The Bodega Food Truck Slinging Chopped Cheese in NYC

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  • @muffintop701
    @muffintop701 2 роки тому +1173

    street food icons is something that needs to continue forever.

    • @daddymcpapi7520
      @daddymcpapi7520 2 роки тому +12

      I absolutely love those episodes!

    • @muffintop701
      @muffintop701 2 роки тому +16

      @@daddymcpapi7520 they are the reason I subbed. I watch a lot of Munchies stuff but Street Food Icons is why I'm here

    • @daddymcpapi7520
      @daddymcpapi7520 2 роки тому +3

      @@muffintop701 same!

    • @cookieshape
      @cookieshape 2 роки тому

      indeed, anything street food is just fascinating to dig

    • @AutoAbsolute
      @AutoAbsolute 2 роки тому +1

      Whole TV production companies don't make content like this....

  • @michelleyroo
    @michelleyroo 2 роки тому +90

    this truck is the king of NY. loved watching this closer look. especially the part when he was talking about how his girl was the one that believed in him. so sweet and genuine. i love it!

  • @Gualeezy
    @Gualeezy 2 роки тому +559

    as a bronx native he is accurate with 100% of what he's saying. i pass by the truck all the time on pelham parkway. great job

    • @lambdalambdalambdaa
      @lambdalambdalambdaa 2 роки тому +17

      Yeah. You're def somebody who would know then. I 100% trust everything you said.

    • @TheGabagoolGuru
      @TheGabagoolGuru 2 роки тому

      Where is he at on pelham? Originally from Boston rd thats my old hood

    • @oghooliganz2116
      @oghooliganz2116 2 роки тому +10

      @@TheGabagoolGuru in front of Jacobi hospital

    • @Gualeezy
      @Gualeezy 2 роки тому

      @@lambdalambdalambdaa pass by as in i cop from it you lil yockhead

    • @Drew21252
      @Drew21252 2 роки тому

      Bro where?? I’m by the train station

  • @Hedisaurus
    @Hedisaurus 2 роки тому +506

    Shoutout to the mama, for raising such an amazing, hardworking son! This looks awesome!

    • @guru_basketball_kiero
      @guru_basketball_kiero 2 роки тому +7

      yes Momma didn't play with that knife

    • @cesarperez4736
      @cesarperez4736 2 роки тому +7

      That ain’t hard working lol go work in the sun and see what’s a hard working lol

    • @KingGayCockroach
      @KingGayCockroach 2 роки тому +27

      @@cesarperez4736 mmm me gardener me rake leaves for dad mmm mexico

    • @robertlucas9970
      @robertlucas9970 2 роки тому +10

      @@KingGayCockroach 🤣🤣🤣☠️☠️☠️

    • @meemee6089
      @meemee6089 2 роки тому +14

      @@cesarperez4736 SMH 🤦🏽‍♀️🙄yeah like everyone just opens up their own bodegas and food trucks every day like it’s easy. Are you unwell in the head if you think none of that boils down to being hard work?

  • @hue2944
    @hue2944 2 роки тому +113

    stay on your grind man. love to see the family come together to change the scene. keep killin it yall! makes me want a bodega to hang at.

  • @meowser1905
    @meowser1905 2 роки тому +95

    Food Carts/Trucks and Bodegas are the backbone of NYC
    Glad to see both finally joined together.

    • @D-Z321
      @D-Z321 2 роки тому +3

      Not really mang… dem financial fools be the backbone of the Empire State 😂

    • @Ben-ks5bm
      @Ben-ks5bm 2 роки тому

      No that’s real Americans, not tax dodging immigrants and Muslims

    • @meowser1905
      @meowser1905 2 роки тому

      @G H I know. It's an exaggerated statement meant to convey my appreciation of them, not a literal statement meant to be taken as fact.

    • @Ben-ks5bm
      @Ben-ks5bm 2 роки тому

      @@meowser1905 ban Islam in the western world

  • @TheGabagoolGuru
    @TheGabagoolGuru 2 роки тому +27

    Love the family hustle, and tradition. I give moms props for her hustle during times when many woman wont work labor jobs.

