How the World's Most Authentic Tex-Mex is Made - Cooking in America
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ย. 2024
- In this episode of Cooking in America, host Sheldon Simeon does some mescal shots, rolls tortillas, and lights stuff on fine with charismatic chef Alex Padilla, who runs the show at Houston institution Ninfa’s. “For all the restaurants in Houston, this is the mothership,” Padilla says, noting that the 44-year-old restaurant is credited with inventing the fajita - utilizing skirt steak and house-made tortillas - in the U.S. The restaurant goes through 135,000 pounds of steak every year.
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Mad respect to the chef you can feel the passion and how humble he is
Yes
Chill low-key host, talented down-to-earth chef, and amazing dishes = good video
I love how Sheldon encourages the chefs to speak for themselves by asking the right questions that allows them to talk about their cooking and history well. It allows the viewers to get a exceedingly informative experience of the food, not to mention that he makes a connection with the chef which enables us to establish a confident understanding of the video. Great Hosting and Keep up the good work! !!!
I used to eat at the Ninfa's on Westheimer all the time with my Mom and Mama Ninfa would sometimes come in back in the 1990s. Ninfa's is a staple of Houston, I'm glad they kept the original location. The other day I was in the Galleria and they had a Ninfa's Express and I had the beef burrito and it was just as good as I remember, so the meat was so flavorful. I had no idea they invented the fajita until I saw this video. I need to go visit the OG location and take a stroll down Tasty Blvd.
Right there with ya. Lived in Briargrove so it was just a hp skip and a jump up to NINFAS!
This is the best show on this channel, by far. I like the other hosts too, but the overall quality here is beyond anything Eater has done.
He has charisma and charm.
Sheldon is such a great host. You can tell he genuinely respects the chefs that he interviews because he's a chef himself.
as a houstonian... i can agree... the original ninfas on navigation is legit af
Being from Hawaii, I liked Sheldon right off the bat because the people of Hawaii can relate to him. He's gotten much better as a host without losing that sincerity and humility which makes him genuine. Braddah Sheldon you do us in the 808 proud.
Sheldon is a great host. His warm smile and open personality make him relatable and totally likeable. Love this show.
Sheldon Simeon is such a great host !!!!
as a Houstonian, very happy about this series. Very well done, from the Crawfish ep. to this; can't wait to see what else y'all uncover. Ninfa's is a classic in Houston history, always happy to get its recognition.
Same! I'm from Houston, so I'm excited to see Sheldon's next vidddd
This chef is so legit man. very very real feel from the guy
this restaurant will have its michelin star in the future
dude everything looks so gooooood
I *just* ate and the meats and the veggies and the prawns in this video nearly gave me a foodgasm. Goddamn, that looks good. Humble, basic, authentic cooking made with the utmost skill and dedication.
Can't beat that.
A true American. I have massive respect for anyone who takes that much pride in their work/business. And this guy takes the cake!
Texas Rig...actually he’s Honduran. Americans don’t have that type of work ethic...
My favourite host of this channel
okay, this episode elevates Sheldon as best host on Eater.
two of the most humble guys..mad respect
Tried this place for the first time 2 weeks ago. Those fajitas are one of the best things I’ve ever had in my life.
The original Ninfa’s is everything. Man I miss that place.
Great video. Loved Simeon and Chef Padilla. Thank you!
got a brother in Houston, props to my honduras brother!
hes so passionate about his food, wow
Thank you Eater for not sleeping on the H-town food scene!!
Sheldon is quality.
Infra Minced i like him better than the asian girl.
I would love working for this chef. He is not driven by ego but by hard work, passion and history. Beautiful thing
Subscribed and clicked the Notif bell just 'coz of Sheldon Simeon!!! 😍 I love the way he handled the whole segment...he's a natural host who shows great passion for food, culture, & history behind the people & the flavors they offer. 😊👍🏼 Now, I'm off to watch all of Sheldon's vids. 😂 More power to you Sheldon!!! Love heaps from Sydney!!!! 😘❤️
Hi from Texas
You're one of the best cooks in the world in my mind! 👍♥️
Inspiring hard worker. He's an amazing success story. Love it.
Fajitas appear to have made the quantum leap from campfire and backyard grill obscurity to commercial sales in 1969. Sonny Falcon, an Austin meat market manager, operated the first commercial fajita taco concession stand at a rural Dies Y Seis celebration in tiny Kyle in September of 1969. That same year, fajitas debuted on the menu at Otilia Garza's Round-Up Restaurant in the Rio Grande Valley community of Pharr, according to Texas Monthly contributing editor John Morthland in a 1993 magazine story.
We pick up the fajita trail in Houston in 1973, when a Rio Grande Valley native named Ninfa Rodriguez Laurenzo opened a Tex-Mex restaurant on Navigation Boulevard called Ninfa's. She built a restaurant empire on a good bar business and the simple, tasty foods of her Valley heritage, including fajitas, sold as "tacos al carbon" and "tacos a la Ninfa." While Tex-Mex restaurateurs such as Otilia Garza and Ninfa Laurenzo were popularizing fajitas in Houston and the Valley during the 1970s, Sonny Falcon was introducing them to thousands of Anglos and Hispanics alike at his concession stands at rodeos, outdoor fairs, and festivals all over the state.
www.austinchronicle.com/food/2005-03-04/261130/
Great passion for the food from the chef - nice to see that.
