Tough guy Danny Trejo's food empires

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  • čas přidán 22. 06. 2024
  • Grizzled character actor Danny Trejo has a soft spot for food as an award-winning restaurateur. Luke Burbank reports on Trejo's taco and donut shops, which have sprouted up on the same Los Angeles streets where Trejo, as a youth, once found himself on the wrong side of the law.

Komentáře • 553

  • @AJManol
    @AJManol Před 4 lety +110

    An entrepreneur that specializes in Tacos, doughnuts, and beer?! A man of my dreams!!!
    He’s such a sweet guy 🥰

  • @johnc3822
    @johnc3822 Před 4 lety +474

    He needs a biopic movie on the silver screen done right.

  • @areg3750
    @areg3750 Před 4 lety +679

    I can not believe he's 75!

    • @tekkenfan01
      @tekkenfan01 Před 4 lety +6

      I can, open your eyes

    • @tekkenfan01
      @tekkenfan01 Před 4 lety +1

      I once thought I was wrong but I was just mistaken open your eyes

    • @tekkenfan01
      @tekkenfan01 Před 4 lety +1

      Ken Rascon open your eyes

    • @alanspring8462
      @alanspring8462 Před 4 lety +4

      Just shows you if you are serious about doing a one-eighty that all of a sudden spiritual benevolent forces encompass you 💖

    • @tekkenfan01
      @tekkenfan01 Před 4 lety

      Drew Benit open your eyes

  • @Sergio-fu7mv
    @Sergio-fu7mv Před 4 lety +100

    He’s a walking miracle. Ex gangster, and drug addict. He completely changed his life around. He seems like such a good dude. I hope nothing but the best for him. He deserves all his success. He’s what the American dream is all about. 👌🏼🇺🇸

    • @clinicallyretarded552
      @clinicallyretarded552 Před 4 lety +1

      The og cuh

    • @senecacolbert7377
      @senecacolbert7377 Před 2 lety +1

      I know, I don't even know him personally but I I really like the guy and wish him all the best

    • @D33Lux
      @D33Lux Před rokem

      Its amazing how he turned his life around, a walking miracle.

  • @YoungoneYoung-lm4xe
    @YoungoneYoung-lm4xe Před 4 lety +103

    Danny doesn't look 75 at all.He once said: Everything good that has happened to him was a result of something good he did for someone else.That proves he's put a lot of good karma out there.

    • @steveme999
      @steveme999 Před 3 lety +1

      I was shocked to find out he was 76. He's had the aged, lined face for decades, but his body, hair, way he carries himself is like someone in early-mid 60s.

  • @manueltovar9963
    @manueltovar9963 Před 4 lety +205

    What a great humble down to earth loving guy . Hes a perfect example for those who are in the wrong paths in life that its never to late to turn your life oround. I could only imagine how cool it would be to be able to kick it with him and just hearing some of his stories from his past. What an inspiration this guy is ...

    • @cd123atd4e
      @cd123atd4e Před 4 lety

      yeah he's up there on my list too. Krayzie Bone be a number 1 and Danny Trejo be a number two

  • @TheGoodfella2012
    @TheGoodfella2012 Před 4 lety +106

    He was terrific in Heat. But then again, everything was terrific in Heat. Also, cant believe he's 75!

  • @tdmccreerymccreery2907
    @tdmccreerymccreery2907 Před 4 lety +67

    I can’t believe he is 75! I have always loved him and I truly respect him.

  • @kurtgoetzinger
    @kurtgoetzinger Před 4 lety +140

    One evening I was at a dive bar, talking with an MMA fighter from here in Omaha. His phone rings and he chats with the guy for a couple minutes, then says, "Hey, Danny, talk with my friend Kurt." He hands me the phone and it's Trejo on the other line. I was blown away, and he and I talked for a couple minutes about his movies and he was SO proud of his restaurants. That's his passion. I sensed through this short conversation this was a gentleman who truly loves life and making people happy now. Good for him for turning his life around and bringing joy (and great food from what he told me) to so many.
    CBS Sunday Morning is one of my favorite programs. The segments are positive, interesting, thought-provoking, and well-reported. Keep up the great work!

