Pitmaster Esaul Ramos Is Using Mexican Flavor at One of Texas' Best Barbecue Spots- A Day at the Pit

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  • čas přidán 13. 03. 2018
  • At 2M Smokehouse in San Antonio Texas, pitmaster Esaul Ramos is breaking Texas tradition by bringing in flavors he grew up with. Ramos' barbacoa, brisket, ribs, turkey, and sausage all draw from his Mexican heritage in their own way.
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  • @limegpt
    @limegpt Před 6 lety +214

    Damn, this guy is an inspiration. He seems like a guy with no excuses, especially doing that commute from San Antonio to Austin. Even after losing his job he worked hard day in and day out. Opening his own business is a huge accomplishment

  • @Director-M
    @Director-M Před 5 lety +54

    Huge respect to Esaul Ramos. You are the MAN! Love and drools from Southern California.

    • @dmonster808
      @dmonster808 Před 4 lety

      And big ups to call for the ally dogs, and fish tacos, taco nazo!

  • @jaysalazar107
    @jaysalazar107 Před 4 lety +8

    You can tell how passionate this guy is about the food he makes and it shows in the final product. I live 15 mins away and just tried it for the first time today. Everything was exceptional. Got the brisket man loved that bark , sausage , mac n cheese and coslaw was top notch. Its a must try.

  • @SuperKMao
    @SuperKMao Před 6 lety +133

    I didn't know what hard work was until I saw this. Kudos to this man.

  • @astrum_nauta
    @astrum_nauta Před 6 lety +18

    Barbacoa and lengua were literally my entire childhood lol. Love Texas barbecue!

  • @randomworld4662
    @randomworld4662 Před 3 lety +1

    Come at 5am and go 9 pm this is incredible hard work that why this man success !

  • @SpikeyPillowz
    @SpikeyPillowz Před 6 lety +246

    that shot of the platter at the end looks incredible!!! 😳🤤

    • @eater
      @eater  Před 6 lety +7

      Thanks so much, Yungxtolo!

    • @luisrojas3173
      @luisrojas3173 Před 5 lety +3

      yup eff the sides. it's all the meats on a platter

  • @jordangroff8978
    @jordangroff8978 Před 6 lety +19

    Love people like him. People that are willing to do something different, rather than just copy what everyone else is doing.

  • @stmary2260
    @stmary2260 Před 5 lety +27

    This guy is a natural, the way he talks, he moves, the way he treats the food...wish you the very best, you deserve it!

  • @mugensamurai
    @mugensamurai Před 6 lety +14

    Finally someone who is bringing back traditional source material into modern barbecue and doing it well. Salute!

  • @inspectorammo
    @inspectorammo Před 6 lety +608

    This is probably the best food I’ve ever eaten. That sausage truly was amazing but the beef rib.....the beef rib....get a beef rib

    • @michaelscalese4656
      @michaelscalese4656 Před 5 lety +2

      Beef ribs aren't anywhere as good as pork ribs tho

    • @schoolsout15
      @schoolsout15 Před 5 lety +18

      @@michaelscalese4656 I guess it's a matter of divergent opinion, but the pork ribs you're getting must be heaven on a bone.
      Because as far as I'm concerned, beef ribs might be among the best BBQ you can get.

    • @michaelscalese4656
      @michaelscalese4656 Před 5 lety +6

      @@schoolsout15 I think it might be because everyone in Cali can make pork ribs decent, and no one can make beef ribs, cause they are dry and chewy everytime I get em. Although, I have had bomb ass beef ribs, my dad just made a prime rib, and I had the runs on it, and they were awesome, and some guy who I knew who loved to Florida made some bomb ass beef ribs. Just here in Cali they usually blow, and pork is usually safe.

    • @griffgoldstein6378
      @griffgoldstein6378 Před 5 lety +1

      I had Beef Rib once. And I am hooked.

    • @Zen-cs7zu
      @Zen-cs7zu Před 5 lety

      I like how it was so good he was like no i aint gon spoil it for ya hust get it XD

  • @TheShachattack13
    @TheShachattack13 Před 6 lety +983

    Barbecue for this dude is not cooking. It's a spiritual pilgrimage.

  • @EscapereaIity
    @EscapereaIity Před 5 lety +4

    This guy deserves the best, fair play to him for chasing his dream and being dedicated. Well done.

