{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"142. Jorge Vallejo: Inside Mexico\u2019s Most Celebrated Restaurant","description":"JORGE VALLEJO is one of the most important chefs in the world right now. As the chef and co-owner of Quintonil alongside his wife Alejandra Flores, Jorge has helped redefine modern Mexican gastronomy on the global stage. Quintonil currently holds 2 Michelin Stars and was ranked No. 3 on the 2025 World\u2019s 50 Best Restaurants list, making it one of the most celebrated restaurants on earth. But this conversation goes far beyond rankings. In this episode of On The Pass, Gabriel Ornelas sits down with Jorge Vallejo for a deeply personal conversation about Mexico, identity, leadership, restaurant culture, hospitality and the responsibility of representing a country through food. Together, they explore: \u2022 Why \u201cMexico is not one thing\u201d \u2022 How food acts as a social and emotional connector in Mexican culture \u2022 The pressure and privilege of representing Mexico on the world stage \u2022 Building a healthy kitchen culture at the highest level of fine dining \u2022 Why Quintonil is \u201cthe team,\u201d not just Jorge and Alejandra \u2022 What success actually means beyond Michelin stars and global rankings \u2022 How hospitality can transform strangers into lifelong friends Jorge also reflects on the evolution of Mexican cuisine, the importance of sustainability and local producers, and why creating meaningful experiences matters more than awards. This is a conversation about more than food. It\u2019s about building something that makes people feel seen, welcomed and connected. If you care about creativity, culture, leadership, hospitality, or the future of gastronomy, this is an episode you do not want to miss. SUBSCRIBE to On The Pass for more conversations with the world\u2019s leading chefs, restaurateurs, hoteliers, winemakers, and cultural visionaries. WATCH on YouTube LISTEN on Apple Podcasts & Spotify An On The Pass Studios Production   Learn more about Quintonil: https:\/\/bit.ly\/4v4Wuqd     Follow Quintonil + Jorge on Instagram: https:\/\/bit.ly\/42HgCT9 https:\/\/bit.ly\/49e5eBP     Follow On The Pass on Instagram: http:\/\/bit.ly\/3Kvgm1n     Subscribe to On The Pass on YouTube: https:\/\/bit.ly\/4hajZq8     Follow our Host, Gabriel Ornelas: http:\/\/bit.ly\/3YS964b     Learn more about On The Pass: https:\/\/bit.ly\/44rEOsR     Lets work together! Get in contact: https:\/\/www.onthepass.com   ","author_name":"On The Pass","author_url":"https:\/\/www.onthepass.com","html":"