The Taco Master of East LA | Street Food Icons

2019 ж. 31 Жел.
5 991 262 Рет қаралды

Based in the neighborhood of Boyle Heights in Los Angeles, people come far and wide for the tacos at family-owned Carnitas El Momo, and its beloved owner, El Momo.
The carnitas are made from pork which confit in pork lard and are made up of pork butt, stomach, and skins. These loaded tacos, topped with grilled onions and pickled vegetables, are a labor of love from El Momo, who learned how to butcher and prepare pigs in Mexico from his father before he immigrated to the United States to work as a welder. After sustaining a work injury, El Momo went back to his culinary roots and started making carnitas full time in East LA. Today, with help from son Billy, El Momo’s has won taco contests with dishes like migajas (burnt ends) tacos, and mulitas (similar to a quesadilla). El Momo’s legacy has no end in sight, and the family works hard to provide positivity and refuge for the community it serves.
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  • Immigrant parents like these ones are real super heroes.

    @StoneLax420@StoneLax4204 жыл бұрын
    • StoneLax420 Native American parents*

      @jeremyjdl713@jeremyjdl7134 жыл бұрын
    • balls bag Are you dumb? Yes, ingredients mixed within the cultures but tacos are 100% Mexican. With the simple fact that many of the ingredients that make up a taco didn’t even exist in the old world(Africa,Europe, and Asia) proves it. Corn, tomatoes, avocados, chile peppers all native to the Americas and weren’t found in the Middle East or Europe. Spaniards introduced native American peppers to south Asia in the 1500s. South Asia has black pepper but it’s different to the ones in the Americas. Native Americans(Mexicans) have been making tacos for thousands of years before any european or middle easterner even thought of getting on a boat across the Atlantic.

      @jeremyjdl713@jeremyjdl7134 жыл бұрын
    • Tacos in their modern form are a mixed food heritage. Pigs, cows, chickens and cheese were introduced by Europeans, spices from other cultures (cilantro, cumin etc.), but the tomato, avocado and corn tortillas were native. Modern Mexican cuisine is an internationally sinpired cuisine much as is modern Thai (chili peppers etc.) and many others. Ain't no shame in that.

      @fmlAllthetime@fmlAllthetime4 жыл бұрын
    • fmlAllthetime You are correct the Americas didn’t have beast of burden back then. But tacos were made for thousands of years before the Spaniards arrived with meats that weren’t from animals from the old world. I agree that modern tacos are a mix of cultures. Another example is Italian food. Spaghetti and pizza would be very different without tomatoes from the Americas.

      @jeremyjdl713@jeremyjdl7134 жыл бұрын
    • Yea legal immigrants.

      @Justin-nq6kf@Justin-nq6kf4 жыл бұрын
  • in a mexican household when your father cries because hes proud of you that is the ultimate approval

    @jose1991@jose19914 жыл бұрын
    • @Billy Bob idk I'm not of any other culture nor ethnicity I wouldn't know

      @jose1991@jose19914 жыл бұрын
    • Así es carnal

      @gari8529@gari85294 жыл бұрын
    • I almost cried!! Y si! Me da mucho gusto! Ive always had mi raza encouraging anyone to do better! When he cried that he wants to help people like they have help him.. I almost started crying! He reminds me of every strong man figure ive ever came across.

      @LeslieGarcia-jk1xc@LeslieGarcia-jk1xc4 жыл бұрын
    • Facts

      @AlexV523@AlexV5234 жыл бұрын
    • @Billy Bob In macho mexican culture a man never cries unless, he had to much tequila and someone done turned up some Chete. So yea BIG deal if your mexi papa crying cause he so proud of you. Meanwhile Mr Johnson crying cause his wife left him.

      @murdamomurda9018@murdamomurda90184 жыл бұрын
  • No annoying intro, no annoying host who doesn't understand, just the people and the food, how it should be.

    @switchamafuck78@switchamafuck783 жыл бұрын
    • and no annoying ass music!

      @maxpagliano9065@maxpagliano90653 жыл бұрын
    • @@maxpagliano9065 what you know about rolling down in the deep.

      @3DCommando@3DCommando2 жыл бұрын
    • LOL Insider.

      @mad_max21@mad_max212 жыл бұрын
    • @@3DCommando LMAO im tired and sick listening to that song every time i watch some random ass vids

      @inflam3@inflam32 жыл бұрын
    • this is EXACTLY why I prefer Munchies over anything produced by the food network.

      @joeyclemenza7339@joeyclemenza73392 жыл бұрын
  • I loved what Lupe Diaz said: "Nobody leaves here hungry." As a woman who was homeless on the streets, she is absolutely correct. A lot of Hispanic restaurants fed me when I was living on the streets. Big props to this family.

    @Bloombaby99@Bloombaby992 жыл бұрын
    • Props to you for overcoming that obstacle. Literally inspiring.

      @slimxdemon3129@slimxdemon3129 Жыл бұрын
    • If it isn't insensitive,how did you become homeless might I ask?

      @cratoss.4772@cratoss.4772 Жыл бұрын
  • Feed the homeless no questions asked these people deserve every piece of their success amazing

    @beebsisme233@beebsisme2334 жыл бұрын
    • Matthew Moser I wanted to go for the food that has to be the best looking Mexican food I’ve seen and I know my Mexican food. But after they said that I’m definitely going one day

      @3Dside13@3Dside134 жыл бұрын
    • Matthew Moser send homeless to work so they can pay for there food because there are lazy and drug acti

      @raulmeza9527@raulmeza95274 жыл бұрын
    • damian lillard true

      @Lemon-rk9hq@Lemon-rk9hq4 жыл бұрын
    • They wouldn't have much to give the homeless if I lived near that place.

