Roberto Alcocer is the chef behind Valle, the MICHELIN-starred restaurant in Oceanside, California. He is a James Beard Award semifinalist and a defining voice in modern Mexican cuisine.

With more than 25 years of experience cooking in Mexico, France, and Spain, Chef Roberto has built a career rooted in culture, discipline, and pushing standards forward.

From building his acclaimed restaurant Malva in Valle de Guadalupe to earning a Michelin star at Valle, he has helped redefine what Mexican fine dining can look like at the highest level.

In this episode, we sit down inside the kitchen at Valle to talk about excellence, leadership, sacrifice, family, culture, and what it takes to operate at the highest level.

Valle is located at 222 N Pacific St, Oceanside, CA 92054.

https://www.valleoceanside.com

Wellness On The Rocks is hosted, produced and edited by bartender Taylor McQuade. You can find all episodes on Spotify, YouTube and Apple Podcasts.

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