    • @daniellozada3408
      @daniellozada3408 Před 4 lety

      Kurt Goetzinger you should of ask him why his food is so expensive

    • @bryanitza-chulopez1658
      @bryanitza-chulopez1658 Před 4 lety +1

      @@daniellozada3408 it's overpriced sub par quality food. My dear beloved mother can cook better than most of listed dishes in his menu lol

  • @hillcountryhick4639
    @hillcountryhick4639 Před 4 lety +336

    Never too late to turn your life around. He made lemonade out of lemons, that's for sure!!👺

    • @wiliams2545
      @wiliams2545 Před 4 lety

      I like your words..... Also you look good,, nice photo...I am on the clock here in Melrose Park Illinois USA watching this video on CZcams channel

    • @miguelzambrano2260
      @miguelzambrano2260 Před 2 lety

      I disagree. Some don’t get a second chance.

  • @homerdrumpf4877
    @homerdrumpf4877 Před 4 lety +139

    It's never too late folks. Don't give up.

    • @bdoug5316
      @bdoug5316 Před 4 lety +1

      It's never too late, That's why you should #VoteRed #Trump2020 🇺🇸💪💯

    • @Rocker79
      @Rocker79 Před 2 lety

      @@bdoug5316 YES! 🇺🇸

  • @frenchjr25
    @frenchjr25 Před 4 lety +163

    There needs to be a movie made about him

    • @kingeleven3820
      @kingeleven3820 Před 3 lety +1

      #Inmate#1

    • @arnoldrivas4590
      @arnoldrivas4590 Před 3 lety +1

      There is no actor that can portray him right now. We need new blood to do it justice. Appropriately, someone who is Mexican, and hungry for work.

    • @elbob17
      @elbob17 Před 3 lety +1

      He's not dead.

  • @tonyrosales915
    @tonyrosales915 Před 4 lety +45

    Danny is a pillar of the Recovery community, he is such a great person, really down to earth. A true rags to riches story...

  • @jamesontade6237
    @jamesontade6237 Před 4 lety +17

    I met him at an airport bar a few weeks ago. Very humble, nice guy. Told me how he used to sneak into Dodgers games as a kid. Hopefully he sticks around for a long while.

  • @kawasakiwhiptwo5821
    @kawasakiwhiptwo5821 Před 4 lety +40

    "It never goes away?"
    "nahh." I love how he said that.
    Love Danny Trejo.

  • @tthappyrock368
    @tthappyrock368 Před 4 lety +35

    So glad Danny Trejo turned his life around! I have really enjoyed watching him in his tough guy roles on screen. Can't wait to visit one of his restaurants!

  • @dakota481
    @dakota481 Před 4 lety +204

    Danny Trejo - “Latino families eat really good from the 1st of the month all the way up to about the 19th, then after that it’s pretty scarce” 😆 😂 🤣

    • @dakota481
      @dakota481 Před 4 lety +11

      Riki Rikin kanayin are you going to be ok..? 😆 I literally quoted what he said. Take your liberal hatred for white people somewhere else, thanks!

    •  Před 4 lety +2

      Mexicans are latinos. In what world you live my dude? I dont hear the mexicans speaking german or japanese between them.

    • @lionheart7019
      @lionheart7019 Před 4 lety +4

      Latinos just means Latin in Spanish. Portuguese, Spanish, French, and Italians are Latin/Latinos.

    • @juanmonge8
      @juanmonge8 Před 3 lety +2

      People on social security as well.

    • @geoffwalters3662
      @geoffwalters3662 Před 3 lety

      Sounds like my life!

  • @chuyulater8251
    @chuyulater8251 Před 4 lety +198

    THIS VATO is one of a kind!

    • @sarahsosa729
      @sarahsosa729 Před 3 lety +1

      Please tell our English speaking people reading this what Vato means! And YEAS HE IS!!

    • @USNVA11
      @USNVA11 Před 3 lety +1

      Vato means “man” or “dude” but with the implication of respect. Ie. “ that vato is damn good at his business. I wish I was that successful ! “

    • @chuyulater8251
      @chuyulater8251 Před 3 lety

      @@USNVA11 Maybe one day you will!

  • @davidzshit
    @davidzshit Před 4 lety +25

    Damn when he said "Danny wake up we gotta go to chow" that was deep

    • @conejoloco7502
      @conejoloco7502 Před 3 lety

      What would you know about doing time in prison ?

