I think at a fancy restaurant. I know in Germany Mexican food is usually fine dining. Where I live (So California) the best tacos are out of a truck for a buck.
Right but like she said some of us can be ignorant to the steep savings of money when we cook at home. I know me and my husband are saving at least 500 monthly from eating most of our meals from home since the new year
I honestly think it depends what you are cooking. Simple meals are cheaper to make at home such as pasta, stew, soups, etc but when it comes to more exotic dishes from restaurants that require uncommon spices and ingredients it can be more expensive to make at home. My friend thought he was saving money making Thai cuisine and ended up spending money on spices he won’t use all the time when cooking.
@Curtis Steele for your case maybe but I live in Hawaii where everything is overpriced. My friend ended up wasting food because he didn’t use all the ingredients. Storage and spoilage is something to consider. Also he is not the type of person who likes to eat the same thing for one or two weeks straight so you are sacrificing variety in the process too. Sure I save a few bucks but am I really enjoying the next two weeks?? That’s something to consider too!
The problem with home cooking is that you buy groceries that get thrown away. You’d have to make sure that you are using the extra ingredients to make additional meals. I’m not very good at that.
I’m actually a customer of Sun Basket and I LOVE it. Good quality food, delicious recipes, and no waste! I hate throwing out food. We are not huge left over eaters. It’s only the two of us so not too expensive.
I am not good at that either and my husband does not want the same thing everyday. If he does not like it he will eat some of it then go out and get a hamburger.
Why? Most adults work along with doing basic human functions like cooking and cleaning. Sweetie, I’ve been a homemaker and it’s basically like summer vacation. You have chores. That’s it. It’s not adulting at all.
I meal prep for the week but it’s just me. This week I got 5lbs of chicken breast on sale at Sam’s Club for a little under $6. I used two breasts and made 2 different meals. Both are over brown rice for lunch for the week and I still have some left for dinners. I also made Mac and cheese. I have leftover pork taco meat and fried cabbage from last week, as well as frozen and fresh veggies to add where needed. I rarely eat at sit down restaurants and I’m trying to hit the drive thru less than 2x a week. I’m trying to be healthier and save money.
I couldn't do it, I tried a meal service and the packaging was outrageous - so many boxes and wrappers etc.. Too much for our over flowing landfills! Cook real food from scratch. it's really not that hard..........
I disagee. Cooking from scatch isn't easy espcially when cooking for one. I don't find the packing to be too much and it I have so much less food waste. Saying this it does depend on the service. The only food waste I have anymore when I buy to supplemnt my meals.
@yerb you ain't alone. I only figured out how to combine nutrient and shop for groceries after a year of having to shop and cook for my dog. The stinker has serious allergies, putting kibble out of the question - comes with a side order of vet bills! OUCH!
I like the meal kits because there is just enough to prepare the meal with no leftover lettuce, green peppers, etc... that I would eventually trough away.
Rejeanne Johnson I make a lunch from the left over food or make a new dish for tomorrow. You don’t have to throw anything out if you know how to come up with your own recipes.
Have Mercy!!! Sorry...that's not even close to being a deal! I spend $6 to feed 6 the same meal! Almost never spend more than $5 or $6 for the ENTIRE meal, EVERYDAY...with less than 20 minutes work!
The problem with the "make at home" is that she's not spending $6, she's spending $24 and now has a bunch of other food that she needs to use up or it'll go bad. If you're living on your own, that can be really hard!
@@lifesucksgetoverit5440 yep. Make the appropriate amount, eat the leftovers, make new sides to change things up a bit. Home cooking is definitely the better way to go once you make it apart of your routine.
In Louisiana we have fast casual places that are under $10. There’s a formal (I mean you’re waited on but not “fancy”) taqueria with really good 3 taco plates with a dish for $15. If not in a pricey city formal dining with quality food runs average $15 & nearly always under $20/person. Imo a $10 taco better come with truffle Gouda & f2t arugula
This whole video is entirely bs. It's obvious it's created to make a story where there is none. If you eat out at 90% of places you won't pay $30 for three tacos. I can go to my local Mexican casual dining resturant and get 3 tacos, rice and beans all for $8.00. So with tip that would be $10. This video is completely outrageous.
