I create Michelin-level, border-inspired dining experiences using seasonal local ingredients and eclectic techniques—crafted as a bespoke menu for you.

Oscar Torres

I bring Michelin-level technique to seasonal, local menus inspired by Baja and California.

I have 15 years of experience in professional kitchens, with training in French, Japanese, Latin, Mediterranean, and Californian cuisine. Today I run a Michelin-starred restaurant in the Mexican Wine Valley, and I love cooking on both sides of the border—because that’s where my flavors and my story meet.

I prefer to work with local, seasonal products only, and I enjoy collaborating closely with you to design a bespoke menu that matches your preferences. For me, storytelling and deep kitchen knowledge are part of the experience at the table.

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My identity is my regional cooking—it represents the last 15 years of my kitchen journey.

What you can expect when you dine with me

I cook from identity and place

My identity is my regional cooking, and every course reflects the last 15 years of my kitchen journey—rooted in Baja and California and shaped by the way I cook across the border.

I’m trained in top kitchens

I learned and cooked at Daniel in New York; Amada in Philadelphia; Ortolan in Los Angeles; Patina in Los Angeles; Acre in San Jose Del Cabo; and Animalon in Ensenada.

I lead with seasonality, technique, and storytelling

I source seasonal and local ingredients and apply eclectic cooking techniques. I also weave in storytelling and share technique as part of the dining experience.

Oscar’s Menus

I offer curated multi-course menus that highlight seasonal local ingredients, strong technique, and cross-border flavor influences. Choose a menu style you love, and I’ll tailor the experience to your table.

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Let’s design a seasonal, bespoke menu for your table—email me to get started.

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+52 6241919639

2244 Main Street, Chula Vista, CA 91911, USA

Chef Oscar Torres

I create Michelin-level, border-inspired dining experiences using seasonal local ingredients and eclectic techniques—crafted as a bespoke menu for you.

I bring Michelin-level technique to seasonal, local menus inspired by Baja and California.

What you can expect when you dine with me

I cook from identity and place

I’m trained in top kitchens

I lead with seasonality, technique, and storytelling

Oscar’s Menus

Neo-California with Bja Latin influence

Californian Italian

Baja Med Style

Franco Baja

Japanese Californian

Stories and testimonials

Follow my latest seasonal plates and behind-the-scenes moments on Instagram.