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  • Опубликовано: 22 янв 2025

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  • @tonyj8947
    @tonyj8947 4 года назад +2477

    I'm Italian and use to be a pizza man. This guy is 100% Legit, Bravo Amigo

    • @rohanbokaria1285
      @rohanbokaria1285 4 года назад +26

      How do we know you are legit 🌝🤔

    • @NutsInYourMouth
      @NutsInYourMouth 4 года назад +106

      @@rohanbokaria1285 well, tony is legit. I tell you that. I am not italian nor am i a pizzaiolo. But i am a pizzaman as well in the way of an eater.
      This fella makes a legit pizza, italian or not. San marzano tomatoes, fresh dough, mozzarella and ricotta. A no shit sauce with only salt n basil. Legit pie

    • @tonyj8947
      @tonyj8947 4 года назад +48

      @@rohanbokaria1285 why would i lie about that. If i was gonna lie i wouldnt choose pizza man.

    • @tomypreach
      @tomypreach 4 года назад +8

      @@tonyj8947 how Italian ? Born in Italy, trained as chef at a restaurant as a pizza baker, Italian ? Or just an American who identifies as a pizza making genius I-talien ?
      Any chef who makes food that people enjoy is legit !! Don't be a moron, you idiot.

    • @tomypreach
      @tomypreach 4 года назад +1

      @@NutsInYourMouth nice !!!!

  • @caneroezlue3053
    @caneroezlue3053 4 года назад +2517

    Okay liste up Munchies. We want more of these street vendor stories!

  • @enriquejosephs
    @enriquejosephs 4 года назад +3158

    THIS is what makes America great. I wish this guy nothing but the best, I’ll be in line for a pie next time I’m in LA

    • @dalefirebirdd
      @dalefirebirdd 4 года назад +76

      To the people that say the American dream is dead. Sure doesn't feel like it

    • @rushgush
      @rushgush 4 года назад +55

      when was america great? after they murdered the natives. ? or when they dropped 2 nuclear bombs on civilian cities in japan killing thousands of kids and women?

    • @enriquejosephs
      @enriquejosephs 4 года назад +152

      As an Black Latino man, I don’t need you to tell me what I think about this country. You have no idea what others have sacrificed to come here to have a better life than where they came from. America has its short comings but to say that it isn’t a great place to make something from nothing than you’re living in an alternate reality

    • @enriquejosephs
      @enriquejosephs 4 года назад +81

      @@rushgush no it wasn’t...but go into the black community and ask why they’ve been disenfranchised for so long and why the glaring injustices in this country have yet to be addressed after 300 years of oppression? Oh but you won’t do that. Like I said, America has its shortcomings, but you can still make something from nothing. If you’d like, take your pessimism somewhere else.

    • @sip5257
      @sip5257 4 года назад +29

      @@enriquejosephs Beautifully said

  • @derekjones2835
    @derekjones2835 4 года назад +545

    Forget his family being proud, i don't even know the guy and i'm proud of him!

  • @stevengonzalez8942
    @stevengonzalez8942 3 года назад +259

    His friend lending him his house is honestly goals

  • @pitamurtinurhayu8508
    @pitamurtinurhayu8508 4 года назад +1193

    last years i saw him at food insider he was alone, now this humble guys doing it w/ his lovely wife and even had an employee & friend to help him #SALUTE

    • @WalterWhiteTagalog
      @WalterWhiteTagalog 4 года назад +20

      Same, when I saw the title I was like this must be him. The guy I watched from a food insider vid.

    • @CookAvecDan
      @CookAvecDan 4 года назад +3

      Feel free to go see my cooking channel if you like fancy food 🍽 and wine pairing 🍷❤️ Cheers and stay safe 😘

    • @ttkell3310
      @ttkell3310 4 года назад +7

      FACTS. I remember that also. Good for him and his family

    • @pillinherbut
      @pillinherbut 4 года назад +1

      Growth

    • @ttkell3310
      @ttkell3310 4 года назад +14

      @Matt STFU

  • @jairomoreno2897
    @jairomoreno2897 4 года назад +511

    Summer 2019: ate there several times while visiting LA with my daughters. Delicious pizza, great guy, great service. Just great! My older daughter (age 13) would pass away about a month later. Elio gave us memories.

    • @leviathan4543
      @leviathan4543 4 года назад +53

      condolonces man 🙏🏼

    • @steve_harveyy7368
      @steve_harveyy7368 4 года назад +36

      Hey man she’s in a better place rip 🙏

    • @hjer731
      @hjer731 4 года назад +27

      I'm sorry to hear that

    • @LA12312
      @LA12312 4 года назад +32

      Sorry for your loss.

    • @CastleArrow1
      @CastleArrow1 4 года назад +23

      Hope the memories you created with her stays by your side forever.

