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  • čas přidán 26. 07. 2024
  • This week, Lucas is joined by the guys behind Tacos 1986, Jorge "Joy" Alvarez Tostado and Victor Delgado. The guys caravan south across the border to Joy and Victor's hometown of Tijuana to visit the places that influenced the flamboyant style that Tacos 1986 now employs in Los Angeles. Lucas also gets bitten by an adorable dog.
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    In this episode:
    Tacos 1986
    www.tacos1986.com/
    Tacos El Franc
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    Taconazo
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    El Tio Pepe
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    Tortas Wash Mobile
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Komentáře • 327

  • @lucaskwanpeterson2010
    @lucaskwanpeterson2010 Před 4 lety +179

    Yooooooooooo everybody! Thank you for tuning into this SECOND episode of Off Menu on our brand-new baby-bird CZcams channel. Make sure to check out the Tacos 1986 guys at their new place downtown. Please like, please subscribe, please tell your friends and we'll see you next week! As always, thanks for watching XX Lucas

    • @vincentortiz8415
      @vincentortiz8415 Před 4 lety +3

      Lucas Peterson I am flying in from Sydney next week and Tacos 1986 is my first stop. Originally from LA so really liking your new show. I heard you on “Good Food”.

    • @lucaskwanpeterson2010
      @lucaskwanpeterson2010 Před 4 lety +1

      @@vincentortiz8415 thanks Vincent!

    • @JosephBayot
      @JosephBayot Před 4 lety +3

      So glad to have you back!

    • @ibec69
      @ibec69 Před 4 lety +5

      Lucas Peterson I'm so happy to see you back Lucas. We've missed you. Subbed to the channel immediately.

    • @lucaskwanpeterson2010
      @lucaskwanpeterson2010 Před 4 lety

      @@ibec69 appreciate it!

  • @dattack1970
    @dattack1970 Před 4 lety +170

    His family living in the beverly hills area of TIjuana. LOL

    • @CumpasFilms
      @CumpasFilms Před 4 lety +33

      i suspect this is the reason why they took lucas to the most overrated taco spots in the city.

    • @PrimeInChina
      @PrimeInChina Před 4 lety +9

      There is no beverly hills area of Tijuana. Because it is still Tijuana.

    • @joseherrera9480
      @joseherrera9480 Před 4 lety +7

      dattack1970 pinches fresas hijos de papi, spoiled brats hahaha that area is for wealthy people. Colonia la postal mijossss y el soler tienen los mejores tacos. El Mazateño y el frances

    • @neogigo
      @neogigo Před 4 lety +9

      dattack1970 and that’s like bad thing? If his parents worked there asses off, why they can’t enjoy nice things ?

    • @dreameraag5474
      @dreameraag5474 Před 3 lety +2

      @@neogigo ain't nobody arguing that . But some people forget to be humble that's all .

  • @lopezkriss
    @lopezkriss Před 4 lety +23

    Lucas, that outfit was cute, but screamed, "rogue DEA agent." love you babe.

  • @alfredorosca349
    @alfredorosca349 Před 4 lety +5

    Soy de SINALOA, pero me vine a Tijuana hace 25 años, todos esos lugares los conozco y definitivamente TACOS EL FRANC... los mejores..

    • @Mexicano1768
      @Mexicano1768 Před 7 měsíci

      Saludos raza, mis respetos para los Sinaloenses, muy buena gente, muy respetuosa y muy servicial! 👋

  • @jr13227
    @jr13227 Před 4 lety +31

    I was wondering a few days ago where Lucas was thank god I found him.

  • @tounouthao5461
    @tounouthao5461 Před 4 lety +115

    if there's ever a taco 1986 movie, jorge is gonna be played by james franco.

    • @nehsone7491
      @nehsone7491 Před 4 lety +1

      Tou Nou Thao 😭😂 I could see that Also

    • @joebecerril2397
      @joebecerril2397 Před 4 lety +1

      U my man have vision💯

    • @EpticityOG
      @EpticityOG Před 4 lety +1

      Or the guy who played Lalo Salamanca in better call saul

  • @ThaChazo
    @ThaChazo Před 4 lety +191

    Those taco spots are legit but honestly most taco places in TJ are better than any in LA

    • @Jose-uv2uw
      @Jose-uv2uw Před 4 lety +27

      100% true los angeles mexican food sucks. Nothing like TEEJAY TACOS..

