HomeState

Ten years ago this morning I opened the doors for the first time at HS Hollywood. “What am I doing?!” was the phrase that kept crossing my mind as I hurriedly put the finishing touches in place.

I am not a chef or even a great home cook. Prior to HomeState, had never run a business. I had no savings, and saying I lived paycheck to paycheck was generous, considering my cc and school debt.

But I have a strong connection to home, my family and my Mexican American identity. I spent most of my life having dinner every night with my family of seven eating meals that my mom creatively and resourcefully put together. I spend weekends surrounded by cousins, eating my grandmothers food of stewed meats, beans and (always) flour tortillas.

Coming to LA in 2000 was incredibly intimidating, disorienting and lonely. Opening this restaurant became the solution. The five years of developing HS + the ten years of being open for business has grounded me, deeply connected me with my origins and provided me with a sense of purpose and roots to my Southern CA home of the last 23 years. HS has led me to an incredible community: our team, our guests, our vendors, our neighbors. It has allowed me to share the story of my family and Texas Mexican families; how we cook, eat, share, and enjoy life via food, music and friends.

Thank you to my family and friends for your love and support over all the years. Thank you to this entire community for your trust, support and friendship. Thank you to our incredible team, those who have made an impact along every step, to shape who we are today. Thank you to our earliest investors for taking a leap of faith on me and for our entire investor community for believing in this special place.

Thank you to my parents for showing me the importance of connection and love.

If you’re in the Hollywood neighborhood today, come by and say hi. We will have cake, bubbles, a Photo Booth and great music from 12-5.

Cheers to a decade! I hope we are all eating queso and fresh flour tortillas on a HS patio for many, many more years to come.

With overwhelming gratitude,
Briana

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The moment has arrived. HomeState Sherman Oaks is open!

The queso, breakfast tacos, margaritas & palomas will be flowing every day from 8am-10pm.

Since first laying eyes on this space in the beginning of 2020, we knew it could be the perfect fit. Thank you so much to the Sherman Oaks neighborhood for being so welcoming and patient! We look forward to being your neighbor and a part of your community, and hope you love HomeState Sherman Oaks as much as we already do.

💛 Team HomeState

WHO WE ARE // In 2013, native Texan Briana Valdez opened HomeState, an ode to Texas cuisine in East Hollywood with the mission of evoking community and creating a home for everyone, no matter where they are from. HomeState aims to create a dining experience that goes beyond the food.

No matter where you’re from, HomeState is your home away from home. A space where every person feels welcomed and valued. We serve hospitality first and tacos second.

We're opening in Sherman Oaks!

THE OFFER // By joining HomeState, you’re becoming a member of a dynamic team in a nurturing environment:

* Room to grow as we grow.
* Company sponsored health insurance.
* Competitive compensation averaging $18 - $24 per hour after tip distribution.
* Full time schedule available.
* Delicious family meal and employee discounts!

APPLY IN PERSON
MEET THE TEAM!!
Monday, April 25th through
Friday, April 29th
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
13424 Ventura Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

SEE A FULL LIST OF POSITIONS HERE AND APPLY ONLINE:
https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/31b50332-1038-4ce5-9d33-6ebe99f8326f/Home-State-Hospitalities

HomeState embraces diversity and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, s*x (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, s*xual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Please note that job duties are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

HomeState’s heading to Oceanside, CA 🎉 Construction on our new home in North San Diego is getting started just 500 steps from the beach 🏖 We’re looking forward to meeting our new neighbors and becoming an outpost for tacos, queso, hospitality, and joy.

Thank you to Eater San Diego for the warm welcome! https://sandiego.eater.com/2022/2/25/22949639/homestate-breakfast-tacos-restaurant-austin-los-angeles-new-opening-oceanside-san-diego

Orange County! We haven’t forgotten about you 🧡 Hope to share some more updates with you soon!

Sherman Oaks! We’re getting more excited by the day. Opening date is around the bend🤞🏽

Grateful for the journey,
Breezy & Team HomeState

LA Phenom HomeState Bringing Austin-Style Breakfast Tacos to San Diego Its first area outpost is coming to South Oceanside

HomeState updated their business hours.

WHO WE ARE // In 2013, native Texan Briana Valdez opened HomeState, an ode to Texas cuisine in East Hollywood with the mission of evoking community and creating a home for everyone, no matter where they are from. HomeState exists for everyone.

