Fernando Ruiz

Fernando Ruiz


Escondido /  Executive Chef

Chef Fernando Ruiz is a king of Southwestern and Mexican cuisine, holding the distinction of being a three-time Food Network Champion. Ruiz won Guy’s Grocery Games, Chopped and beat the nearly unstoppable Bobby Flay. Chef Ruiz brings decades of experience in the Santa Fe region to Escondido, his first signature restaurant, opened in August 2024.

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