  • @judichristopher4604
    @judichristopher4604 Před 4 lety +2

    This is an EXCELLENT Video... Loved it... but the film Editing on this video was the "BOMB"..
    the background music danced with each second of this video.... "Beautiful"
    Thank you so much for sharing this great video..
    I had the please to be around a great Bar-B-Q King in Dallas Texas... My Uncle Blackie had two of them...
    Bob Whites Bar-B-Q and The El Rancho Restaurant in the 50s and the 60s and I was there in the 70s... Everything was made from scratch... I learned a lot!!!
    When he died... he didn't give his kids the receipts... all they wanted was money... he gave them to me, because I would work in the back in the summers
    and leaned the trade.... YUM...
    I am thinking seriously starting a food truck and selling my Beef Jerky...
    Thank you again for sharing this video... it brings back a lot of good memories.

  • @jjones317
    @jjones317 Před 3 lety +2

    Just to hear him speak so passionately about his journey and the effort makes me wanna visit San Antonio just to try it.

  • @Levi-ld1ez
    @Levi-ld1ez Před 6 lety +9

    I love watching these videos. We are all products of our environment for sure. I'm from northern California and I love bbq myself (bbq in this area is really bad) I smoke with wood from wine barrels and have had great success and I work for a winery so getting my wood has been easy. I just do it for fun just like you did and continue to do. When people ask for "the secret " I always say it's patience as well. Love what you do and be passionate about it, very proud to see you also incorporate you Mexican flavors into this. Food looks delicious and if I ever make it your way I'll be stopping by.

  • @BlockTechGold
    @BlockTechGold Před 3 lety +2

    I really feel your journey bro. I am Bringing Texas, Cajun and Mexican flavors to the Philippines... and so far people are loving it!

  • @jamesgretsch4894
    @jamesgretsch4894 Před 5 lety +54

    Mexican flavors in smoked meat works great. I do it when I smoke meat even tho I’m not Mexican.

    • @xavi7148
      @xavi7148 Před 4 lety

      Mexican flavors don’t mix well with all BBQ dishes. Some yes but main things like Brisket no

    • @pgFrancisco
      @pgFrancisco Před 3 lety

      Cool like what examples ?

  • @jerzwhite4548
    @jerzwhite4548 Před 6 lety +626

    Man the background music is dope too

    • @Hamza52199
      @Hamza52199 Před 6 lety +4

      Jerz White yeah, especially around the 4:00 mark

    • @michaltaranza365
      @michaltaranza365 Před 6 lety +6

      RLY? The music is complete ear cancer.

    • @id0ntevenkn0w10
      @id0ntevenkn0w10 Před 6 lety +27

      Michal Taranza oh look another child looking for attention, this is why we cant have nice things...

    • @michaltaranza365
      @michaltaranza365 Před 6 lety

      zケ oh look another tard looking for attention. FU

    • @Igneshto
      @Igneshto Před 6 lety +64

      2:51 - As Day Breaks by Jack Elphick
      3:59 - Dazed Summer by Jack Elphick
      6:02 - Deep Forest Sessions 2 by Jack Elphick
      7:11 - No Queda Nada by Sr Ortegon
      You're welcome ;)

  • @wongjefx980
    @wongjefx980 Před 6 lety +1

    hats off to his passion for BBQ... he took his time to learn the craft... sleeps in his smoke house... that is crazy... hard work paying off...

  • @josearellano5778
    @josearellano5778 Před 5 lety +10

    Amigo I like everything I seen in your video that's exactly how my family did it growing up I'm from Michigan but my family comes from Texas by way of Mexico I started tearing up when you were talking about the cow head we haven't done it like that since my grandma passed away

  • @olegdjakonu9468
    @olegdjakonu9468 Před 4 lety

    Our world it turning because of the people like him!!! Young generation must listen to these holy words:I will keep busting my ass to be as good as i can,cheers to that!!!

  • @getsufuma2597
    @getsufuma2597 Před 6 lety +7

    First time I've ever thought to myself "wow this is really good editing" while watching a video.

  • @McCannon21
    @McCannon21 Před 6 lety +58

    I'd like to try that amazing barbecue in a handmade tortilla with hot red and green salsa, some cilantro and onion. Bet that could be a terrific combination.

    • @lexort4204
      @lexort4204 Před 5 lety +3

      That sounds amazing!

    • @alejandrogonzalez1541
      @alejandrogonzalez1541 Před 4 lety

      Yup.

    • @aggg8986
      @aggg8986 Před 3 lety +1

      Duhhhh how else would u eat it my friend

    • @dion4037
      @dion4037 Před 3 lety

      We have been doing that in South Texas in general as long as I been born. Try it. You will teleport your taste buds to a little South Texas flavor 😋

  • @chrisewers
    @chrisewers Před 6 lety +320

    Don't know why he thinks Mexican flavors would be a risk with BBQ. It's the perfect combination. Working on a mole brisket myself.

