Alexana Cabrera
Alexana Cabrera

Chef de Cuisine

San Antonio

Alexana 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
Iliana de la Vega

Owner/Chef

Austin

Iliana 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 JIMÉNEZ GURRÍA
Pedro Jimenez Gurria

Mezcalero

Guadalajara

Pedro 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
Sofia Tejeda

Pastry Chef

San Antonio

Sofia 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.