Our Taco Grande Team

Ignacio Leyva, Executive Chef

Ignacio, more casually known as Nacho, was raised in Mexico City, He immigrated to the U.S in the late 90’s and began working as a dishwasher in a fine-dining seafood restaurant. Exhibiting a strong willingness to work, Nacho soon progressed through the ranks of the kitchen. He has worked under two different James Beard Award-nominated chefs and enjoys learning through experience. Nacho has been a part of the Big Fish Restaurant team since 2009, and more recently was a vital part of Taco Grande’s opening in 2021, ensuring each dish is made with “Mexican love”. Nacho uses his extensive amount of restaurant experience and creativity in crafting trendy, delicious new menu items for guests to enjoy. On his days off, Nacho loves having fun with his wife and two daughters.

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