  • @giacomoorlando5586
    @giacomoorlando5586 4 года назад +579

    I'm from Italy and I make a great pizza, so I recognize a good ass pizza when I see one.
    You know guys, as you can see Elio understood what Italian food is all about: you buy few simple ingredients (but some quality ones) and you make great things. You can see how good and fresh it looks. If I will ever come to LA, I will definitely look for this guy cause I wanna try his food. Blessings

    • @giacomoorlando5586
      @giacomoorlando5586 4 года назад +7

      @C P asparagus

    • @duows1314
      @duows1314 3 года назад

      can u teach me how to make pizza

    • @giacomoorlando5586
      @giacomoorlando5586 3 года назад +2

      @@duows1314 i would love to but it’s easier if you search a video on RUclips. Check out Maestro Vito Iacopelli’s channel

  • @gearsdan
    @gearsdan 4 года назад +365

    tried his pizza early last year before the pandemic, and definitely one of the best pizzas in LA. like that other guy said, this is what makes america great. i hope he can open a sit down restaurant one day. that will define his success

    • @40ozofbri
      @40ozofbri 3 года назад +2

      Where is he located in silver lake?? I wanna go :(

    • @ChrisTian-sd5yq
      @ChrisTian-sd5yq 3 года назад +1

      @@40ozofbri check his Instagram, they post there

    • @oscarguevara5556
      @oscarguevara5556 3 года назад +3

      Gotta agree one hell of a pizza

    • @codered1602
      @codered1602 3 года назад

      Don't worry the dem's will make sure this illegal can follow HIS dream..... How do you think he can open a real sit-down place? when he is illegal..... Forgot this is in L.A.... He said it was dangerous to come to the USA..... News for him and all others...... It is easy when you follow the LAW get in line. Said he had so many job that he could not make money to take care of his family...... GUESS WHY.....???? Because of people like him coming to the USA and working under the table taking jobs away from other that are not illegal..... and the DEM's love that as they get CHEEP WORKERS.... So I would never but a PIZZA from him..... Oh how long has he been in the USA and still cannot speak English.....!!!!!!???? this is why we don't like people like him that think LAWS I DON'T NEED TO FOLLOW THE LAW..... So shut up and get out of my way.....

    • @ashwin.unlead
      @ashwin.unlead 3 года назад +1

      where do theses morons come from.

  • @jseon87
    @jseon87 3 года назад +109

    So many of us complain that we have nothing and can’t do anything to move forward in life. This man literally doesn’t have anything but invested his nothing for a pie oven and a truck. He’s truly inspiring to watch. He’s the American dream! Best of luck to him and his family🧡🧡🧡

  • @LuxusBro
    @LuxusBro 4 года назад +1153

    Now thats what you call the American Dream. Starting as a Dishwasher to now owning his own business. Respect

    • @CookAvecDan
      @CookAvecDan 4 года назад +1

      Feel free to go see my cooking channel 😘

    • @FurEngel
      @FurEngel 4 года назад +8

      And violating hundreds of laws in the process?

    • @hustoosleepy8097
      @hustoosleepy8097 4 года назад +12

      @@FurEngel what?

    • @FurEngel
      @FurEngel 4 года назад

      @@hustoosleepy8097 Huh? What about my comment do you not understand?

    • @hustoosleepy8097
      @hustoosleepy8097 4 года назад +31

      @@FurEngel i understood everything but ive never seen someone complain about breaking laws on the Internet

  • @theactualdarthvader
    @theactualdarthvader 4 года назад +1308

    homie driving a tacoma so you know that shit won’t ever break down lmao

    • @chromebomb
      @chromebomb 4 года назад +122

      a tacoma with a pizza oven in the bed...the american dream

    • @OfficialBrofessional
      @OfficialBrofessional 4 года назад +9

      @@chromebomb preach

    • @slowbastardo9101
      @slowbastardo9101 4 года назад +21

      It's the 🍕 stands in LA or in somolia with automatic machine guns attached to the back

    • @locotx215
      @locotx215 4 года назад +5

      I'm still rocking that 2006 Toyota Sienna yo ! #Facts

    • @k-art-L
      @k-art-L 4 года назад +3

      That's the Taco-pizza!!

  • @grabyourmochila4879
    @grabyourmochila4879 4 года назад +404

    Mi gente siempre trabajando! Échale ganas chapin! Desde Japón 🇯🇵

    • @victorhugo8899
      @victorhugo8899 4 года назад +28

      Wake up samurai, we got a pizza to burn.

