A young chef full of character, passion and stamina, who believes four things are needed to evolve in the kitchen: “Persistence, dedication, respect and love.”Chef Dante Osmani Cardenas, was born in Puerto Vallarta Jalisco, Mexico, so from an early age was exposed to great seafood and therein began his love for his speciality. Growing up, his father ran a hotel with four restaurants and so his interest in cooking grew and he went on to receive his degree in gastronomy in Nayarit.
Through travel, he discovered cooking techniques and traditions from different regions. For five years he worked in restaurants along the coast of Jalisco and Nayarit, developing his interest in cooking fresh products from the Pacific Ocean and combining them with natural ingredients to create exquisite flavors that complement the delicate flavors of the sea.
To broaden his skills he moved to Mexico City, where he worked in restaurants including “Alba, local cuisine” and “The B side” before answering the call of the sea again, this time to the Caribbean, moving to beautiful Tulum.
We are delighted to have Chef Dante with all his experience lead our team, serving up fabulous seafood in El Pez.