      @loualbino5536@loualbino55364 жыл бұрын
  • When the dad cried being so proud of his children. I’m not crying you are 😩😩😭

    @SuperFlawlessMakeup@SuperFlawlessMakeup4 жыл бұрын
    • Yeah that really came out of nowhere

      @Ceb773@Ceb7734 жыл бұрын
    • You crying? No I was cutting them onions 😂 😅😭

      @RaspyStarks@RaspyStarks4 жыл бұрын
    • I cried 😰

      @Tmark3324@Tmark33244 жыл бұрын
    • I wish my dad could do that for me =(

      @RockstarEater@RockstarEater4 жыл бұрын
    • Now I just wanna make tacos till my dad is THAT motherfucking proud of me... Good people, good food, good show.

      @isinox@isinox4 жыл бұрын
  • 10:44 that sums up Mexican people to me. I lived in a neighborhood in Mexico City as a very noticeable foreigner to study Spanish. They all treated me like family and I miss the people there. Viva México, el mejor pais del mundo

    @harlem6365@harlem63653 жыл бұрын
  • These kind of people are the salt of the earth. Without them we would be lost, utterly and completely.

    @p.kimbrell5382@p.kimbrell53823 жыл бұрын
    • @cody pretty sure he meant the way they act as in humble and caring for there community, Moron.

      @daily328i@daily328i3 жыл бұрын
    • no exaggeration there

      @aron8659@aron86593 жыл бұрын
    • @cody bore off you melt

      @MUFCandy99@MUFCandy993 жыл бұрын
    • @yt imagine thinking someone's a moron because of a minor spelling error, you really are a moron lol.

      @whicay5460@whicay54603 жыл бұрын
    • @yt what from that comment made you say triggered 😅

      @whicay5460@whicay54603 жыл бұрын
  • Noticed how the whole time he sounds proud of his dad.

    @jovannyrios485@jovannyrios4854 жыл бұрын
    • Jovanny Rios yeah?

      @Andy-bh8hw@Andy-bh8hw4 жыл бұрын
    • Yup

      @sidnipragita1243@sidnipragita12434 жыл бұрын
    • Came to watch a taco video, left with a life lesson.❤️

      @angelaisblessed@angelaisblessed4 жыл бұрын
    • And?

      @area51803@area518034 жыл бұрын
    • I be too if my dad make bomb ass tacos

      @NoypiTexan@NoypiTexan4 жыл бұрын
  • “We’re on a mission “ “Till the wheels fall off” Much respect to MOMO

    @abelgarza2856@abelgarza28564 жыл бұрын
    • literally what i said to myself

      @ethanhoeft2455@ethanhoeft24554 жыл бұрын
    • Momo Jr.

      @osvaldo9354@osvaldo93544 жыл бұрын
    • Or hes out of dessert lol

      @idkidc5463@idkidc54634 жыл бұрын
    • Asi somos los mexicanos hasta que la carreta aguante

      @guerrero_5104@guerrero_51043 жыл бұрын
    • ✊🏽 RESPECT TO THAT MAN!

      @servalenci@servalenci3 жыл бұрын
  • They are so pure, humble and true Mexican to the core. My grandmother was old school like that and if you ever cane hungry even if she didn't have much she offer you something. That is what I was thought. I love to see people like this true to thier values... mi gente 😭😍❣️

    @jessicaaguirre1229@jessicaaguirre12293 жыл бұрын
    • Yes agree very humble

      @raulgarcia7416@raulgarcia74162 жыл бұрын
  • I'm learning to make tacos and burritos in home, credits to the Mexicans thank you for these delicious foods, greetings from Iraq 🇮🇶🇲🇽

    @Enes-wj5xq@Enes-wj5xq3 жыл бұрын
    • Middle Eastern food is surprising similar to Mexican food. As-salaam 'alykum

      @AntonioFlores-kf6sd@AntonioFlores-kf6sd3 жыл бұрын
    • That's what it's all about brotha sharing & learning about each others cultures 💯🙌🏼

      @zeekyfmgutierrez7968@zeekyfmgutierrez79683 жыл бұрын
    • 🌍🌎♥️

      @TheLui37@TheLui372 жыл бұрын
    • @@zeekyfmgutierrez7968 Bien dicho!!!!Saludos desde Argentina!!!

      @phillschneider5232@phillschneider52322 жыл бұрын
    • Shaaaoow! 🙌🏼👏🏼🤝🏼✊🏼🇮🇹

      @zeekyfmgutierrez7968@zeekyfmgutierrez79682 жыл бұрын
  • Nothing more powerful than seeing your dad cry, cause he is so proud!

    @manuelmedina8880@manuelmedina88804 жыл бұрын
    • He didn't admit it he said it's a stroke symptom

      @vatolocosforever803@vatolocosforever8034 жыл бұрын
    • he wasn't crying bcuz he's proud, he was crying bcuz he feels sorry for himself bcuz he's sick and he don't feel it's right for him to be sick bcuz he help everyone that don't have money, to a free sandwich, meanwhile he's selling pork like crazy and pork is an abomination unto GOD ( Lev 11:7) +( Isaiah 66:17) other than that, he's a nice guy.👍

      @summerwinter2864@summerwinter28644 жыл бұрын
    • @@summerwinter2864 🗣️ok Summer's Eve,GOD said everything he made was Good. He told Peter that in the New Testament 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

      @stephanieduncan9143@stephanieduncan91434 жыл бұрын
    • @@stephanieduncan9143 😃 no Duncan donuts, the LORD didnt tell peter any thing he eat is good. bcuz if that was true, why did the prophet Isaiah prophesied that when the LORD come back, he's coming with fire and chariots, to consume all of them eating SWINE'S flesh and the abomination of the mouse ( Isaiah 66:15-17) and by the way, Isaiah's prophesies were 100 % everytime, Isaiah was the main prophet that Christ quoted when he was on earth. eating swines flesh / pork is an abomination even until Christ come back. but if you got a scripture that say differently, please come forth with it. and if you're thinking about hiding behind (Acts 10:11-15) you might wanna read (Acts 10:28) first, bcuz that verse explains what Peter's vison was about and Peter's vision wasn't about food, it was about the men he was about to meet up with. so peter wouldn't view those men as common or unclean. bcuz those men were cleansed by the LORD.