    • @stakpaper2086
      @stakpaper2086 4 года назад +46

      Que verga ases alla compa

    • @CookAvecDan
      @CookAvecDan 4 года назад

      Feel free to go see my cooking channel if you like fancy food 🍽 and wine pairing 🍷❤️ Cheers and stay safe 😘

    • @luis_-saucy1027
      @luis_-saucy1027 4 года назад +8

      @@stakpaper2086 🤣🤣🤣🤣 neta wey es lo que yo digo

    • @diegsar7387
      @diegsar7387 4 года назад +4

      Vergas que ases en Japón 😳

  • @odgd
    @odgd 4 года назад +37

    As a fellow Guatemalan a tear of happiness and pride ran down my cheeks when Elio said he is from Guatemala! Arriba Guate 🇬🇹

  • @lewr3738
    @lewr3738 4 года назад +433

    Latino cooks in LA cook all types of authentic food. I’ve seen Latino cooks work at soul food, Cajun, Vietnamese, Thai, restaurants. My friends husband is native Mexican and works as a baker at Korean bakery in k-town.

    • @coffeebleu6577
      @coffeebleu6577 4 года назад +66

      Not just in LA lol. All over the US. Hardworking people.

    • @Fierag
      @Fierag 4 года назад +56

      Ironically, one of the best and most “authentic” Chinese restaurants in my area have a Mexican chef and Chinese owners!

    • @OPTIC23100
      @OPTIC23100 3 года назад +6

      I live in LA and i agree with you!! I’ve noticed that too in New York. Mexicans are in kitchens of every country lol

    • @CarlosRamirez-zy2uz
      @CarlosRamirez-zy2uz 3 года назад +3

      Indeed, my favorite ramen place here in the bay area, the people in the back are Latino

    • @wavyzig4255
      @wavyzig4255 3 года назад +2

      Latinos love to cook. Can do it all.

  • @DinamiteBarese
    @DinamiteBarese 4 года назад +198

    As an italian, that pizza looks fine as hell.
    I smiled when I heard "salciccia" instead of "salsiccia", because its a typical expression of my dialect.
    Bravissimo.

    • @Bean_ina_Beanbag
      @Bean_ina_Beanbag 3 года назад +17

      That’s because he’s saying it in Spanish. Since our languages are so similar I assume we pronounce things the same way.

    • @LisaNaomi24
      @LisaNaomi24 3 года назад +1

      :)

    • @CARRIEFITER
      @CARRIEFITER 3 года назад +2

      No. Salchicha is the word for sausage in Spanish.

  • @latiumful
    @latiumful 4 года назад +90

    I'm happy to see how this guy respects the Italian tradition as much as he can

    • @yevodee4024
      @yevodee4024 4 года назад

      + @latiumful
      Yeah...
      But he does not seem to respect the country to which he has come to earn a living.
      If he did, he would at least TRY to speak at least a little English.

    • @latiumful
      @latiumful 4 года назад +11

      @@yevodee4024 i agree but i think the first step to respect the country you live in is to respect other people and the law and he definitely respects his customers

    • @yevodee4024
      @yevodee4024 4 года назад

      +@@latiumful
      OK.
      Is he in the U.S. legally?
      Being a legal immigrant to a foreign country myself, who waited for many years, and jumped through many hoops to keep my visa-status legal throughout, I do hope that he is in the U.S. with legal visa-status (in other words, I hope he is not an illegal alien).
      By the way, I am a brown-skinned legal immigrant from India.

    • @Clouttokens731
      @Clouttokens731 3 года назад +25

      @@yevodee4024 the crazy part is the United States of American don’t have a official language. So technically you don’t need to know English ! Maybe a close minded person like you should go back to India where you don’t got that problem

    • @luisalcala5209
      @luisalcala5209 3 года назад +17

      @@yevodee4024 you added on that you’re a brown-skinned immigrant from india as if that would solidify your case, but it only makes it 10x worse

  • @GhettoHuerta
    @GhettoHuerta 4 года назад +151

    Yup when you go to Mexico you'll see full on taco stands literally on a pickup truck, props to this man for doing it different and doing it well, from a hispanic background I wish him full luck on the grind and hope he grows his business.

  • @andrecruz4447
    @andrecruz4447 3 года назад +46

    I’m from LA and let me just say everyone loves this man and his food. I’m so proud of him and my city. We’re a place full of dreamers and he’s workers. People who’ve come from nothing and made this what it is. Siempre siguiendo adelante 💪🏽

  • @mohammadalbakshy1912
    @mohammadalbakshy1912 3 года назад +31

    This is so awesome, especially when you think about the fact that Italians adapted tomatoes into their cooking through Mexican influence. Really full circle, in an oddly satisfying way.

    • @BuffaloNickel9
      @BuffaloNickel9 3 года назад +1

      And boyyyy did they incorporate Tomatoes into their cooking... that's my only problem with Italian cooking is that I don't really like all the tomato sauces they use.. just a little too heavy for me
      Most ppl do though

  • @stephenbrody2717
    @stephenbrody2717 4 года назад +217

    This guy gets the dream and then goes and makes it happen! Wonder if he didn’t get fired if he would be doing this today. When we get fired or lose a job so often we get depressed and dink down or go back to another shitty soul less job. It is all in how we view it. Our life is all about the lens we look through sometimes. One door closes and another opens we just just have look for it. Get story I hope everyone out there gets a chance to find their dream and pursue it. ❤️💪

    • @kauztik2595
      @kauztik2595 4 года назад +4

      If one door closes, another opens. Getting fired was a blessing in disguised.

