Enrique Olvera
Enrique Olvera | |
|---|---|
| Born | Template:Birth year and age Mexico |
| Occupation(s) | Chef, restaurateur |
| Known for | Proprietor of Pujol, Michelin-starred restaurant; culinary television appearances |
Enrique Olvera (born 1976) is a distinguished Mexican chef and proprietor of Pujol, a Mexico City-based restaurant awarded two Michelin stars and ranked ninth worldwide in the 2021 The World's 50 Best Restaurants list. Additionally, he crafted the business class menu for the airline Aeroméxico.
Career
Olvera completed an associate degree at the Culinary Institute of America in 1997, followed by a bachelor's degree from the same institution in 1999. His work has earned him numerous accolades within the culinary sector.
Film
He has been featured in various culinary television programs, including Netflix's Chef's Table (Season 2, Episode 4), served as a judge on the 2018 series The Final Table, and appeared in the Mexico City episode of Somebody Feed Phil. Olvera also participated in Season 12 of MasterChef UK and took part in Amazon's Pan y Circo (2020), where he discussed cannabis legalization in Mexico. Moreover, he was featured in Netflix's Ugly Delicious (Season 1, episode "Tacos").
Bibliography
Olvera is the author of three cookbooks written in English:
- Tu Casa Mi Casa (2019) – A collection of Mexican recipes designed for home cooking
- Mexico from the Inside Out (2015)
- Sunny Days, Taco Nights (2025)