Chef Ana Castro at Acamaya, New Orleans | Hungru
Ana Castro
About Chef Ana Castro Award-winning chef known for innovative Mexican cuisine and a unique restaurant concept.
★ Awards & Recognition★ Food & Wine Best New Chefs (2022)★ James Beard Foundation Best Chef: South … (2023)
2018
James Beard Foundation Rising Star Chef Award Finalist
While working as sous chef
2021
Opened Lengua Madre
Mexican cuisine restaurant in New Orleans
2022
Named one of Food & Wine's Best New Chefs
2023
James Beard Foundation Best Chef: South Finalist
Spring 2024
Opened Acamaya
Mexican seafood restaurant in New Orleans
Key Information Award-winning chef known for innovative Mexican cuisine and a unique restaurant concept.
Customer Perception Generally positive reviews praising the innovative and delicious Mexican cuisine, particularly seafood dishes. Some mention high prices.
Cuisine Highlights Mexican mariscos Innovative Mexican Modern Mexican
News Ana Castro's Acamaya restaurant opens in New Orleans' Bywater neighborhood. Chef Ana Castro featured on Today Show, showcasing Mexican recipes. Restaurants by chef Lengua Madre, Acamaya
Iconic dishes Sweet Tamales, Mexican Shrimp Cocktail, Blackened Catfish
Additional Details Raised in Mexico City by her grandmother, Ana Castro's culinary journey has taken her from line cook to executive chef and restaurant owner. She's known for expressing her Mexican heritage in her cooking.
Data Freshness: 18mo ago