HomeState is a recent recipient of the KRCW's “Best Tortilla in Southern California” award. No matter where you’re from, HomeState is your home away from home. A space where every person feels welcomed and valued. We serve hospitality first and tacos second. And we’re hiring nice people!

HomeState is currently hiring for the position of: Prep Cook

THE GIG // As a member of the kitchen team you provide the guests with an exceptional experience by implementing HomeState’s product quality and cleanliness. Every member of our team strives to create an environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

THE OFFER // By joining HomeState, you’re becoming a member of a dynamic team. In addition to a nurturing environment, in which you’ll be able to grow as we grow, HomeState offers competitive hourly rate, health insurance, and delicious family meal!

Hourly Rate $15 - $18 per hour depending on experience.

THE FINE PRINT // We know there’s more to an individual than can be expressed on a resumé. Please follow link for a full list of job responsibilities.

Home State Hospitalities - Prep Cook WHO WE ARE // In 2013, native Texan Briana Valdez opened HomeState, an ode to Texas cuisine in East Hollywood with the mission of evoking community and creating a home for everyone, no matter where they are from. HomeState exists for everyone.HomeState is a recent recipient of the KRCW's “Best Tor...

HomeState Pasadena is now open 8am-10pm, every day 🌴🤗🌮

We're hiring for several positions throughout the restaurant from Kitchen Manager to Line Cook to Dishwasher to Culinary.

Y'all know it's not a Super Bowl Party without QUESO! We're sharing BIG GAME PARTY PACKS featuring our SUPER SIZED QUESO + a box of 24 Tacos. It's available for pick up or delivery, just give our catering crew a shout !

https://www.myhomestate.com/catering/

Say hello to our NEW CHIPS! And our NEW LOADED QUESO + FRITO PIE ⁣⁣⁣
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Howdy HomeState Family! There about some exciting menu changes, starting today! Here’s a bit more detail from our founder, Briana Valdez.⁣⁣⁣
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NEW TORTILLA CHIPS⁣⁣⁣
A few months ago, I was at my in-laws’ house and they opened a bag of tortilla chips I’d never seen before. I took one bite and knew instantly that it was HomeState’s new chip. ⁣
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Chicas are made in LA by Irlanda Montes with the help of her husband and two daughters. They are made with non-GMO corn and fried in rice bran oil.⁣ I cannot wait for you to try them…and I hope you love them as much as I do! ⁣⁣⁣
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FRITO PIE⁣⁣⁣
Our good friend (and San Antonio-native), Oscar Garza, recently stopped by the restaurant and ordered his usual – the Frito Pie – but substituted the brisket chili with picadillo. He gave me a bite and it transported me right back to my childhood, at the concession stand of the football game. It was, and still is, dang delicious. So, our Frito Pies now feature picadillo in place of brisket chili. Try one. You’ll see.⁣⁣⁣
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LOADED QUESO⁣⁣⁣
Our retooling of the Frito Pie got us thinking more about picadillo in general. And though we all love our brisket, there’s something in the nostalgic appeal of an authentic Texas picadillo that I couldn’t get out of my head. We had a hunch it would take our loaded queso to the next level, and we were right – none of us could stop ourselves from having that…one…last…dip.⁣⁣⁣
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I’m also excited to announce that we are introducing a vegetarian Loaded Queso with black beans instead of beef. Our vegetarian friends have been enjoying this menu hack for years, and encouraged us to make it official. As a (former) longtime vegetarian, I couldn’t agree more.⁣⁣⁣
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*** Our picadillo is made fresh every day from grass-fed ground beef slow-cooked with potatoes, carrots, onions, and a blend of spices.⁣⁣⁣
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We don’t make any of these changes lightly – it’s a big deal for us! We appreciate you taking the time to read about them, and we’re excited to share them with you on your next visit. Looking forward to seeing you, Briana aka Breezy⁣⁣⁣

Happy National Queso Day, y'all!

