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Meet Chef Douglas Rodriguez

James Beard Award–winning Chef Douglas Rodriguez, widely known as the Godfather of Nuevo Latino Cuisine, has spent decades redefining Latin American dining. A pioneer of the movement, he earned the James Beard Rising Star Chef of the Year Award in 1996.

At Exilio Latin Flair in Houston, Rodriguez brings his signature approach to Latin American cuisine, drawing from the ingredients and culinary traditions that have shaped his career. His menu honors those roots while introducing a fresh perspective to familiar flavors.