    • @ericzepeda4378
      @ericzepeda4378 Před 4 lety +10

      100 nothing compares to TJ tacos

    • @pedromata133
      @pedromata133 Před 4 lety +9

      Tijuana all day everyday 🔥🔥🔥

    • @xzinx
      @xzinx Před 4 lety

      of course they made of dog meat

    • @simplelife6318
      @simplelife6318 Před 4 lety +3

      I agree in TJ you have a lot more choices like average in TJ is really good but when you find a good taco spot in LA is usually better than anything I have ever had! taquizas gilberto on saturday and sunday if you know anything better than this please let me know! or los guichos al pastor Plus 1986 tacos fuckin suck lol I live literally across the street from there and the salsa tastes like wolfgang puck canned sauce

  • @josephm.u.4365
    @josephm.u.4365 Před 4 lety +41

    Yesssss!!!! Finally an episode of accurate good Tijuana tacos!!! Well done boys! FYI those neighborhoods where they grew up are wealthy areas.

    • @Mexicano1768
      @Mexicano1768 Před 7 měsíci

      guilty too 😂 don't hate 😂 don't believe the myths like, all Mexicans are poor...

  • @voisin24cooking50
    @voisin24cooking50 Před 4 lety +3

    this is better then most shows on food network love it Lucas your the man keep these coming !!!!!!!!

  • @KristineAmbrosePhoto
    @KristineAmbrosePhoto Před 4 lety +2

    YEs! Awesome. I'm visiting the TAcos 1986 guys downtown!

  • @DoctorDanLe
    @DoctorDanLe Před 4 lety +16

    Great episode. Tacos 1986 is a must try for taco enthusiast.

  • @calvindexter75
    @calvindexter75 Před 4 lety +3

    Awesome 2nd episode, Lucas. Keep up the amazing work. :-)

  • @GoLakers20111
    @GoLakers20111 Před 3 lety +3

    Not just Tijuana is Home of the Best Tacos but Also the Ceasr Salad.

  • @sarahr7890
    @sarahr7890 Před 4 lety +2

    Yum! This was great ❤ Your new friends have so much personality. Quality content.

  • @eddieagr
    @eddieagr Před 4 lety +9

    Lucas needs his own tv show

    • @rudystraight1750
      @rudystraight1750 Před 4 lety

      Yea but it wont be "his" show. Everyone has a boss u slave

  • @liz2880
    @liz2880 Před 4 lety +5

    All that food looks so good!!!!!

  • @1969mlc
    @1969mlc Před 4 lety

    I loved this episode it was awesome!🌮

  • @michaelrangel7966
    @michaelrangel7966 Před 2 lety

    This was so awesome thank you

  • @grahami6130
    @grahami6130 Před 4 lety +11

    Boom! We're going to TJ!!

  • @dulcecastellon1652
    @dulcecastellon1652 Před 4 lety +3

    I loved this!

  • @davidbaza2900
    @davidbaza2900 Před 4 lety +3

    Best video yet!!

  • @IronChefDesi
    @IronChefDesi Před 4 lety +3

    Wow this is so great!

  • @christianarce801
    @christianarce801 Před 4 lety

    The taco love is real Great video, excellent spots chosen

  • @1313sp
    @1313sp Před 4 lety

    Awww, these guys were adorable. Nice tacos too.

  • @stellastai7101
    @stellastai7101 Před 4 lety +5

    Omg Lucas. You crack me up. Loved your interview with Evan.

  • @petepete9831
    @petepete9831 Před 4 lety +6

    Damn I miss Lucas and those Nike’s were sick man👌glad you got a new show

  • @jayanson4618
    @jayanson4618 Před 4 lety +1

    Great video! I grew up in San Diego and I really only have Mexican cuisine while I'm visiting family. I can eat Mexican food 24/7 it's my favorite. The food, the culture and people are amazing and warm. As a Chef it's one reason I became one. the best way to explore another culture is to eat their cuisine. The most common and deep thread of life that ties us as species together, food. Our greatest and most fond memories stem from that. We all should share our food with one another.

