How One of Oakland’s Best Taco Trucks Makes Quesabirria - The Experts

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  • Опубліковано 10 бер 2021
  • La Santa Torta is one of Oakland’s most popular trucks for quesabirria tacos, fatty beef consommé for dipping, and other Jalisco-style Mexican dishes. See how friends Leo Oblea and Victor Guzman embark on the laborious, slow process of making juicy, cheesy, melt-in-your-mouth tacos every day.
    Credits:
    Producers: Francesca Manto, J.P. Dobrin
    Director: J.P. Dobrin
    Camera: J.P. Dobrin, Serginho Roosblad
    Editor: J.P. Dobrin
    Executive Producer: Stephen Pelletteri
    Development Producer: McGraw Wolfman
    Coordinating Producer: Stefania Orrù
    Audience Engagement: Daniel Geneen, Terri Ciccone
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  • @swordlink96
    @swordlink96 3 роки тому +1258

    Hell of an origin story.

  • @user-xn7jc7ym2j
    @user-xn7jc7ym2j 3 роки тому +301

    "I started to use my real name for the first time." - that hit me.

    • @ithaka9564
      @ithaka9564 3 роки тому +3

      @@HomeSkillit Try working in the fields. I have and even as a citizen I can say the society is wired that way. No one wants those jobs no matter how vital they are.

    • @diabeticpanda8979
      @diabeticpanda8979 3 роки тому +2

      I’ve never broken the law 😂😂😂😂😂

    • @RyukoKiryuin510
      @RyukoKiryuin510 2 роки тому +4

      @@diabeticpanda8979 only some laws protect normal people most laws protect multi billion dollar corporations xD

  • @SteelHex
    @SteelHex 3 роки тому +397

    Wow, this is deeper than just food, it’s about getting acceptance in your new home while still being anchored to the old.

    • @reginaldhuckstable9797
      @reginaldhuckstable9797 3 роки тому +6

      This isn’t their new home they’ve been here for life

    • @SteelHex
      @SteelHex 3 роки тому +7

      @@reginaldhuckstable9797 new and old are relative. If I buy a used car, that car is new to me even when it’s old to the previous owner and the factory.

    • @SteelHex
      @SteelHex 3 роки тому +13

      @Brad1156 so if I love Italian food, I’m suddenly Italian and has to move out to Italy?

    • @Yarmox
      @Yarmox 3 роки тому +1

      @Brad1156 if u aint mixed your culture remains at heart regardless of if u are in the US.

    • @MysteryScienceGaming
      @MysteryScienceGaming 3 роки тому

      yeah, it is a story about two people breaking the law every single day of their life by being in a country they are not legally allowed to be in; and the idiot sheep who support them.

  • @ayishagerussi9382
    @ayishagerussi9382 3 роки тому +413

    I live in Australia and while we get spectacular food from all over Asia, we just don't have anywhere NEAR this level of quality Mexican food. Really wish I could taste this! Love from Aus and wishing these guys all the success.

    • @chezraks
      @chezraks 3 роки тому +1

      True!

    • @frisco9568
      @frisco9568 3 роки тому +6

      You should also look into something called Barbacoa de Res. It’s super similar but prepared differently depending on the region of Mexico.

    • @ayishagerussi9382
      @ayishagerussi9382 3 роки тому

      @@frisco9568 Oooh thank you! I'l have a look!

    • @frisco9568
      @frisco9568 3 роки тому +5

      @@ayishagerussi9382 I swear you need a proper authentic experience🇲🇽🔥birria is know to be either goat or lamb, but barbacoa is usually beef.

    • @luisescalante14
      @luisescalante14 3 роки тому +12

      Good to know! Should set up shop in australia

  • @tr3louis
    @tr3louis 3 роки тому +720

    I'm from Oakland and I confirm their Tacos are Official!

    • @ree3197
      @ree3197 3 роки тому +12

      Lucky

    • @Zoltan82
      @Zoltan82 3 роки тому +5

      I want to like this, but can''t ruin the ration. LOL
      Also in the East Bay, guess I need to try them.

    • @mrfanatic2292
      @mrfanatic2292 3 роки тому +6

      Is this truck in the dubs ? I go to the one on 27th e14

    • @tr3louis
      @tr3louis 3 роки тому +2

      @@mrfanatic2292 Nah, I go to the one next to Nation's downtown, by Jack London. No where near the murder dubs.

