Rick Bayless: My Story (So Far)

I get this question all the time from pretty much everyone: How did I end up here?

I figured it was time to make a video for you that lays out my path, from a hardworking kid in my family's Oklahoma restaurant to chef, author and TV host here in Chicago. I hope it inspires you in some way.

[ewanemokube]

Who is here after watching Skip Bayless's monologue about his family? 👋

[MooNwALKER....]

I came here after Skip's podcast on his relationship with his brother.

[sophiastevenson]

It’s amazing how he’s so joyful and Skip is so hard!!!

[JessP]

This guy is a national treasure to the U.S and Mexico!

[jamescarter]

Crazy how different he is from his brother (Skip Bayless) but how their different passions led them to the very top of their professions, I find it very interesting

[kmorri]

As a native Chicagoan, I can't tell you how proud we are to have you in the city and how amazing your restaurants are. You are the best!

[ermineletigre]

How can you not love this guy and his genuine sincere appreciation of mexican culture, cuisine and people. Keep doing what you do rick!

[RawHeat]

I love how he represented Mexican Food
On iron Chef, when they believed Mexican food was beneath them, then here comes chef Bayless, and puts them in there place, by winning iron chef multiple times and correcting they're Spanish, at the same time and triggered them, when he told them Mexican food Is on par with French food

[summerrunner]

This guy seems so honest, kind, and down to earth. No wonder Skip doesn't like him.

[angelcisneros]

An Honor to have you showing our beloved Mexican culture. You came to Mexico 🇲🇽 and made it yours! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ viva Mexico and viva USA 🇺🇸!

[cyfkilla]

Now I understand why I like Rick and his approach to Mexican cuisine. He approached it like an anthropologist, not as a conman trying to make a quick buck on a whitewashed trend.

[itstherightone]

Never knew Rick was related to Skip. I love Rick's cooking.

[kvngfritz]

Here after skip Bayless on his relationship with you. 🙏

[chitownlokito]

I’ve followed you since the earlier 90s when I was a kid. Just wanted to thank you for making Mexican food upscale. A lot of people don’t think it is because they see all those street vendors on street and figure out and is cheap. But Mexican food can be complex and it can also be upscale. Gracias.

[sylviaastorga]

I have your first book signed by you & others My husband & I celebrated our anniversary at Frontera Grill in June 1987. We have loved you ever since! Felicidades Rick! 🙏🏼🪅🍾🥂

[vivianmartinez]

Chef Bayless, you sir are a true Mexican treasure....you teach American/Mexicans like me to cook.

[datesterman]

Chicago is very lucky to have you Rick

[rosamcguire]

Gracias Rick. When I first saw you on television years ago I was doubtful. How could this gabacho know what our food was about? But you made me a believer. I’m so proud of what you’ve presented to us. I grew up in La frontera and you haven’t neglected that region either, chicharrones, carnitas, cabeza, barbacoa, all of it. Que Dios lo Bendiga. 🙏

[churchseeds]

I'm heartbroken about your brother's isolation of you. Thank you for your sensitivity to cultures and food.

[victorkan]

Rick, you arre one of my favorite chefs, and I watch your brother Skip almost every weekday. I think this video had a profound impact on your brother, in that you didn't mention him in your story. I just finished watching his version of his story. If you haven't watched it, please do, even if you have no desire to do so. I think he's trying to reach out to you.