I cook from home so I can save 1200 dollars and then eat at Bymark or some other fabulous restaurant! Life is to short to eat crapy takeout when you can save and then have mind blowing food experiences!
I dunno, still too expensive for tacos for 4 ppl. $7 for the meat, $2.50 for 10 large wraps, $1.50 for taco seasoning, $3-4 for veggies, $1 for salsa and sour cream (if you count just the amount you use). $15 total for 4 ppl
It's really going to depend on what people put on them. In my family it would be more because we do a lot more veggies and also cheese. It would cost us probably around $25. If all four of us go to our Mexican restaurant it's only $50 total with tip and that's usually if we order an appetizer. Sure...it saves some, but this isn't always the case.
What I do is I buy fresh ingredients and cook most of it into a larger meal (maybe double a recipe, or make two or three different meals) and then freeze the leftovers in smallish containers so that 1) the fresh produce gets used instead of thrown out, and 2) so that I have things to eat throughout the week. All I do is let it thaw on the counter overnight and stick it in the fridge before work. Having a day or two off helps because I usually have the time to do this and it saves me the time and multiple commutes to the grocery store through the week and I only have to cook on the one day for there to be meals already made. I still do eat out occasionally, but mostly fast food rather than a restaurant.
Jonas Kuo My guess is it's a slight exaggeration. At a casual restaurant a "gourmet" burger, fries and a drink could easily cost about $10 but it's a full meal. Surely these $10 tacos came with more than just tacos. Edit: I forgot that she was saying $30 per person rather than the whole bill. If she is so smart, you'd think she would know to pick something a lot cheaper on the menu or go to a more reasonably priced restaurant.
It isn’t the $30 that bothered me bc there’s some ingredients that could actually elevate tacos to that tier and even higher, those just aren’t the norm. $5 each is more sensible for average formal dining. ~$3 on a promo day. Makes the savings more like 1/3 or half instead of 1/6 they calculated Edit: it was $22 + tax & tip
BS... i PERSONALY spend $350-400 a month eating out everyday, i live by myself and i eat only one time a day, from my point of view its way cheaper to eat out. The average person spends about $400 a month doing groceries and on top of that they will still eat out during the month, not to mention the time spent to cook the food to eat it and washing the dishes afterwards.
What about slow living stay home read a book watch a movie play with your children etc why is it alot of Americans feel the need to fill every minute doing something the real meaning of spending time with the people you love and care for is spending time not driving somewhere to do something
I can live of Chilli Rices w/ Brocholi and cheddar cheese. I can get three meals from a large can of Chilliman chilli, two cups of walmart instant rice. frozen brochol and shredded cheddar cheese.
Why meals in America are so expensive? Here I spend around £8-10 to eat out in a restaurant in the city center. I work as a waitress and most customers don't leave tips, its a norm here.
So please how many of you go out to eat every night. I know my family is strange in that we eat out at max twenty times a year, With anything over five dollars a person to 5 times a year. We do spend a great deal of money on our two big dine out dates. One for our combined birthdays and anniversary. The other is for Thanksgiving.
What about the cost of seasoning, electricity, soap and water? Time because time is money… I think cooking at home is better for you but just not cheaper or convenient
$30 for 3 little tacos? Was she ordering from a rooftop bar in a major city high rise building? Edit: I see this is set in Canada so prices are higher. But geez $30 all in for for 3 tacos is still outrageous.
Buffet is dirty and not healthy and charge $100 with drinks and per person $24 or depending alcohol charge, so I spend $50 on groceries cook at home and watch Gordon Ramsay cook videos
Hi Tracy, Would you split a youtube video into segments with you yelling at the top of your lungs and then speaking in a normal speaking voice? I can then compare the two. Did you ever train as an Opera singer? I would consider keeping your voice at a reasonable volume and trying to keep it from getting high pitched as a sign of a civilized person, so I find your tone and volume a little confusing.
Im sorry but who charges 30.00 for tacos? 😳
She could have made 12 tacos at home for $30 🤣
$22 plus tax and tip like she said
pamela gonzalez Exactly. 3 tacos at a fine mexican restaurant would cost no more than $15 not $30.