    • @Vpeezy66
      @Vpeezy66 3 роки тому +2

      Next time I come to see you cousin you should take me to get some of these tacos #AFNF

  • @edwardjohnston974
    @edwardjohnston974 2 роки тому +109

    I am in Oakland for business from Florida. After watching this video I had to give this food truck a try. I travel a lot and love to try tacos from all over the U.S. This truck by far has the best tacos Ive ever had. I went with the quesabirria with three tacos and dipping juice. I actually drank the left over juice from the cup . Unbelievably good. Please check this place out. I will be back every time I’m in Oakland.

  • @georgewilley9609
    @georgewilley9609 3 роки тому +91

    Birrias not ready, crank up the music 🤣🤣🤣 love it

    • @Astelch
      @Astelch 3 роки тому +3

      Nothing better than working a job that you enjoy. The dream!!

  • @kristian4803
    @kristian4803 3 роки тому +51

    These guys are so genuine and real. They seem to have an amazing bond.

  • @kristerkyle
    @kristerkyle 3 роки тому +160

    These type of people are the backbone of America!!

    • @0utpatient
      @0utpatient 3 роки тому +6

      Exactly! That's some Republicans don't seem to understand.

    • @pennypincher7383
      @pennypincher7383 3 роки тому +4

      @Big Al Glad these guys are talented in the kitchen and the food looks delish, but that doesn't justify coming to the states illegally while others respect the process. Some of my family in the Philippines are still waiting to come here LEGALLY - and it's been over 10 years! This guy laughing it off that he got a fake identity and SS is a bit disturbing to me.

    • @TomJones-zm3kz
      @TomJones-zm3kz 3 роки тому +2

      Illegal immigrants selling tacos are not the backbone of America.

    • @riserobot21
      @riserobot21 2 роки тому +3

      @The Joker that was actually the whole point of America. guess you never got the memo.

    • @riserobot21
      @riserobot21 2 роки тому +9

      @@TomJones-zm3kz Maybe they are and maybe they're not. But shitbag coward bigots like you certainly are not the backbone of America.

  • @FinalDenial
    @FinalDenial 3 роки тому +59

    “And this guys crazy so he did it” 💯💯💯

  • @arbiter1010
    @arbiter1010 3 роки тому +26

    So much respect for these guys. This right here is what America is and should be all about. I wish them the best of luck. I will DEFINITELY lookout for your restaurant next time I'm in Oakland.

  • @josuerodriguez7703
    @josuerodriguez7703 3 роки тому +104

    Him speaking about being under daca hit home. People don’t talk about it enough. God bless.

    • @unknownpapa3116
      @unknownpapa3116 3 роки тому +14

      @Brad1156 Shut up Brad

    • @joebro175
      @joebro175 3 роки тому

      @Brad1156 im mexican and i agree with most of what you said

    • @gergogaal568
      @gergogaal568 3 роки тому +3

      @Brad1156 no you are stupid. most countries work like thiat. if you are born in it you are automatically a citizen. and dont forget that your country is build on people seeking better life and succeeding because they are hard working ... after all a lazy person wouldnt leave their home country

  • @aroundtheworldinaprildays
    @aroundtheworldinaprildays 3 роки тому +140

    Truly inspiring life story. And funny too with the guy saying he would've hated anybody dating his sister. 😆

    • @RaginYak
      @RaginYak 3 роки тому +2

      *baby sister is the word :)

  • @lmjustsaying
    @lmjustsaying 3 роки тому +39

    Now this is the American dream

  • @jackzirkelbach-ngai6522
    @jackzirkelbach-ngai6522 3 роки тому +22

    I’m from Oakland and this is actually the place I get my birria tacos what a coincidence I saw this on YT

    • @anthonyh7499
      @anthonyh7499 3 роки тому

      Where can u find the truck?

    • @davidsims916
      @davidsims916 2 роки тому

      @The Cuban yea. They are insanely good.

  • @timisrael7945
    @timisrael7945 3 роки тому +26

    That "Ratatouille moment" is just incredible.

