Chef Israel Ortiz
Chef At Home in Tamarindo
Get to know me better
I’m a chef focused on bold flavors, fire cooking, and elevated dining experiences inspired by my roots in butchery.
I’m a chef and butcher from Costa Rica, raised on a cattle farm where my connection to food began early. My background in performing arts and years of travel shaped my creativity and appreciation for flavors and ingredients. I built my own butchery lab, trained at INALEC in Mexico in 2019, and earned a Cook A certification from INA in 2021. Today, I create bold, fire-driven dining experiences that blend butchery, culture, and high-end gastronomy, turning every meal into something unique and memorable.
More about me
For me, cooking is...
For me, cooking is a way to express who I am.
I learned to cook at...
I learned in professional kitchens, the Costa Rica’s National Learning Institute (INA), and at the Milk and Meat’s Institute (INALEC) in Mexico
A cooking secret...
Fire, instinct, and respect for the animal.
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