Alexana Cabrera
Chef de Cuisine
San AntonioAlexana Cabrera is Chef de Cuisine at Mixtli, a criticallly acclaimed and nationally lauded Southtown eatery. She is known as one of San Antonio's leading women chefs and culinary leaders.
Iliana de la Vega
Owner/Chef
AustinIliana de la Vega is an award-winning Mexican-born chef and owner of El Naranjo, a traditional Mexican restaurant in the heart of Austin, Texas.
Pedro Jimenez Gurria
Mezcalero
GuadalajaraPedro Jiménez Gurria is curator of agave distilled spirits for Mezonte, an organization that promotes, supports and preserves the production and practices of traditional agave spirits.
Sofia Tejeda
Pastry Chef
San AntonioSofia Tejeda is Pastry Chef at Hotel Emma. She was awarded the title Pastry Chef of the Year by the Texas Chef's Association in 2022.