  • @maniacal1870
    @maniacal1870 2 роки тому +9

    Onions and TONS of garlic and pepper was my go-to when I made these as a kid in southern MO.
    I'd also cook them longer til the meat started to darken and the cheese crisped.
    Minced beef, tons of cheddar, smeared onto a bun. Absolute perfection for an afterschool snack.

    • @livsnjutaresverige3802
      @livsnjutaresverige3802 2 роки тому +1

      Bro thats like what I want. Onions 🧅 any shape or form. Pickled, fried, raw, mustard and my burger is done. Never had cc. God willing im gonna visit New york again from Europe

    • @The.Original.Potatocakes
      @The.Original.Potatocakes 2 роки тому

      Loose meat sandwich

  • @zclark1986
    @zclark1986 2 роки тому +26

    Dude buckle up! Food looks delicious and now it's going on people's NY bucket lists. It's on mine for the next time I'm there. Wishing you success from one restauranteur to the next.

  • @billzjr222
    @billzjr222 Рік тому +2

    Damn bruh this was just amazing and wholesome. I really needed this. I wish them the best and more. They truly deserve it. People like them makes me proud to be Puertoriccan 🇵🇷.

  • @faveadams85
    @faveadams85 2 роки тому +9

    Big S/O to your mum for putting in the work.... The Bodegas keep NY spinning

  • @juicemanog9160
    @juicemanog9160 2 роки тому +49

    The more and more i watch these.. is making me motivated to open my restaurant i been wanting to open for a while now.. i can't wait to join the restaurant entrepreneur community and make ppl fall in love with food 💯🤙

    • @missbeafromnyc
      @missbeafromnyc 2 роки тому +2

      you can do it . people unite with food 🙌🏼

    • @lmygia28
      @lmygia28 2 роки тому +3

      Same thing I said I have a small catering company and now I’m motivated to get my food truck from watching these videos‼️

    • @JimKimTheIdeaHunters
      @JimKimTheIdeaHunters 2 роки тому +1

      Go for it🔥👍🔥👍

    • @blahblah2779
      @blahblah2779 Рік тому

      For every cool story like this one there’s 10,000 others who ended up bankrupt and emotionally empty doing the same thing.
      Don’t think you’ll be a winner. Assume you will fail. At least you’ll have a plan ready.

  • @alonzor557
    @alonzor557 2 роки тому +57

    Love to see an amazing family business like this! Wish you all lots of success 😄

  • @jeffgoodrich4577
    @jeffgoodrich4577 2 роки тому +24

    Dude just has that energy that makes you want to support him.

  • @romanmarshall2382
    @romanmarshall2382 2 роки тому +9

    So cool, love that his family is involved.

  • @victorbenner539
    @victorbenner539 2 роки тому +40

    So this is the first I have heard of the copped cheese. Absolutely looked great. I'm out in Washington state. Great story, his moma can definitely be proud of this young man. And lastly, thank you munchies for doing what you do so well. Everyone have a great day 🌤.

    • @laserbeamlightning
      @laserbeamlightning 2 роки тому +1

      Look up General Ocky. You'll love it

    • @Ot_a_n
      @Ot_a_n 2 роки тому +1

      @@laserbeamlightning can’t forget the bev

    • @laserbeamlightning
      @laserbeamlightning 2 роки тому +1

      @@Ot_a_n NEVAH NEVAH NEVAH

    • @BoricuaNyc
      @BoricuaNyc 2 роки тому +1

      @@laserbeamlightning A Boricua 🇵🇷invented the chopped cheese sandwich 🥪 in Spanish Harlem 🇵🇷🗽

  • @kahopukehau
    @kahopukehau 2 роки тому +30

    That breakfast chopped cheese looks 🔥🔥🔥!!

