Ilean Padilla

Born in Mexicali, Baja California, and holding a degree in Gastronomic Business, she has over 15 years of experience and has been awarded several accolades, including Chef of the Year by Canirac Baja California in 2018, among others. She pursued a Master’s degree in Mexican Cuisine at the Culinary Art School Tijuana and is a prominent advocate of Cachanilla cuisine both nationally and internationally, dedicated to showcasing what Baja California, and particularly Mexicali, has to offer. Always on the lookout for culinary knowledge to elevate gastronomy, she is currently the owner of the projects Mexica Fé® and Caldos Mexas®.