watching his mom cook for workers in a timber town. He studied to be an engineer, but turned his attention to cooking when he came to the States. Self-taught, he honed his skills working at restaurants while catering on the side. The restaurant: A casual spot where you order at the counter, surrounded by shops selling Latin American arts and crafts, a Mexican bakery and more. The food: One hundred percent Yucatecan. Cetina is an expert in the use of complex rubs called recados and other traditional ingredients. Specialties: One of his favorite dishes is puchero, a hearty stew. “It takes me back to my childhood,” says Cetina. Inspiration: His mother was his inspiration as was his love of eating and preparing food for people. Home cooking: He’d rather dine out, saying, “Price doesn’t interest me. When I go some place new, I look for something that attracts me.

Celebrity Chef, Chef, Hispanic Heritage,