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Santiago Lopez
About
My native country is Mexico, and I am extremely passionate about my roots — especially the diversity found in Mexican gastronomy. Cooking is not just about putting a dish on the table. It is about passion, love and subtlety when preparing it. It is finding the perfect balance of seasonings, colors, and flavors to create exquisite harmony.My love of cooking began 25 years ago at the age of 12 when I started working in restaurants in Mexico. I found my true passion there and decided to dedicate myself to discovering great contrasts and diversity in gastronomy.I arrived in New York at the age of 20. Since then I have focused on developing my passion. My first experience was at a Mexican restaurant, La Hacienda. I then assisted with the opening of the Dos Caminos Restaurant in New York. I went to work at the Rosa Mexican Restaurant where I trained the staff at the Atlanta, Georgia opening, and ended my stay there as a pastry chef. Over the years I have worked in different restaurants as Manager, working my way up to Executive Chef in restaurants such as Gardenia, La Casa Agave, Vida Verde and more.In 25 years of this beautiful profession I realize only one thing: I don’t cook to live, I live to cook.
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Meals by Santiago Lopez are prepared fresh in small batches in local kitchens across the country.
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Small batch meals crafted by top culinary talent. Delivered to your door each week.
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Santiago Lopez’s meal reviews
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4.4
Based on 58447 reviews
Beef Birria Quesadillas
Beef was juicy and tasty and with the condiments, it was just the right combination to make me close my eyes on the first bite. I could have over eaten the three but the next day, pan heated, perfect.
Yvonne Barton · 09/01/25
Lamb Ossobuco over Saffron Mashed Potatoes
I expected tough lamb but was very pleasantly surprised at the tenderness and he great sauce. I have reordered it!
Yvonne Barton · 09/01/25
Chicken Enchiladas Suizas
I must have known I'd like it as I ordered two dinners! The taste was authentic and the tortillas were stuffed with delicious chicken and covered in a yummy sauce.
Yvonne Barton · 09/01/25
Chicken Enchiladas Suizas
Amazing flavor! Perfect. The only thing I’d change is I’d want a little more beans; they were delicious!
Rowena Ahia · 09/01/25
Grilled Barramundi
Really excellent!
Marshall Sidman · 09/01/25
Pork Carnitas Quesadillas
Mediocre. Portion too small.
Joe Celi · 08/31/25
Fajita Steak & Cheese Tacos
I was excited for this one. In the picture, it looked so good, but I got so little rice (it was good though), very little veg, and the meat was so tough I couldn’t eat it. Totally not worth the price.
Sherri McConaghy · 08/31/25
Grilled Barramundi
A cut of fish that is both fatty and under seasoned, with none of the char and crisp it needs from the grill. This one doesn't translate to a reheating. Avoid.
Adam Joyce · 08/31/25
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