The Plant Based Taco Scene in LA | Todos Los Tacos

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  • Опубліковано 11 лип 2022
  • No meat? No problem. Paco explores the plant based taco scene in Los Angeles, starting with a yucatecan take on vegan tacos at Hijo de su Madre, then getting astrological at Alchemy Organica, and finishing with a new kind of traditional tacos at El Cocinero. All three sacrifice nothing while providing unique and inspiring variations on the tacos we all love. Brought to you by Camarena Tequila. #ad
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  • @daveysaturn7232
    @daveysaturn7232 Рік тому +178

    Francisco gomez is one of the greatest hosts of all time! Glad to see him again.

  • @HelpfulConversations
    @HelpfulConversations Рік тому +56

    My Moms Family Immigrated from Yucatan , Merida and this is so cool to see a new interpretation of the food i grew up eating . His mom reminds me of my Grandma. I will be definitely be visiting this Taco place 👍🏼

  • @UncleBillsKitchen
    @UncleBillsKitchen Рік тому +33

    Dang, I miss the west coast.
    Fresh seafood, taquerias and the best Asian
    food in the country.
    Thanks for sharing this wonderful peace.
    Happy cooking,
    UB

  • @emilebosman5249
    @emilebosman5249 Рік тому +79

    Really happy to see all these plant based episodes lately. Living in the Netherlands I don't think I've ever had a good taco in my life but watching this helps me in trying to recreate good taco's at home

    • @SSIyer
      @SSIyer Рік тому +1

      KUA kitchen in Den Haag has good mexican food

    • @carlosumana3567
      @carlosumana3567 2 місяці тому

      Good tacos are all about seasoning.

    • @urdad9853
      @urdad9853 Місяць тому

      take a trip to L A the best taco city in America

    • @carlosumana3567
      @carlosumana3567 Місяць тому

      @@urdad9853 what’s some good spots never been to Cali

    • @urdad9853
      @urdad9853 Місяць тому

      Man you can't throw a stick and not hit a good taco spot....I would try the taco trucks one on Lincoln and Brooks in Venice it starts at 4pm till the food runs outthe the Koji taco truck goona google to find where its at....any little taco spot run by Mexicans in a Mexican neighborood or find a Mexican grocery store that has a meat counter...good luck

  • @mygoodeyeclosedCC
    @mygoodeyeclosedCC Рік тому +109

    Alchemy Organica captivated me with the zodiac taco. She already had me at “re-indigenize our food”, but her intuitive approach to creating joy on a plate is on another level🙌🏼 #popuphereIcome

  • @thanksj232
    @thanksj232 Рік тому +28

    I’m so glad they checked out El Cocinero!! Best vegan Mexican food I’ve ever tried 😋

  • @shaunh2798
    @shaunh2798 Рік тому +9

    Hijo de su Madre made myself and family feel like there family just visited 7/13/22 sat down and ate like I was at their dinner table such hospitality and inviting attitudes.. thanks again from glendora.. well worth the drive

  • @51rwyatt
    @51rwyatt Рік тому +40

    This is a beautiful show and folks that love meat (me included) need to get these types of tacos in the rotation.

    • @danim2897
      @danim2897 Рік тому +5

      We do…they’re called tacos de frijolitos

  • @brendasays2324
    @brendasays2324 Рік тому +12

    Being raised in central california and having hispanic and spanish neighbors. My childhood was filled with delicious food and great cooking lessons from everyone was an awesome life experience.

  • @rezabolouri2662
    @rezabolouri2662 Рік тому +10

    I had her tacos when she used to work with pattern bar, hands down One of the best healthiest tacos I ever had everyone must give it a try you will go back plenty of times.

  • @benjaminherrera5641
    @benjaminherrera5641 Рік тому +27

    I live about an hour west of LA and have visited el cocinero multiple times literally just to go there! Amazing food, people, and culture. Time to try the others. I LOVE TACOS AND LA

    • @Simoneslegs
      @Simoneslegs Рік тому

      How do you live an hour west? LA is on the pacific coast

    • @benjaminherrera5641
      @benjaminherrera5641 Рік тому +1

      @@Simoneslegs Oxnard is west of LA

  • @MiaMia-lb2iy
    @MiaMia-lb2iy 3 місяці тому +2

    Mi encanto! I love the representation of the spirituality correlating with the heathly food 🥑 So smart and creative

  • @elchapojr6219
    @elchapojr6219 Рік тому +6

    I remember when I used to work for a wine distributor and when Camarena Tequila came out it was the buzz of the industry I’m happy it’s still going strong

  • @robertperales9911
    @robertperales9911 Рік тому +5

    Aww loved this so much! So much pride in being Mexicano and have been vegetarian since i was 9 and vegan for the past 5 years. It’s so great to see the sense of community comida mexicana brings to everyone. And I love seeing it be plant based too 🫂💛

  • @RockyC89
    @RockyC89 Рік тому +16

    Glad to see el compa Francisco back in action.

