Back in 1977 there was a cantina in San Benito, TX. One of the best years of my life. I don't remember the name of the joint but my Mexican friends and I would go there to drink cervezas, dance cumbia, and eat their botanas. I would be the only gabacho there but because I could habla I always felt welcomed like family. There was always queso, chips, salsa, frijoles, carnitas, fresh tortilla's, barbacoa, pickled jalapenos, onions, limon, and ever thang else to make taco botana's fixin's. That was a long time ago when Freddy Fender "Wasted Days and Wasted Nights" ruled the jukebox. The men were macho but polite, and the women were hot and could cook. I don't reckon the Rio Grande Valley is like that anymore.
Casa De Mariscos is one of my families favorite botana places. We go from Mission just for their botana. We haven't tried Zamora's, I'll make sure to check that out.
Just came across your channel, my family is originally from McAllen and now we’re in San Antonio. We have yet to find a place here that has botanas like in the Valley.
That looks amazing! Thank you for sharing your culture, it’s one of the best part of your videos. Of course the other part is recipes like this. Once again thank you!
Good looking nachos,, those toppings are great and fit just perfect,,,Your presentation is well done👌..Looks better than local restaurants...what can I say, you did it again OG..Thank you ArnieTex,,, thumbs-up like always,,,,,,TexasBorn.
It's 4:16 am and I'm starving. So I'm torturing myself by watching this video of you making some of the most incredible feast ever!! Yeah, I'll be making this. 😍😋
Your recipe is awesome and will go very high.of course it will be very tasty to eat.😋 I love it .I will definitely try it.You will tell me in the comments. How do you like my recipes?Thanks.👌👌👌👍
now THIS is my idea of sharing.... not those silly little finger "tapas" plates. Real food to share among friends at the end of the day! I mean, if you like eating dainty tapas, more power to you... but count me as a member of Team Botanas!!
Back in 1977 there was a cantina in San Benito, TX. One of the best years of my life. I don't remember the name of the joint but my Mexican friends and I would go there to drink cervezas, dance cumbia, and eat their botanas. I would be the only gabacho there but because I could habla I always felt welcomed like family. There was always queso, chips, salsa, frijoles, carnitas, fresh tortilla's, barbacoa, pickled jalapenos, onions, limon, and ever thang else to make taco botana's fixin's. That was a long time ago when Freddy Fender "Wasted Days and Wasted Nights" ruled the jukebox. The men were macho but polite, and the women were hot and could cook. I don't reckon the Rio Grande Valley is like that anymore.
I dont reckon the whole world is like that anymore,
We still are hot n can cook 😂
Puro 956 ❤
Always glad to hear Zamora’s Restaurant get a shout-out. My family used to get their botanas when we visited my grandma’s house.
No better taste than South Texas cooking. Thanks for another mouth watering recipe. 🍺 🍻 CHEERS
Just wanted to say that I ordered both the WOW and OG seasoning and I absolutely LOVE THEM!! Made some fajitas and chicken and they came out so tasty!
Never heard of this but I'm making it
Where can I order?! New to his channel. Thanks!
@@jenperez8007 on his website. Should be a link in the description
I love this.... You're making me miss my Mom and Dad. Really enjoying your channel. It's like talking to family... Much Love!
Casa De Mariscos is one of my families favorite botana places. We go from Mission just for their botana. We haven't tried Zamora's, I'll make sure to check that out.
You look so happy cooking and sharing your recipes. It makes me smile the whole vid. Great nachos!!
This is nachos to the max...Thanks, Arnie!
Just came across your channel, my family is originally from McAllen and now we’re in San Antonio. We have yet to find a place here that has botanas like in the Valley.
I love the food all over El Valle! I have family in mission and I love to eat fajitas all day every day when I’m there.
I so respected man that can get down in the kitchen, that dish is one in a million and I know it tastes so so so delicious thank you so much ⭐🍷😋😋😋😋😋
7am here and now I'm really hungry ! Great job 👏 🙏
Looks great!! Salud amigo from San Antonio TX!
We are making this botana, this weekend. Thanks Arnie. Looks so good. Yummy 😋 ❤️ from Arizona 🌵
You will enjoy it.
From Weslaco here and yes Casa de Mariscos is epic. This video reminded me of how they do nachos there. Well done..👏💯🔥
Wow! This takes me back to my days in The Valley. Some good botanas back in the day! Will be making some soon!
Hope you enjoy
Just found your videos and man I can't stop Watching
Protect this man at all costs. Looks amazing sir!
That's an impressive looking platter. So much great food. Cheers, Arnie! 👍👍✌️
I remember Don Juan's in McAllen had the best botanas ..
Don Juan’s!!! Oh wow that WAS good. They had the great pan de polvo too.
My mouth was watering all through this video!!!
Ese Arnie, siempre se avienta. That looks amazing. Much love, all the way from Houston.
The BEST FOOD EVER!! 😋😋
Great video.
Shout out from Michigan.
What a great feast platter! I've got to make this. Thanks for sharing.
Botanas are a requirement whenever we go visit family in McAllen ! 🙌✊👊
Great stuff, thanks , for sharing..delicious dish...
Man Brotha keep making videos I’m your fan / student God bless you
oh damn i'm drooling all over my keyboard here!
Looks delicious Arnie I’m making this for my next gathering thanks!