    • @erinlee5936
      @erinlee5936 4 года назад +4

      I remember watching another video of him a year ago. He started doing this while working a full time job at a restaurant. He would go to the parking spot on his truck after his shift at the restaurant and make pizzas at night for customers (it was just him making the pizzas). Now he's expanded. Eleodoro is the real hustler. I hope I can be as successful as him one day!

    • @SuperNeonel
      @SuperNeonel 4 года назад

      I don’t know his immigration status but a lot of Americans just file for unemployment after being fired. Undocumented workers don’t have that privilege. Not saying that was his case but huge props to him for starting his own thing rather than finding something else

    • @raymartinez4734
      @raymartinez4734 4 года назад +1

      Just reading your comments, I started getting tears in my eyes. Because I work for a cleaning company for five years. And than got fired for something that was not a big deal but my supervisor didn't like me at all and he just got there a year ago when I was there for five years I'm still looking for a job in Southwest Florida. Hopefully I can my a good comeback. Love this story of the pizza guy

  • @eddieaguirre605
    @eddieaguirre605 4 года назад +88

    I’ve personally had this pizza back when it was just him and a table and his truck, super good.

  • @brayanarriaga7693
    @brayanarriaga7693 4 года назад +667

    This guys is legit what he sells a goodass pie

    • @tpop3723
      @tpop3723 4 года назад +14

      Yes but how is his pizzas?

    • @CookAvecDan
      @CookAvecDan 4 года назад +2

      Feel free to go see my cooking channel if you like fancy food 🍽 and wine pairing 🍷❤️ Cheers and stay safe 😘

    • @chadsimmons6347
      @chadsimmons6347 4 года назад +3

      Comida no bueno, mucho diarrea de mi culo

    • @bigchivo4199
      @bigchivo4199 4 года назад +4

      @@chadsimmons6347 Tu Culo wey

    • @tonygucci6857
      @tonygucci6857 4 года назад +1

      @@tpop3723 what do you think idiot...don't you see the lines. And all the reviews ...I had them already very good italian style pies

  • @AshParajuli86
    @AshParajuli86 4 года назад +128

    This is such a heartwarming story of his career to date. I really admire him and hope guys like him do really well in life cos they deserve it. Those pizzas look damn amazing. I recently paid more than $20 for a pizza similar to this but I reckon this pizza is way better than what I had.

    • @BuffaloNickel9
      @BuffaloNickel9 3 года назад +2

      $20? In L.A. and most major cities, if you're going to a restaurant getting a pizza like this you're paying double that

  • @grasthube
    @grasthube 4 года назад +35

    as italian i'm really impressed, not only the quality of the pizza, but the toppings as well

  • @youtubelover7778
    @youtubelover7778 4 года назад +69

    I love how this man is one of the prime examples that it is NEVER to late to invest in yourself, 15 years he bentnl backwards for a job and now he is his own boss

    • @angellover02171
      @angellover02171 4 года назад +1

      To be fair he had the skills to pay the bills.

  • @awcwaw
    @awcwaw 4 года назад +26

    Sending him nothing but positive vibes and success!!! This was so nice to watch ☺️

  • @yellow6ird
    @yellow6ird 4 года назад +79

    That's some seriously good pizza. What a man, respect.

  • @atchrln
    @atchrln 4 года назад +13

    Street food icons is my favorite segment of Munchies. Love that it’s back

  • @manuelluna216
    @manuelluna216 2 года назад +1

    Im proud of my mexican roots. Bendiciones my brother. U make the difference of what ppl think we are here to do. Which is work hard. For our familias. God Bless.

    • @youtubeyoutubeyoutube9961
      @youtubeyoutubeyoutube9961 2 года назад +1

      he's not Mexican, he's from Guatemala. However, he did go to Mexico before coming to the states to work and thats how he learned to cook.

    • @manuelluna216
      @manuelluna216 2 года назад

      @@youtubeyoutubeyoutube9961 he lost the guatemalen accent. So i thought he was mexican. My bad

  • @connyc23
    @connyc23 4 года назад +63

    his pizza is bomb, he deserves all the success.

  • @LiberadoOG
    @LiberadoOG 4 года назад +21

    What a good, hard-working dude. Wish him all the success in the world.

  • @AStarInAndromeda
    @AStarInAndromeda 4 года назад +23

    Much respect to this self-made man.