I think at a fancy restaurant. I know in Germany Mexican food is usually fine dining. Where I live (So California) the best tacos are out of a truck for a buck.
Those are Canadian dollars
The problem is saving. Most people would use the difference somewhere else and still have no money left
Shopping and eating at home is always cheaper. Who doesn't know this?
Right but like she said some of us can be ignorant to the steep savings of money when we cook at home. I know me and my husband are saving at least 500 monthly from eating most of our meals from home since the new year
I honestly think it depends what you are cooking. Simple meals are cheaper to make at home such as pasta, stew, soups, etc but when it comes to more exotic dishes from restaurants that require uncommon spices and ingredients it can be more expensive to make at home. My friend thought he was saving money making Thai cuisine and ended up spending money on spices he won’t use all the time when cooking.
@Curtis Steele for your case maybe but I live in Hawaii where everything is overpriced. My friend ended up wasting food because he didn’t use all the ingredients. Storage and spoilage is something to consider. Also he is not the type of person who likes to eat the same thing for one or two weeks straight so you are sacrificing variety in the process too. Sure I save a few bucks but am I really enjoying the next two weeks?? That’s something to consider too!
And you feel accomplished at the end. 😊
The problem with home cooking is that you buy groceries that get thrown away. You’d have to make sure that you are using the extra ingredients to make additional meals. I’m not very good at that.
Okay, what mwal kid service do you work for?
Having 3-4 staple meals would help because you'd use the same ingredients for the most part effectively reducing waste.
I’m actually a customer of Sun Basket and I LOVE it. Good quality food, delicious recipes, and no waste! I hate throwing out food. We are not huge left over eaters. It’s only the two of us so not too expensive.
I am not good at that either and my husband does not want the same thing everyday. If he does not like it he will eat some of it then go out and get a hamburger.
You need to plan ahead before you shop.
Yes, a single entree at a restaurant is very expensive in Canada and especially in Toronto.
Not $30 buck expensive thou, I live in Toronto as well.
@@BelindaLoveLee earls Cajun salmon dinner is 30$ love
30 dollars? She also had two margaritas on a side, I bet
And this is why homemakers deserve a shoutout!
Why? Most adults work along with doing basic human functions like cooking and cleaning. Sweetie, I’ve been a homemaker and it’s basically like summer vacation. You have chores. That’s it. It’s not adulting at all.
I meal prep for the week but it’s just me. This week I got 5lbs of chicken breast on sale at Sam’s Club for a little under $6. I used two breasts and made 2 different meals. Both are over brown rice for lunch for the week and I still have some left for dinners. I also made Mac and cheese. I have leftover pork taco meat and fried cabbage from last week, as well as frozen and fresh veggies to add where needed. I rarely eat at sit down restaurants and I’m trying to hit the drive thru less than 2x a week. I’m trying to be healthier and save money.
I couldn't do it, I tried a meal service and the packaging was outrageous - so many boxes and wrappers etc.. Too much for our over flowing landfills! Cook real food from scratch. it's really not that hard..........
I disagee. Cooking from scatch isn't easy espcially when cooking for one. I don't find the packing to be too much and it I have so much less food waste. Saying this it does depend on the service. The only food waste I have anymore when I buy to supplemnt my meals.
@yerb you ain't alone. I only figured out how to combine nutrient and shop for groceries after a year of having to shop and cook for my dog. The stinker has serious allergies, putting kibble out of the question - comes with a side order of vet bills! OUCH!
@@Buttercup697 Thanks Valerie, I appreciate your comment. I decided not to get into a "comment" war with people who just don't "get it".
I like the meal kits because there is just enough to prepare the meal with no leftover lettuce, green peppers, etc... that I would eventually trough away.
Rejeanne Johnson I make a lunch from the left over food or make a new dish for tomorrow. You don’t have to throw anything out if you know how to come up with your own recipes.
Have Mercy!!! Sorry...that's not even close to being a deal! I spend $6 to feed 6 the same meal! Almost never spend more than $5 or $6 for the ENTIRE meal, EVERYDAY...with less than 20 minutes work!
But keep in mind if you live elsewhere, the cost of living in Toronto is very high.
