For Chef Jose Alonzo Lopez Jimenez, cooking is a family affair! Born in Mexico City, Alonzo’s first steps in cooking were in his Grandma’s kitchen where he learned her traditional recipes passed down from generation to generation. Inspired by his father, a self-taught chef, Alonzo then decided to study what he truly loves: cooking. After 15 years working as a Chef for a prestigious international hotel chains in Mexico City and Cancun, his culinary journey and talent brought him to Dubai. Since the opening of Chalco’s Cantina, Chef Alonzo has crafted a tasty menu which expanded from 8 to more than 50 dishes. His specialties include Birria Tacos, made of slow cooked beef stew, Pozole, a hearty soup with chicken and corn, and Chile Relleno, a roasted poblano chili pepper stuffed with cheese. At the heart of his cuisine are authentic recipes, the freshest ingredients and a lot of love and generosity.