  • @blamethemonkey784
    @blamethemonkey784 Рік тому +21

    I been to that last restaurant and got to admit. They're food is really good.

  • @uday7633
    @uday7633 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful. Plants over everything

  • @anandkavalapara4072
    @anandkavalapara4072 Рік тому +7

    Wow, you can taste the food and drinks just from the visuals. Awesome finds for vegetarians and vegans.

  • @roozi666
    @roozi666 9 місяців тому +1

    “Going back to our roots” 👏💯🔥

  • @LongBui-ot1uy
    @LongBui-ot1uy Рік тому +3

    The food at Hijo Dr Su Madre is absolutely amazing. I can't get enough of it. I do there every week.

  • @danpreston564
    @danpreston564 8 місяців тому

    I’m so glad that a Mexican says 'we didn’t eat much meat because it’s expensive' which has always been my feeling as to why Mexican food is so good when veganised. They know how to make tonnes of flavour without relying on meat.

  • @brianmoody2549
    @brianmoody2549 Рік тому +1

    Showing who you can bring flavor and ,and great tastes and fresh ingredients to bring the great tastes to what you cook.

  • @ChristineLouisJacques
    @ChristineLouisJacques Рік тому +34

    I am plant based and would to eat + support all of these spots when I visit LA. The food looks delicious! 🤤

    • @tommybf3778
      @tommybf3778 Рік тому +6

      You are not plant based, maybe your diet is. Humans are not plant based by definition

    • @harshav8157
      @harshav8157 Рік тому

      @@tommybf3778 lol

  • @tiffanythompson5072
    @tiffanythompson5072 Рік тому +19

    The west coast has all the good Mexican foods.. man I would love to be there for that alone. I really want to try this. It looks so good. We don't have a veteran Mexican spot here in Upstate NY . I have to find one. It looks so yummy

    • @Becky_Cal
      @Becky_Cal Рік тому +2

      Correction, not the West Coast…L.A. specifically! I’m from L.A. of Mexican descent and have lived in Mexico City. No other place on the WC like San Fran, San Diego, Portland, Seattle, whatever…none can compare with L.A. when it comes to Mexican food and tacos especially! L.A. has the largest Mexican population outside of Mexico and where you have the most natives, you’ll have the most authentic food of that place. L.A. also has the largest population of Koreans, Japanese, Filipinos, Armenians & Thai people outside of those countries. You’ll find the MOST authentic food from these places in L.A. as well. 😉

    • @brandoncespedes9421
      @brandoncespedes9421 Рік тому +2

      @@Becky_Cal just wanted to add that Mexico is super diverse culturally. Making the Mexican population a huge melting pot a not just a homogenious culture in which many people falsely claim what Mexico is....

  • @honeychickn3447
    @honeychickn3447 Рік тому +13

    This gives me hope cooking Hispanic food again 😋 I can’t eat dairy or a lot of meat so I’ve been looking for a way to eat more plant based foods

  • @DrBrunoRecipes
    @DrBrunoRecipes Рік тому +6

    Amazing 😍 Greetings from Scotland 😊 Have a great day everyone 🌻

  • @AkodoNoEyes
    @AkodoNoEyes Рік тому +5

    Yo! This series is back???? One thing about vegan places is that their beans and rice options are always fire.

  • @gabrielaorellana2734
    @gabrielaorellana2734 Рік тому +5

    El Cocinero is my whole family’s favorite restaurant. They’re not vegan (I am) but we have their delicious food at almost every celebration. Lo más delicioso y sin tener que maltratar a ningún animalito 🙏🏽♥️🌯🌮

    • @janetrojas8939
      @janetrojas8939 Рік тому +1

      La neta se ve bien buena la comida se nota que fueron los que mas le gustaron a fransisco

  • @sevenoctobers7471
    @sevenoctobers7471 Рік тому +1

    I wish all these proprietors and creators well. Everything looks delicious.

