Sofia Tejeda, born and raised in Mexico City, followed her passion for food and creativity upon moving to San Antonio. After graduating from The Culinary Institute of America San Antonio in 2017, she pursued a career as a pastry chef. Sofia gained experience at renowned establishments such as Thomas Keller's Bouchon Bakery and worked as executive pastry chef at Mixtli.

Sofia's exceptional skills and dedication earned her a James Beard Foundation nomination for Outstanding Pastry Chef in 2022 and the title of Pastry Chef of the Year by the Texas Chef's Association that same year. She currently showcases her talent as the Pastry Chef at San Antonio's Hotel Emma, a five-diamond hotel, and further establishes the city as a culinary destination as an UNESCO Chef Ambassador for San Antonio’s city of gastronomy designation.