      @summerwinter2864@summerwinter28644 жыл бұрын
    • @@stephanieduncan9143 its so quiet i hear crickets, do you hear crickets, i hear crickets?? 😃

      @summerwinter2864@summerwinter28644 жыл бұрын
  • The best part was we don’t let anyone leave here hungry with or without money 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 humble family

    @lesliegutierrrz555@lesliegutierrrz5554 жыл бұрын
    • Hospitalidad mexicana at its best

      @angelalvarez7257@angelalvarez72574 жыл бұрын
    • I've been there. To their house. If you're waiting in line, they hook you up with a taco 🤤

      @redfive8965@redfive89654 жыл бұрын
  • Omg, when he cried speaking of the love he has for his children I teared up. This was such a wonderful story of not just a business but of a family and their version of the American dream.

    @joeyboardwell8030@joeyboardwell80303 жыл бұрын
  • I loved this so much. Momo reminds so much of my dad and the struggle he had coming from Mexico, After losing my dad in January this was very therapeutic. Thank you for sharing your story.

    @rudysaeid6723@rudysaeid67232 жыл бұрын
  • When you see gorditos as chefs thats when you know the food is fire.

    @mannybananas1322@mannybananas13224 жыл бұрын
    • eunos 209 Or that they don’t work out/eat like they should.

      @parkeranderson5074@parkeranderson50744 жыл бұрын
    • @@parkeranderson5074 do you feel better now since you got that out?

      @DreadedLad88@DreadedLad884 жыл бұрын
    • NC Hawks Fan I’m not being negative torwards them. Don’t be butthurt.

      @parkeranderson5074@parkeranderson50744 жыл бұрын
    • @@parkeranderson5074 you're assuming I'm "butt hurt". Shitty people just annoy me. But it's cool, life has a way of straightening that out.

      @DreadedLad88@DreadedLad884 жыл бұрын
    • NC Hawks Fan You must annoy yourself a whole lot. The truth hurts as you must be a fat body. Go workout and stop being a little bitch.

      @parkeranderson5074@parkeranderson50744 жыл бұрын
  • why am i crying watchin a Vid about tacos?? pops sayin he was proud of his children...hit me in the soft spot

    @MR-pq3rc@MR-pq3rc3 жыл бұрын
    • Hell yeah it did

      @johnmentroza3848@johnmentroza38483 жыл бұрын
    • because it’s a beautiful story :)

      @janeparklikeslemonade@janeparklikeslemonade3 жыл бұрын
    • It hit you in the "buche" 😂✌

      @a.e.rromero5403@a.e.rromero54033 жыл бұрын
    • @@a.e.rromero5403 true, hits me in ny buche también 😉

      @rosyglezfit@rosyglezfit3 жыл бұрын
    • I know right. dad got me all choked up. now i gotta go back to the hood for these tacos. yes, i am mexican but did not grow up in east l.a. so never heard of momos.

      @damianstorm9932@damianstorm99323 жыл бұрын
  • After watching this vid, went directly to LA and ate 10 tacos, THE TACOS WERE SOO GOOD I WAS ACTUALLY CRYING!Tacos el Momo are amazing as well as the crew; viva México cabrones y michoacán!!🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

    @Diegoo98@Diegoo98 Жыл бұрын
  • They just opened their restaurant down the street from my house. And honestly... this is seriously as good as they say it is. There's really nothing like this that I've tried in my entire life of living in LA. So glad that I can get this anytime I want now

    @ckim213@ckim213 Жыл бұрын
    • Is the restaurant under the same name as the truck ?

      @okkkkkk950@okkkkkk950 Жыл бұрын
    • What's the address???

      @edgarcoronado9970@edgarcoronado9970 Жыл бұрын
    • @@okkkkkk950 Yes! Last time I went, I saw the son chopping up the meat. He was working real hard. Looked exhausted to be honest

      @ckim213@ckim213 Жыл бұрын
    • You havent tried mine.

      @Jackslacter@Jackslacter Жыл бұрын
    • It doesn't taste as good as the house. It's not good tbh

      @surfgar@surfgar10 ай бұрын
  • This family is so precious, and I hope and pray for peace, prosperity, their health and lots of love

    @danajo2219@danajo22194 жыл бұрын
    • I come to this place

      @Jimmy-03@Jimmy-034 жыл бұрын
    • Carnitas r good

      @Jimmy-03@Jimmy-034 жыл бұрын
    • God isn’t real so what’s the point?

      @khaldrogo9451@khaldrogo94514 жыл бұрын
    • @@khaldrogo9451 Jesus loves you.

      @theForrestGalantey@theForrestGalantey4 жыл бұрын
    • @@khaldrogo9451 you must be real fun at parties

      @Nikp117@Nikp1174 жыл бұрын
  • "if you don't work, you don't move forward" If only everyone would understand that.

    @LittleMoose1@LittleMoose14 жыл бұрын
    • true God bless them

      @nigerjenkins6372@nigerjenkins63724 жыл бұрын
    • These are the kind of people who would still be working even if they are missing an arm or a leg.

      @joeysbestfriend2614@joeysbestfriend26144 жыл бұрын
    • Word.

      @pjip@pjip4 жыл бұрын
    • Capitalism is bad tho, don't forget that.

      @Zarrakon@Zarrakon4 жыл бұрын
    • I AGREE OBAMA has deported more Mexicans than any other president ever

      @BradPitbull@BradPitbull4 жыл бұрын
  • “If you don’t work, you don’t move forward”. Great mentality from the ol’ boss. Great food, great people. Love the Mexican culture and people. Saludos de Holanda

    @jackwing3499@jackwing34992 жыл бұрын
  • It’s so beautiful to see the tradition continued by the son. Papi made me tear up talking about the pride he has for his children. Viva nuestra tradicion Mexicana ✊🏽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

    @nanizro2840@nanizro28402 жыл бұрын
  • Honest, kind hardworking people who respect tradition and the past. These are the people I respect.

