Why Michelin Gave a Star to This Tiny Mexican Restaurant in a Strip-Mall Mise En Place
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Date: 2025-11-01
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eater
This was an amazing video I admire the love and attention Chef Samuel puts into not only the food but his staff and space. For the people that left negative comments, you are the ones he is talking about when he says that people don’t respect the ingredients. If yall knew the level of delicacy of the ingredients he uses in his dishes, there would be little to none negative comments. So go out there and get educated, have an opened heart and mind and actually try these foods because the disrespect is a perfect disguise for ignorance!
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This was an amazing video I admire the love and attention Chef Samuel puts into not only the food but his staff and space. For the people that left negative comments, you are the ones he is talking about when he says that people don’t respect the ingredients. If yall knew the level of delicacy of the ingredients he uses in his dishes, there would be little to none negative comments. So go out there and get educated, have an opened heart and mind and actually try these foods because the disrespect is a perfect disguise for ignorance!
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Jsuarez6
My friend surprised me with a reservation at Tatemo last year. It was a great experience. Every bite was flavorful. I wish they served alcohol, but you can bring your own wine. Even though the food was very good, you can get great tasting Mexican food in many parts of Houston for a lot cheaper. A LOT CHEAPER. But if you love a unique combination of flavors and ingredients I think you should give this place a try at least once. I'm planning on returning sometime soon.
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My friend surprised me with a reservation at Tatemo last year. It was a great experience. Every bite was flavorful. I wish they served alcohol, but you can bring your own wine. Even though the food was very good, you can get great tasting Mexican food in many parts of Houston for a lot cheaper. A LOT CHEAPER. But if you love a unique combination of flavors and ingredients I think you should give this place a try at least once. I'm planning on returning sometime soon.
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Sensimuse
Any time Michelin star is mentioned I start the timer waiting for a pretentious dish topped with caviar for no reason. I was hoping at least a Mexican restaurant wouldn't fall into the trap but alas, here we are, amongst all your beautiful ingredients and preparation with the tortillas, sauces, and meats, couldn't resist just plopping on indulgent unnecessary ingredients.
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Any time Michelin star is mentioned I start the timer waiting for a pretentious dish topped with caviar for no reason. I was hoping at least a Mexican restaurant wouldn't fall into the trap but alas, here we are, amongst all your beautiful ingredients and preparation with the tortillas, sauces, and meats, couldn't resist just plopping on indulgent unnecessary ingredients.
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Ouraclaude
Had some chapulines at a Oaxacan place once. As someone who's afraid of any bugs, insects or spiders, grasshoppers in their style are 100% something to try! Nice and tangy with citrus--just be careful with chewing enough to prevent them from scratching your throat. This is the type of cuisine that make me more hopeful for other sources of protein!
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Had some chapulines at a Oaxacan place once. As someone who's afraid of any bugs, insects or spiders, grasshoppers in their style are 100% something to try! Nice and tangy with citrus--just be careful with chewing enough to prevent them from scratching your throat. This is the type of cuisine that make me more hopeful for other sources of protein!
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AlexiaChavez0204
Can we PLEASE stop supporting Chefs like him in the industry This man is known for harassing virtually every single female employee of his and as a woman we all warn each other if you are going to work for him. He’s a predatory, machista P. O. S and it is sad this is who the immigrant community has to look up to in Houston.
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Can we PLEASE stop supporting Chefs like him in the industry This man is known for harassing virtually every single female employee of his and as a woman we all warn each other if you are going to work for him. He’s a predatory, machista P. O. S and it is sad this is who the immigrant community has to look up to in Houston.
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eater
I gotta say, if the chef's own description is looks like fine dining but it's legitimately just carne asada it sounds like a superfluous use of luxury ingredients. There's so much here that does look great and inspired, but the wagyu and the caviar, not so much.
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I gotta say, if the chef's own description is looks like fine dining but it's legitimately just carne asada it sounds like a superfluous use of luxury ingredients. There's so much here that does look great and inspired, but the wagyu and the caviar, not so much.
