(The closed-captions had me rolling! No Spanish in there, huh?) I've been to Jesse's many times. The first time was with a lifetime local who had an issue with staying out of trouble. All of that stuff you heard Jesse say about helping others and being supportive...it's 100% true. There was absolutely no acting or exaggeration in his words; the man is pure of heart and SO giving. He says hello and goodbye to every single customer and will always stop by your table - not just to ask if everything's okay, but to have a real conversation, even if he has never seen you before. The food...oh, man. The food is amazing (and I've had a LOT of tacos) and the prices are shockingly low for what you're getting. This wonderful guy deserves every bit of success he's getting. If you're lucky, you'll probably run into his family there, as well. Check at the table back against the wall near the register. Go say hi and talk for a while! Two more things: The hours aren't what you might expect for a restaurant, so be sure to look it up before you go. Lastly, I really enjoy the TBL and all the new things they open us up to experience, so I really really really hope that being featured on this show doesn't change Jesse's. Too much good press isn't always a good thing - not for the owners or the faithful regulars.
I’m so proud of you Jessie ! I may never be blessed with eating at your restaurant, but know that God had his own plan for you! Keep thriving and stay blessed !!
This happens to a lot of people in prison. They’ve studied it and found: “A very important reason why inmates become involved with religion is to improve their own self-concept. Lack of a positive self-concept is a common problem with correctional inmates who may suffer from guilt related to failures in life, remorse from criminal acts, or, from the pain of a dysfunctional family background. Because the core of many religious beliefs includes acceptance and love from a higher being, and from members of the faith group, inmates often feel better about themselves if they practice religion while incarcerated. “
First of all what a mighty God we serve, this also proves that we live in an amazing country that no matter who you are where you're from what color you are you can succeed. Jessie thank you for your story. May God bless you and your business.
I would love to stop in for some of that delicious food Jesse but mainly I would love to stop by just to shake your hand. Congratulations on that awesome comeback. God Bless and hope for the best for you Jesse!
Jesse is a bad ass. I have much respect for this man, for what he was able to overcome and accomplish after the bad times and I dont even know him. There are so many more restaurants offering Mexican food in Bryan now than before I left. The gems I came across were something I looked forward to always. It is one thing I miss most about the place. I tell people about it all of the time. When you realize the so called Mexican food you've been eating your whole life was not done right or that you have been fooled, it is a hell of a thing. Bryan,TX made me realize this. People just don't understand. I wish I could have tried the food from Jessi's. The food looks/sounds (described) awesome. Good luck to him and his business. I'm glad Bryan is still known for its awesome Mexican food.
Jesse seems like a great guy! And that food all looks AMAZING....I’d kill for some of ALL OF THAT right now..can you overnight me some to Nashville????
I’ve lived in Bryan Texas since I was 6 years old and best believe it’s a good experience because the food cultures are AMAZING but Jessie’s breakfast tacos YUM!
What a great man! The LORD JESUS CHRIST can do the most amazing things. Shame to those that don't believe in him because they will never really know strength and courage.
I found Jesse’s in 2016, the year my daughter started her first year at A&M. It’s just one of the things I miss about BCS that I don’t get to see very often since she finished up her college and moved back to North Texas. I can’t recommend Jesse’s enough, the food and atmosphere was and I’m sure still is amazing!
Jesse is a great guy and I’m happy He found God in his life and Turned it around .. something wrong with you if you don’t like Jesse and his food … keep it up Jesse…
Dang I been to Jesses’s taqueria numerous times and didn’t know this past about jesses if u meet him without knowing this you be surprised some one that nice can have a past like that but all props to jesse we only have one life and we all make mistakes 👍
I've been there several times with friends during lunch. The food is both excellent and affordable. Jesse is a great guy. I never knew about his troubles. God bless him.
I used to work very close to Jesse's, but that was before he opened in 2012. I wish they were around when I was in Aggieland as not many Tex-Mex/Mexican restaurants in BCS lived up to the "authentic Mexican" claims. Another place that deserves a look is a sandwich shoppe called "Must be Heaven", located a little farther west on Briarcrest Drive. Very good food - great place overall. I really miss Aggieland.