    @dareenwang8048@dareenwang80484 жыл бұрын
    • Totally agree. Was raised that way as an Asian as well.

      @RockstarEater@RockstarEater4 жыл бұрын
    • @@RockstarEater we are more similar than we are different brother

      @pinacolaaadas@pinacolaaadas4 жыл бұрын
    • @@pinacolaaadas Awesome. Keep in touch ,man. I have food channel where I document taco stuff like this in LA!

      @RockstarEater@RockstarEater4 жыл бұрын
    • @@RockstarEater tacos where invented by native Americans in Mexico after inventing the corn we know today, they where amazing

      @savagesavage7856@savagesavage78564 жыл бұрын
  • thats why im proud to be MEXICAN. this is the prime example of humble

    @simply-zo291@simply-zo2914 жыл бұрын
    • 😂😂

      @jaqariusnubin257@jaqariusnubin2574 жыл бұрын
    • 🇲🇽

      @lolothecholo3116@lolothecholo31164 жыл бұрын
    • Sicaria -l- 😂 no y’all not

      @jaqariusnubin257@jaqariusnubin2574 жыл бұрын
    • Your American now get over that third world pop hole you escaped from

      @josephstalin8417@josephstalin84174 жыл бұрын
    • @@josephstalin8417 the irony with ur name and the comment.

      @juliamonet5306@juliamonet53064 жыл бұрын
  • Decent, hardworking families like this are the literal backbone of America.

    @milesbennett@milesbennett3 жыл бұрын
    • and the backbone of Los Angeles.

      @bconni2@bconni23 жыл бұрын
  • @10:40 when the dad cries i felt that a lot. love this family

    @IsmokeHiphopLive@IsmokeHiphopLive Жыл бұрын
  • The moms comment got me crying , she said yes we help out anybody , that’s my people from Mexico 🇲🇽.... very proud of all of you

    @salcortez869@salcortez8693 жыл бұрын
    • Esa es mi raza 😍 mi gente ❣️

      @jessicaaguirre1229@jessicaaguirre12293 жыл бұрын
    • 🤞🏽

      @ClubCinco_V@ClubCinco_V3 жыл бұрын
    • @sweeneyj1 yesuh

      @localmilfchaser6938@localmilfchaser69382 жыл бұрын
  • As a muslim dude that does not eat pork, I have no idea why I am watching this but it looked amazing. Wonderful family as well, I wish them continued success.

    @MomoUmar6@MomoUmar64 жыл бұрын
    • Getting to know other cultures is a beautiful thing man even if you agree with it or not it gives you a better understanding of the people we share the world with.

      @Anonymous9572@Anonymous95724 жыл бұрын
    • Being Jewish and I can tell you, G-d doesn't care. He put the animals in this Earth for a reason, Salam, SHALOM.

      @memguillen2323@memguillen23234 жыл бұрын
    • Oh man as a Hispanic I can say all missing out on something good

      @angelmelendez782@angelmelendez7824 жыл бұрын
    • You can probably get close to this if you ever have a chance to eat Tacos de Suadero (is basically beef cooked in beef fat) same as Carnitas (pork in Pork Fat) confit is the cooking term

      @matopete@matopete4 жыл бұрын
    • @@memguillen2323 he's Muslim dude, respect the fact he dont eat it

      @vudi2103@vudi21034 жыл бұрын
  • Mi gente de Mexico, Im Dominican but always show love to my people, I love Mexican culture!!

    @roberttejeda8607@roberttejeda8607 Жыл бұрын
  • I love how his father learned from his father, then taught it to his children, family tradition at its best! Love it!!!

    @deesong6722@deesong67223 жыл бұрын
  • Parents are humble, caring, who taught their children well. This family makes me proud of who I am.

    @JG-gg9wk@JG-gg9wk4 жыл бұрын
  • As soon as the father was crying saying how proud he of his family tears instantly

    @chandlerjenny0627@chandlerjenny06274 жыл бұрын
    • ugly cry fasho

      @eswinquinonez2775@eswinquinonez27754 жыл бұрын
    • you are soft

      @persaud881@persaud8814 жыл бұрын
    • I started tearing up after they said nobody leaves hungry money or not and then that part came on and it got dirty.

      @MRbarfyhorse@MRbarfyhorse4 жыл бұрын
    • Joshua Persaud That’s your insecurity talking. Real men don’t give a shit what kids like you think. You’ll get it when you become a man

      @thorazine8402@thorazine84024 жыл бұрын
  • Watching these in late 2020 I hope all my street food icons are doing well during these hard times...

    @luisvazquez4309@luisvazquez43093 жыл бұрын
  • This is exactly how my grandpa raised my dad and how my dad raised me. Always make more than enough food and anyone is welcomed. I learned early that it’s not a common trait among people to always offer more than necessary even if you can hardly afford. I grew up around many people where you had to watch how much you ate so that there was enough food for everyone and I wasn’t raised with money at all but my dad was always the opposite of that because his dad taught him to be like that. I learned it was rude to offer food if you couldn’t offer it to everyone and have enough for everyone. Next time I’m in SoCal, I will definitely stop by this place.

    @James_Edward59@James_Edward593 жыл бұрын
  • I never get tired of seeing my people prosper. When they’re winning it Feels like we’re all winning.

    @ClubCinco_V@ClubCinco_V3 жыл бұрын
    • U f...ing right!!!!

      @maxpower3058@maxpower30583 жыл бұрын
    • Decent, hard working people. Brings a tear to my eye

      @DR-hy6zw@DR-hy6zw3 жыл бұрын
    • @@DR-hy6zwwe are american people!

      @jselsor1@jselsor13 жыл бұрын
    • I don't see why you have to say my people?? race should never effect ones opinion or the credit they deserve. it makes me happy to see any one loving there work and working hard to get it.

