Chef Pilar Cabrera is one of the most recognized voices in traditional Oaxacan cuisine. With over 20 years of experience, she runs the renowned restaurant La Olla in Oaxaca and La Casa de los Sabores, where she shares her passion and knowledge of local gastronomy with travelers from around the world.

Chef Pilar Cabrera. Oaxaca, México.

Pilar Cabrera has devoted her career to honoring and preserving Oaxaca's authentic culinary heritage. With more than two decades leading La Olla and her cooking school, she has established herself as a cornerstone of traditional Mexican gastronomy, highly regarded by both locals and visitors from around the world.

Chef Pilar Cabrera
Chef Pilar Cabrera
To Pilar, cooking is a living tradition—an expression that honors the land, history, and local communities that grow the ingredients. Far beyond sharing recipes, Pilar teaches the importance of knowing each ingredient, understanding its roots, and respecting time-honored techniques passed down through generations. This philosophy infuses every class, menu, and experience at La Casa de los Sabores, capturing the true depth and complexity of Oaxacan gastronomy.