Enrique Olvera is a Mexican chef, restaurateur, and creative force in contemporary Mexican cuisine. Born in Mexico City in 1976, he graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in 1999 before returning to Mexico, where he opened Pujol in 2000. Over the following decades, Olvera has developed a distinctive culinary language rooted in Mexican ingredients, traditions, and culture, while embracing contemporary techniques and ideas. 

In 2014, he opened Cosme in New York, marking his first restaurant outside Mexico and establishing a lasting presence in the city’s culinary scene. His hospitality group, Casamata, has since grown to encompass more than ten concepts across Mexico City, New York, and Los Angeles, alongside projects in Oaxaca and San José del Cabo. Olvera is also the founder of Taller Enrique Olvera, through which he develops and consults on hospitality projects internationally. 

His work extends beyond restaurants into food, design, architecture, and publishing. He has authored several books and founded Mesamérica, a gastronomic event exploring Mexico’s evolving culinary culture. Today, Olvera serves as CEO and creative director of his group, overseeing its restaurants, new concepts, and continued international development.