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hkbabel
Bravo! Absolutetly best example of true teamwork, mutual appreciation, mad skills, and amazing respect for ingredients while still being innovative, wow. Mind blown, thank you, very, very much. Wish I could visit, happy for all who can!
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Bravo! Absolutetly best example of true teamwork, mutual appreciation, mad skills, and amazing respect for ingredients while still being innovative, wow. Mind blown, thank you, very, very much. Wish I could visit, happy for all who can!
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New-bw4kz
I don’t think there is anything Fine about mexican food, its seems more like comfort food, street good. Everything has beans, rice, salsa, tortillas nothing fancy about that. Good food but not Fine dining
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I don’t think there is anything Fine about mexican food, its seems more like comfort food, street good. Everything has beans, rice, salsa, tortillas nothing fancy about that. Good food but not Fine dining
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S3Lifestyle
Eater. you read our minds! We're filming a Best of Houston Episode with Chef Emmanuel in the coming weeks, and this just got us even more excited! Thanks as always for the amazing videos!
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Eater. you read our minds! We're filming a Best of Houston Episode with Chef Emmanuel in the coming weeks, and this just got us even more excited! Thanks as always for the amazing videos!
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emnoir
raw meat for is for breain washed clown who don't know where to spend money to.
real man eat it well done slighly burned deeping it in strong mustard.
So who are you
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raw meat for is for breain washed clown who don't know where to spend money to.
real man eat it well done slighly burned deeping it in strong mustard.
So who are you
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brianroda8695
Great video. Love to see the camaraderie that Emmanuel has with the staff. He seems to value his employees and their talents. Incredible to see the dishes they make!
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Great video. Love to see the camaraderie that Emmanuel has with the staff. He seems to value his employees and their talents. Incredible to see the dishes they make!
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avw160
Austin gets a lot of attention for its food, but Houston's food is terrific as well. Much more seafood, much more Asian (especially Vietnamese, and some prime Mexican.
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Austin gets a lot of attention for its food, but Houston's food is terrific as well. Much more seafood, much more Asian (especially Vietnamese, and some prime Mexican.
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arilebon
This could be unque to me, the background soundtrack is distracting. The content alone sings praises to the quality of the video - the soundtrack was distracting.
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This could be unque to me, the background soundtrack is distracting. The content alone sings praises to the quality of the video - the soundtrack was distracting.
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titibebe2510
And that's how America appropiates mexican cusine! What he's doing is not texas cusine, is MEXICAN, texans don't use clay comales or different types of corn.
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And that's how America appropiates mexican cusine! What he's doing is not texas cusine, is MEXICAN, texans don't use clay comales or different types of corn.
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susijdog99
It always fun when you see some references and inspirations to other chefs that were featured here in Eater.
Oh yeah its all coming together
-Krunk
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It always fun when you see some references and inspirations to other chefs that were featured here in Eater.
Oh yeah its all coming together
-Krunk
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kq7739
That looks insanely good. Though seeing the amount of plastics used in overall process, it doesnt surprise that we have microplastics inside our brain
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That looks insanely good. Though seeing the amount of plastics used in overall process, it doesnt surprise that we have microplastics inside our brain
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purberri
I’ve had the wagyu experience in Japan. IMO it’s best with very little seasoning because it’s the quality of the meat that you want to taste.
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I’ve had the wagyu experience in Japan. IMO it’s best with very little seasoning because it’s the quality of the meat that you want to taste.
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CarlosMdz72
Texas inspired We don't need anything from Texas; we have the most diverse culinary country in the world. Mexican food can stand on its own.
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Texas inspired We don't need anything from Texas; we have the most diverse culinary country in the world. Mexican food can stand on its own.
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thisduderockz
did he say maze instead of maize or is maze something else thats enough for me not to go here ever.
-your internet keyboard warrior.
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did he say maze instead of maize or is maze something else thats enough for me not to go here ever.
-your internet keyboard warrior.
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Rel1369
That first steak was NOT med rare! it was raw. I get the meat to be pink but not totally uncooked after the first millimetre or 2.
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That first steak was NOT med rare! it was raw. I get the meat to be pink but not totally uncooked after the first millimetre or 2.
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