Prison and JESUS CHRIST work GOD has to wait til sin has completely took your life over and broke you brokeness is your first step towards JESUS HE uses prison to slow and settle you down so you will listen
WOW !! I have lived in this area all my life and even worked in the same mall strip for several years and never knew a thing about his backstory. The little clips where he is seen greeting and talking to his customers wasn't done just because he was on camera. He really is like this with everyone that walks in. We have so many Mexican taco eateries in our area and most act like they don't even want your business. But not at Jessie's, he is a real genuine man and his appreciation for his customers really shows. The place is always packed in the mornings and during lunch. I often had to work alone with no breaks throughout the entire day and no matter how busy the restraunt was he would always be willing to walk over to deliver my food. For this I will always be a forever patreon and supporter of him and his establishment. Jessie if you ever read this "You Rock" I wish you many more blessings and happiness. Keep being an inspiration to others. 🌮🤩
What a wonderful story. Jesse is an inspiration. A true comeback story. We all lose our way at times. What matters is that we turn it around and get back on track
The best of the best!!!! I ate breakfast at Jesse’s at least four times a week when I lived there. I’m pretty sure I kept the lights on. Every time I go back to BCS Jesse’s is built into the schedule.
Amazing story of redemption.
I'm so proud of this guy for turning his life around. He has a good heart
(The closed-captions had me rolling! No Spanish in there, huh?)
I've been to Jesse's many times. The first time was with a lifetime local who had an issue with staying out of trouble. All of that stuff you heard Jesse say about helping others and being supportive...it's 100% true. There was absolutely no acting or exaggeration in his words; the man is pure of heart and SO giving.
He says hello and goodbye to every single customer and will always stop by your table - not just to ask if everything's okay, but to have a real conversation, even if he has never seen you before. The food...oh, man. The food is amazing (and I've had a LOT of tacos) and the prices are shockingly low for what you're getting.
This wonderful guy deserves every bit of success he's getting. If you're lucky, you'll probably run into his family there, as well. Check at the table back against the wall near the register. Go say hi and talk for a while!
Two more things: The hours aren't what you might expect for a restaurant, so be sure to look it up before you go. Lastly, I really enjoy the TBL and all the new things they open us up to experience, so I really really really hope that being featured on this show doesn't change Jesse's. Too much good press isn't always a good thing - not for the owners or the faithful regulars.
Gracias for sharing your testimony, just saw you in Texas bucket list on TV, will be visiting you soon God bless you brother!! Love from Houston texas
I’m so proud of you Jessie ! I may never be blessed with eating at your restaurant, but know that God had his own plan for you! Keep thriving and stay blessed !!
What a great story. These days it's hard to get society to forgive. But this man has done it with the help of God.
YES HE HAS.
Amen
This happens to a lot of people in prison. They’ve studied it and found:
“A very important reason why inmates become involved with religion is to improve their own self-concept. Lack of a positive self-concept is a common problem with correctional inmates who may suffer from guilt related to failures in life, remorse from criminal acts, or, from the pain of a dysfunctional family background. Because the core of many religious beliefs includes acceptance and love from a higher being, and from members of the faith group, inmates often feel better about themselves if they practice religion while incarcerated. “
Food looks delicious! Great come back!
First of all what a mighty God we serve, this also proves that we live in an amazing country that no matter who you are where you're from what color you are you can succeed. Jessie thank you for your story. May God bless you and your business.
What a MAN Jesse...God Bless brother
A great story ! Hats off to him !
Hit the bottom and came back leading the pack
One of the best episodes I've ever seen in TBL, what a redemption story. Aside from that... Man that asado de puerco looks goooooood!!!
This was amazing!!! Food and man!!! Thank you Texas bucket list for putting this out!!!
JESSES IS GREAT MAN… keep it up Jesses .. glad you turned your life around ..
God bless him! That is America right there! Second chances and hard work!
Ive gotta go here just to salute this man, What a good guy.