  • @bunerzissou
    @bunerzissou Рік тому +4

    When Paco said, “mmHMM, MMhmm” that shit hit different

  • @wetguavass
    @wetguavass Рік тому +3

    nopal, potato, mushroom, bean, acualaistas, etc. tacos

  • @JLSTKD12
    @JLSTKD12 Рік тому +9

    This is absolutely amazing Denise I'm so proud of you your food is always on point.🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @ginsoakedgirl4
    @ginsoakedgirl4 Рік тому +7

    ¡Qué chingón! THANK YOU for showing how delicious vegan food is!

  • @washurhands5079
    @washurhands5079 Рік тому +4

    I need to try this. My mouth is watering

  • @thankyoucisco761
    @thankyoucisco761 Рік тому +10

    As a plant based Mexican, bruh my fellow people fr fr be trying to take my Mexican card away, but I be like back in mex when the fam was down bad all they had was beans, tortillas and cactus. Plant based was humble beginnings but now it’s expensive af to be plant based😭😭🤦🏻‍♂️ oh well, take my money😂

    • @Tofu_va_Bien
      @Tofu_va_Bien 9 місяців тому

      Doesn't have to be expensive. Stick to beans, rice, corn, and potatoes and you're golden!

  • @chandragilbert7138
    @chandragilbert7138 Рік тому +2

    Gracias Madre in West Hollywood is delicious !! All plant based and an amazing tequila selection

  • @raviamodernepic
    @raviamodernepic Рік тому +2

    I'm adding all these to my next road trip up 👍🏾👍🏾

  • @Starship245
    @Starship245 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for teaching our people to eat different and be healthier 😊.

  • @SSHEX
    @SSHEX Рік тому +1

    Alchemy Orgánica sounds like a business I’d LOVE to support! I need to go back to LA cause the plant based food scene is insane

  • @naiafreeluv001
    @naiafreeluv001 Рік тому +16

    The Mayans and Aztecs were vegetarians (sometimes pescetarian)! I remember reading a book about it from this Mexican lady on the history of food in México. Great book! And it discusses the history of food of México and the influence on food from the Conquistadors. Also loved this video! Can't wait to go to Cali and try it some day.

    • @piloncillodaddy
      @piloncillodaddy Рік тому +11

      Not actually,they bred ducks,turkeys and dogs for consumption. Don’t even try to find out how the original pozole was made of

    • @republicoftexas4651
      @republicoftexas4651 Рік тому +7

      Like 90% vegetable diet. Not vegetarian though. Turkeys were a huge part of their diet. Water based things easily caught: turtles, frogs, gators. Crickets.

    • @naiafreeluv001
      @naiafreeluv001 Рік тому +2

      @@republicoftexas4651 To be fair they were a species similar to turkey, but they weren't turkeys (she dived into that as well) and that wasn't part of their regular diet. I personally do not consider insects to be meat nor animals. While I wouldn't eat them, that's more of a personal choice. But they mostly ate plant based because crops were more consistent than meat.

    • @republicoftexas4651
      @republicoftexas4651 Рік тому +2

      @@naiafreeluv001
      The Aztecs had turkeys-- turkey turkeys. Turkeys were called _totolin_ in Nahuatl. They also raised ducks and dogs for meat. Gophers. Salamanders. Eggs.
      I've read maybe thirty books on Aztec culture because their engineering skill always fascinated me. From the causeways they built to Tenochtitlan, the pyramids and, their floating gardens called _chinampas-_ which are used in Mexico to this day.
      Maya were much much earlier and a different culture.

    • @naiafreeluv001
      @naiafreeluv001 Рік тому +2

      @@republicoftexas4651 Firstly I reread her article and simply misunderstood her. They were turkeys, she was just explaining the difference between the turkeys now and then. And I misunderstood that as them being two different things (I read the article initially two years ago). Also the Mayans and Aztecs had very similar cultures and ate pretty much the same- with the turkey being a cultural symbol in both and most commonly used in rituals ("Turkey bones are rarely found in domestic refuse in Mesoamerica and most of the turkeys we studied had not been eaten - some were found buried in temples and human graves, perhaps as companions for the afterlife." -University of York, Archaeology Dept.). That's not saying turkeys weren't eaten. Also I never said they didn't eat lizards or any meat at all- but meat was scarce in both diets. With fruits and vegetables being the most constant things in their diets, since they were an agricultural based society- and grew fruits and vegetables year round. They're really amazing people, who did incredible things. I've read tons of articles on Mayan and Aztec food cultures, simply because I like food and history.