I just want to see sheldon and lucas hosting on eater
My mouth has never watered so much
All of that stuff looked REALLY good. I've always thought Tex-Mex was watered down Mexican for Gringos, but this guy is taking it waaaay beyond another level. I would love to eat there!
So Glad I live Here in Houston
wow this guy is an amazing cook... sheesh I would love to taste that food
Ninfa's is a top notch place. Lived in Houston for years and ate my share
Every host on Eater now seems boring compared to Sheldon. He's got so much personality! Great job
What?... Sheldon is great but he's no Lucas.
Charmanderaznable exactly
miserycord0666 um no,lucas peterson is good too.
for real i respect this chef much
One of Sheldon's best.
That fajita looks AMAZING!
That chef seems fucking awesome. So much respect for him. Food looked delicious too.
Omg, all the food looked so damn good... holyyyy
Sheldon and Lucas need a collaboration on this segment, please 🙌🙌🙌
H Town native here, just moved to Denver and I MISS MY FAJITAS FROM THE H!!!!!
Come back!
OMG all that looked so amazing!
Sheldon for president!! Let this guys host more shows please guys!!!
I like seeing Sheldon doing these segments! Nice job!!!
Wow! I would love to eat there someday.
I'm from the border, and anytime you read "Authentic Tex-Mex" it's bullshit....except from this guy. This chef knows what he's doing. He's quite possibly the best border style chef in the US.
Laredo, Texas
I hate tex-mex because most of those restaurants use canned ingredients,but this restaurant looks good to be honest everything from scratch,nice fusion and good presentations of the dishes.
Orale Laredo, Saludos! Por ay 'sta mi familia.
@@maxali5320 Your comment is indicative of folks who are not Tejano. If you are raised on Tex Mex and then try Mexican Food from Mexico, made by Mexicans, you will see the difference. But to out right say you HATE something; wow, you must feel some sort of passion against it?
No matter, plenty of us still like it. My family is from Monterrey, Nuevo Leon. That's actually in Mexico, where this food was developed. So, "happy eating to you". Enjoy your hamburgers fries, hot dogs, fried chicken, corny dogs, and whatever else you may eat. I love em too.
I'm still loving my Tex Mex stuff! Provecho.
I just ate and I'm getting hungry again... amazing food!
Sheldon just vibes with everyone
This was dope. Respect chef
Thanks for coming to Houston man!
the food looks amazing
Wow that was a great video. Really enjoyed it!
Sheldon is best host!
Loved this episode. Soul!
Respect for a Catracho who makes Tex Mex and is an awesome cook!!!
I’m definitely visiting this place when I get to Houston.
Sheldon and Lucas are so likable, it's crazy.
These dishes are insane!!
As a Tejano, I know for a fact that here in the "South Texas" in the Rio Grande Valley, we have been making Fajitas why before 1973. Tex-Mex Vaqueros are the ones that came up with this cut.
From The Rio Grande to San Antonio to El Paso, we were the innovators for everything Tex Mex n shii even when it comes to culture.
Nice!! good to see a Honduran making it big 👍👍👍👍👍. and ninfas is legit af
Ayyy my cousin Alex!! 👏🏼🤙🏽
Looks very innovative, I like all the different kinds of unique dishes on the menu. I'd really like to try the crab cake and the duck confit, I would have never expected that on the menu
I Love Tex-Mex in Houston, TEXAS.
Dude I would order all that looks so bomb
Been a long time since I was able to get to Ninfa's.
That chef is dope af
I've been in Houston, back in the 60's.
good stuff right here.
His foods looks delicious!
Ninfas! My first server job.
Nice host. Good joob sheldon..
It almost don't get any better than that place for Mexican food..
SKRT SKRT SKRT STEAK!!!
Fajita amazing!!!
Mad respect to the host and chef. They both had good chemestry. Plus that tex mex could go head to head with cali mex.
I love cooking with sous vide and was wondering what temp and time frame I should cook octopus at. would love to try it. by the why I thought why I thought you would appreciate my Lolo a Theo taught me how to cook filipino food before I could reach a counter
That's some good looking fajitas
Looks fire need that in cali
they look like brothers :3
You are feling like that corn...lmao
gah... making me want to go to ninfa's! alright alright... i'll take the kids after school.
Looks soooo good
Sheldon is a good host
Good eating.
Dare I say I like Sheldon even more than Lucas?
I could eat Mexican food for every meal every day for the rest of my life
tangina, GO SHELDON!
I wonder where I can find a good chipotle sauce recipe
Jesus that crab cake
ayyyy my city
Fajitas were not INVENTED by anyone. They have been part of the anatomy of the bovine for millions of years. The faja/skirt steak was commonly a throw-away cut of meat or it was used for ground beef. It was grilled by the vaqueros of south Texas and northern Mexico (known as arrachera) because it was not marketed as saleable beef. With all due respect Ms. Ninfa came along way later, but okay, if she needs a marketing device so be it.
am i the only one having to watch this is Spanish class in school?
great video 👍
I was so curious where Tex-Mex began
Great vid
how much is that plate?