Cristina Martínez is a world-renowned chef, activist, and the owner of South Philly Barbacoa and Casa Mexico in Philadelphia. She is widely celebrated for her mastery of traditional lamb barbacoa, a skill she began learning at age six in her hometown of Capulhuac, Mexico. South Philly Barbacoa OpenPhiladelphia, PA Journey and Culinary Rise
: Starting as a dishwasher, she worked her way up to pastry chef in a Philadelphia Italian restaurant but was eventually fired due to her undocumented status. Cristina Martinez.7z
: Her restaurant was named one of the "Top Ten Best New Restaurants in America" by Bon Appétit in 2016. In 2022, she won the prestigious James Beard Award for Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic. Activism and Community Impact Cristina Martínez is a world-renowned chef, activist, and
Martínez uses her high-profile platform to advocate for the rights of undocumented workers: about me - Chef Cristina Martinez : Her restaurant was named one of the