With God all is possible. Amen 🙏🏻😃
Amen
Wrong ! Not everyone loves bacon.Shalom
I live just outside bryan, I'm going to find and visit Jesse's place. Thanks for the heads up.
I would love to stop in for some of that delicious food Jesse but mainly I would love to stop by just to shake your hand. Congratulations on that awesome comeback. God Bless and hope for the best for you Jesse!
May the Powerful Lord Jesus bless your sweet soul & territory
YOUR FOOD LOOKS AWSOME.....AND ONE DAY AT A TIME IS ALL WE HAVE,BLESS YOU!
What a wonderful story. We all fall short. God forgives if one repents. I cant wait to return to Bryan and visit this place. Well done Jesse.
Jesse is a bad ass. I have much respect for this man, for what he was able to overcome and accomplish after the bad times and I dont even know him.
There are so many more restaurants offering Mexican food in Bryan now than before I left. The gems I came across were something I looked forward to always. It is one thing I miss most about the place. I tell people about it all of the time. When you realize the so called Mexican food you've been eating your whole life was not done right or that you have been fooled, it is a hell of a thing. Bryan,TX made me realize this. People just don't understand. I wish I could have tried the food from Jessi's. The food looks/sounds (described) awesome. Good luck to him and his business. I'm glad Bryan is still known for its awesome Mexican food.
Those Jesse’s breakfast tacos are everything 🤤😋 that taqueria is 3 minutes from my house
great man, he did not had to share his past but wants to aspire others...
You moved me Bother Jess. Gonna have to stop in and say Howdy when I am speeding up Hwy 6 to Waco from H-Town a few weeks.
God gives us second chances in life to redeem ourselves but it up to us to do so…
The very best Texas Bucket List ever!!
Wonderful story.....and great looking food!!!
So happy your business is BOOMING
Wow, this is good and sad at the same time. Keep up the good work and don't look back!
Wonderful testimony! Thank you The Texas Bucket List for highlighting this great story. I am happy that I found your channel!
The best mexican food from the area 👍
Inspiring story. Boy, if I lived there, I would eat at Jesse's every week!
Dang, never knew his back story, good for him. I miss running into him as I dont work nearby any more, but always enjoyed the food and conversation.
I'm proud of u bruh keep up the good work God bless
You go Jesse God is powerful
Great story followed by great looking food!! Keep it up Jesse! God bless. Hope to visit this place someday!
This made me cry praise God for this amazing miracle.
Huge amounts of respect and love to this man!
Thank you for your honesty, the very next time i'm in the area I'm coming by to try out your Taqueria !!!
Praise The Lord..great testimony from Jesse...God helped him and blessed him...thanks for the video...
God bless him
Jesse seems like a great guy! And that food all looks AMAZING....I’d kill for some of ALL OF THAT right now..can you overnight me some to Nashville????
Awesome story.
I’ve lived in Bryan Texas since I was 6 years old and best believe it’s a good experience because the food cultures are AMAZING but Jessie’s breakfast tacos YUM!
What a great man! The LORD JESUS CHRIST can do the most amazing things. Shame to those that don't believe in him because they will never really know strength and courage.
I found Jesse’s in 2016, the year my daughter started her first year at A&M. It’s just one of the things I miss about BCS that I don’t get to see very often since she finished up her college and moved back to North Texas. I can’t recommend Jesse’s enough, the food and atmosphere was and I’m sure still is amazing!
Bless you, Jesse.
Jesse looks like an old version of scarface from half baked
Turn around and tell me you want a heffer with cheese b
Love your story. But would love to have your Mexican subway here in Pasadena TX.....
Good man
El cochiloco
‼️ORALE CARNAL‼️🙏🏽
Jesse is a great guy and I’m happy He found God in his life and Turned it around .. something wrong with you if you don’t like Jesse and his food … keep it up Jesse…
GOD is a restorer! You don't look like what you've been through so Happy for you!
Thauk u for not being a victim and going on. That is American keep up the good work hope to visit ur place someday is there bigrig parking close by.