  • @rickzagor
    @rickzagor 3 года назад +123

    Hey, man I’m Italian .. This guy looks like the real deal. He’s using 00 flour, San Marzano, the toppings and even the oven.... I approve and this looks great. Next time I’m in Silverlake I will try it! 🔥 🍕

  • @jlynn4736
    @jlynn4736 4 года назад +9

    This is exactly what i didn't even know I wanted to see!! Graciaaassssss 🇮🇹🇺🇸

  • @LovThatThing
    @LovThatThing 4 года назад +37

    This guy deserves respect for his desire to fight and make his dreams come true.

  • @aaronsilverberg2339
    @aaronsilverberg2339 4 года назад +39

    Eleodoro is the reason I started my pop-up Pizza shop. Sadies by The Bay. Thank you for the inspiration

    • @greysonwayne1741
      @greysonwayne1741 4 года назад +1

      Dude no way!

    • @geracade8896
      @geracade8896 3 года назад

      I know now I want to do it here in Texas ☺

    • @CALABASONICO
      @CALABASONICO 3 года назад

      I had the same idea, but for me the problem is the truck and the oven resists the movement of highway trips :(

    • @aaronsilverberg2339
      @aaronsilverberg2339 3 года назад +3

      @@CALABASONICO Look at oonis. Great personal pizza ovens and portable. I used an ooni koda this past summer and did 600 pies. For this coming summer i will be working with two ooni koda 16s. Also they are a reasonable price!

  • @timmy_K17
    @timmy_K17 4 года назад +9

    This is honestly what I aspire to be, I have been binging all night on these kind of videos and they really hit a spot in my heart because I see the success and joy it brings people not only for themselves but their peers around. These are the things that make people truly happy and smile. Can’t beat that.

  • @chrisjames5254
    @chrisjames5254 3 года назад +2

    This guy is a true asset to our country and stand out example of a HARD working man making the american dream one step at a time. Thanks for coming here Eleodoro ! Pizza looks amazing.

  • @maitalopez2832
    @maitalopez2832 3 года назад +4

    This is the kind of content we want to see on the internet. May God bless you so much Elio and the dream house you wanted. ❤🙏

  • @NegativeFeedback
    @NegativeFeedback 4 года назад +1078

    Easily the best pizza in LA

    • @matthew6994
      @matthew6994 4 года назад +4

      Are there bad pizzas in LA? I ask because i'm not from the US

    • @chino_sosa365
      @chino_sosa365 4 года назад +75

      @@matthew6994 Here in LA pizza is not our speciality lol, but this guy might change that. I’ve had his pizza and it’s good af. NY is home for pizza and LA is home for tacos lmao.

    • @connoro1373
      @connoro1373 4 года назад +14

      @@matthew6994 There's plenty of horrible pizza in the US, but you can find the good stuff out in the east. As a proud Atlantan, I can say that we have a blossoming pizza industry from Italian immigrants that will hopefully challenge Chicago or New York someday.

    • @elvergalarga944
      @elvergalarga944 4 года назад +7

      You’ve never tried CHICOS PIZZA in Lynwood

    • @htonmusic
      @htonmusic 4 года назад +1

      oi fancy seeing you here mate

  • @brycewalburn3926
    @brycewalburn3926 4 года назад +36

    His pizza looks stupid good. I'd love to be able to get a pie the next time I'm in LA. Keep up the great work, brother!

    • @crosscounty24
      @crosscounty24 4 года назад +2

      Wood fire pizza is on another level
      I had some on vacation ,and completely ruined pizza for me after lol

  • @frankwright9774
    @frankwright9774 4 года назад +68

    we all have it in us to achieve our dreams! hard work and persistence does pay off.

    • @yevodee4024
      @yevodee4024 4 года назад +1

      + @Frank Wright
      As a legal immigrant from India, I agree with you.

    • @frankwright9774
      @frankwright9774 4 года назад

      @@yevodee4024 only you can put limits on yourself my friend. work hard and dream big and with a bit of luck in the mix, anything is possible!

    • @yevodee4024
      @yevodee4024 4 года назад

      +@@frankwright9774
      Thank you for your words of kindness.
      We are a hard-working family of brown-skinned legal immigrants from India, consisting of medical doctors, engineers, and college professors.
      Having said that, I wish Eleodoro Lopez would at least TRY to speak some English in the U.S., and I hope that he is not an illegal alien.

  • @italian187gangster5
    @italian187gangster5 3 года назад +7

    It’s nice to see cultures appreciate other cultures , now food is the way to everyone’s heart ❤️ proud of this paisono 🇲🇽🇮🇹🇺🇸👍

    • @annacoll977
      @annacoll977 3 года назад

      So true mixing culture and great foods. keep up the great job.

    • @anthonylarocco6763
      @anthonylarocco6763 3 года назад +1

      He is really Italian

  • @TeddyBDesign
    @TeddyBDesign 4 года назад +9

    Proud Mexican watching this man work hard for a better life. 😍

    • @originalm3233
      @originalm3233 3 года назад

      "Nishimura" means "west village" or "west town" in Japanese, is that correct?

