Mariana Alvarado GarciaMariana Alvarado Garcia

I was born and raised in the busy streets of Mexico City. I have vivid memories of my childhood, gazing in awe at the hand-pressed tortillas ballooning on the hot Comal. It was at that point when I started my culinary journey.

I was like a fly in the kitchen, bugging my mother more than actually helping her while trying to absorb as much as possible. My dream was that one day I could make someone as happy as I was while eating her concoctions.

I started my formal gastronomical education at the age of 13 and haven't stopped since. I attended Universidad del Caribe in Cancun and have a degree in Culinary Arts from the University of Las Vegas Nevada.

As a Chef, I want everyone to know that cooking is a process that cannot be hurried. Cooking is magic, is love, is science!

Corn is the backbone of Mexican Culture and Cuisine. I would like to revive the knowledge & practice of traditional flavors and technique through my cooking. I am fortunate to be able to import Heirloom Corn from several regions of Mexico and utilize traditional methods of preparation in my ancestral background. As I work directly with the local Farmers, I am also able to support those with the same vision. I look forward to completing the circle by introducing my heritage into the Las Vegas community.