  • @desertqueenaz7895
    @desertqueenaz7895 2 роки тому +6

    I absolutely love the channel and the stories of street eats I love it love it ,and she raised such a great son.I love the hustle and the real family bonds these fabulous families have.Money is one thing but it's not what matters is familia
    🤙🤙🌵🌵🌵💜💜🤘🤘

  • @damieng657
    @damieng657 2 роки тому +3

    Big respect 2 u and ur family

  • @BruinsPastaSauce
    @BruinsPastaSauce 2 роки тому +43

    deadass the food looks amazing but thats not what sells it for me. its him, his heart and him growing up around it. the way he talks about it, the effort he puts in, the time.. my man could be cooking up my dish i personally hate the most but bc of him you bet your ass im pulling up to eat it.. its not always about the food, its about the people who do it and this is the one of many who do it. much love man, wish i could help support, Im from outside of Boston so i dont think ill have the chance to buy from you ever but if you bottle that sauce you bet im looking for it. wish you and your fam great health, thank you for doing the work you do.

  • @werdnaxela9553
    @werdnaxela9553 2 роки тому +1

    I’m in Texas. Just learned about chopped cheeses this week. Gonna make me some at home but definitely gonna keep an eye out for Bodega Truck when I’m back visiting NY!

  • @LIMowersAndMore
    @LIMowersAndMore 2 роки тому +1

    I love this guy! Everyday for lunch I go to him! He’s the bomb working on the railroad keeps me going to him!

  • @caddiman9834
    @caddiman9834 2 роки тому +11

    Awesome bro. Good for you. Love to see my people grow.🤙🏼

    • @EyeOfThePhi
      @EyeOfThePhi 2 роки тому

      we need to rise up against the yts

  • @dandy90
    @dandy90 2 роки тому +82

    I've had his food a couple times. Very tasty and hearty. Not looking forward to the long line that's he's going to have after this video haha. Good for him though.

  • @amarius9738
    @amarius9738 2 роки тому +28

    I love his passion. I am most definitely hitting this food truck up next time I’m in the city.

    • @jarjarbinks4243
      @jarjarbinks4243 Рік тому +1

      Their are UA-cam videos reviewing his chopped cheese game and rumor has it isn’t up to standard

  • @jadakidd973able
    @jadakidd973able 2 роки тому +13

    I hope to reach his level of notoriety one day with my Birria Truck ! Soon with a little hard work & faith :)

  • @SantiagoMAXIMOleon
    @SantiagoMAXIMOleon 2 роки тому +1

    I got you ,did a little catering gig for a suburbia community on Fourth of July , now that whole village knows n loves chopped cheeses dearly.

  • @lock_8864
    @lock_8864 2 роки тому +5

    Don’t ever stop making these!

  • @seawind930
    @seawind930 2 роки тому +1

    I use the usual Burger fixings on a Kaiser roll. Adobo seasoning for the hamburger and some basic Fry sauce (everyone has their version). It's great to see someone making it a specialty, major respect.

  • @JERZEYSKOLJA
    @JERZEYSKOLJA 2 роки тому +3

    Shoutout to da biz and the baby Tims!! Another great Boricua establishment!!

  • @SP1Films
    @SP1Films 2 роки тому +1

    Nothing screams NYC more than him wearing a Pigeon Hoodie and talking about Chopped Cheese, love to see it.

  • @juanescalante9972
    @juanescalante9972 2 роки тому +10

    Truck looks spotless in the inside very clean

  • @paul_domici
    @paul_domici 2 роки тому +7

    This Looks delicious!!! Can't wait to try it!!!

  • @clarityaware2104
    @clarityaware2104 10 місяців тому

    jlo comments got me here to see if she was talking any sense. 2:30 "if you know bout it, you know bout it" 🤣

  • @NYvandal
    @NYvandal 2 роки тому +12

    Chopped cheese con salami y queso is crazy 🔥 deff gotta try that

  • @Caliboi626
    @Caliboi626 2 роки тому +7

    That was dope.. Around this time last year I made my kids a chopped cheese 🧀 and they loved it 💯. Keep pushing brotha

  • @paulerxx
    @paulerxx 2 роки тому

    I'm 15 minutes out of NYC in NJ and chopped cheese sandwiches are popping up over here now even. Especially in places like Newark. The OG is the way to go if you're still trying it out for the first time.