  • @Davidrodriguez-rz1sp
    @Davidrodriguez-rz1sp 4 года назад +28

    And all he wants is a home for his family and to live well. That’s not a lot to ask for when you work all your life like this. I hope we gets all that one day

    • @blastkillskank
      @blastkillskank 4 года назад

      As did 75 million others who voted as conservatives this last election.That is the only thing Trump offered and we wanted. Good luck now!

  • @efrainrodarte6395
    @efrainrodarte6395 4 года назад +220

    Those pizzas look just as good as the ones you get in sf for like three times the price

    • @CookAvecDan
      @CookAvecDan 4 года назад +1

      Feel free to go see my cooking channel if you like fancy food 🍽 and wine pairing 🍷❤️ Cheers and stay safe 😘

    • @anonymizers3921
      @anonymizers3921 4 года назад

      Where you can buy pizza's for 30$?

    • @johnnyrico707
      @johnnyrico707 4 года назад

      @@iddddaduncan i saw another video on this guy, he sells them for $10

    • @naranjabro
      @naranjabro 4 года назад +1

      @@iddddaduncan dude still has to live and work in LA 10 seems cheap to be honest.

    • @ashley-jy4xo
      @ashley-jy4xo 4 года назад

      @Lifter85 lmao some are techies and some are really poor so idk if he is or aint, I live close to sf

  • @gatogordo2197
    @gatogordo2197 3 года назад +4

    What a hard working man. I wish him so much more success. He is such an inspiration.

  • @heinvogul2817
    @heinvogul2817 6 месяцев назад +2

    I think it's so amazing and loving that his wife sticks together for him, even when he doesn't have much money, even when he gets fired from the restaurant he works at, even when he sells pizza on the street, and never betrays him.

  • @supertraining06
    @supertraining06 3 года назад +65

    Looks tasty!

  • @alanseijas6665
    @alanseijas6665 4 года назад +182

    This man is the hard working American Dream chaser, you know he’s killing it. He’s blessed and highly favored Inshallah he is always protected we know the enemy will try anything to currt

  • @JulioRodriguezDeAngeles
    @JulioRodriguezDeAngeles 3 года назад +12

    Thought he was just some sort of overnight celebrity. Good to know hes been working hard, for a very long time, real props to him. A good symbol to L.A in my opinion

  • @zedisded2501
    @zedisded2501 4 года назад +17

    This man found his niche and got it done. Congratulations, brother.

  • @shannonwilliams1941
    @shannonwilliams1941 2 года назад +1

    He’s a hard, devoted, worker! Much respect! Wish all Americans worked hard like this. Many are too lazy now...

  • @lydacious7338
    @lydacious7338 2 года назад

    His story made me cry. I'm from L.A. but live in Europe now. If I ver get back there, I will find him and be so happy to try his pizza! Good luck with everything!

  • @chrisrios435
    @chrisrios435 3 года назад +4

    The fact that his family is proud of him is amazing, I’m proud of him too, it’s not easy what he is doing, making and creating his dream into reality

  • @Henringtonj
    @Henringtonj 4 года назад +5

    I have so much respect for this man. Had a dream, worked hard, and achieved it despite all odds!

  • @markevans8992
    @markevans8992 4 года назад +4

    when the pandemic is over this will be my first international destination! sending love all the way from the Philippines 🇵🇭

  • @diamonddoom1538
    @diamonddoom1538 Год назад +2

    I work where Lopez shops for his ingredients. I see him daily and NEVER knew he has a mini documentary about him. Next time I see him I'll congratulate him on still doing his pizza business 2 years later after this documentary released. This video just popped up on my feed randomly, he deserves my business next time I'm hungry in Los Angeles.

  • @gravesvintage
    @gravesvintage 4 года назад +1

    This just shows - If you bust your ass on the ideas in your head, good things will come. Actions speak so loudly. I love this so much.

  • @MarkAzali
    @MarkAzali 4 года назад +238

    He could easily charge more for the quality he's producing

    • @charlesleeray8512
      @charlesleeray8512 4 года назад +48

      Good prices bring back repeat customers

    • @ChrisTian-sd5yq
      @ChrisTian-sd5yq 3 года назад +2

      yeah

    • @Error_694
      @Error_694 3 года назад +4

      Charging more is just being greedy. This operation does not have much overhead.

    • @davidcrockett9786
      @davidcrockett9786 3 года назад +1

      @@Error_694 what's overhead

    • @nacs
      @nacs 3 года назад +2

      @@davidcrockett9786 "overhead" is the cost of doing business basically -- cost of equipment, ingredients, truck/gas, paying workers, etc

  • @MiguelHernandez-xm8vb
    @MiguelHernandez-xm8vb 4 года назад +8

    They did a video of him in food insider, glad that he is going well during this pandemic

  • @buddhahat
    @buddhahat 4 года назад +18

    The man's single-minded dedication to his path and his family is unquestioning, what a legend. I'm glad he bailed on his job and found this calling, everybody deserves to feel like a human being. Can you imagine this guy slacking off enough to get fired? Like, ever?? Nah, me neither.

