Barrio Star

The executive chef, Isabel Cruz comes from a Latino family where food was always at the core of the large and regular get-togethers. With a self-taught talent, family and friends from Mexico, Cuba, and Puerto Rico became the early influences of her food, with later inspiration stemming from the Thai, Korean, and Japanese cooking styles she was introduced to while growing up in Los Angeles. Eventually, Isabel's cooking infused both of these influences creating a mix of Latin and Asian, that results in exotic and fresh food that hold unique and bold flavors. Taking this combination to the next level, Isabel started incorporating modifications in her menus, transforming popular traditional and rich cuisines into healthier dishes for the modern day. Now, Isabel's dishes let your test buds find out that "healthy food" can be, well, delicious. Barrio Star is definitely described as a Fresh, creative takes on traditional mexican food. Generous portions, innovative margaritas, friendly atmosphere, wholesome ingredients, whimsical atmosphere, all mixed into unique south of the border cuisine! As the chef puts it: “Food is my passion. At breakfast I'm thinking about lunch. At lunch I'm thinking about dinner. I love the shopping, the preparing and the eating. I love the joy of a great meal. Ok, I don't love the cleaning up." - Isabel Oh and by the way The New York Times Book Review named Isabel's cookbook one of the 25 Most Notable Cookbooks of 2008. In their efforts to become more environmentally friendly, natural/recycled paper napkins are now used! Planning on a private party? Check out the $16.00, 20.00, 25.00, & 30.00 per person family style menus