    • @davidzshit
      @davidzshit Před 3 lety

      @@conejoloco7502 I haven't been to prison but i've been to jail like 6 times or probably more

    • @davidzshit
      @davidzshit Před 3 lety

      @@conejoloco7502 Ive been locked up long enough for someone to say "yo David wake up its breakfast"

    • @conejoloco7502
      @conejoloco7502 Před 3 lety

      @@davidzshit actually you havnt ..your full of lies

  • @californiascreaming1131
    @californiascreaming1131 Před 4 lety +36

    We love Danny

  • @LinkRocks
    @LinkRocks Před 4 lety +16

    Danny is awesome. I love his acting and his taco joint looks amazing.

  • @starbaby1754
    @starbaby1754 Před 4 lety +102

    He's 75 that goes to show if you take care of yourself age will just be a number!!!

    • @robf.2585
      @robf.2585 Před 4 lety

      haha this guy's looks 75 my man.

    • @alexs.5675
      @alexs.5675 Před 4 lety

      Really? He looks like an old leather couch

    • @Joseph-km9io
      @Joseph-km9io Před 4 lety

      Alex S. Lol

    • @starbaby1754
      @starbaby1754 Před 4 lety +2

      @@alexs.5675he's living & getting around good!

    • @Killa91115
      @Killa91115 Před 4 lety +3

      I think genetics play a big part of that some people don’t age as much as others

  • @benevolent2077
    @benevolent2077 Před 4 lety +21

    I wish the best for the Big homie Danny Trejo. Hope big homie lives long.

  • @gregrizal5043
    @gregrizal5043 Před 3 lety +13

    Danny Trejo is really a good guy. I hope he's doing well in this trying times.

  • @ILGlocker
    @ILGlocker Před 4 lety +19

    Dude is like the Rock. He just keeps showing up in action films.

  • @balerjohnson3099
    @balerjohnson3099 Před 4 lety +4

    Been watching Danny Trejo for a long time and was aware of his amazing story which inspires me to this day . God bless.

  • @daedaetinez6406
    @daedaetinez6406 Před 4 lety +5

    I love how he changed his life. Good for you danny 🇲🇽 🇲🇽 God did Bless you.

  • @andreafaldon5026
    @andreafaldon5026 Před 4 lety +32

    The substance abuse programs still use him as an example of sobriety.

  • @BBQAndButter
    @BBQAndButter Před 4 lety +43

    Haven't been to his restaurants yet, but I ordered some of his hot sauce. It's pretty damn good!

  • @trippbomshell5590
    @trippbomshell5590 Před 3 lety +3

    You can't beat Real authentic Mexican food! Just like real soul food! Absolutely awesome

  • @zachmueller6955
    @zachmueller6955 Před 4 lety +10

    He is living proof that people with troubled pasts should get a chance second and sometimes even third chances to turn their life around and succeed.

  • @davidg4408
    @davidg4408 Před 4 lety +21

    For 75, Danny looks real good and can't help but to notice how he has nice, cool, long slick hair. He has them good Native American genes lol

  • @annasahlstrom6109
    @annasahlstrom6109 Před 4 lety +19

    I love his tacos and his donuts!

    • @mdubk2023
      @mdubk2023 Před 4 lety +1

      Anna C. Sahlstrom lucky!

  • @CarlosCruz-ll5ez
    @CarlosCruz-ll5ez Před 4 lety +5

    Danny Trejo is a true example of redemption, may God continue to bless him!

  • @joet3012
    @joet3012 Před 4 lety +30

    🔴😬WHEN YOU HIT ROCK BOTTOM HE TALKED TO THE LORD ASKED TO LET ME DIE WITH DIGNITY AND JUST ABOUT GIVEN UP IN LIFE WOW 🔴DAMN DANNY THANK YOU.

  • @marthatenorio1527
    @marthatenorio1527 Před 3 lety +4

    I love his laugh and he ain’t lying about eating good till about the 19th of the month....

  • @elgallo1482
    @elgallo1482 Před 4 lety +6

    I hope the Lord gives him another 75 years we need more Mexican positive people like him!

  • @boomshank12
    @boomshank12 Před 4 lety +4

    This man is a gem! Hope he lives for ever!

  • @birdy1numnum
    @birdy1numnum Před 4 lety +16

    *Luke Burbank looks scared throughout the interview...Trejo is the man!*

    • @DurkMcGerk
      @DurkMcGerk Před 4 lety +1

      That is Luke's normal look.

  • @tytipton6346
    @tytipton6346 Před 4 lety +11

    I got to meet him at my gym. He was incredibly nice!