Yeah you live in the United States this a Canadian channel.
@@caterinaramirez8864 what's costly? making food at home or buying food in canada
Great info. I eat out all the time and know I'm spending a bundle. I like the way you got your information and passed it on to the rest of us.
The problem with the "make at home" is that she's not spending $6, she's spending $24 and now has a bunch of other food that she needs to use up or it'll go bad. If you're living on your own, that can be really hard!
Idk i always eat at home on my own and use my left overs in a timely manner
The average person eats at least 60 meals a month so more food is good for leftovers
@@lifesucksgetoverit5440 yep. Make the appropriate amount, eat the leftovers, make new sides to change things up a bit. Home cooking is definitely the better way to go once you make it apart of your routine.
Buy frozen meats and veg. Idk why people act like freezers aren’t real.
Where I live, eating out is about $10-$15 per person, same as takeout.
In Louisiana we have fast casual places that are under $10. There’s a formal (I mean you’re waited on but not “fancy”) taqueria with really good 3 taco plates with a dish for $15. If not in a pricey city formal dining with quality food runs average $15 & nearly always under $20/person. Imo a $10 taco better come with truffle Gouda & f2t arugula
Who pays 30 bucks for 3 tacos? Where did she get them from? Four Seasons? 🙄
🤣 seriously lol
This whole video is entirely bs. It's obvious it's created to make a story where there is none. If you eat out at 90% of places you won't pay $30 for three tacos. I can go to my local Mexican casual dining resturant and get 3 tacos, rice and beans all for $8.00. So with tip that would be $10. This video is completely outrageous.
I cook from home so I can save 1200 dollars and then eat at Bymark or some other fabulous restaurant! Life is to short to eat crapy takeout when you can save and then have mind blowing food experiences!
Good point. Might as well make it special.
Same
Taco Bell.. 4 bucks for 3 tacos. Done.
Nolan Hall totally my favorite delicious and convenient option
5:33 i guess people haven't heard of "no frills"?
I dunno, still too expensive for tacos for 4 ppl. $7 for the meat, $2.50 for 10 large wraps, $1.50 for taco seasoning, $3-4 for veggies, $1 for salsa and sour cream (if you count just the amount you use). $15 total for 4 ppl
It's really going to depend on what people put on them. In my family it would be more because we do a lot more veggies and also cheese. It would cost us probably around $25. If all four of us go to our Mexican restaurant it's only $50 total with tip and that's usually if we order an appetizer. Sure...it saves some, but this isn't always the case.
My wallet usually can tell the difference when I cook/grocery shop vs. buying out....
SN: I love the host's nails 💅
My family eats out for dinner once a week. The rest of the time we cook at home (that includes breakfast and lunch for that one day we eat out).
I think that there is at least an hour labor, shopping and food prep, that should be added to the cost.
Plus the people pushing you out of the way to get toilet paper.
What I do is I buy fresh ingredients and cook most of it into a larger meal (maybe double a recipe, or make two or three different meals) and then freeze the leftovers in smallish containers so that 1) the fresh produce gets used instead of thrown out, and 2) so that I have things to eat throughout the week. All I do is let it thaw on the counter overnight and stick it in the fridge before work. Having a day or two off helps because I usually have the time to do this and it saves me the time and multiple commutes to the grocery store through the week and I only have to cook on the one day for there to be meals already made. I still do eat out occasionally, but mostly fast food rather than a restaurant.
How the hell does 3 tacos cost $30?
Jonas Kuo My guess is it's a slight exaggeration. At a casual restaurant a "gourmet" burger, fries and a drink could easily cost about $10 but it's a full meal. Surely these $10 tacos came with more than just tacos.
Edit: I forgot that she was saying $30 per person rather than the whole bill. If she is so smart, you'd think she would know to pick something a lot cheaper on the menu or go to a more reasonably priced restaurant.
