Nationwide Metropolis taco man earns viral consideration in TikTok – CBS Information 8

NATIONAL CITY, Calif. — Teodoro Jimenez is a ‘taquero’ and father residing in Nationwide Metropolis; he expressed his appreciation for the handfuls of consumers just lately supporting his taco stand from a now-viral submit.

 “It’s been my dream,” mentioned Jimenez.

This week enterprise has been booming for Jimenez; it began with this video that has over 1,000,000 views on TikTok.

Within the video, you may hear TikTok star Jesus Morales cease on the taco stand and provide to pay Jimenez for each taco offered in an hour.

Morales then blasted the deal to locals passing by way of the world, telling them to order tacos.

After the hour, Morales paid Jimenez greater than $600, even tipping him a further $1,000. 

In an emotional interview, Jimenez mentioned he by no means imagined his new enterprise would get viral consideration.

He mirrored on a time when he was residing in Mexico, struggling together with his household to afford hire barely, “It was slightly home,” he mentioned.

Morales made a residing as a TikTok movie star identified for tipping road distributors with lots of and even 1000’s of {dollars} in donations from the group who helps his acts.

CBS 8’s Abbie Black first interviewed Morales in 2021 when he began going viral.

On a FaceTime name, Morales was requested concerning the significance of supporting his native Latino enterprise homeowners.

“I Proceed to help our immigrant group; being a minority myself, I do know what it’s to work twice as exhausting,” mentioned Morales. 

Just a few months in the past, Jimenez was overwhelmed with operating a taco stand in an space the place a number of taco stands compete for enterprise. 

“I work exhausting, nevertheless it’s troublesome,” mentioned Jimenez.

Right now he’s grateful that the group has come collectively to maintain his enterprise thriving. 

He’s now saving to purchase a truck to assist him carry meals provides. 

Wish to take a look at the tasty tacos for your self? They’re positioned at 1740 S forty third Avenue, San Diego, CA 92113. 

Jiminez is open every single day apart from Wednesday.

Extra particulars concerning the taco stand will be discovered on Google by looking “Blue Fireplace Bliss.”

Morales arrange a GoFundMe hyperlink for Jimenez right here.

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