  • @3fo5
    @3fo5 Před 4 lety +5

    Tacos el Franc my number one spot for tacos every time I go to TJ 🇲🇽 🌮

    • @lucaskwanpeterson2010
      @lucaskwanpeterson2010 Před 4 lety +2

      yes! it's great.

    • @robertohernandez-os3hm
      @robertohernandez-os3hm Před 4 lety +1

      The best tacos in tijuana.

    • @Martlex_
      @Martlex_ Před 4 lety

      3fo5 overrated imo

    • @kokiomufc
      @kokiomufc Před 4 lety +1

      You should try Tacos Poblano or Tacos Chely ive been to all the ones they went to and there good but the ones i mentioned are🔥💯

    • @pedromata133
      @pedromata133 Před 4 lety

      @@kokiomufc I'll try them out always cool to go to new places

  • @mattyprubin
    @mattyprubin Před 4 lety

    Great series. Keep up the good work.

  • @DarlingBiteMe
    @DarlingBiteMe Před 4 lety +11

    Man, I gotta make the pilgrimage to the west coast for authentic 🌮 after watching this! 😫

  • @jbreezy93.
    @jbreezy93. Před 4 lety +11

    I had some of the best tacos of my life in TJ
    The place was literally a hole in the wall.. the senor behind the counter recommended cabeza de vaca
    This was back in 2004

    • @felipesolis5840
      @felipesolis5840 Před 4 lety +1

      jb there's a few really good places with cabeza tacos in tj. i moved here five years ago and i've had the best of the best. if i had to move out of tj, food would be the main issue to work on. its amazing what you can find here from carnitas, asada, cabeza and my favorite and best seller in tj birria de res. nothing like a few tacos at 9 am with lots of hot sauce and a cup of consome on the side

  • @isabelrylko3772
    @isabelrylko3772 Před 4 lety +1

    the video and the tacos, Amazing lol

  • @beskoe
    @beskoe Před 4 lety +7

    Miss TJ tacos 😭 gotta visit soon!

  • @CumpasFilms
    @CumpasFilms Před 4 lety +35

    Can't believe they took lucas to taconazo. puro taco fresa.

    • @gabyontiveros7753
      @gabyontiveros7753 Před 4 lety +9

      Y eso lo hace menos mexicano o menos auténtico , que un negocio crezca no es malo al contrario es a lo que todo mundo aspira a hacer dinero con su negocio

  • @javi8896
    @javi8896 Před 4 lety +19

    Tijuana HK...around the corner is a taco joint GO THERE!! You'll thank me later

  • @csorange
    @csorange Před 4 lety +6

    This was awesome! Love a good authentic taco 🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮

  • @RayfilWong
    @RayfilWong Před 4 lety +5

    Welcome back Lucas - the Humans of NY food style

  • @alejsil1
    @alejsil1 Před 4 lety +62

    Man these guys are fresas*joking* from Tijuana.. its the upscale area.. i grew up in the hood lol

    • @kokiomufc
      @kokiomufc Před 4 lety +4

      Right lol i grew up going every summer to La Sanchez Taguada ✌ i passed those houses all the time going up the hill lol

    • @alex619leal
      @alex619leal Před 4 lety

      "estrilosos

    • @SaulLopez-bu6pg
      @SaulLopez-bu6pg Před 4 lety +2

      There 100% ninos de sociedad!

    • @chingaderasymastm6913
      @chingaderasymastm6913 Před 4 lety +2

      Right! There are so many actual street taqueros that make better tacos...you just have to go out of your comfort zone. Go to Reacomodo. And I didn't buy they lived in those areas. James Franco would be perfect for that arrogant prick. Lol

    • @AlbertoRodriguez-iw4zx
      @AlbertoRodriguez-iw4zx Před 4 lety

      Sanchez allday.. by the church. Straight hood

  • @alejsil1
    @alejsil1 Před 4 lety +4

    To me personally i love going to las Ahumaderas if im not in my colonia eating at Tacos el Gallo. But i will deff try the tortas and tacos

  • @jesusdvr1983
    @jesusdvr1983 Před 4 lety +3

    Good vibes to TJ saludos !