    • @JumpinBean95
      @JumpinBean95 Před 6 lety +8

      let me know how it goes!

    • @jayyyjude
      @jayyyjude Před 6 lety +94

      It's a risk because BBQ people and especially Texas BBQ are some of the most pretentious asshats around when it comes to BBQ. "HUR DUR ONLY SALT AND PEPPER IS NEEDED ANYTHING ELSE AND IT RUINS IT. SAUCE IS ONLY THERE TO HIDE BADLY COOKED MEAT"
      No asshats, other seasonings give a different flavor other than just pure beef flavor both are good just different, secondly why in the world is BBQ supposedly the only food in the world that cannot benefit from a properly paired sauce?? Steakhouses serving top quality steaks will pair their perfectly cooked amazing steaks with a proper sauce and it's all copacetic

    • @jukebox5600
      @jukebox5600 Před 6 lety +3

      jayyyjude obviously you’ve never been to San Antonio (where everything’s mixed 😌)

    • @elguerokabron
      @elguerokabron Před 6 lety +12

      Chris Ewers its because he knows theres boundaries in the bbq game, if you mix in a different cultural flare it wont be right because people like keeping it traditional style, even though it might taste good,
      most old school pit masters dont wana hear it,

    • @OhNikk
      @OhNikk Před 6 lety +6

      jayyyjude in all reality though. Salt and pepper is all you need if you have quality meat. Central Texan "asshat" here 😂

  • @Johndoe-sp3qu
    @Johndoe-sp3qu Před 5 lety +1

    This place is awesome the best in San Antonio hands down. The brisket melts in your mouth. This place is so popular they sell out daily ,so you have to go early or you don't get any bbq. If you ever is San Antonio you have to check them out.

  • @humbledman5617
    @humbledman5617 Před 5 lety +2

    Absolutely amazing! A man who truly cares...it comes out in the taste of the incredible food. A borderline religious experience.

  • @mrJayGaragebikes
    @mrJayGaragebikes Před 5 lety

    For all who loves barbeque, we salute you.

  • @grahamefreestone5309
    @grahamefreestone5309 Před 5 lety +4

    Damn, that's gotta be the best real food I've seen. Those sausages looked amazing. I've never clicked on a video so quick.

  • @elevate6556
    @elevate6556 Před 6 lety +6

    Damn! This was awesome and much respect should be given to this guy and his passion that clearly is shown on what he produces i know i have much respect for him!

  • @lilsargeokiedope2032
    @lilsargeokiedope2032 Před 4 lety +2

    What a powerful message mad respect for you just because I grew up the same way and I as well have a mad passion for cooking. Hopefully one day I'll be able to travel to eat at this exact place.

  • @bigwhy69
    @bigwhy69 Před 5 lety +1

    One of the absolute best BBQ places in Texas period!

  • @thisguy23
    @thisguy23 Před 6 lety +2

    Why am I just hearing about this amazing food. I'm from the RGV and always going to San Antonio. Can't wait to try the food! Keep doing what you do best.
    Hero's do exist!!!!

  • @rossmaclean7314
    @rossmaclean7314 Před 6 lety +1

    Love a chefs dedication like this, fantastic to see

  • @TheEddyFireBall
    @TheEddyFireBall Před 4 lety

    Hard Work+Passion = Secret to success 🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @awaisraad
    @awaisraad Před 6 lety

    For me it is their philosophy behind what they do - inspires me.

  • @jerkindagerkin
    @jerkindagerkin Před 6 lety +1

    Best BBQ in the city, my family has generations in San Antonio, I'm so happy to see this guy representing so passionately!

  • @craignaicker4188
    @craignaicker4188 Před 6 lety

    Just watching this guy work was incredible. I'm sure his business will grew. Respect

  • @SimonZimmermann82
    @SimonZimmermann82 Před 3 lety +1

    I like the story, the guy, his heart and soul and a his style. I hope I can visit some day

  • @Alejandroramirez-ex9ni
    @Alejandroramirez-ex9ni Před 6 lety +24

    Damn eso es todo paisano congrats keep doin good jog

  • @phantomcyrano
    @phantomcyrano Před 3 lety

    "Barbecue con ganas". That says it all right there. Felicidades my brother. That's what winning looks like. 👍

  • @vgarza1972
    @vgarza1972 Před 5 lety +2

    From one Mexican to another you got some awesome ideas and your comida looks fantastic keep living the dream my brother never stop!!