      @clworthington91@clworthington913 жыл бұрын
    • Chris Worthington Race & Cultural Heritage are TWO DIFFERENT THINGS. If you knew the difference you wouldn’t have to question the comment. Watch the video again.. it clearly means just as much to them for the same reasons it means to me. I am very proud of where “I come from.” It just so happens they share “my same roots”. You wouldn’t have said anything had this been filmed anywhere else but America. Eat a Taco and go read a book.

      @ClubCinco_V@ClubCinco_V3 жыл бұрын
  • Hard working immigrant parents and family members like this deserve the world, always! So humbling! ❤️

    @rebeccasoria3425@rebeccasoria34254 жыл бұрын
    • Native American

      @albertgarcia2309@albertgarcia23094 жыл бұрын
    • @@albertgarcia2309 no there mexican they got mixed blood there not native American

      @takumifujiwara2951@takumifujiwara29512 жыл бұрын
  • Eyes are literally watering right now...You ever see people for just a moment and feel like you've known them for your whole life? I wish all the luck and happiness in the world to this little familia!

    @jeremyadkins8461@jeremyadkins84612 жыл бұрын
  • This is amazing! This definitely hits in the feels and see how much passion this family has. Tacos look delicious!

    @raulnavarrete115@raulnavarrete1153 жыл бұрын
  • When the Dad started crying 😭😭😭😭. Blessings to El Momo fam 🙏🏻

    @w3ndeebee@w3ndeebee4 жыл бұрын
    • that got me too

      @joego9519@joego95193 жыл бұрын
  • Mexicans are the hardest working people i've ever met. Anyone who says otherwise, doesn't know any Mexicans.

    @willvr4@willvr44 жыл бұрын
    • will - Filipinos too

      @sheilahunter6232@sheilahunter62324 жыл бұрын
    • Grateful for the American dream too

      @noseasdebiljwd7501@noseasdebiljwd75014 жыл бұрын
    • Ewoks too

      @alab2839@alab28394 жыл бұрын
    • I think its cause where they came from and man mexicans know everything. Plumbing, building, cooking etc. Lol

      @titusfuimaonoteo@titusfuimaonoteo4 жыл бұрын
    • Central American to

      @j.t152@j.t1524 жыл бұрын
  • I love Mexican food, it soooo flavorful!😍.... right next to the love of my life.... good old fashioned southern comfort food 😋

    @mikespence6476@mikespence64763 жыл бұрын
    • Yeah but black people 😒

      @spiritofvengeance666@spiritofvengeance666 Жыл бұрын
  • Mad props mis paisanos! 👏 Makes me proud when I see another family making it and growing from their humble beginnings. Mis respetos A la Familia El Momo!

    @mariohernandez3157@mariohernandez31573 жыл бұрын
  • When your father cries out of pride of his son....as a mexican....you have reached ultimate accomplishment......BTW these tacos are fire...I've had both carnitas from Michoacan and momos and they truly live up to the cultures standards they would still be full of business back home they are truly good 👍

    @erickmanzano2476@erickmanzano24763 жыл бұрын
    • I am not Mexican, but I hope one day to be proud of my kids as Mr. Mono of his son.

      @yurybellmckenna6240@yurybellmckenna62403 жыл бұрын
    • Facts, this place is out of this world.

      @lukasmedina2257@lukasmedina22572 жыл бұрын
    • as a chicano man in his 40's, I've yet to reach that level.... sigh.

      @joeyclemenza7339@joeyclemenza73392 жыл бұрын
    • Bro if you’re dad ever cries of being proud of you especially if they’re Mexican dads you know they’re proud of you and honestly it’s enough to make a grown man cry

      @Potato0__@Potato0__2 жыл бұрын
    • @@joeyclemenza7339 I bet ur papa is proud af for you just doesn’t express it as much! All ethic parents are like that :)

      @timmysleftnutsack5075@timmysleftnutsack50752 жыл бұрын
  • You touched me when I heard you don’t let anyone go hungry even if they can’t pay and I cried when I heard your papi cry...........May God continue to Bless you and your Family

    @seriamendito7384@seriamendito73844 жыл бұрын
    • Ong ima start pulling up and getting free food

      @chrisdwap4700@chrisdwap47003 жыл бұрын
    • Onggggggg

      @adriansalazar2831@adriansalazar28313 жыл бұрын
    • Yes, both those parts were beautiful. May God continue to bless them!

      @ThisIsYourOnlyWarning@ThisIsYourOnlyWarning3 жыл бұрын
    • @@ThisIsYourOnlyWarning and God Bless you my Friend!!!.....Peace

      @seriamendito7384@seriamendito73843 жыл бұрын
  • Beautiful! Keep spreading the love. I’m from Miami but all Latinos should be united when it comes from common struggles of working hard, family and trying to make it in a new country 🇩🇴🇲🇽.

    @juliostevens9480@juliostevens94802 жыл бұрын
  • Shout out to this family and their legacy. Praying for your continual success. It’s great to see such love in people. God bless y’all !

    @maejuah@maejuah3 жыл бұрын
  • My name is Juan, but they call me, "Billy." LMAO

    @BFehL262@BFehL2624 жыл бұрын
    • @@reuben8324 No disrespect intended. A lot of my best friends are Mexican. I just did not expect that lol

      @BFehL262@BFehL2624 жыл бұрын
    • Those tacos look fire 🔥

      @Rosymoss@Rosymoss4 жыл бұрын
    • That shit had me dying 😂

      @MisterCee01@MisterCee014 жыл бұрын
    • Ruben Cruz stfu. Please stfu

      @connorunderwood9673@connorunderwood96734 жыл бұрын
    • @@BFehL262 people might not like Juan. To those people..."Billy"

      @alexrosales7907@alexrosales79074 жыл бұрын
  • This family deserves every blessing possible. So much respect for them and the morals they carry and pass on.