  • @briang3306
    @briang3306 2 роки тому +310

    As a frequent costumer I only got one thing to say. I COULD EAT FROM THIS TRUCK ALL WEEK 😭😭😭😭😭

    • @joebroadbeef332
      @joebroadbeef332 2 роки тому

      Prove it!!!!!

    • @missladyanonymity
      @missladyanonymity 2 роки тому

      How much are they?

    • @missladyanonymity
      @missladyanonymity 2 роки тому

      I can't see the prices well in this video

    • @lauraqueentint
      @lauraqueentint 2 роки тому +10

      @@missladyanonymity the og is $9, the breakfast and most others are $11, and two on the bottom at $13. (usd)

    • @michaela7100
      @michaela7100 2 роки тому +1

      @@lauraqueentint Geez thats a fair bit

  • @Not0iletpaper4
    @Not0iletpaper4 2 роки тому +1

    The Bodega On Wheels Hell Yeah! Good Luck Brother 👍 Keep up the work and feeding The Ppl

  • @muskafella
    @muskafella 2 роки тому

    bruh!! " we out hurrr "

  • @brianmoody2549
    @brianmoody2549 2 роки тому +1

    Keep it right,and you will make your dream come true with hard work, and love understanding and help from your family you will make it. The flavor color,who fresh the ingredients are will always bring the people back.

  • @dirtporcelain
    @dirtporcelain 2 роки тому +12

    Just came her to say that was the most beautiful tomato I've seen on camera.

  • @djoyeah134
    @djoyeah134 2 роки тому

    Hi everyone this is Dj Oyeah and Oyeah this is amazing, I love it ,they make me proude !! Such a simple concept yet a big deal now in NYC ,I wish u the best and all your dream will come true!!

  • @sec0ndton0ne408
    @sec0ndton0ne408 2 роки тому +8

    He's just a cool ass dude living his dream

  • @bakoguy5330
    @bakoguy5330 2 роки тому +2

    “I want people to remember their childhood” He’s a legend for that

  • @thai33oz
    @thai33oz 2 роки тому +2

    Never disrespect the bodega cat, I saw this truck in Brooklyn the other day next to Birrialandia truck. I'm glad they're doing well. Definitely going to hit them up when I see them again.

  • @grandmav6002
    @grandmav6002 2 роки тому +5

    Damn I want one now🤤😋thanks for sharing I’m loving how you and the fam work so closely together God Bless You🙏🏿❤️🥰

  • @zor2698
    @zor2698 Рік тому

    He spreads the chop cheese word. I make these for my friends whenever I can. Thanks for the inspiration.

  • @PBBoogie99
    @PBBoogie99 2 роки тому +12

    If I ever go back to NYC, I’m seeking out this truck.

  • @erica_thecreator
    @erica_thecreator 2 роки тому +16

    Yummmmm! My mouth instantly got watery 🤤 i can almost smell this through the screen 😋

  • @ijustfkyabihoutthedriveway8071
    @ijustfkyabihoutthedriveway8071 2 роки тому +1

    well you can see the passsion and fire in his eyes thats amazing

  • @bresams2917
    @bresams2917 Рік тому

    I watched this whole thing, the grind! Much Respect!

  • @D-Z321
    @D-Z321 2 роки тому +1

    My family in Harlem, W120-Lenox, we been making chopped cheese for years. We gots a bodega on da corner we slinging.