  • @Hassy
    @Hassy 3 года назад +1

    Love to see different cultures colliding like that, saludos desde Italia!

  • @jasonmartinez5562
    @jasonmartinez5562 3 года назад +1

    This is what I love bout this country and why I call it home. Love it my brotha from Texas God bless you 🙏

  • @fella9293
    @fella9293 4 года назад +3

    I got to respect this man. He works so hard to get where he is right now. 4pm to 6am and literally without any rest to work another job

  • @youngobes
    @youngobes 4 года назад +41

    man his pizza looks AMAZING

  • @miguelrosales1210
    @miguelrosales1210 4 года назад +318

    Hispanic people creating their own markets/opportunities everywhere they go

    • @yevodee4024
      @yevodee4024 4 года назад +8

      + Miguel Rosales
      Yeah...
      But he still won't speak English, apparently. Even if he is not fluent, he could *at least **_try,_* you know?
      Before the (politically correct) hate comments begin, please allow me to let all know that I am a first-generation, brown-skinned, legal immigrant from India.

    • @yevodee4024
      @yevodee4024 4 года назад +11

      +@@Chuked
      The only thing I asked is why he does not even try to speak English, which is the default language in the country to which he has come to in order to earn his livelihood.
      And as I expected, you have spewed only hatred at me for asking such a simple question.

    • @susmaster8225
      @susmaster8225 4 года назад +29

      @@yevodee4024 there is no default language in North America😐

    • @Payayaso
      @Payayaso 4 года назад +9

      @@Chuked no he's right this goes for other countries. You should at least try to learn the language that is used locally. If you're staying for a while it's sometimes considered rude not to learn the language when you've been there a for a while.

    • @loelco8162
      @loelco8162 4 года назад +8

      @@yevodee4024 California was Mexico

  • @dimex4796
    @dimex4796 3 года назад

    Was a pleasure to see him in this video. Nothing but the best from germany. Keep on grinding dude

  • @SALTYCOMBATDIVER-ExInstructor
    @SALTYCOMBATDIVER-ExInstructor 3 года назад +1

    ¡Que chevere, es un hombre napolitano! Love the ingenuity and dedication. We need more Americans like this!

  • @lesterarriola6009
    @lesterarriola6009 4 года назад +23

    So proud of being Guatemalan, I wish you the best Elio, viva Guatemala y viva el sueño Americano 🇬🇹🇺🇸❤️

  • @gabrielquesnot7840
    @gabrielquesnot7840 4 года назад +3

    Went and had this guy's 🍕 back in November. Hands down the best pizza I ever had. Can't wait to have another pie when I'm back in LA!

  • @919_PEDRO
    @919_PEDRO 4 года назад +15

    I dont know why I read all the subtitles even Spanish being my 2nd language.......btw fantastical pizza 😍😍😍

  • @fiorarosa1090
    @fiorarosa1090 Год назад +1

    he is a good man, making good pizza and being a good person. The role model for all of us

  • @ladoubleu5534
    @ladoubleu5534 3 года назад

    Love and light to Elio and his family.

  • @donaldmorrison7055
    @donaldmorrison7055 4 года назад +14

    The first video you guys did on this guy inspired me to do my own food stand. Right now I just don't have the money to start since most of what I spend on goes to rent and I live in Californias high desert so no one comes out when it's cold.

  • @goofytuna6077
    @goofytuna6077 4 года назад +8

    This guy is so wholesome. That picture of him holding the lobster is goofy af 😂

  • @ohmags
    @ohmags 4 года назад +6

    I’m headed to LA this weekend, I will make sure to try.

  • @elishiamariewilson8289
    @elishiamariewilson8289 3 года назад

    Much respect to the hard working, Hustlers who come up with their own ideas to start their own business. All you need is an idea and a dream. ❤️

  • @victualsss
    @victualsss 3 года назад +2

    Eaten here several times; our go-to pizza spot and the best pizza we've ever had! They're always super cool, and don't skimp on the toppings. Very cool to hear his story and see the support. Truly a street food ICON; hell, he's a LIFE ICON.

  • @selinache3289
    @selinache3289 4 года назад +4

    Dude I LOVE Elio’s!!! One of my friends and my favorite pizza spots fr. Their pizzas are so fresh too

  • @Passionforfoodrecipes
    @Passionforfoodrecipes 4 года назад +34

    Everyone loves a hard work success story, awesome!
    Sorry no pizza puns today, I just couldn't manage *the delivery!*

  • @Veemack21
    @Veemack21 4 года назад +35

    Great he makes it look easy! No he doesn’t need a building he’s doing it right saving a massive amount of money an peeing ingredient fresh!