  • @whoknew2273
    @whoknew2273 Před 4 lety +33

    You trying arguing with this guy about your food lol

  • @olgarhodes1648
    @olgarhodes1648 Před 4 lety +7

    Pura Raza!Love u Machete!Shout out from El Paso,Texas 😎💪💞💫💥✨

  • @johnmortensen2779
    @johnmortensen2779 Před 4 lety +5

    Good to see Luke Burbank! Really great piece.

  • @juniorherman8427
    @juniorherman8427 Před 4 lety +5

    He's a great role model for ANYONE, especially people who want to change their lives. Kudos.🌎✅🙏🏾

  • @Crimson_626
    @Crimson_626 Před 3 lety +1

    He is the most genuine, kindest, big hearted soul guy!!! Thats why he is soo successful, in his restaurant business and in his movies!! long live Danny Trejo, god bless!!!

  • @daleclark2202
    @daleclark2202 Před 4 lety +2

    La Onda dont shine shoes!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥
    A BIG shout out from Farmington New Mexico the 505 Navajo Nation...Much Love

  • @joesantonocito6751
    @joesantonocito6751 Před 4 lety +4

    Wonderful story shows what you can do when you work hard a change your life , he was awesome in Heat , God bless you Danny

  • @benshapiroismyhero...9838

    Danny Trejo is so great... i will get to one of his places next time i take a road trip

  • @dh3279
    @dh3279 Před 3 lety +4

    Known now for all the right reasons, he seems like a genuine guy who truly appreciates his good fortunes. The scene at the end of this segment strikes me as the ideal “fade to black” as viewers see the wonderful mural of the older man in the parking lot where the troubled younger version of that man used to deal drugs. I hope a Hollywood director is smart enough to tell Trejo’s impressive story.

  • @ZelbeQahi
    @ZelbeQahi Před 3 lety +1

    Very inspiring! We think our lives are so without until we hear guys like this that come out of crisis and prosper. Only in America! This is the America we need.

  • @dantediavolo4147
    @dantediavolo4147 Před 4 lety +2

    Dude's 75 but even now is a total badass, willing and able to run to the scene of a car accident and save a baby. That's just AMAZING!!!

  • @luismi9662
    @luismi9662 Před 4 lety +3

    Chingon muy chingon saludos from tijuas

  • @scottward1002
    @scottward1002 Před 3 lety +1

    Danny Trejo has helped Thousands of People get Clean an Find a New Way to Live...
    Super talented Actor!!!
    🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @dangerusscurvs4709
    @dangerusscurvs4709 Před 4 lety +6

    Loving that crease down the middle of the tshirt.. #classic

  • @lovepeacecassie3015
    @lovepeacecassie3015 Před 4 lety +6

    Eat good til the middle of the month. So relatable, even now.

  • @binge9508
    @binge9508 Před 4 lety +5

    Man I Love Danny Trejo, so proud of his success!

  • @swaggerguru
    @swaggerguru Před 4 lety +2

    Real life super hero, thanks for the inspiration.

  • @TXMEDRGR
    @TXMEDRGR Před 4 lety +21

    He plays a great tough guy, I'm glad he turned his life around.

  • @rayiruegasjr605
    @rayiruegasjr605 Před 4 lety +1

    Wow blessing for you an your family Trejo all the way from Laredo Tx 🙏🙏

  • @rightuppercut1426
    @rightuppercut1426 Před 4 lety +6

    Massive respect to him for turning his life around

  • @jasonsmith4330
    @jasonsmith4330 Před 4 lety +2

    Long as that spark of humanity remains a man can change his life for the better.

  • @silviahammond6405
    @silviahammond6405 Před 4 lety +1

    I love it, im hungry now. He's one of my favorite actors. 🤗👍😃💜

  • @marialvarez384
    @marialvarez384 Před 2 lety +4

    Read his book “Trejo” in 3 days. What a life this guy has lived, and he gives God the glory.

  • @jessesoriano2346
    @jessesoriano2346 Před 4 lety +1

    He's been my favorite actor alltime

  • @Zoza15
    @Zoza15 Před 4 lety +5

    I'd like to eat there..
    I love the fact that he does really well for himself, from a negative past towards a positive changing future..
    Such and evolved being on a soul level.

  • @geolin5578
    @geolin5578 Před 4 lety +13

    astounded by his age

  • @countryprepper4719
    @countryprepper4719 Před 4 lety +11

    He looks great for 75, the weathered look is the Indian blood in him. Danny deserves everything he has now. KARMA works both ways.