  • @Vid_EK
    @Vid_EK Před 6 lety +7

    just moved back up to san antonio (hometown) from corpus, i never knew of this place, for sure gonna try it ASAP

  • @renacantik6455
    @renacantik6455 Před 6 lety

    Cooking with soul,, with pure heart.. Love it so much..

  • @macmcconnell4375
    @macmcconnell4375 Před 6 lety +2

    BEST BBQ IVE EVER HAD!! And I'm a college coach that has traveled and ate at some of the best known BBQ joints in the US! This place is better than FRANKLINS BBQ!! and that is hard for me to say!!!

    • @Flowku
      @Flowku Před 6 lety

      Mac mcconnell better than Franklins BBQ?? Now I HAVE to try this place lol

  • @goofyopp4005
    @goofyopp4005 Před 2 lety

    Just ate at this place and randomly thought I wonder if they have gotten the recognition they need, very rare is it I visit a place than find them on CZcams super cool

  • @michaelwalker2579
    @michaelwalker2579 Před 6 lety +1

    2 of my favorite styles and flavors of food! I gotta try this place

  • @Ksp0626
    @Ksp0626 Před 6 lety

    This video motivates me to dedicate perfection to your craft this guy show so much commitment to his craft is inspiring

  • @worldwidechris
    @worldwidechris Před 4 lety

    Discovered this place a couple of years ago. Ribs are some of the best in the country. 90's punk rock playing as they slice for the customers, damn good experience.

  • @CMBD-qj3gp
    @CMBD-qj3gp Před 5 lety

    So touching to see how all that hard work produces delicious food and how two cultures melt together to improve themselves...✌✌

  • @bogstandard1216
    @bogstandard1216 Před 5 lety

    Everything about this is superb.

  • @RobertoHernandez-pg8lc

    Bro i can honestly say you deserve everything in the world man your hard work and dedication is outstanding!!! keep em smoking bro

  • @NektarLiqor
    @NektarLiqor Před 3 lety

    “Apreciative” the word that got me like the video and comment... let’s learn to appreciate it when we realize we are blessed, it is the utmost form of recognition specially when we translate it with positive actions, very essential.

  • @gabrielcrawford3603
    @gabrielcrawford3603 Před 4 lety

    From a Cajun bbq pitmaster got mad respect keep it up don’t let anyone say just because it’s different it’s not good

  • @Redbull357
    @Redbull357 Před 6 lety +4

    awesome to see someone doing what they are truly passionate about. I bet to him it doesn't even seem like hard work. :)

  • @ohitslit
    @ohitslit Před 4 lety +1

    That's why i love living and being from san Antonio. Great food and people all around. So it looks like a date at 2m bbq fir my wife and i this weekend😁

  • @SociablecubeMW3
    @SociablecubeMW3 Před 6 lety

    Stunning dark aesthetic way of film, specially the shot of the bbq platter, great work guys

  • @paulphoenix8673
    @paulphoenix8673 Před 6 lety

    One of the best Texas style I've had seen.

  • @fly1327
    @fly1327 Před 6 lety

    Esaul, you make me smile! Got to check your place out.

  • @erodshs50
    @erodshs50 Před 5 lety

    Just recently moved to San Antonio and will be hitting this place up very soon!

  • @andrespenaloza5124
    @andrespenaloza5124 Před 6 lety

    This place is so amazing I have eaten there 3 times the past 2 weeks. Best bbq I’ve ever had

  • @officeroinker440
    @officeroinker440 Před 5 lety

    Can't wait to try this week!

  • @alexanthony6259
    @alexanthony6259 Před 6 lety +51

    Really good edit and music when he is making the sausage.

  • @OscarAzacon
    @OscarAzacon Před 6 lety +6

    Total admiración por su trabajo. ¡Felicitaciones!

  • @rubielmontesinos4373
    @rubielmontesinos4373 Před 8 měsíci

    I can’t wait to try this place! I’ll be in San Antonio February. 🤤

  • @neilslovek6609
    @neilslovek6609 Před 5 lety +1

    Wishing I still lived in San Antonio!! Looks amazing

  • @MICASBAD
    @MICASBAD Před 5 lety +1

    lived here for years and im just now hearing about this place. guess i actually have to wake up early for once because im a bbq freak. coming soon with the family!

  • @NothingAssigned
    @NothingAssigned Před 6 lety

    This was actually super well edited and made. Great focus to detail. Good video :)

  • @mickeyji6918
    @mickeyji6918 Před 3 lety

    Much respect to you! I don't know what more to say....

