Diana Dávila
American chef
About Diana Dávila
Diana Dávila is a chef and restaurant owner in Chicago, Illinois. As of 2017 she is executive chef and owner at Mi Tocaya Antojería in Logan Square, Chicago.
Early life and education Dávila grew up in the Chicago suburbs and began working at her parents’ taqueria when she was 10. Her professional career is considered to have started at Hacienda Jalapeños, an upscale restaurant owned by her parents. Phil Vettel of the Chicago Tribune gave her a two star review while the Chicago Sun-Times called her a Mexican marvel.
She returned to Chicago and opened Innovative Cantina 1910.
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