Praise God for the testimony, God is Good even in the midst. A Just God!!!!! The devil meant it for bad but God meant it for Jesse's Good
Good job Jessy, I hope one day I'm blessed to visit Texas, and see you and your restaurant. Saludos hermano
Thank you for sharing his testimony, what an inspiring story! I wish I could try the good 😊.
Dang I been to Jesses’s taqueria numerous times and didn’t know this past about jesses if u meet him without knowing this you be surprised some one that nice can have a past like that but all props to jesse we only have one life and we all make mistakes 👍
I've been there several times with friends during lunch. The food is both excellent and affordable. Jesse is a great guy. I never knew about his troubles. God bless him.
You are a living proof that there is a God of a 2nd chance... el Señor te bendiga y te guarde y mi rostro brille sobre ti siempre
Like I said get your salsa ( salsa rica )
Salsa rica salsa for the heart ❤️ Premont Texas , get your salsa ,
What a wonderful life story. Congratulations Jesse.
Love ya Jesse
Keep it going, I'm proud of you, so so many people just can't stop.
Yassss!
Tacos and cocaine, perfection...
Good job my brother
He definitely has an appreciation of freedom and God👍👍
great story
Awesome story. Prayers to him for turning his life around
👍
Live in the area. Love their chicken quesadillas..
The best carne guisada is from mrs Gs
Love the honesty of Jesse I am going this weekend to eat
I used to work very close to Jesse's, but that was before he opened in 2012. I wish they were around when I was in Aggieland as not many Tex-Mex/Mexican restaurants in BCS lived up to the "authentic Mexican" claims. Another place that deserves a look is a sandwich shoppe called "Must be Heaven", located a little farther west on Briarcrest Drive. Very good food - great place overall. I really miss Aggieland.
Been to Must be Heaven in Brenham. Good good.
You have no Texas without good Mexican food
YOU DO AN AMAZING JOB
FOR LOCAL RESTAURANTS
Our God is a good GOD to us... congratulations
This man who tastes so much will not live long
A Powerful Testimony Brother GOD Bless You Sir and Thank You For Sharing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love this!
Beautiful story
God bless you🙏
My mouth is watering.
They say his tacos are better than crack
Prison and JESUS CHRIST work GOD has to wait til sin has completely took your life over and broke you brokeness is your first step towards JESUS HE uses prison to slow and settle you down so you will listen
I would certainly do business w him. I believe his sincere want/need to come back and serve the community. Plus the food looks GREAT!
God bless you sir and your business.
WOW !! I have lived in this area all my life and even worked in the same mall strip for several years and never knew a thing about his backstory. The little clips where he is seen greeting and talking to his customers wasn't done just because he was on camera. He really is like this with everyone that walks in. We have so many Mexican taco eateries in our area and most act like they don't even want your business. But not at Jessie's, he is a real genuine man and his appreciation for his customers really shows. The place is always packed in the mornings and during lunch.
I often had to work alone with no breaks throughout the entire day and no matter how busy the restraunt was he would always be willing to walk over to deliver my food. For this I will always be a forever patreon and supporter of him and his establishment. Jessie if you ever read this "You Rock" I wish you many more blessings and happiness. Keep being an inspiration to others. 🌮🤩
GOD Bless You Jesse!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And Thank You For Your Life Story!!!!!!!!!!! and The Awesome Food You Are Blessed!!!!!
God and tacos...cant be wrong
In America, anybody can be whomever they choose if they are willing to weather the storm. This was truly inspiring.
God Bless You Jesse. And thank you Bucket List for being open and sharing to his Faith Story! God Bless yall!
What a standup guy!
What a wonderful story. Jesse is an inspiration. A true comeback story. We all lose our way at times. What matters is that we turn it around and get back on track
The best of the best!!!! I ate breakfast at Jesse’s at least four times a week when I lived there. I’m pretty sure I kept the lights on. Every time I go back to BCS Jesse’s is built into the schedule.
Can you do a Texas bucket list about the state fair of Texas plz! ........
of course you won't be able to do it until 2019 but it's an idea...
Orale Carnalito ✌, and GOD BLESS, coming to see You soon.