  • @BoricuaNyc
    @BoricuaNyc 2 роки тому +1

    Puerto Ricans🇵🇷🗽started the bodegas and chopped cheese sandwiches 🥪🗽🇵🇷

  • @joanneganon7157
    @joanneganon7157 2 роки тому +2

    Dude keep the Drive Alive🙌
    I'm a retired Chef ,I've never heard of your Sandwich but it looks delicious 👊.
    JO JO IN VT 💕😅💨❄️

  • @TacoStacks
    @TacoStacks 2 роки тому +1

    This made me hungry

  • @Harlem1455
    @Harlem1455 2 роки тому

    Harlem started this ! Thanks bro for giving us our props !!!!! I remember bringing people to my block and ordering a chop cheese and my Bronx friends was like wtf is that ! They tasted it and it was over !!!! A Half&Half drink is another Harlem 💎!

  • @joshhorn5131
    @joshhorn5131 2 роки тому +3

    His mom is cool. "That's the Puerto Rican in me"😆

  • @Mxzyck
    @Mxzyck 2 роки тому +4

    Hold up onions is a must!

  • @limjaheybobandy
    @limjaheybobandy 2 роки тому +1

    "Fold it together, flip it over, wrap it up tight, like a newborn baby, gets cut it half."
    I'm sitting here laughing my ass off at the poor choice of words in that sentence

  • @nadiai910
    @nadiai910 2 роки тому +1

    going to NY for the first time in sept... definitely will stop by his truck :)

  • @bassclef283
    @bassclef283 Рік тому +1

    Love all the sandwiches, Bodega sauce A++

  • @toneriggz
    @toneriggz 2 роки тому +3

    Anything Dominicano from the truck is 🔥🔥🔥 🇩🇴 I usually catch him at Astoria (when he actually goes to Astoria) or Williamsburg.

    • @BoricuaNyc
      @BoricuaNyc 2 роки тому +2

      He’s Puerto Rican 🇵🇷🗽

  • @JCee3223
    @JCee3223 2 роки тому +2

    I need to visit NYC one day just for the amazing food trucks and stalls.

  • @dunderwood4444
    @dunderwood4444 2 роки тому

    Bless up from Brooklyn. The Bronx is doing it big #RESPECT family is indeed important unfortunately some never had a family 👪

  • @juniorherman8427
    @juniorherman8427 2 роки тому +2

    Wish we had chopped cheese in San Diego. Another great segment. Kudos.✔️✌🏾👽

  • @jacobpacheco3165
    @jacobpacheco3165 2 роки тому

    It's amazing that I live on the east coast of Massachusetts, about 2 hours or so away, and no one here knows of the chopped cheese. One day I'll take the drive just for that.

  • @johnyboy2210
    @johnyboy2210 2 роки тому +1

    Gotta try this next time I’m in the city, shout out to all the up and coming chefs in the game!

  • @einundsiebenziger5488
    @einundsiebenziger5488 Рік тому

    Those sandwiches are another reason to finally visit NYC again after over 30 years. Did he really say "we run like a 'welled oil' machine" (9:13)?

  • @shah5652
    @shah5652 2 роки тому +1

    He seems like a really humble down to earth guy! I wish you were in south Florida 😢

  • @mborges2133
    @mborges2133 2 роки тому +1

    Another DOPE episode!!!

  • @jerseylionesses
    @jerseylionesses 2 роки тому +3

    That was hilarious if Bodega got no cat you got mice lol

  • @theogdanthology
    @theogdanthology 2 роки тому +1

    S/o to them for building this up. Praying it don't get gentrified like Philly cheesesteaks.

  • @kevinshinn1384
    @kevinshinn1384 Рік тому +1

    Yo! I’ve been following this guy for years!

  • @susanjimenez6198
    @susanjimenez6198 2 роки тому

    That looks amazing! My husband grew up in Brooklyn and we will have to look you up.

  • @davidojeda7720
    @davidojeda7720 2 роки тому +5

    You know he the real deal by the way he say “Sanguich”

  • @rajabhattacharya4127
    @rajabhattacharya4127 2 роки тому +2

    Awesome, wish this was available in India.

  • @SteveSavage79
    @SteveSavage79 2 роки тому +1

    Genius concept all around hope this family crushes it.