I love ❤️ an your gonna be a hit in Oklahoma!! Cuz I am taking my South Texas roots to those.
Great job !! Arnie !!
Man that looks good bro! Keep the recipes and videos coming!
Man o man, you’re making me want some botana right now! Great job as always, Arnie!
Those Panchos look awesome!!!
Really enjoying your Channel! Im going to make your recipe this weekend sino me sale un grano en la boca,lol Greeting from RGC,Tx
looks very delicious!! good job!
Arnie, love you and your channel !!
Thank you.
Omggg this looks amazing!!! 😩♥️♥️♥️♥️ will be making this!!! Thanks for sharing.
Casa de Mariscos botanas are damn good. 🔥
This looks awesome!
OMG! That’s a masterpiece! I’m making this tonight!
ugh you're making me homesick!! puro 956
Nachos are my absolute favorite I will defiantly make this
wow that looks so good.
Arnie makes the world a better place.
Looks delicious
Ese Arnie Tex #Puro South Texas Style #Come on #Tex-Mex Botana #Yeah BUDDY :)
Mornin Robert! Saludos
That looks amazing! Thank you for sharing your culture, it’s one of the best part of your videos. Of course the other part is recipes like this. Once again thank you!
I miss these botanas
Arnie you got it going on! Man that looks good, nobody at the table would get more than me LOL. Hey, why wasn’t I invited? 😊
Awesome sir! Love your videos…salud from the RGV also
Good looking nachos,, those toppings are great and fit just perfect,,,Your presentation is well done👌..Looks better than local restaurants...what can I say, you did it again OG..Thank you ArnieTex,,, thumbs-up like always,,,,,,TexasBorn.
I miss home!! The RGV 956!!. EDINBURG PSJA .DAMN THOSE NACHOS LOOK GOOD!!!.. WISH I WAS HOME!!
I would eat that. All of it. The entire platter, no shame.
Oh my sweet Jesus, I'm officially hangry
Looks so good!!! 😋
Maybe I’ll make up a bunch of this to take to my moms on the weekend.
Best looking platter I've seen in a very long time!!!! For me, even better than a seafood platter (and that is saying a lot)
What cheese did you use
American from Sams is out=r favorite melting cheese for that type of dish.
Love you maaan 🤟 you're naturel and you know your origins cooking stuff congrats and I appreciate you ❤
I'd replace the bell peppers with poblano.
Looks fantastic.
Great Job
Amazing!
Love it bro! What kind of cooking set up are you using love the dual burner and flat top accessory
it's a blackstone
I've never had Zamora's, but I do like the botanas from Don Pepe's and Costa Messa (although a little pricey).
Authentic.
Bring it home baby😁
Botanas is a valley thing 😂 I can’t find them anywhere north of Willacy county 😂😂😂
Made this last night (although i cheated on the beans and chips), and it was a big hit. Love your channel Arnie
Damn that looks good
I'm not a sports fan but I like to cook for Super Bowl Sunday and I'm definitely making this.
great job
I wish I can hire arnietex to cater my wedding in a few months.
That looks amazing! More cheese please 😆
now I know what I want for bfast
I know I'm now hungry 😂😋
Like Dorothy said!...There's no place like home!...in this case...The RGV!!
Saludos from Starr Co. 👋
Looks awesome Arnie! Can you share you refried beans recipe? We love your mom’s Mexican rice.
yes will do soon, tnx
Hello Arnie straight out from weslaco Texas im new to channel luv ur videos ❤
This is a Mexican charcuterie board 🤩
Amazing 🎉😊
Thanks Arnie! been learning how to make BBQ from you 🤝🏼 the Texas way!😃 Saludos from Cali. ...still don't know if I want a pellet or burner😅
How do you know you’re actually learning something if you don’t even have a grill yet?
@@Toch-Moroch what if I want to buy a new grill👀
It's 4:16 am and I'm starving. So I'm torturing myself by watching this video of you making some of the most incredible feast ever!! Yeah, I'll be making this. 😍😋
Thank you.
Your recipe is awesome and will go
very high.of course it will be very tasty to eat.😋 I love it .I will definitely try it.You will tell me in the comments. How do you like my recipes?Thanks.👌👌👌👍
Fuck yeah. I love when nachos have refried beans.
Wow thought the cheese was rice… NICE!!!
Stoners buffet !! Love this ty
that’s some good eating there,,,,,botana
Arnie Mariscos segment from Hawaii
Great idea, tnx
Looks like the botanas from Taco ole' in Mission Texas
Agale pues mijo
now THIS is my idea of sharing.... not those silly little finger "tapas" plates. Real food to share among friends at the end of the day! I mean, if you like eating dainty tapas, more power to you... but count me as a member of Team Botanas!!
Love the recipe! Does anyone know what Arnie's gas burner setup is he uses? I've been looking for one.
Can you post how to make Homemade Chips.. or even Corn tortillas from the store to make the Corn Chips
I purchased a bottle of "The Usual" a while back and I was wondering how WOW and QG are any different ??
Wow! That looks so good! What kind of beef did you use?
Skirt steak
@@ArnieTex Thank you Arnie! You’re the best!
What about taco ole in mission ?
Vamano recio como johnny canales!
Hey dad where you get your griddle at?
Gotta ask why do you use peanut oil vs Manteca for the chips ?
You could use the Manteca, but I had peanut oil on hand, so I used this.