    • @bryanitza-chulopez1658
      @bryanitza-chulopez1658 Před 4 lety +5

      All natives or mestizos have that weathered look in given time with old age and a proper physique. My gramps was a WW2 vet, very hardworking and fit. He just got better with age, outdoor riding on horseback grazing through the canyons around the Sonoran desert. Very remarkable.

  • @aderfigueroa
    @aderfigueroa Před 4 lety +12

    He looks like 55 than 75..

  • @chriss2295
    @chriss2295 Před 4 lety +1

    He is 75 and looks amazing. What a life. Gods grace saved him.

  • @EasySwimFlix
    @EasySwimFlix Před 4 lety +6

    His laugh is a husky Guillermo's laugh.

  • @n8maintenance
    @n8maintenance Před 3 lety +1

    nothing but respect and luv for this human..... so cool so genuine 🤘🏼🤙🏼

  • @IguanaMom
    @IguanaMom Před 4 lety +4

    He has a wonderful laugh!

  • @patrickcarroll1754
    @patrickcarroll1754 Před 4 lety +3

    This guy is a national treasure.

  • @BigDaddysBearCave
    @BigDaddysBearCave Před 4 lety +2

    Danny’s my hero!!!!

  • @yoliehines4399
    @yoliehines4399 Před 4 lety +3

    Great story !! 🙏💙

  • @mashpranav
    @mashpranav Před 4 lety +2

    Though am not from U.S, I feel like ordering a Taco and giving him a hug :)

  • @kaysdash8556
    @kaysdash8556 Před 4 lety +16

    Jesus can't believe he's 75 yo WOW!!

  • @EnriquePascual1989
    @EnriquePascual1989 Před 4 lety +3

    Inspirational 🙌🏽

  • @joeg.1119
    @joeg.1119 Před 4 lety +2

    El chingon danny trejo my man 👏👏👏👏

  • @shaneintegra
    @shaneintegra Před 4 lety +2

    Danny is such an amazing person. Keep your head up everyone

  • @lewisjulian0830
    @lewisjulian0830 Před 3 lety +1

    A living legend and such a humble person. We really need to hear this.

  • @MrJaespun
    @MrJaespun Před 4 lety +3

    Danny Trejo for president!

  • @12inch_monster
    @12inch_monster Před 4 lety +13

    god really takes you to strange places. down the right path.

  • @MommaDee23
    @MommaDee23 Před 4 lety +4

    He will forever be the uncle from Spy Kids for our family❣

  • @yolandalee399
    @yolandalee399 Před 4 lety +1

    Great guy with a helluva heart !

  • @1000uj
    @1000uj Před 4 lety +1

    Great Actor. Great Human being.

  • @animalhouseIZ
    @animalhouseIZ Před 4 lety +5

    75? Really?
    Love his characters and he is a great good actor.

  • @eczema78
    @eczema78 Před 4 lety +2

    Love this guy!

  • @terminator6277
    @terminator6277 Před 4 lety +4

    He’s afraid someone will wake him up in prison and that it was all a dream. Sadly I can relate to that, I know what that feels like

  • @macpops0
    @macpops0 Před 4 lety +4

    His a Legend be sure to visit his taco spot when am in L.A.,

  • @rafaelrodriguezmoreno1966

    Good for him and God has bless him immensely. 🙏

  • @kevmodee1866
    @kevmodee1866 Před 4 lety +1

    Amazing success story!

  • @alfredoalcantar8691
    @alfredoalcantar8691 Před 4 lety +5

    They look real good 🌮

  • @mankola
    @mankola Před 3 lety

    We as a family grew up watching Danny....and......We LOVE this guy!

  • @nicolegeorge3704
    @nicolegeorge3704 Před 4 lety +5

    I'd love 💘 to meet Danny! He seem's like a very kind and intelligent man. Hope the very best for him, and May The Lord Bless Him In All Way's with whatever he does. Amen 🙏🙏❤💜🙋 ps. Those taco's🌮 look bomb!!💣

  • @faerefolke
    @faerefolke Před 4 lety

    So humbled. Truly love this guy.

  • @majorxdf
    @majorxdf Před 4 lety +1

    He's an amazing guy!

  • @Rafa-mw6ob
    @Rafa-mw6ob Před 4 lety +2

    Mr Trejo

  • @docm1522
    @docm1522 Před 3 lety +1

    Good for you Danny, you are blessed and you know that... 👍🙏

  • @melindamullins9649
    @melindamullins9649 Před 4 lety +5

    Yummy foodies are the best👍