Chef Luis Antonio Márquez Figueroa

Private Chef in Ensenada

I come from a family of cooks, where my mother was a pastry chef and my grandfather was a rancher and grill chef. I've been cooking with my family since I was very young. I entered the professional world at the age of 25 after studying gastronomy. I'm currently 37 years old. I work alongside my sous chef (my daughter). My specialty is Mexican and Mediterranean fusion cuisine. I'm passionate about grilling, homemade salsas, and family recipes. I love creating incredible moments for my guests, just as I love seeing them leave as our friends. I am currently a member of the Univision Latin Chefs community, as well as an Airbnb Experiences Ambassador. I was once Executive Chef of some of the state's most iconic and acclaimed restaurants, such as Cerveceria Aguamala (Ensenada) Ensamble 43 (Tecate) I firmly believe that every dish should tell a story and remind us of very special moments and fill us with happiness.

For me, cooking is...

For me, cooking is everything, it is the greatest expression of love!

I learned to cook at...

I learned to cook alongside my family, and worked and learned alongside some of the best chefs in Mexico.

A cooking secret...

The secret is always to be open to learning and knowing more, not to be closed off and believe we know everything, and to cook with love.

My menus

Platillos de oro

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Fresh and tempura oysters

FIRST COURSE

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Grilled lobster with butter and garlic (puerto nuevo style)

MAIN COURSE

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File mignon and grilled octopus with sweet potato pure and grilled vegetables

DESSERT

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Coffee eclair with red fruits sauce mix with tequila or wine

Platillos Mexicanos

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Hand made flour quesadilla with salsa and guacamole and grilled nopales (cactus)

FIRST COURSE

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Taco trio or sopes, carne asada, pastor and chicken

MAIN COURSE

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Birria Guadalajara style with corn tortillas

DESSERT

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Jericallas (a dessert from the heart of Mexico)

Baja menu

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Pastrami and smoked oysters with avocado tapas

FIRST COURSE

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Bluecorn tostada of tuna fish Ceviche with mediterranian salsa, and coriander alioli (chefs family dish)

MAIN COURSE

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Fish and shrimp tacos Ens style

DESSERT

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Mexican sugar churro with chocolate ganage and mole

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Chef Luis Antonio's reviews

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87 services

Excellent service and chef was very professional and had some deep rooted mexican food recipes. Loved the chicharrones.

Chef ????‍???? was Amazing his dishes were super delicious great communication with the menu chef was very attentive and knowledgeable about his dishes love the experience and so did my friends chef was so amazing can’t wait to book him again ???????? Private Feedback: Chef sorry for the delay on the review. Just wanted to let you know me and my friends had a great great meal with you. You were super awesome and your food was super delicious. Can’t wait to book again with you. Enjoy the rest of your day chef.

Excellent experience would Highly recommend. He was so kind and fun to Converse with.

We loved having chef Toni cook for us during a weekend away in Valle de Guadalupe! We had his breakfast menu which was incredibly flavorful with the best chilaquiles I’ve ever had, tender beef ribs, homemade carnitas, tamales, his family recipe for beans, and more. He told us about each dish and it is clear that he is passionate about cooking and sharing his dishes with others. We had plenty of food leftover to take home. Would love to book him again for dinner sometime! Private Feedback: Thanks for the great experience!!

Toni was great and my family had a wonderful time with his food and experience

We recently celebrated my wife’s birthday in Valle de Guadalupe, and hiring a private chef through Airbnb Experiences was the highlight of our trip. With a group of six, we enjoyed an exquisite four-course dinner that showcased local ingredients and flavors. The chef was not only skilled but also engaging, providing insights into each dish while we relaxed in our beautiful Airbnb. Each course was thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented, making the experience feel truly special. From start to finish, it was a seamless blend of delicious food and personal touch. Having a chef cook for us in such a stunning setting transformed our evening into an unforgettable celebration. Highly recommended for anyone looking to elevate their dining experience!

This was an amazing experience! Went out of their way for my birthday and accommodated all dietary restrictions, was on time and the meal was insanely delish 11/10 recommend

There was a mix up with address (no error on either of our parts) and they tried really hard to figure it out when they could have cancelled. Food was amazing and they tailored stuff for one of our guests who doesn’t eat meat. Super personable. Would hire again if I traveled to valle again!

Toni cooked an amazing meal for us! We were so happy and stuffed! Gracias!

Best experience ever!

Chef Tony was amazing! Each course was beautifully prepared and delicious. It was a comfortable, fun and lovely experience. We felt his love of cooking and his family history through each dish. So appreciated this experience with him.

Excelente servicio, altamente recomendado.

Amazing meal with Toni!

Toni was an excellent story teller, a great culinary expert, and delightful to have share a wonderful evening under the stars with us. His food and his company were welcome additions to our stay. Thank you Toni!

Had a great experience with Chef Toni. He and his wife made us feel as if we were storing time with old friends.

Delicious meal with very friendly Chef Tony and his wife Irene. Thank you for making our evening so special. The food was amazing, as well as the company.

Luiz was such a wonderful chef, is so friendly, and made our trip even better. His food was incredible, especially the barbacoa and fish tacos! He, his wife, and his assistant were very professional and took care to clean up quickly. We really enjoyed hiring him for our weekend in Mexico and would definitely do it again. We highly highly recommend him!

Chef Luis was wonderful! He was kind, responsive and efficient. The food delicious and felt meaningful. I would happily have him cook for us again!