  • @jrmartinez2281
    @jrmartinez2281 3 года назад

    Que inspiracion Elio!!! Eres un gran ejemplo para todo hispano/latino en Estados Unidos, que demuestras que con esfuerzo puedes hacer tus sueños realidad. Gracias y bendiciones. Adelante y que sigas teniendo muchos exito.

  • @connerdavidson7087
    @connerdavidson7087 10 месяцев назад

    We need to see more stories like this - He's a shining example of living the American dream.
    Enhorabuena por tu éxito, Elio's. ¡Bienvenido a América! Estoy orgulloso de llamarte un compañero estadounidense.

  • @kdgbr
    @kdgbr 4 года назад +73

    As an italian, it is the first time I see a pizza made in the US that doesn't look like an insult to our whole country; in fact, it actually looks great. There's still hope!

    • @federicofaenza8675
      @federicofaenza8675 3 года назад +2

      This one looks like a good "pizza" pizza. There are many american pizzas that looks and taste great.. they're just not "our" pizza.

    • @Nomadsland83
      @Nomadsland83 2 года назад

      Much love to the beautiful country of Italy 🇮🇹 from Guatemala 🇬🇹

    • @SoulOne713
      @SoulOne713 2 года назад

      Theres many good pizza places in the U.S like blaze or mod pizza. Pizza over here is more so of a snack

  • @auroraa.03.94
    @auroraa.03.94 3 года назад +4

    God bless him and his business it’s very inspiring to hear these stories! I don’t know him but I proud of him too 😂

  • @bigdmgs4
    @bigdmgs4 4 года назад +4

    His pizzas are amazing. Went to his spot several times.

    • @elgamazacatecas6670
      @elgamazacatecas6670 4 года назад

      Shoot the spot location

    • @bigdmgs4
      @bigdmgs4 4 года назад

      @@elgamazacatecas6670 2517 Sunset Blvd L.A., Ca 90026 it's in the parking lot of a liquor store in the corner of Sunset and Coronado. Get there early he sells out quick sometimes and cash only.

  • @uweingofriedrich1021
    @uweingofriedrich1021 3 года назад

    Big probs and respect for This men and his family, he Make real autentic italian Pizza. I wish for him an his family all the best. Greatings from germany

  • @serafellas
    @serafellas 3 года назад +1

    The best story in munchies so far👍🏼👍🏼 wish him nothing but the best in life!

  • @billyroque7857
    @billyroque7857 4 года назад +8

    I try, emphasis on try, to make pizzas. My kids give me the benefit of the doubt sometimes when I make them. Other times they don't eat it. My man right here is killing it with his mad skills.
    Lets not forget that the backbone of every fancy pants restaurant that charges mad money for a food, are guys like this. No English. No papers. No experience. Fast learners. Hard workers. Say what you want but immigrants, and you know you will. But this guy is making it on his own, with the skills that he learned and were under valued and under appreciated. Enjoy the fact that he's making it as legit as possible. If you see any old world pizzeria, you know they do it like this.
    Chapin! Echele ganas patojo. No se deje porque ya la hizo. Solo para arriba ahora.

  • @createchannel4603
    @createchannel4603 4 года назад +11

    My man has a Tacoma.. he knows what he’s doing.

  • @mizukihattori9716
    @mizukihattori9716 4 года назад +17

    Nice to know he's still doing good during these times

    • @Scarsofevil
      @Scarsofevil 4 года назад +1

      looks like he grew. It used to be a 1 man operation.

  • @lovelyred-dy2ts
    @lovelyred-dy2ts 3 года назад +1

    I have a big admiration for people who work very hard.👏

  • @sergeantcalmdown
    @sergeantcalmdown 2 года назад

    You're doing GREAT brother!! I'm VERY glad you came to America!!

  • @liftingturtle1055
    @liftingturtle1055 4 года назад +8

    Last year he has only 1 oven and he doin everything solo, now he got 2 oven with some assistance... nice

  • @AdiosSalvi
    @AdiosSalvi 4 года назад +7

    I know spanish but I watch so much anime I still red the sub lmfao but anyways such hard workers man never ceases to amaze me hope he keeps up his craft to expand.

  • @bobbydurning1666
    @bobbydurning1666 4 года назад +4

    This guy is a champ. I need to get me one of these when I’m out there next.

  • @a.e.rromero5403
    @a.e.rromero5403 4 года назад

    This man has humble grit. So many of the Americans I work with feel so entitled to everything just because they graduated college. School doesn't teach you resilience or inner fight. I wish this man and his family long lasting success and happiness.

  • @MariaMorales-pc9ze
    @MariaMorales-pc9ze 3 года назад

    God bless him and his family. Hard work always pays off. 🤗