoal after leaving these spots
Love the videos. On the lookout for the merch
DROPPING NEXT WEEK
Fucking starving now and I'm about to go hit up La Parrilla right now. Thanks and great collection of gems!
love ur videos man!! ima go to Oakland to try some spots soon! much love
Thanks for watching!
Bro! Solid video!!!! I am following for sure!!! 👍🏼👍🏼
Appreciate it! Thanks for watching
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it
yay area!!!
I took the tour of your 4 videos and I'll go with West Oakland as the best tacos. But there were multiple pop ups that you can't get all of the time. So I guess I'll go try them all.
I love the taco tour I moved to the East Bay when my sister got accepted to Berkeley and coming from So Cal the Bay has some of the best French Vietnamese restaurants I have ever been to. Can you do a feature on that oh and Portuguese to 😊
Thanks for watching!
subbed, nice vids
Appreciate it!
👍😋
Looking forward to seeing you hitting up the Ethiopian spots
You got any recs? I’m not as familiar with the cuisine and would love to check it out
I like Colucci in the north pole, heard good stuff about Mela on grand, Enssaro on Grand has a lot of fans, but I think they can be hit and miss.
Hi
great format of video. Would love to see you go to other states and cities. Come on up to Portland, OR!
Announcement video coming tomorrow about what’s coming next for collection 2!
Yes I like street tacos😮
Then you’ll love all these spots
First
who's this nerd
I did a double take at the beginning of the video because I was like is this one of the Fung Bros in the video? Lol. Also I would love to buy a did you eat yet shirt.
Shirts gonna be available for preorder next week!
Nice vid bro. Are you going to expand to other parts of the Bay Area?
Eventually, probably! Thanks for watching
Great video, just a note that the last spot, Asador Poblano, is not TJ style - the Poblano in their name is referencing the state of Puebla, south of CDMX. It also says on the side of the truck, "con sabor a Puebla". Most TJ spots go with "Estilo Tijuana" or something similar.
Have you been to these trucks before? All of the families who are behind the 3 popular TJ spots highlighted are actually from Puebla, or have Puebla origins. They all make Tijuana style tacos. Check ‘em out first and get to know these spots before correcting. Thanks.
@@HiDidYouEatYet I've been Tacostao, Mama Cuca, and La Parilla - and I was only commenting on Asador Poblano, not the other 2, certainly interesting that Asador Poblano uses different marketing language vs what they're actually serving, will have to find out for myself why they went with that. I guess for me, the hallmark of TJ is grilling over charcoal and adobada 'al pastor' so if that's what they've got, so be it - the Poblanos do their own al pastor style too that's different from CDMX and TJ styles.
@@minhuazhu8238 Eater SF actually did a really great deep dive about these 3 spots not too long ago, really interesting read if you wanna take a look! sf.eater.com/2023/5/24/23728928/east-bay-oakland-tijuana-style-tacos-taquerias
@@HiDidYouEatYet thx for the link, totally missed that article, the closing line is 🤣 "Because we’re from Puebla…and we cook the Tijuana style. Yeah."
Do know any fish market know off around Oakland?
Growing up, my parents always hit up the markets on 8th street in chinatown between franklin and webster to grab fish
Asians trying to tell me where the best tacos are is hilarious 😂😂😂😂
Hella funny right
So, you got her shut down?
Idk where you got that from when this video got published while she was already shut down. It got shut down after her spot went viral on some IG Reel that got hella views. Also, she's back now and has returned with a truck coming soon.
FAIL!!!! You missed the best one in California, Tacos El Paisa! Right there in Oakland!
Its in another video my guy relax lmao there’s four parts to it and this one was covering deep east
Also if you watched this video that features Mamacuca and Tacostao and you still think El Paisa is better you gotta go try some more tacos out here bruh I think you’re the one missing out forreal not me lol
@@HiDidYouEatYet El Paisa has unfortunately been “discovered”. It’s in the Michelin guide and has received a lot of local press over the years. El Paisa is very good but if it was in Los Angeles it would not stand out. They do have the best sesos (beef brain) in Oakland.
@@TigerCat510 100%. El Paisa is always a great option and has been for a while in Oakland, but its not a secret anymore at all. I love their lengua and suadero too personally