  • @Astrohhh
    @Astrohhh 2 роки тому +6

    Anytime I think about complaining, I remember how incredibly privileged I have been considering I was born here and given every opportunity to succeed. So many people come here with nothing but a dream.. not even an identity. They're forced to start 10 steps behind while most of us are 20 steps ahead, and yet they still find success and are able to make something so fulfilling. It's really inspiring, and it serves as a reminder that the only thing stopping me, is me. What's your excuse?

  • @MarkT923
    @MarkT923 2 роки тому +12

    I've never tried their food, but after watching this video I am rooting for them and wishing them all the success! I was excited to learn that they are in Oakland. We've tried tacos all over the bay area, but to see that they are close, we'll have a new go-to spot. Thank you Eater for connecting me to these guys

  • @stephenhope7319
    @stephenhope7319 2 роки тому +1

    I am from Sacramento, we have great trucks too. Next time I am in Oakland I will check you out. Thanks for the video.

  • @Riotdrone
    @Riotdrone 3 роки тому +10

    everything about this makes these tacos seem like they'd be the most flavorful things ever, looks delicious

  • @y313ss
    @y313ss 3 роки тому +7

    Doesn’t get more American than this. Viva la raza🇲🇽

  • @KevinRay_man
    @KevinRay_man 3 роки тому +3

    This. This right here. This is why I hate it when people refer to DACA applicants as 'anchor babies' and all that other nonsense. This is why programs like DACA are important, that man is twice the American that most are. Respect.

  • @theremnantsofpineconepast6616
    @theremnantsofpineconepast6616 3 роки тому +163

    i’m a simple person: i see taco, i click taco

  • @najibelkarmach3225
    @najibelkarmach3225 3 роки тому +194

    Wish these guys a lot of success!

  • @mazayashah213
    @mazayashah213 3 роки тому +85

    The food looks amazing!!!! Congratulations to them for the growth and success of the business. Hoping it only gets better for them. I don't know anything about DACA and I thought it was cool how they used this opportunity to share about their experiences.

  • @joewojcik258
    @joewojcik258 3 роки тому +5

    Thats awesome that u guys got together and made a great business for yourselves and give other people a taste of their culture thats they havent had in a long time. Keep up the great work.....

  • @billyyank5807
    @billyyank5807 2 роки тому +4

    This is some true authentic Mexican food. Looks absolutely delicious!!

  • @gregbowen617
    @gregbowen617 3 роки тому +6

    These guys are so great and I wish them every success… they deserve it!

  • @occultustactical6138
    @occultustactical6138 3 роки тому +19

    That looks awesome. Congrats to you both for working so hard. This is what America is all about. Giving people an opportunity to showcase their potential.

  • @123nachito123
    @123nachito123 3 роки тому +3

    DACA Brothers! 💪🏽 Keep doing your thing fellas

  • @sincicalpvp9252
    @sincicalpvp9252 3 роки тому +1552

    "Yeah so he was dating my sister and I hated him, I tasted his food and then *I cut off my sister and me and him started dating.*"

  • @gomez_8317
    @gomez_8317 3 роки тому +4

    Orgullosa de mi sobrino Leonel oblea sigan puro para adelante

  • @JJL3EE
    @JJL3EE 3 роки тому +7

    Eater, yall been giving Oakland so much love! I love it! 🤍🤍🤍

  • @hkbabel
    @hkbabel 3 роки тому +5

    Thank you, incredibly this docuseries continues to sustain award worthy level of quality, beauty and generosity of talent and spirit. DAM I want a taco made with that much love

  • @parthkansara4510
    @parthkansara4510 2 роки тому +1

    The story and the inspiration is so great behind their work.

  • @CyberDocUSA
    @CyberDocUSA 3 роки тому +23

    These f-ing dudes are rocking! Dang. I wanna try everything they make now! Keep on keeping on, guys!

  • @luisescalante14
    @luisescalante14 3 роки тому

    Thank you eater for always giving new and upcoming chefs the spotlight, in every cuisine not just fine dining.

  • @minetlav5110
    @minetlav5110 3 роки тому +7

    Best chef I ever seen for along time

  • @drskelebone
    @drskelebone 3 роки тому +7

    Anyone else see this pop up just after a Babish episode about this exact thing? Glad to see how authentic he was. :D

  • @Jayro440
    @Jayro440 3 роки тому +1

    Happy for these fellas and I’m glad it’s in Oakland.

  • @sschannel6922
    @sschannel6922 3 роки тому +4

    Thanks for sharing the story.

