I Got SCHOOLED by the Most HATED Man in Texas BBQ

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In 2021, it seemed like Miguel Vidal had the golden touch and his famous food truck Valentina’s Tex Mex BBQ was doing over $4.5 million in sales. But by 2024, he was not only out of business, but he left behind millions of dollars of debt and found he had made more enemies than friends. Miguel has never shared what really happened publicly. Until now.


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Chapters in this video:
00:00 Miguel Vidal - The Most Hated Man in Texas BBQ
02:09 Preparing for a Tough Conversation
03:58 Cook: Cooking with Mesquite
04:40 Cook: Making Homemade Tortillas
06:39 Valentina’s Tex-Mex BBQ - The Origin Story
09:21 Cook: Trimming Brisket - the Miguel Vidal Way
12:15 Opening Day
13:45 Cook: Seasoning Brisket - the Valentina’s Way
16:18 SXSW - South by Southwest
17:33 Cook: Skirt Steak for Fajitas and Wrapping the Brisket
20:44 The Valentina’s Food Truck Days
22:57 The Decision to Open a Brick and Mortar Restaurant
29:17 Cook: Rolling & Grilling Tortillas Like Miguel’s Mom
32:21 Cook: Pulling & Resting the Brisket
32:58 Helix Sleep
34:44 The Collapse and Failure of Valentina’s
44:32 Cook: Putting it all together
50:27 Does Miguel Deserve a Second Chance?
53:30 Tasting
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