  • @Florent_pico
    @Florent_pico Рік тому +5

    Real Mexican Food ! Love it

  • @plutosdust
    @plutosdust 5 місяців тому

    i LOVEEE El cocinero it’s one of my favorite vegan restaurants ever tbh

  • @69Justinmeans
    @69Justinmeans Рік тому

    Dope episode!! 🔥

  • @urdad9853
    @urdad9853 Місяць тому

    I LOVE Lucy....she reminds me of my Mom and Aunts when they get together to cook

  • @foodelicioushub4368
    @foodelicioushub4368 Рік тому +2

    First time , I visit ur channel and I found it's awesome😍😍. I like ur recipes and style of cooking 👌👌👌. Great effort, amazing skills 👏👏👏. I'll try most of ur recipes. Stay blessed my new friend❤❤❤❤

  • @donniezawadski2047
    @donniezawadski2047 Рік тому +1

    ESO Si , I love to see places that are part and represent our community

  • @CLS333
    @CLS333 Рік тому

    Love it, back to the true roots for all!

  • @brittanymiller5153
    @brittanymiller5153 Рік тому +1

    Looks soooo good

  • @nobodyyouknow
    @nobodyyouknow Рік тому +1

    Awesome episode.

  • @Techfuse13
    @Techfuse13 Рік тому +2

    Despite the astrology, to be able to put together a dish on the fly based on a theme of ingredients is impressive. The tacos were mouthwatering in every section of this episode.

  • @israelvazquez5979
    @israelvazquez5979 Рік тому +1

    Wow super Pancho!!! Eres una leyenda!!!

  • @Therealleofitlife
    @Therealleofitlife Рік тому +1

    El Cocinero is my family! They are truly one of a kind!

  • @wintermonroe2894
    @wintermonroe2894 Рік тому

    Oooohhhwweeee this looks delicious....I need to experience this place 😋🥰😍

  • @ekureedafedaniel2622
    @ekureedafedaniel2622 Рік тому

    Love this

  • @paulabaker8403
    @paulabaker8403 Рік тому +1

    Great taco scene in Los Angeles.😊

  • @86HellCat831
    @86HellCat831 Рік тому

    Glad to see Mr.Gomez back and the TACO series!

  • @march5233
    @march5233 Рік тому +1

    Muchísimas gracias por ofrecer esta opción vegana/vegetariana en comida mexicana para explorar Los Ángeles. Espero poder probarlas muy pronto 😋🌮🌯

  • @piratehunterzoro6682
    @piratehunterzoro6682 Рік тому +2

    Dude that’s so awesome I wanna bring my mom here.

  • @carbzplays402
    @carbzplays402 Рік тому +1

    The last spot went crazy

  • @rochesterjohnny7555
    @rochesterjohnny7555 Рік тому

    fantastic people food and drinks, I miss southern California

  • @en4ce_
    @en4ce_ Рік тому +1

    well done, i am proud of you!

  • @bakeraus
    @bakeraus Рік тому +1

    Great host! Lovely people, man I need some of those tacos

  • @purecitrine5321
    @purecitrine5321 19 днів тому

    We need more people like Denise….because nonvegan spirituality is muy loco😵‍💫

  • @republicoftexas4651
    @republicoftexas4651 Рік тому +2

    Even in this internet age people (regular Americans) freak out when I bust out some serious vegetable based Mexican cooking.
    • A poblano and some cactus cut into strips. Add in creme cheese and roasted corn. Maybe some fresh, sliced jalapenos. _Rajas con crema._
    • Squash blossoms sauteed in garlic butter. Put them on a refried bean chalupa.
    • A big ole bowl of pinto beans. Pinto beans with crushed tomatoes, garlic, onion and a ton of cilantro.
    People just expect some pork or beef in our cooking. Don't get me wrong-- I'm totally down for chicharones and whatnot but, there's more to Mexican that just that.

    • @damien1781
      @damien1781 Рік тому

      You just said cheese ... Um

    • @republicoftexas4651
      @republicoftexas4651 Рік тому

      @@damien1781
      Mexico has like 30 different kinds of cheeses. Including a _creme fraiche,_ "creme cheese" kinda sorta. The average person in these comments doesn't know what a creme fraiche is.

    • @damien1781
      @damien1781 Рік тому

      @@republicoftexas4651 I certainly know what creme fraiche is and that's not Mexican, it's European. I'm a huge foodie...