  • @Benjiforthemoon
    @Benjiforthemoon 3 роки тому +53

    Wish UA-cam had a love button
    The like doesn’t feel enough for this

  • @colleenkaralee2280
    @colleenkaralee2280 3 роки тому +4

    I would eat that. It was great hearing your story of from hardship to success.

  • @rubijacczak8498
    @rubijacczak8498 3 роки тому +1

    What a wonderful story, so proud of these young men!!! Y qué comida más deliciosa 😋. I grew up in Oakland….i will look you up🙏

  • @bodyandsoulinconstanttrans9190
    @bodyandsoulinconstanttrans9190 2 роки тому

    Just love your shows! Some I´d wished the lasted for hours :) Thx guys !

  • @CarlDeanWallace
    @CarlDeanWallace 3 роки тому +3

    This story plus my Budweiser makes me miss my friend Julian a Canadian guy who had the same heart as these fellows much respect ✊ Godspeed

  • @laceysammy
    @laceysammy 2 роки тому +1

    Those tacos look AMAZING !

  • @VirtualRecalll
    @VirtualRecalll 3 роки тому

    The media would have you believe this isn’t the current America. This is the ACTUAL definition of this great country and amazing to see the success of those who believe in themselves and put in the actual work to see success. Awesome!

  • @iboremytherapist
    @iboremytherapist 3 роки тому

    got quesabirria tacos tonight friday night for dinner cause of this video! so good. hope to try their quesabirria tacos someday

  • @carolynkovacs5412
    @carolynkovacs5412 Рік тому

    Good for you guys, we like ppl who work

  • @yosephb287
    @yosephb287 3 роки тому +2

    Would love to try a taco of that sort!!!! You guys keep it up!!!!

  • @johnchernabcinterviewandca3153
    @johnchernabcinterviewandca3153 3 роки тому +1

    I'm from Alamo, 20 minutes from Oakland. Good seeing my old weekend stomping grounds.

  • @TripleSkeleton
    @TripleSkeleton Рік тому

    This looks so so good

  • @jayantoine669
    @jayantoine669 3 роки тому +1

    Big respect and foods looks amazing 😀

  • @lesleyh0480
    @lesleyh0480 3 роки тому

    Loved his story!!

  • @fuckitimsayingit3335
    @fuckitimsayingit3335 3 роки тому

    I love these guys

  • @perrynnlynch1883
    @perrynnlynch1883 10 місяців тому

    Great stuff. Looks delicious.

  • @MrJunebug49
    @MrJunebug49 2 роки тому +1

    Go hard or go home!!! Congratulations to both of u. Thank u for sharing your story and your Quesabirria tacos look good!!!

  • @carmelcapricorn7701
    @carmelcapricorn7701 3 роки тому

    So many ways 2 enjoy this classic. 🌮 Tuesdays. 🥑🍅🧅🌽🥬🧄🌶️🧀🥃

  • @coljar100
    @coljar100 3 роки тому

    epic story.... and food looks delish

  • @foofoocuddlypoops4260
    @foofoocuddlypoops4260 3 роки тому +1

    Tried their food when their truck was parked at East Brothers, sooooo good. Congrats on the new restaurant!

  • @MrDfurlong
    @MrDfurlong 3 роки тому +1

    Congratulations on your success. Everything looks very tasty!!!

  • @whipslayerz
    @whipslayerz 2 роки тому

    Best story I’ve heard in a long time

  • @valeriecao782
    @valeriecao782 3 роки тому +1

    I love catching their truck near jack London square on Friday’s!!

  • @tubereviewmedia
    @tubereviewmedia 3 роки тому

    This is definitely worth a visit to Oakland!

  • @michaelalmaraz3750
    @michaelalmaraz3750 3 роки тому

    Seemed like such nice, fun people

  • @sooperwill
    @sooperwill 3 роки тому

    Gotta try this when I'm back home!

  • @rashidali_abuali99
    @rashidali_abuali99 2 роки тому

    tough journey but you made it🙏.....keep on....love the food looks yummy.....watching from Kenya🇰🇪

  • @yan.broccoli
    @yan.broccoli 3 роки тому +3

    I really cannot see why anyone would dislike this video. Awesome story! I swear I could smell the food! SmellaVision!!

    • @matteframe
      @matteframe 8 місяців тому

      Vegans love this video!!

