Diana Dávila

Chef/owner, Mi Tocaya Antojería, Chicago

Why she’s one to watch

Dávila’s dedication to tradition provides an authentic base for her Mexican heritage-driven cuisine.

Her culinary philosophy

“Paying homage to the generations of women who have shaped this cuisine; instead of manipulating ingredients, harmonize them and be intuitive in doing so. And lastly, to use your imagination.”

One woman who has inspired her throughout the years

Though Dávila is a certified connoisseur of the culinary world, she’s intriguingly found inspiration in a print icon. “Diana Vreeland, a former fashion editor and editor-in-chief of Vogue in the 1960s and early 1970s. She was a woman who was so ahead of her time. She was a true visionary and it seemed like she was always in constant movement,” Dávila says.

Accolades

Recognized as Eater “Chef to Watch” 2017, Food & Wine “Best New Chef” (Class of 2018) and more

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