    @Brandon-of1xl@Brandon-of1xl4 жыл бұрын
    • Yes sir. Hard work and service makes for great society. I started showcasing many LA restaurants like these on my channel to help restaurant owner's get exposure. Good food should not go unnoticed =)

      @RockstarEater@RockstarEater4 жыл бұрын
    • Rockstar Eater wow im glad u advertised!! ive subscribed =)

      @crystalmonroy9111@crystalmonroy91114 жыл бұрын
  • Guys if y’all are ever in Los Angeles got to this spot you won’t regret it! One of the best tacos I have ever tasted hands down!

    @Drodloera@Drodloera3 жыл бұрын
  • I got a little emotional watching this clip, it’s a beautiful thing to see you and your family doing so well. Your family has so much pride and passion, you can see it and feel it. The love is real! Your an inspiration to all, keep up the good work my brother. Peace ✌️

    @millertime838@millertime8382 жыл бұрын
  • God bless’s people like this. Gives food to people who can’t afford it

    @wyattwilson2355@wyattwilson23554 жыл бұрын
    • 2.50 a taco of PORK thats taxing at its finest

      @dewmontain123@dewmontain1234 жыл бұрын
    • eddie gonzalez shut yo mouth broke hatin ass fool

      @danielv433@danielv4334 жыл бұрын
    • eddie gonzalez For a loaded taco 2.50 is the best price you can’t blame them there is something called the government.

      @barrelva882@barrelva8824 жыл бұрын
    • eddie gonzalez u sound straight stupid hahaha it’s expensive cuz the meat is expensive go buy yo ass a ground beef taco with lettuce from taco bell 😫🤣

      @brandonpena328@brandonpena3284 жыл бұрын
    • @@dewmontain123 Where I live it would cost 10 minimum.Probably even more.

      @dosmask8525@dosmask85254 жыл бұрын
  • That’s what’s up man, the old man crying almost got me in tears. That’s what’s up.... a father seeing his kids be successful, I know I’ll die happy seeing my kids feeding the world.

    @d-lo3055@d-lo30554 жыл бұрын
  • He is a very good son. Talking about his dad through out the video. I am asian and I like Mexican food more than Chinese food..Lol

    @luctran1540@luctran15403 жыл бұрын
  • I like how you guys really dive into the history of the families, that’s why I subscribed. Keep being awesome Munchies

    @moses7313@moses73133 жыл бұрын
  • Incredible family. This is AMERICA, a diverse group of people working hard and spreading kindness.

    @ebrady61491@ebrady614914 жыл бұрын
    • América es un continente. :)

      @diegocandia5953@diegocandia59534 жыл бұрын
    • Diego Candia lmao

      @jesustrejo6607@jesustrejo66074 жыл бұрын
    • I don't know what it has to do with "america" but ok ...

      @azharmehic9801@azharmehic98014 жыл бұрын
    • Red Boss I think they’re talking about how many Americans dislike Mexicans/other races and say they don’t work or contribute to society.

      @yxng2335@yxng23354 жыл бұрын
    • This is the world america ain't special

      @RipperTearerSlasherGouger@RipperTearerSlasherGouger4 жыл бұрын
  • That picture they chose to show dad when he was young XD

    @howchildish@howchildish4 жыл бұрын
    • 😬😬😂

      @neutronronnie9343@neutronronnie93434 жыл бұрын
    • Why does every Mexican dad have one of those photos😂

      @bogus69@bogus694 жыл бұрын
    • Filipino dads too 🤣

      @jronann2498@jronann24984 жыл бұрын
    • They hoed el momo so BAAAAD bro lmao

      @taro3836@taro38364 жыл бұрын
    • The son was made twenty minutes after that picture was taken.

      @Woozlewuzzleable@Woozlewuzzleable4 жыл бұрын
  • I love how Hispanic families work hard and start their own businesses and make it a family affair. It's even better when the kids appreciate what their parents have done for them. That is truly beautiful. Plant a tree today so your kids can sit in the shade tomorrow.

    @Bloombaby99@Bloombaby992 жыл бұрын
  • Absolutely loved this. The Love Billy has for his parents and they love they all have for eachother, the buisness, their culture and people is just simply beautiful. God Bless all of them... And keep helping and loving your parents hon, they are truly proud ! 👏👏👍👍🙌 Lastly.... What I would do for one of those tacos right now ..... *Drools* Much love from Toronto ✌

    @ashleyb6621@ashleyb66212 жыл бұрын
  • "if they can't pay we give them tacos and a soda". wow! congrats and best of luck to them. Tacos look amazing

    @EE-zd6xh@EE-zd6xh4 жыл бұрын
  • Praying corona won’t affect this family’s business to bad

    @elijah6853@elijah68534 жыл бұрын
    • right?! im about to drive by and see if they are open lol

      @baseballpro07@baseballpro074 жыл бұрын
    • I was thinking the same. I would hope not. There's still a way to keep open, as long as people have masks and maintain distance

      @la9275958@la92759584 жыл бұрын
    • highly doubt it, Mexican food is food of the Gods.

      @EdwardGutierrez90@EdwardGutierrez904 жыл бұрын
    • It hasn't. They do pick up, they still sell out.. They are also working on a restaurant in NY.

      @andthensome12@andthensome124 жыл бұрын
    • No man, nobody stops the tacos Ahahaha

      @karlaalvarez3724@karlaalvarez37244 жыл бұрын
  • I cannot wait to try these when I move there in a couple of months. Doin my taco research 😂 Not only because it looks amazing, but because of how beautiful and humble this family is. Viva Mexico! Viva El Momo! ❤️

    @HelloTuuuurdz@HelloTuuuurdz2 жыл бұрын
    • Don't gentrify it

      @valentinarmenta4982@valentinarmenta4982 Жыл бұрын
  • I can tell by your father's eyes that he did everything for you guys to take over with the respect that you deserve and I have to say that he has succeeded in that because the love and soul you put into that food is just amazing. Please continue and don't stop, like your father said, hard work is the only thing that gets us going. Greetings from Poland :)

    @lukaszbat3733@lukaszbat37332 жыл бұрын
  • They will always be blessed “ if they say they have no money and are hungry we give them a taco an a soda “ ❤️‼️

    @mahoganymahogany1147@mahoganymahogany11474 жыл бұрын
    • That Mexican hospitality. That's what a lot of us are known for.