  • @bleedblue4478
    @bleedblue4478 Před 4 lety +7

    Great 👍🏼 🌮 tijuana #1

  • @Pixlanta
    @Pixlanta Před 4 lety

    Happy new year Lucas ❤️😍😋☃️🎉

  • @alvaro4k
    @alvaro4k Před 4 lety +1

    That guy singing at the last spot is classic.

  • @jgbnino8157
    @jgbnino8157 Před 4 lety +2

    Love Tacos 1986 Joey Tostado is a legend!

    • @industrykillers7049
      @industrykillers7049 Před 4 lety

      He still is disgusting and a drug head

    • @jgbnino8157
      @jgbnino8157 Před 4 lety +1

      @@industrykillers7049 Your comment is laughable. You are a jealous pendejo; you wish you had his success. So get off your ass and do something with your life. Team Joey all he way!!!!

  • @nriqueog
    @nriqueog Před 4 lety

    Back in the day (late 60's early 70's) near the OLD TJ bullfighting arena there was this motel that had a patio. My dad used to take us there before the fights. We'd walk in, you order your plate of meat and tortillas and they would be cooking it up right on the grill. When it was ready, you took this massive plate of meat, tortillas and salsa to a table and got it on. Man, TJ has always had great food. ;)

  • @yadthink
    @yadthink Před 4 lety +3

    Lucas, great vlog! Psst, my dad wants his jacket back...

  • @birdiesbrew4037
    @birdiesbrew4037 Před 4 lety +4

    A Bow tie! Get all fancy 😂

  • @ERICJGARCIA93
    @ERICJGARCIA93 Před 4 lety +4

    Tijuana Tacos are the best Cheers bro!!!

  • @JFP69
    @JFP69 Před 4 lety

    Fantastic!

  • @jafc1456
    @jafc1456 Před 4 lety

    Gracias por mostrarle a le gente la cultura del taco de tijuana, muy poco tiempo dedicado a ls tortas del wash, q para mi no hay mejores tortas, tio pepe, taconazo, excelentes opciones, no vi tacos saceados de la ermita pero bueno. Feliz viaje devuelta a LA mis amigos 🍓 de la chapu y del hipodromo!

  • @Mexicano1768
    @Mexicano1768 Před 7 měsíci

    dam raza, yo soy d el hipódromo...a lo mejor fuimos juntos a la escuela....(were about same age) 🇲🇽❤️💯

  • @trysimmahdownk2060
    @trysimmahdownk2060 Před 4 lety

    I’m sooo obsessed with Joy!!!

  • @prodevel
    @prodevel Před 4 lety

    You're great, Lucas!

  • @katherinezp
    @katherinezp Před 4 lety

    No matter what you wear,we love your show!

  • @mukbangyesplease4905
    @mukbangyesplease4905 Před 4 lety +5

    Levi’s dark wash with button down shirts or 3/2 button polo type shirts.

  • @Klesk1985
    @Klesk1985 Před 4 lety

    Hi Lucas! I see u like a cool guy! Hope once can meet u and enjoy ur tacos! 🤙😁

  • @Mexicano1768
    @Mexicano1768 Před 7 měsíci

    That's Right, Taqueria Hipódromo is the best Carne Asada in all Baja California 🇲🇽🇲🇽❤️❤️💯💯

  • @mangustas1
    @mangustas1 Před 4 lety +11

    Remember Ice Cube? take a glimpse at him now at 09:48.

  • @cornpop8570
    @cornpop8570 Před rokem

    Those tacos spots look 100 x times better than tacos 1986. 🤣

  • @angelzapien7729
    @angelzapien7729 Před 4 lety

    I traveled all over Mexico and obviously I tried the tacos at each location, but the best tacos are definitely located in Tijuana. You have to try tj tacos before you die it's a must

  • @santiago_m_214
    @santiago_m_214 Před 4 lety +3

    Cant never go wrong with tacos 🌮

    • @beerman9807
      @beerman9807 Před 2 lety

      Yes you can , I been to plenty of taco trucks that are nasty no flavor and some to salty meat

  • @deevita7459
    @deevita7459 Před 4 lety

    0.18 I see you back there😂😂

  • @marcoramirez3056
    @marcoramirez3056 Před 4 lety +1

    Grew up in Tijuana and I'll tell you right now. Tacos El Jockey should be on top of the list. Lipodremo is ok but always had the smaller crowd anyhow. Hasnt changed one bit and nobody in LA or the rest of the world comes close.

