Chefs Diego & Rico

Dallas, tX

Diego and Rico are best friends and business partners who opened the critically acclaimed restaurant Mixtli, their homage to Mexican cuisine. Although Mixtli explores the diversity, richness and history of Mexican food outside of Tex-Mex, Rico and Diego are students of the world. They love Asian and European influences and strive to learn and cook with new ingredients from around the world. Separately Diego and Rico are incredibly strong chefs, but when put together, something magical happens! Their warmth, passion, charisma and energy combine to create an atmosphere of incredible fun and even more incredible food.

Diego Galicia- Chef/ Co-Owner Of Mixtli

Diego was born in Toluca, Mexico in 1984. He moved to San Antonio in 2002. He studied psychology at The University of Texas at San Antonio a few years before graduating from The Culinary Institute of America. While a student at the CIA, he was employed at Restaurant Lüke, owned by Chef John Besh, and a local french bakery where he did Sunday brunch. Weekday mornings, he would do service at Patty Lou's at the Olmos Pharmacy. Diego has had the opportunity of working back in his native Mexico at Azul Condesa, owned by renowned Chef Ricardo Munoz, and stints at Michelin starred restaurants Atelier Crenn in San Francisco and Moto in Chicago. 

Rico Torres- Chef/Co-Owner Of Mixtli

Rico was born in El Paso TX in 1978. Early on he was immersed in the heritage of Zacatecas and greater Mexico, both in travel and through daily life. Even as a child Rico knew the kitchen held his heart. In October 2003 he started Rico Caters, a small catering service. Rico Caters quickly became known for it's innovative cuisine and exceptional customer service. Rico has continued to dedicate himself to his craft, learning by any means necessary, including staging in different kitchens around the country. Mixtli is the natural evolution to serve his next higher purpose; to re-embrace his heritage and to create.