  • @HoHosKitchen
    @HoHosKitchen Рік тому +2

    wow, amazingly delicious 😍😍😋😋

  • @josepartida1711
    @josepartida1711 Рік тому +7

    not vegan myself but i'm down to try these foods

  • @Luckyvegan01
    @Luckyvegan01 4 місяці тому

    OMG look really delicious

  • @shaunh2798
    @shaunh2798 Рік тому

    My mouth is watering

  • @bravelittletoaster3439
    @bravelittletoaster3439 10 місяців тому

    Can’t wait to eat here!!

  • @sammel9695
    @sammel9695 Рік тому +3

    Paco’s got a great vibe on camera

  • @dubbiedubbie437
    @dubbiedubbie437 Рік тому +1

    "UN shot"
    (la tequila como el rio) 🤙😄

  • @jazlynmitchell8499
    @jazlynmitchell8499 Рік тому +15

    please do more of these for vegan food in la

  • @marcole4221
    @marcole4221 Рік тому

    Definitely Going to El cocinero 😋😋😋

  • @jerrytinoco8272
    @jerrytinoco8272 Рік тому

    Great spots you highlighted! But where can I get a Tacos LA hat like that?!

  • @Micazer
    @Micazer Рік тому +1

    Yeah she's back!

  • @bondyjeff
    @bondyjeff Рік тому +2

    Wow that zodiac taco is exactly all the ingredients that my Aries wife loves, I gotta make it for her now!

  • @nicolasmartinez8015
    @nicolasmartinez8015 Рік тому

    Best host yall have had in this one

  • @rockoichigo10
    @rockoichigo10 Рік тому +1

    So hungry… 🤤

  • @wolfganglisborg3970
    @wolfganglisborg3970 Рік тому +24

    I'm so glad to see this honestly. Makes me happy about not eating animals for a few years now.

    • @emk3
      @emk3 Рік тому +3

  • @elym.9927
    @elym.9927 Рік тому

    El Cocinero taco is my dream come true

  • @Anidoesstuff
    @Anidoesstuff Рік тому

    This food is amazing!!! I was Def skepitcal i am an army vet and love meat but this is very very good for someone who eats meat, i enjoy these tacos more than meat for the most part good birria tacos cant be beat

  • @haitianfyah5983
    @haitianfyah5983 Рік тому

    Good content..🔥

  • @alexdesimone6924
    @alexdesimone6924 Місяць тому

    The food looks tasty

  • @williampc1188
    @williampc1188 Рік тому +2

    en La Habra hay un puesto de tortas y resurante especializado en nopales, de origen Mexicano, yucateco

  • @DP-oi9nd
    @DP-oi9nd Рік тому +2

    So easy to find good vegan in l.a when i visited

  • @lauralopez6379
    @lauralopez6379 10 місяців тому

    I need their recipe book

  • @Qub3rs
    @Qub3rs Рік тому +3

    The food looks really good 🤤

  • @rodolfoquiroz7819
    @rodolfoquiroz7819 Рік тому

    POW! PEW! WHAMMY!! Another taco place in LA! How original! 🥱💡🎉

  • @MrDeathcheat13
    @MrDeathcheat13 20 днів тому

    Viva Trejos Tacos! 🎉🎉🎉

  • @PewPewAmerican
    @PewPewAmerican Рік тому

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @sadeiofficial
    @sadeiofficial Рік тому +2

    I literally just want to visit here for the food!!! It’s done ✅ lol 😂✈️✈️✈️ Aloha 🤙🏽 from Hawai’i 🧘🏽‍♀️🧋

  • @henrycruz3547
    @henrycruz3547 Рік тому

    I’m a simple man, I see Paco on the thumbnail and I click 🔥

  • @soolee152
    @soolee152 Рік тому +4

    Alchemy Organica - truly memorable and delicious food.

  • @loadspiller
    @loadspiller Рік тому +1

    WORD TO THIS!!! =)

  • @soweto1991
    @soweto1991 Рік тому +2

    Denise! I'm so happy for you!

  • @jessicaviera6874
    @jessicaviera6874 Рік тому

    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @maxrawl3135
    @maxrawl3135 Рік тому

    respect

  • @obijuankenobi420
    @obijuankenobi420 Рік тому

    A zodiac taco ! That's so dope!

  • @hyacinthe7
    @hyacinthe7 Рік тому +1

    What is that white sauce they always add to the tacos and food?

    • @siennas2011
      @siennas2011 Рік тому

      It’s probably crema aka sour cream in this case vegan 🌱

  • @victororozco7727
    @victororozco7727 Рік тому

    Where can I get that hat @ 10:37