CO-FOUNDER OF LA TORTILLERÍA

A passionate adventurer & proud Chilango, Gerardo is originally from Mexico City. After moving to Australia in 2009 he became frustrated with the less-than-ideal offerings of “Mexican” cuisine available back then. He saw an opportunity to follow his culinary dream & share authentic Mexican with his new home.

Since the opening of La Tortillería Gerardo has become the host of ‘This is Mexico’, a six-part television series about Mexican cuisine created by Dual Entertainment & filmed in Mexico. The series aired on Channel 10 in Australia in January 2020 & currently showing in Norway & the USA.  A second season of the show is on the works.

Gerardo is a regular commentator in the media on the topics of Mexican cuisine, culture & travel. He has appeared on other Australian TV shows such as Food Safari, My Market Kitchen, Andy & Ben eat Australia & Ben’s Menu.

In 2018, Gerardo received the Outstanding Mexican Abroad Award from the Mexican Federal Government, becoming the first Australian-based Mexican to do so. The award recognises Mexicans living outside of Mexico who have made a valuable contribution to raising the profile & enhancing the image of Mexico in their adopted country.

Gerardo is also a prolific adventurer, climber & traveller having visited more than 87 countries. In 2009, Gerardo summitted Mount Everest, becoming the 26th Mexican to do so. He is currently planning to climb another 8,000-meter mountain for 2021.