Award-winning Chef Ray Garcia is widely recognized for his bold yet refined approach to modern Mexican and Alta California cuisine, blending deep-rooted tradition with a contemporary perspective. He rose to national prominence with the opening of Broken Spanish and BS Taqueria in Los Angeles in 2015, sparking a broader conversation around authenticity and coining the phrase “authentically inauthentic” to define his cooking. A proud Angeleno, Garcia continues to shape the culinary landscape through concepts including Broken Spanish Comedor in Culver City, a Michelin recommended restaurant named one of Bon Appétit’s Best New Restaurants of 2026, ¡VIVA! at Resorts World Las Vegas, BS Taqueria at The Venetian, and Qué Bárbaro and The Brown Sheep at Level 8 in Downtown Los Angeles. His cuisine balances innovation and heritage, grounded in a deep respect for ingredients, sustainability, and California’s terroir. Throughout his career, Garcia has received numerous accolades, including Esquire’s Chef of the Year and StarChefs’ Rising Star Award for Sustainability.