Executive Chef

Gonzalo Martinez is the Executive Chef of the award-winning Casa de Sierra Nevada.  At age 33, Gonzalo has been around the block - the culinary butcher block, that is - learning his trade from some of the world's most renowned chefs. After fourteen years of apprenticing in first-class kitchens from the famed Cafe Brazil and five-star French Room in Dallas to Orient-Express Hotels' sister property, The Windsor Court in New Orleans, Martínez returned in June to his beloved San Miguel home as Executive Chef of the award-winning Casa Sierra Nevada kitchens.

A native of San Miguel, he has been working in fine restaurant kitchens since the age of 19.  Gonzalo has a penchant for fresh organic food and is known for his innovative menus and picture-perfect plates.  He brings both art and passion to the Sazon kitchen.

Born in San Miguel to teacher parents (his dad is the Principal of Pípila), since returning home, Chef Gonzalo has been busy meeting local farmers and rancheros to source the very best ingredients in the region.  He is passionate about using Mexican products and staples as a basis for original gourmet cuisine. 

Guests and locals can already sample some of his creations at the hotels' restaurants as well as enjoy taking classes with Gonzalo at Sazon.