Rick Lopez

Rick Lopez is the Executive Chef at La Condesa, the award-winning restaurant instrumental in establishing modern Mexican cuisine in Austin. Inspired by the ingenuity of traditional Mexican techniques and the modern exploration of composition, Rick has led La Condesa through its first decade in Austin with a sustainably-sourced menu that reflects both the flavor and spirit of Mexico City and Austin. His dedication to the local farming community is matched only by his love for music. If he had never become a chef, you would have found him backstage, touring as a roadie and listening to live music every day.