  • @bluesteye33
    @bluesteye33 Před 4 lety +1

    Jorge aka Joy is sooo cute!😘😘😘

  • @skelatorswrath
    @skelatorswrath Před 2 lety

    Tacos El Franc y Taconazo 1000%!!!!

  • @kellymariemartin1897
    @kellymariemartin1897 Před 4 lety +7

    Lucas, your outfit was super cute. It reminded me of the Beastie Boys "Ill Communication" era and the blue was a great complement to the Tacos 1986 Red!

  • @TJ_Michelle
    @TJ_Michelle Před 2 lety

    El Gooy!!!!! Felicidades amigo por todo tu éxito

  • @CASADELSOULVIDMIXTV
    @CASADELSOULVIDMIXTV Před 4 lety +6

    These guys could make a killing giving taco tours.

  • @SaepeExpertus
    @SaepeExpertus Před 4 lety +4

    Lucas when and why did you leave that other food show i believe it was called EATER OR MUNCHIES i hadnt seen you for awhile i stumbled on the times food and there you were its good to see you back on the grid agian. how did you get on the times food chanel any how good to see you back

  • @ginagonzalez5246
    @ginagonzalez5246 Před 4 lety +2

    I grew up with all this ❤️ amazing spots!

  • @Jorgefsg
    @Jorgefsg Před 2 lety

    Right around the neighborhood I grew up in. Use to go to tacos hipodromo growing up. He’s right though Taco Nazo is probably some of the best to be honest

  • @GMayen
    @GMayen Před 4 lety +1

    A lot of these places are more new to T.J. when I lived there it was La Especial en la Revolucion, La Vuelta, el Sombrero, Boliche coronas.... I don't know now but I'm sure these places are great

  • @titibebe2510
    @titibebe2510 Před 4 lety +1

    Les falto visitar los mas importantes de Tijuana, Tacos el Frances en Playas de Tijuana!! No tienen comparación, definitivamente

    • @Hetch79
      @Hetch79 Před rokem

      Tienes toda la razón pero recuerda el franc es lo mismo que el francés de playas y la glorieta en el soler, misma familia, 3 sucursales, mismo sazón , son los 3 lo mismo ,,

  • @victoriatrinh8380
    @victoriatrinh8380 Před 4 lety

    Ur outfit was cute, Lucas!! 😁

  • @TheBebop09
    @TheBebop09 Před 4 lety +4

    ooooh damn they took you to tortas wash mobile, these guys know whats up. Grew up like 4 blocks from where the original spot is, so every saturday my dad brought us tortas, now everytime i go to Tj i hit that spot like 3 times a week. What are your thought on the tortas, I feel like someone should do a whole episode about them.

    • @pedromata133
      @pedromata133 Před 4 lety

      I'll try them next time I go, I'm always down for some tortas lol

  • @2008israelramos
    @2008israelramos Před 4 lety +7

    Mexico has some of the best food in the world

    • @geraldarnoult
      @geraldarnoult Před 2 lety

      I second that and the further south you go, even the better, one of the things I like about Mexico city, even a chicken egg taste great

  • @a1fonso3
    @a1fonso3 Před 4 lety +31

    Jorge looks like this tweaker name speedy lokote

  • @ivanbueno2762
    @ivanbueno2762 Před 4 lety +3

    He looks like the main actor in the movie
    “Saving private Perez”

  • @cafezo87934
    @cafezo87934 Před 4 lety +4

    I love taco bell 🌮

    • @latimesfood
      @latimesfood  Před 4 lety +1

      Turns out we sometimes do too. Check out our video on the Value Menu there. czcams.com/video/jZrtWJIhcTs/video.html

    • @rigotovar5903
      @rigotovar5903 Před 4 lety

      I read “I like taking shits all day for the next 3 days “

  • @donvito2491
    @donvito2491 Před 4 lety +2

    Love the host

  • @warbylpunkaz8797
    @warbylpunkaz8797 Před 4 lety +1

    Fun!

