Street Tacos of Texas | Street Food Icons

Jose Luis Perez Mendez, better known as El Primo, is king of breakfast tacos in Austin, TX. He’s been selling street tacos for over 14 years in Austin. He sells chorizo, ham, migas and bean and cheese breakfast tacos as well as traditional carne asada, al pastor and barbacaoa street tacos to his clientele in South Austin.

Jose, who came from Michoacan Mexico 28 years ago to make a living in America, describes working at his father’s butcher shop as a kid and how his childhood built his strong work ethic. Jose shares his humor and his love of the United States, and his customers talk about why it’s hard to find a better breakfast taco than El Primo’s.

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[noodlezbrew]

I work across the street from el primo and Jose is one of the friendliest, hardest working people I've ever met. Thank you for all the migas and pastor, this guy kicks serious ass.

[RalphXavier]

Love this guy, "No I don't consider myself a chef, a cook, yes, A cook with a good hand". You the man Primo

[nickmotta]

"Thank God I have, what I have now...because I work." Respect sir. Full respect.

[blazingjalapeno]

"Whos got you on a diet, the girlfriend or the wife?" Bro this guy got the jokes

[mirrorgrain]

Love the final quote: "Some succeed more than others but if you want to succeed you have to work."

[itzelperez]

thas ma dad!!! Go dad goooo!!!


So so sooo proud of that mans!

[Benjidacrook]

5:50 “you even tipped me today trying to look good” lmaoooo just roasts his cousin😂 that guy has good humour

[leszamora]

This brought a big smile to my face! He came from Mexico 🇲🇽 to work, this man is humble, funny, hardworking, and a great cook!!! Proud to be a Mexican

[Zones]

Este hombre es un buen representación del los mexicanos trabajadores.

[Johnmanbob]

"I'm everybody's cousin, and everybody is my cousin" how could you NOT love this man?! ❤

[Marzelini]

When he said "what makes the difference is a good salsa", he's actually right, in all of Northern Mexico the Taquero's that get the most people are the ones with the best Salsas/Sauces!

[ibnawf]

... Its people like this man that make the united States great. Very proud of him

[Ramosd]

Completely opposite of an arrogant hipster chef. What's not to like about this dude?

[valentinaescalante]

He’s so possitive, someone give this man his own show.

[jsebastian]

Seeing this makes me happy and so proud to be a mexican. He is the epitome of what a hard working man should be. He is a true gem, conquering and living the ultimate American dream. Much love and respect.❤

[eskoer]

This makes me smile...and hungry 😂. Es todo Raza ✊🏾

[RoguePatience]

Of course, he’s from Michoacán. Food is a religion there.

[TigerHoodsFan]

I’m born and bred in south Austin. This guy is old school Austin and I hope he is around forever.

[wendychavez]

THIS I literally felt the joy he has through the screen. I sensed his charisma and how friendly he is!! I felt like home. I’m not Mexican, my parents are Salvadoran.. but for some reason, I related to him so heavily. Both my parents came here when they were in their 20’s for US to have a better life. This man is so brave. He came here with nothing and built everything. So much respect!!!

[stevenm]

Such a cool and humble personality, I aspire to be like that some day.