CHEF · CULTURAL AMBASSADOR · COMMUNITY BUILDER

I was born and raised in Mexico City and Puerto Vallarta, surrounded by family, culture, long-held traditions, and food on nearly every street corner. Those early years are where my taste as a Chef began forming: my love of bright, sweet citrus and appreciation for fresh, big flavours.

I trained in Mexico City (Culinario Coronado), and I owe much of my love for cooking and leading to my mentors and friends Alexander Suastegui, Martin Vargas, and Haidee Hart.

Now, from late spring to late fall, I call Salt Spring Island, British Columbia home with my wife and son. A small, rural island tucked between Vancouver Island and the mainland, a place that has further shaped my cooking in recent years.

Winters, we spend as much time as possible with family in Mexico and operating our restaurant there. I love the contrast: the quiet of the island and the vibrant energy of Mexico, both present in my cooking.

Wherever I am, I buy as direct as possible from trusted local Farmers and providers. Every dish begins long before the kitchen, in nearby fields grown with incredible care. I love to celebrate that.

While food is central to my life's work, music is just as important to me. I'm known for not only making the meal, but always having the perfect curated playlist to match ready at all times.