  • @imxjoon
    @imxjoon Před 4 lety +5

    You okay back there Jessica? 😂

  • @miguelvaldez7934
    @miguelvaldez7934 Před 4 lety

    I travel all over Mexico and the best tacos are in tijuana hands down and yes I had plenty of tacos in Mexico city now to me the best carne asada tacos in the world is tacos el ruso en el soler then tacos el franc and tacos el Frances and one more thing if you want the best tacos they have to make the tortillas there and if they don't don't waste you're time

  • @RayfilWong
    @RayfilWong Před 4 lety +1

    Joy got MOVEMBER all season around 🌯

  • @rubenarteaga1094
    @rubenarteaga1094 Před 4 lety

    Nice viva Tijuana

  • @artwg1
    @artwg1 Před 4 lety

    Anyone who goes to TJ has their favorite spot. For me personally, Colonia el soler tacos la glorieta 🔥🔥🔥🔥.. and seafood wise I agree with peeps below who mentioned el Mazateño..

  • @Nhxn_
    @Nhxn_ Před 4 lety

    i miss these episodes, i hate covid

  • @sin7wu
    @sin7wu Před 4 lety

    Lucas! The best.

  • @daisydemapan9445
    @daisydemapan9445 Před 4 lety +3

    LUCAS!!!!

  • @alfredoverduzco3934
    @alfredoverduzco3934 Před 4 lety

    Kool👍.

  • @booberries833
    @booberries833 Před 2 lety

    When you get a scratch like the puppy made; clean appropriately; then use super glue. Instant fix! You may need to reapply after several hand washings.

  • @aaronbennett4444
    @aaronbennett4444 Před 4 lety

    The dude with the cleaver damn near chopped his hand 🤚 off!! 😳😅 I’m no chef, but I know that was improper technique for sure.

  • @abelmartinez9732
    @abelmartinez9732 Před 2 lety

    Tijuas looks so clean 🤔

  • @2melapelasway
    @2melapelasway Před 4 lety +2

    Tacos el frac!!! Hands down thé BEST!

  • @hopeworldstudio
    @hopeworldstudio Před 4 lety

    Cool to see how each taqueria is unique. Please add captions because the auto-generated ones are not good. Hope to see more underrated countries & neighborhoods on this channel.

    • @Mexicano1768
      @Mexicano1768 Před 7 měsíci

      Mexico is not underrated, its been top 10 most visited countries in the emtire world for like a decade....You have just been missing out of a true, authentic Fiesta Mexicana!! 🪅🇲🇽🌯🌮🌶️

  • @Qntn_1003
    @Qntn_1003 Před 4 lety

    Taconazo is fire only spot i go to.

  • @eddiesuarez5160
    @eddiesuarez5160 Před 4 lety

    Tacos el franc are the bomb...hit up spot before a xolos game then hit up hong kong after

  • @wed3k
    @wed3k Před 4 lety +3

    Yoooo, the best tacos I've ever had was tacos Al pastor in tj. Unfortunately that was also the first time I got food poisoning. It was worth it.

    • @leoarzola4791
      @leoarzola4791 Před 4 lety +1

      wed3k did u drink the water?

    • @Fairestof
      @Fairestof Před 4 lety

      It's just Montezuma's revenge. It's not the food. It's very common.

    • @ericzepeda4378
      @ericzepeda4378 Před 4 lety

      They don’t have Al Pastor in TJ.

  • @coldonehernandez4906
    @coldonehernandez4906 Před 4 lety +4

    I've been to Ensenada, Rosarito, tj, and I have to be honest, Mexicali got them beat even on seafood,and Mexicali is a damn desert,but the food there is awesome

  • @mannygonzlz1630
    @mannygonzlz1630 Před 4 lety

    Heyy his not Flexing his Muscles like hi does in 186 Tacos....hahahhaah