Chef Ray Garcia at Broken Spanish, Los Angeles

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About Chef Ray Garcia

Chef Ray Garcia is an acclaimed chef and owner known for his innovative approach to modern Mexican cuisine. He uniquely transitioned from a legal academic background at UCLA to become a prominent figure in the culinary scene, earning significant industry recognition.

★Awards & Recognition

★Rising Star Award★King of Porc at Cochon 555★Chef of the Year by Esquire Magazine

Chef Timeline

Graduated from UCLA

Initially pursued a career in law, not a culinary academy.

Received 'Rising Star' Award

Recognition for emerging talent.

Received 'King of Porc' at Cochon 555

Award for culinary excellence in pork dishes.

Recognized as 'Chef of the Year' by Esquire Magazine

Owner & Executive Chef

¡Viva!

Located at Resorts World Las Vegas.

Chef/Owner

Broken Spanish

Includes Broken Spanish Comedor and Broken Spanish LA, focusing on modern Mexican cuisine.

Chef/Owner

Que Barbaro

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Chef Ray Garcia is an acclaimed chef and owner known for his innovative approach to modern Mexican cuisine. He uniquely transitioned from a legal academic background at UCLA to become a prominent figure in the culinary scene, earning significant industry recognition.

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Cuisine Highlights

Modern MexicanLatin-inspired

News

Chef Ray Garcia's profile on Resorts World Las Vegas, detailing his role as Owner & Executive Chef of ¡Viva!, was recently updated on May 13, 2024.

Restaurants by chef

¡Viva!, Broken Spanish, Que Barbaro

Additional Details

Chef Ray Garcia originally pursued a career in law, graduating from UCLA. He later shifted his focus to the culinary arts, developing a distinctive style that has earned him critical acclaim, without formal culinary academy training.

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