  • @israeldillard9872
    @israeldillard9872 3 роки тому

    THAT LOOKS SO GOOD.

  • @nathaneyears508
    @nathaneyears508 3 роки тому +2

    What an awesome story. Really wish I didn’t live in australia right now! I’d travel all that way just to eat their food 🤤

  • @MB-tu6si
    @MB-tu6si 3 роки тому

    That reference was spot on!

  • @halpwr
    @halpwr 3 роки тому

    This is awesome

  • @DavisOnABike
    @DavisOnABike 3 роки тому +15

    Thank you for the Oakland lunch suggestion Eater. Went out and found the truck on Broadway near Jack London Square. Delicious! Would have liked a little more kick from chilis but still an amazing meal! Paired it with a Boba Tea from Chinatown. Food coma!!

    • @BuffaloNickel9
      @BuffaloNickel9 3 роки тому +4

      Haha great comment!
      the only thing that would have made it really awesome & funny is, if you finished it by saying "And then I got on the plane back to North Carolina" or somewhere far from Oakland😂

    • @rgdssd
      @rgdssd 3 роки тому

      So California! I live in an area that is like half Mexican/half Filipino. I go get my Mexican food and then head to the Boba shop for my milk tea or passionfruit green tea! 🤤

  • @eternallyfe4780
    @eternallyfe4780 3 роки тому

    Dope! Imma have to go try them out now.

  • @bensharp802
    @bensharp802 3 роки тому

    Those are some good looking tacos, great work guys

  • @NancyRemling
    @NancyRemling 3 роки тому

    I love Oakland. Very special place. 🌹🌹

  • @blackvinegarcollection
    @blackvinegarcollection 3 роки тому

    Literally salivated the whole time!

  • @dynamitedmoney
    @dynamitedmoney 3 роки тому

    Literally drooling right now 🤤 🔥

  • @SeanOMatic
    @SeanOMatic 3 роки тому

    Going today. Love this spot.

  • @maozhong88
    @maozhong88 3 роки тому

    Good stuff. Keep up the good work, keep the good food coming.

  • @meow-meow-beans
    @meow-meow-beans 3 роки тому +9

    welp, its 2am where I live and I’m aching for those tacos, then I realised, I don’t any place that has those either, great.

  • @MariaB981
    @MariaB981 3 роки тому

    Looks delicious. I only make Birria on special occasions keep up the great work.

  • @cdelane3335
    @cdelane3335 2 роки тому

    That looks so good!!

  • @dragzzz123
    @dragzzz123 3 роки тому

    Looks so good

  • @diggsdiggler337
    @diggsdiggler337 3 роки тому

    That looks so good.

  • @blueenglishstaffybreeder6956
    @blueenglishstaffybreeder6956 3 роки тому

    One word…. Inspirational, well done lads

  • @asjfjvnfjfivkf9944
    @asjfjvnfjfivkf9944 3 роки тому

    These guys pass the vibe check

  • @Onlybadtakes2589
    @Onlybadtakes2589 3 роки тому

    Looks amazing

  • @TCY-jn9nw
    @TCY-jn9nw 3 роки тому +6

    They seem like fun dudes

  • @JasonPuckettNY
    @JasonPuckettNY 3 роки тому +1

    we gotta protect these guys at all costs

  • @tasteeasy3910
    @tasteeasy3910 3 роки тому

    Inspiring story👍 . amazing dish👌

  • @SUNNYAOT
    @SUNNYAOT 3 роки тому

    I make this recipe at home once a month it's so good

  • @jiggastreets471
    @jiggastreets471 2 роки тому

    Damn the hustle !! 💪🏽

  • @Try_The_Soup
    @Try_The_Soup 3 роки тому

    Zacatecas! Love our jalisco primos!

  • @jaysonhahn5881
    @jaysonhahn5881 3 роки тому

    That looks so delicious!

  • @johnsamuels9096
    @johnsamuels9096 3 роки тому

    Yummy, yummy, yummy. Added to my favourites.

  • @headbangerskitchenshorts
    @headbangerskitchenshorts 3 роки тому

    Those tacos look so good!!!

  • @williamteh93
    @williamteh93 3 роки тому

    BEAUTIFUL

  • @rerolley
    @rerolley 3 роки тому +1

    Would love to try their tacos.