  • @cesarhasael5992
    @cesarhasael5992 Před 5 lety +1

    For sure I'm there on my next trip to S.A. from Laredo cheers

  • @ChaosTx
    @ChaosTx Před 6 lety +1

    Finally some love from San Antonio texas!! Great bbq

  • @chingoramos8359
    @chingoramos8359 Před 5 lety

    Great video. Not only do we share the same last name but the same love for cooking Texas style BBQ .

  • @Fbkosi
    @Fbkosi Před 6 lety

    this has made me want to open my own place up. awesome vid

  • @adeelshah7298
    @adeelshah7298 Před 6 lety

    Mate you are lagend , even though we love our barbie here in Australia 🇦🇺 but gotta appreciate your low n slow stuff . Hopefully one day i ll give it try if i ll get a chance to come by .

  • @yautja9486
    @yautja9486 Před 6 lety

    Kudos for these hardworking men!

  • @kylehench4788
    @kylehench4788 Před 6 lety +1

    Man, you make me want to move there just so I can have the spiritual experience of tasting your wonderful food

  • @noeluna2645
    @noeluna2645 Před 4 lety

    Wow wooow y mas wow... Congratulaciones and Regards from Puebla La Bella !!!

  • @Blazin_Tundra
    @Blazin_Tundra Před 6 lety +2

    I live in San Antonio! I gotta try this place out:)

  • @cvo.j7893
    @cvo.j7893 Před 5 lety

    Dude doing your thing keep it up, im a couple hours south looks like a get to take a ride to check it out

  • @joepiscapo7695
    @joepiscapo7695 Před 5 lety

    This is such an inspiration. Makes me want to take off work right now and light up my smoker.

  • @Skibbityboo0580
    @Skibbityboo0580 Před 6 lety +15

    Amazing video, I'm coming for that barbacoa one day!

  • @robc.4321
    @robc.4321 Před 6 lety

    Congratulations bubba on taking that leap. Grub looks great. Keep on keepin on

  • @davidrueda3377
    @davidrueda3377 Před 5 lety +3

    I pay good money for good food and don't mind traveling. Your food looks amazing guys. I will make a trip to San Antonio and check this spot out way from Dallas TX . Keep it up 2M

  • @N_B_123
    @N_B_123 Před 4 lety

    San Antonio represent!!!!!

  • @sleepa20v
    @sleepa20v Před 4 lety

    The reason people in Texas love barbecue is because they have had good barbecue, anyone who eats good barbecue falls in love instantly.

  • @hugdeath929
    @hugdeath929 Před 4 lety

    Would DEFINITELY try this place!

  • @manuelenriquereal5645
    @manuelenriquereal5645 Před 6 lety

    0 to 100 real quick probs to my fellow brothas !! I’ll be sure to stop by when I go to Texas

  • @Shreddah
    @Shreddah Před 6 lety +1

    Incredible work ethic.

  • @johnzenger7880
    @johnzenger7880 Před 5 lety +2

    What a fantastic story. The food looks amazeballs. I love the dedication and respect for everything involved. From customers, to available resources this place should thrive.

  • @BBQ-UK
    @BBQ-UK Před 6 lety

    Simply wow!

  • @billb.5183
    @billb.5183 Před 6 lety +21

    I'm eating a bowl of Frosted Flakes while watching this. (SIGH)

  • @reefkeepingandeverythingelse

    I like his combinations.

  • @dannymuro1478
    @dannymuro1478 Před 4 lety

    This is truly my dream. Very cool video

  • @theroadking547
    @theroadking547 Před 5 lety

    I'm going to San Antonio this weekend. I'm gonna check it out.

  • @87avelasquez
    @87avelasquez Před 6 lety

    Se me hizo agua la boca!! looks like hard work and dedication..need to try nxt time i go to sanAntonio..

    • @87avelasquez
      @87avelasquez Před 6 lety

      Helio Andalucia says who cant even spell or first name is mispelled lucia se te hace agua la boca if you saw my meat. Born in dallas and support indios 4m mexico.

  • @Michaelmagallan4555
    @Michaelmagallan4555 Před 6 lety +7

    I'm from the 956 McAllen tx. I need to try your bbq

  • @KKB-tt4lj
    @KKB-tt4lj Před 6 lety

    Respect man!

  • @squigburger
    @squigburger Před 4 lety

    Those sausages look amazing.

  • @antonettehurd9447
    @antonettehurd9447 Před 3 lety

    Awesome video. Made me hungry. Mmm.

  • @drunkass77
    @drunkass77 Před 5 lety +1

    Damn 5am til 9pm. That is pretty hardcore hours. I guess if you like what you're doing and you're the boss, maybe it's not so bad. His food looks amazing. Those ribs and sausage look really good