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Featured Events

DIY Cookbook Workshop at UTSA’s Westside Community Center

Participants brought their own family recipes and created personal cookbooks in this hands-on workshop.

Signature Dinner

Attendees enjoyed a night of food, fun, and drinks prepared by renowned chefs, including James Beard Foundation Award winner Iliana de la Vega of El Naranjo, San Antonio’s Chef Alexana Cabrera of Restaurant Mixtli, and James Beard Foundation Semifinalist Chef Sofia Tejeda of Hotel Emma.

Ven a Tomar at Carriqui

In partnership with UTSA Libraries and the Consulado General de México en San Antonio, guests at Ven a Tomar sampled mezcal, cocktails, and unique bites while learning from Mezcal expert Pedro Jiménez Gurría.

UTSA Nights at Restaurant Mixtli

Guests supported UTSA’s Mexican Cookbook Collection by enjoying a special 8-course menu of recipes inspired by the collection.

Pachanga at El Progreso Hall

This culinary celebration featured food trucks with bites inspired by UTSA's Mexican Cookbook Collection, and UTSA Libraries collected recipes and food memories from attendees.

Chefs

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

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.

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.

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.