*$22 + tax & tip was the $30
Still abnormal at that price point. Idk what city
did she leave a $20 tip or something? $30 for three tacos is ridiculous 🤯
It isn’t the $30 that bothered me bc there’s some ingredients that could actually elevate tacos to that tier and even higher, those just aren’t the norm. $5 each is more sensible for average formal dining. ~$3 on a promo day. Makes the savings more like 1/3 or half instead of 1/6 they calculated
Edit: it was $22 + tax & tip
I love cooking
I spend $180 a week for a family of 5
BS... i PERSONALY spend $350-400 a month eating out everyday, i live by myself and i eat only one time a day, from my point of view its way cheaper to eat out. The average person spends about $400 a month doing groceries and on top of that they will still eat out during the month, not to mention the time spent to cook the food to eat it and washing the dishes afterwards.
Depends on where you live some options might be cheaper then others depending on location
Something tells me she was a spokesperson for a brand that they advertised with later. I live in a tourist town. Tacos, even here are not 30$.
Women are good when it comes to saving their own money lol
$6... is this in California?
What about slow living stay home read a book watch a movie play with your children etc why is it alot of Americans feel the need to fill every minute doing something the real meaning of spending time with the people you love and care for is spending time not driving somewhere to do something
I can live of Chilli Rices w/ Brocholi and cheddar cheese. I can get three meals from a large can of Chilliman chilli, two cups of walmart instant rice. frozen brochol and shredded cheddar cheese.
Why meals in America are so expensive? Here I spend around £8-10 to eat out in a restaurant in the city center. I work as a waitress and most customers don't leave tips, its a norm here.
This is Canada
If you do the rate conversion it is about the same love.
@@sonotthejoneses8242 $30 for a meal and $22 dollars is a BIG difference
Madeline Elizabeth tips included?
@@sonotthejoneses8242 As it said in the video, yes
Wow!!!👍👍👍
So please how many of you go out to eat every night. I know my family is strange in that we eat out at max twenty times a year, With anything over five dollars a person to 5 times a year. We do spend a great deal of money on our two big dine out dates. One for our combined birthdays and anniversary. The other is for Thanksgiving.
We usually eat out at lunch and stay in for dinner but not every night. Not after work.
Who doesn’t know this?
Eating at home is always low cost and high health! Don't you agree? #nepal38
$30 and $15 tacos? wtf?
If you're hungry and fat, just don't eat for that meal. It works for me and I started getting leaner 😂
What about the cost of seasoning, electricity, soap and water? Time because time is money… I think cooking at home is better for you but just not cheaper or convenient
Oh her husband knew exactly how much of his money she was spending. Some women have lost their mind
This guest need to listen to Dave Ramsey
$24 for tacos for dinner? It should cost waayy less than $10 - for the whole family!
$30 for 3 little tacos? Was she ordering from a rooftop bar in a major city high rise building?
Edit: I see this is set in Canada so prices are higher. But geez $30 all in for for 3 tacos is still outrageous.
I spend 80:$ on fast food everyday I’m your idol! Yes I’m talking to you son of a....
Where on earth are you getting tacos that cost that much?
I'd also love to be the server who got the tip.
What are these pple so busy doing they can't make food at home 😂😂😂😂😂
$24 for tacos for 4? That is awful high. I could do it for $12. With leftovers.
The host during the segment the lady was showing the costs...she was annoying.
Buffet is dirty and not healthy and charge $100 with drinks and per person $24 or depending alcohol charge, so I spend $50 on groceries cook at home and watch Gordon Ramsay cook videos
Fasting is the key, save so much money on food.
Who spend $25 for 1 meal? I know people who spend that for a week of food!
Life of a Wife in newport beach california, I will say, it’s unfortunately way easier to do than you’d think.
@@toreycarlyle9953 That's terrible!
what is she buying? Taco night would never cost 25 dollars at home
Ummmm tacos are $3 - $4 per taco....that is under $10 for 3!
Who only eats 3 tacos?
This is exactly what I talk about in this video:
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$24.00 to feed two adults and two kids at home...tacos!?!? Does she shop at Whole Foods????
JPatrick Duffy Canadian $$$
Talks so much and nobody pays $30 for that sad looking tacos
Hi Tracy, Would you split a youtube video into segments with you yelling at the top of your lungs and then speaking in a normal speaking voice? I can then compare the two. Did you ever train as an Opera singer? I would consider keeping your voice at a reasonable volume and trying to keep it from getting high pitched as a sign of a civilized person, so I find your tone and volume a little confusing.