Bad Bunny’s halftime show turns LA taco spot into overnight sensation

Taco ’bout a triumph!

The proprietor of a restaurant that started as a humble roadside taco stand was greeted by roaring applause and large crowds looking forward to his award-winning tacos — simply hours after his shock look throughout Unhealthy Bunny’s Tremendous Bowl halftime present.

Victor Villa obtained a hero’s welcome Monday outdoors his Highland Park taqueria, Villa Tacos, hugging his mother and father and sharing tales of rubbing shoulders with a Latin music celebrity.

“He’s a sort dude,” Villa informed The California Submit of Unhealthy Bunny

It’s unclear how one of many world’s largest music stars bought phrase of the LA taco spot — each Villa and his mother and father say they’ve by no means seen him on the restaurant.

“Possibly he got here round in one in all his sprinter vans that comes round right here on a regular basis, perhaps he despatched somebody in to get tacos,” Villa stated. “That’s my concept.”

Unhealthy Bunny’s individuals got here to see Villa three weeks in the past to inform him he could be a part of the massive present, but it surely needed to be a secret. One thing he admits was exhausting to do.

“I imply being there for 3 weeks and everyone seems to be asking the place you’re, it was extraordinarily exhausting”  

Villa was a part of the stage design Unhealthy Bunny danced by throughout final evening’s Tremendous Bowl halftime efficiency which was greeted by blended opinions.

Unhealthy Bunny rehearsed the present in Los Angeles for 2 weeks earlier than making his technique to San Francisco for the final week of rehearsals, Villa was with him each step of the best way.

The Tremendous Bowl efficiency “was wonderful” for Villa, however he was anxious to get again to his restaurant by open on Monday at midday. Hungry clients began lining up at 8 a.m. for plates of the Villa Trio — Villa’s specialty of three layered tacos that includes chorizo and smothered with guacamole. 

The primary in line, Richard, a Rams fan, stated he noticed the Tremendous Bowl halftime present and determined to return down for the primary time. “I ordered 10 tacos, they’re actually good. I’ve already eaten 4. I’m going to save lots of the opposite six.”

Villa bought emotional as he made his manner into the kitchen the place he picked up a towel and began washing down the counter.  “Gotta wipe up a little bit, gotta hold clear. We gotta work exhausting guys,” he yelled.

He additionally revealed he’s bought plans to open one other retailer quickly.

Villa’s mother and father watched the second beaming with delight, shot off confetti cannons, and relived the second they noticed their son on the massive stage.

“I get emotional simply, we had been leaping up and down crying,” his dad informed The Submit.