"At HomeState, the flour tortilla represents family." Thanks to for sharing our story.

https://www.kcrw.com/culture/shows/good-food/tex-mex-tortillas-natural-wine-explained-coffee-journalism/at-homestate-the-flour-tortilla-represents-family

At HomeState, the flour tortilla represents family | Good Food This Sunday at La Plaza downtown, Good Food host Evan Kleiman and a panel of judges will determine the winner of this year's Great Tortilla Tournament. HomeState owner Briana Valdez will be there. Her restaurant, which has locations in…

Introducing The Vegetarian Weekend by Vampire Weekend.
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A veggie fajita taco featuring shiitake mushrooms, red and yellow bell peppers, guacamole, cotija cheese, and fresh cilantro on an organic corn tortilla will be available starting tomorrow, Aug. 1st through the end of Oct. All Vegetarian Weekend proceeds will benefit LA-based PATH - Making it Home, People Assisting the Homeless.⁣
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We hope you love the new Vampire Weekend taco as much as we do. Thank you for your ongoing support!

Vampire Weekend Announce Signature Taco 100% of proceeds from the “Vegetarian Weekend” will be donated to PATH (People Assisting the Homeless)

It's National Tequila Day and temps are gonna be in the 90s. Come celebrate and cool off with us at Playa Vista or Highland Park with $7 Margs & Palomas (rocks or frozen).

Our NEW CATERING MENU is ready just in time for your 4th of July picnics.

If you plan on visiting us at the restaurant, we'll be open from 8am-8pm (closing a lil' early so our team can go watch fireworks).

www.myhomestate.com

Our new home in Playa Vista, CA. Open 8am-10pm, 7 days a week. Breakfast Tacos, Anytime Tacos, Coffee & Margaritas. Kid, dog & to-go friendly.

We're throwing a margarita festival, y'all!

L.A.s Best Margaritas, All In One Place + Food Vendors, Live DJs and more. Saturday, 7/20.

Details & Tickets at www.margaritashowdown.com

HomeState Playa Vista will open THIS SATURDAY at 8am. It's been a long and windy road but we can finally share breakfast tacos, queso and margaritas with the Westside!

We'll be open 8am-10pm, 7 days a week. Can't wait to welcome and meet our new neighbors!

You say ICE CREAM, WE SAY TACO! ICE*CREAM*TACO!

HomeState and Salt & Straw Ice Cream are coming together for the first time next weekend at The Infatuation's food festival Eeeeeatscon LA.

Stop by our booth on Sunday, 5/19 for the dessert of your dreams: vanilla ice cream + pasilla chile hot fudge + caramelized pecans in a warm HomeState flour tortilla. It's the most delicious pairing since peanut butter and jelly. Y'all, it's good, real good! (📷 Layman)

Tickets available @ https://www.theinfatuation.com/EEEEEATSCON

Our sign is officially up in Playa Vista. Opening date is around the bend. Grateful and excited to soon be your Westside Texas Kitchen.

Howdy, HomeState Fam! Happy Easter Weekend. Both locations will be closed on Sunday so that our hard-working, amazing team can spend the day with family and friends. Stop by for a cascarone and a queso before then 🐰

TODAY IS THE DAY! HomeState Hollywood is officially open until 10pm, every day. Stop by for an afternoon snack or a brisket sandwich for supper and help us celebrate our new extended hours!

New Band Taco Announcement: The Local Native by Local Natives!
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The Local Native features potato, cheddar, eggs, bacon, pico de gallo & jalapeños on a flour tortilla. It's available starting today through the end of June. A portion of the proceeds from each taco will be donated to PATH - Making it Home.
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Here is a quote from the band on their HomeState Band Taco:⁣
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“We live for HomeState tacos. The band has lived on the east side for around 10 years, so we were psyched to see HomeState show up in Los Feliz, and then again in Highland Park. We're such huge Austin fans and it feels like HomeState brings that feeling to our doorstep, and that's rad. So ever since the band taco program started, we’ve been dying to be a part of it. We’re so excited to finally be doing one!” - Kelcey of Local Natives
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Happy 1st Birthday to HomeState Highland Park!
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It's been a joy getting to know our new community, welcoming you for relaxing breakfasts, packed dance parties, and starry nights on the patio. ⁣⁣
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Today, we're sharing birthday cake and Shiner beer and at 5pm, a DJ set from our amazing friends Les Mamas. ⁣⁣
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Queso cheers to many more!

HomeState has been named a "Breakout Brand" by Nation's Restaurant News! We're incredibly honored and proud of our entire team.

Breakout Brands: HomeState Taco shop is on a mission to bring Texas charm to Southern California

Happy Texas Independence Day!

Born in Houston and raised all over the beautiful state, we're honored to share the food and spirt of Texas with Los Angeles. No matter where you're from, we welcome you