      @MacMac1313@MacMac13134 жыл бұрын
    • You cannot find that at any fast food restaurant! I love this.

      @msi6419@msi64193 жыл бұрын
    • Mahogany Davis today you, tomorrow me. Mexicans are some of the best ppl on this planet.

      @AlaskaPirates@AlaskaPirates3 жыл бұрын
    • boo boo thanks for bringing that to my attention. I had left out a word.

      @msi6419@msi64193 жыл бұрын
  • Hard working people like this whole family are the backbone of America I have a lot of respect for them

    @peytondanner3819@peytondanner38194 жыл бұрын
  • Those are hefty tacos😍🤤 They're so blessed. They put love into the food & help people. I want to buy their tacos so bad.

    @elizabethr.martin7680@elizabethr.martin76803 жыл бұрын
  • It's so amazing to see such humble people. People that are family oriented and work hard. Really makes you realize this culture has their priorities down. It's not about money or show it's about taking care of those that love you and spending time with your family.

    @patcism@patcism2 жыл бұрын
  • Bro, after this episode. “El momo” is about to have a line around the whole block 🙌🏽

    @joseherrera8713@joseherrera87134 жыл бұрын
    • It already does. Vice is late. If u a foodie in LA u know about their tacos. They sell out quick so u have to come early.

      @pjeezymane@pjeezymane4 жыл бұрын
    • @Mike Swartz wtf are you even talking about?

      @adityachatterjee9928@adityachatterjee99284 жыл бұрын
    • Mike Swartz If you died, in 3 months no one would care. Guaranteed

      @itzrewiind9399@itzrewiind93994 жыл бұрын
    • @Mike Swartz fuck you...

      @raylenevaladez3989@raylenevaladez39894 жыл бұрын
    • @@raylenevaladez3989 ok I need to know what she said, she deleted it

      @jul734@jul7344 жыл бұрын
  • If people want to know what a REAL Gente are, show them this family...that’s a true representation of what a Mexican family is like , to the bone

    @dallasedc2976@dallasedc29764 жыл бұрын
    • Also. Just like Asian families. Tight knit, hard working, and love our food!

      @RockstarEater@RockstarEater4 жыл бұрын
    • @@RockstarEater You got it right brother. I spent a good many years within walking distance of that street. The attitude/culture in Mex is simple, kids 1st and always support your immediate family and extended.

      @raulcastro3277@raulcastro32774 жыл бұрын
  • Vengo de padres Mexicanos soy nacido en los United pero me siento mas Mexicano que el nopal y las tortillas me pone tanta alegria mirar a mi gente triunfar chingao!!! Awuevo viva Mexico Bello!!! God Bless Us All

    @erickvasquez594@erickvasquez5943 жыл бұрын
  • God bless you and your family. You are the true example of being humble and Genuine to the others.🙏❤👏 from Philippines. 🇵🇭

    @mr.d.s.m5104@mr.d.s.m5104 Жыл бұрын
  • I'm not usually expecting to cry when watching a video about tacos but I'm glad I did. You guys are the best kind of representation of a hard working Mexican family that has a big heart. Much love for your guy's business and family

    @alex951nhs@alex951nhs3 жыл бұрын
    • AMEN

      @briangleason5597@briangleason55973 жыл бұрын
  • This just touched my heart fr .. I've never been to Cali but planning a trip there real soon ... I definitely gotta support these wonderful human beings ...much love from my family to yours ♥️♥️♥️♥️

    @pocketslife8963@pocketslife89634 жыл бұрын
    • Welcome to Cali. I hope you have a nice time and enjoy Mexican food.

      @antoninaaldana8811@antoninaaldana88114 жыл бұрын
    • Yes indeed sweetie thank you 😘

      @pocketslife8963@pocketslife89634 жыл бұрын
    • Que linda tu 🤗🤗

      @mimibanales5736@mimibanales57364 жыл бұрын
    • ❤️❤️❤️❤️

      @pocketslife8963@pocketslife89634 жыл бұрын
    • You won’t be disappointed in the California food scene.

      @HOTPLATEGAMING@HOTPLATEGAMING4 жыл бұрын
  • just in his smile in the thumbnail I could se how kind, loving and humble this man is. that's why his business is #1 in L.A not only because his tacos are *amazing* but his entire family's passion to their craft goes a long way

    @billygilmusic5072@billygilmusic50723 жыл бұрын
  • Beautiful family love seeing family businesses like this thrive. Much love from 🇨🇴

    @crispchaos@crispchaos3 жыл бұрын
  • People who dislike this think taco bell is mexican 💀

    @kirbyirving9996@kirbyirving99964 жыл бұрын
    • First name Last name not real tacos

      @dulceirineo1502@dulceirineo15024 жыл бұрын
    • @First name Last name 😂 he doesnt know lmao , you should try his tacos in LA so you can know what a taco is

      @editingmedia6520@editingmedia65204 жыл бұрын
    • Im mexican af bro but you cant go wrong with doritos locos tacos or a mexican pizza 😂

      @Montano76@Montano764 жыл бұрын
    • First name Last name if you think tacos are hard then they are not tacos and maybe they are flautas or tostadas

      @kirbyirving9996@kirbyirving99964 жыл бұрын
    • @First name Last name they are everything but tacos, there used to be a taco bell in México city , it closed after 3 months , taco bell its the worst example of mexican food 🤮

      @leonardo-dz3rc@leonardo-dz3rc4 жыл бұрын
  • I can feel Billy's pride when he talks about his family and their carnitas. I too come from a family of butchers from Michoacan. Bendiciones al Momo y a toda su familia. You guys deserve the best!