  • @OPTIC23100
    @OPTIC23100 2 роки тому +15

    Looks like a Mexican torta de asada! 🔥🔥🔥

  • @dzk
    @dzk 2 роки тому

    If you bring one of these trucks to Northern VA... they will make moneyyyyy

  • @DCaulliette
    @DCaulliette 2 роки тому

    Planning a family vacation to NYC next year and am working this type of awesomeness into our trip.

  • @MrMcbear
    @MrMcbear 2 роки тому

    Im from south jersey, where obviously we have philly influence and cheese steaks and not chopped cheese. Chopped cheese is WAY different, and just as good. LOVED chopped cheese sandwiches I use to get in NY in college.

  • @allen8279
    @allen8279 2 роки тому +1

    love this vid & definitely gotta visit this truck whenever I end up in New York 😩

  • @geoffreygarfein9169
    @geoffreygarfein9169 2 роки тому

    This is one of my favorite episodes ever.

  • @a-love-supremist
    @a-love-supremist 2 роки тому +1

    I'm glad this isn't near me. Looks like something I could/would eat every day.

  • @Naschabella
    @Naschabella 2 роки тому +3

    Awesome 🤩! Good luck with your dream!

  • @chance4927
    @chance4927 2 роки тому +4

    im from australia and im planning a trip to the U.S for two reasons... 1. to eat a chopped cheese. 2. to eat a pizza from lucalis

    • @jaredtaylor9775
      @jaredtaylor9775 2 роки тому

      Do you prefer chopped kangaroo or chopped koala?

  • @delroyokuma9099
    @delroyokuma9099 Рік тому +3

    I thought that was Eladio Carrion 😂

  • @Youknowmeozone
    @Youknowmeozone Рік тому

    Great episode ..epic sandwich and family was cute as well

  • @Eremon1
    @Eremon1 2 роки тому

    This is awesome looking food from honest hard working folks. Good stuff.

  • @guyjmlol
    @guyjmlol 2 роки тому

    Street food icons isn't even about the food it's about the story and the heart of their community

  • @Nothing-zw3yd
    @Nothing-zw3yd Рік тому

    We don't have this in central NY state, but we really need it. I could definitely go for a bacon tomato chop cheese right now. This great food would really take off in Syracuse. Food trucks are finally getting really popular around here, a chop cheese truck would do really well.

  • @balljointfd3s
    @balljointfd3s 2 роки тому +1

    When he put the "secret spice" on the meat, which is just McCormick "All Spice" from the grocery store, my eyes rolled so far back into my head that I got a concussion.

  • @appalachianfamilyrecipes4647
    @appalachianfamilyrecipes4647 2 роки тому +1

    I loved the cat explanation, also you could make a drinking game every time he says chop cheese, drink :)

  • @Rosco59432
    @Rosco59432 2 роки тому +5

    Honestly I love watching I really wish me n my dad and family could all eat together were avid huntermen but more of a fishing man and this would be beautiful I love to catch cook and eat also agree with catch & release👌🙌🏼❤💚💙

  • @br8857
    @br8857 2 роки тому

    I respect the hustle! Keep it up!

  • @edim108
    @edim108 2 роки тому

    I tried making it at home the way like he does and OMG! How can something be this inexpensive, this easy to make and this good? It's criminal that I've only recently discovered this sandwich!
    WHY IS NOBODY MAKING IT HERE?! There are SO MANY burger joints in Warsaw, but only one place I've seen selling chopped cheese and it was 10$ a sandwich so I passed...

  • @samuelrodriguez5412
    @samuelrodriguez5412 2 роки тому

    He's right the chopped cheese was the most iconic sandwich low-key in the hood . I'm not from New York I grew up in Bridgeport CT which isn't far. That sandwich got me through many hungry days when I didn't have enough money . For $5 I can get a loaded chopped cheese and a can of soda plus a small bag of lays idk about now a days lol

  • @ikec4021
    @ikec4021 2 роки тому

    Happy for u an ur moms bro keep grinding i love my homemade chopped cheeses wish I could try urs a few days a week

  • @Micazer
    @Micazer 2 роки тому +1

    Yeah she's back