    @baylez4533@baylez45334 жыл бұрын
  • Much love brotha, y’all keep doing what y’all are doing and may many blessings come to y’all, y’all deserve it. Skies the limit and only going up from here👌🍻

    @danieltrevino5808@danieltrevino5808 Жыл бұрын
  • This is amazing ! As a Boyle Heights native I’m proud of this family. Much love to them !

    @Iammannyt@Iammannyt2 жыл бұрын
  • 3:54 they exposed el Momo with that throwback pic 😂

    @GooseWaliz@GooseWaliz4 жыл бұрын
    • They did al don dirty 😂

      @luysinh8@luysinh84 жыл бұрын
  • You can tell his parents live unconditionally and the love they express mirrors that philosophy. Feeding those that are hungry simply because they are hungry. Truly appreciate to see business owners displaying this kind of love and gratitude to their customers. I hope they have infinite success for many generations to come.

    @TheOriginalMeek@TheOriginalMeek4 жыл бұрын
  • Amazing what you and your family have done. You are blessed!!! Thank you for all that you do. One day I'll take my family there to try your tacos.

    @Canadian9525@Canadian95252 жыл бұрын
  • I love stories like these. God bless and push forward Momo and family.

    @ismaeltorresjr.4945@ismaeltorresjr.49453 жыл бұрын
  • The main ingredient in cooking: LOVE.

    @erikadavis4696@erikadavis46964 жыл бұрын
    • Yes ma'am. 😊

      @thisthatandwhy5249@thisthatandwhy52494 жыл бұрын
    • powerful

      @ArcherSF@ArcherSF4 жыл бұрын
    • You got that right. . .

      @memguillen2323@memguillen23234 жыл бұрын
    • Erika Davis every time I cook and my children taste the food and the like it a lot... my younger one will say mom did you make this with love ❤️... I’m like off course I did why? Because it’s delicious 😋 😉😉😉

      @NH-fz8gk@NH-fz8gk4 жыл бұрын
    • @@NH-fz8gk 💖

      @erikadavis4696@erikadavis46964 жыл бұрын
  • Man I love this. Munchies doesn’t just put you onto local spots the people they choose give you life lessons too. Keep this up!!

    @prodacia6657@prodacia66574 жыл бұрын
    • Well said Keep it up, Munchies!

      @redorange7912@redorange79124 жыл бұрын
  • Esta es la gente chingona,que representa lo mejor de nuestra cultura...gracias¡ por ser buenos mexicanos...

    @saulmedina9085@saulmedina90853 жыл бұрын
  • Man that's a loving family!!! And the dad at the end crying... reminded me of my 😢... damn I wish them nothing but success, long life, perfect health and happiness!!!

    @titoinkosi@titoinkosi2 жыл бұрын
  • As I am someone who is Filipino and has family and friends that are Mexican (like all my friends are mexicans), I always applaud and appreciate their hard work and tenacity. They are not only they are humble, but they treat me like I am family and I couldn’t ask for more from my homies! Much love! You guys are a different breed!

    @nateibay5707@nateibay57073 жыл бұрын
  • May God always watch over them. Proud to see my Latinos out there prove that nothing can stop us.

    @lauraj6198@lauraj61983 жыл бұрын
  • Such wonderful and loving parents! And what an amazing son you are to them! Hopefully one day I can visit and support your spot! God bless!

    @Riri4romtheblock@Riri4romtheblock Жыл бұрын
  • You're very rich. You're rich with human love for all. I love all of you and hope things continue to go your way! Thank you for feeding those who don't have any money. That broke my heart. Y'ALL ROCK! LOVE FROM TEXAS.

    @faithbell1807@faithbell18073 жыл бұрын
  • Brought a tear to my eyes. God bless, his father seems like such a humble and wise man.

    @alanrivas2950@alanrivas29504 жыл бұрын
  • I’ve never met a Mexican who doesn’t eat tacos. Your parents have a great feel good story. Saludos desde Chicago

    @seekingtruth6822@seekingtruth68224 жыл бұрын
    • @Miguel Ornelas I am of 100% Mexican parents. I know what you mean hermano.

      @seekingtruth6822@seekingtruth68224 жыл бұрын
  • These are truly good people. Struggled with almost nothing, worked hard for everything and they help people cause they know how it is.

    @mikimiyazaki@mikimiyazaki3 жыл бұрын
  • This is an old video but we made time to watch from start to finish. We enjoyed watching how the business started and how the family are close together. We are L❤vers of mexican foods even though we are outside the United States. We are not Mexicans but we cherish the foods, very delicious and calming. Beautiful family and story shared. Guam 🌸🌸🌸

    @marycruz4042@marycruz4042Ай бұрын
  • These really seem like amazing people. I absolutely love mexican immigrants. They really appreciate everything and they make amazing food.

    @matthewjones4434@matthewjones44344 жыл бұрын
    • I want me a Mexican wifey.

      @aus-li@aus-li4 жыл бұрын
    • I want me a Mexican wifey.

      @aus-li@aus-li4 жыл бұрын
    • Matthew Jones I’m Mexican and all but not all Mexicans are nice some are really ignorant

      @frankiededios1983@frankiededios19834 жыл бұрын
    • frankie de Dios starting with you with that comment. Lol

      @flat_life750@flat_life7504 жыл бұрын
    • frankie de Dios starting with you with that comment. Lol

      @flat_life750@flat_life7504 жыл бұрын
  • A perfect example of people working hard, staying humble and reaching for that “American Dream”. These are the people that make America great. These are the people that show their love by putting wonderful food on a plate. Muchas Gracias por todo lo que haces.

    @onethousandpizzas@onethousandpizzas4 жыл бұрын
  • Beautiful story not just about the food but the love of a family and community.. much blessings and success❤️

    @theonly1258@theonly12583 жыл бұрын
  • Cried at how loving and authentic this family is. Reminds me of my childhood and your neighbor fed you if your parents were working late or pulling ends together.

    @BattleNuggetz@BattleNuggetz3 жыл бұрын
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