ues and commitments as into their dishes.
Originally from the state of Sinaloa, Ernesto moved to Tijuana at the age of 18. He holds a master’s degree from the Culinary Arts School and a pastry degree from the Grêmio Pastry School in Barcelona (EPGB).
As the head of Maximiliano Bistró, he celebrates a contemporary, bold, and refined Mexican cuisine. ” “More than an artist, I consider myself a passionate person who found in cooking a form of expression. It allows me to share emotions, ideas, and experiences through flavors that awaken the senses.” Behind the sophistication of his cuisine, Ernesto Zamora also works for a more compassionate world. Actively involved with Tijuana Sin Hambre and This Is About Humanity, he participates in various charitable events, such as solidarity brunches and the “Day of the Dead” gala, to raise funds that help support the association’s collaborative kitchen.
As he puts it:
“Cooking with heart is always the best ingredient.”
Foundation
Tijuana sin Hambre
Born in April 2020, in the heart of the Covid pandemic, Tijuana sin Hambre has become a pillar in the fight against hunger in Tijuana in record time. Founded by Maru Riqué and her husband Fausto Vargas, the foundation embodies the spirit of solidarity and resilience of Mexican society.
With over 3,500 meals distributed to 30 shelters in Tijuana particularly homeless community, unaccompanied minors, orphanages and others, the foundation fights against food insecurity, with the extraordinary support and commitment with over 2,500 volunteers annually on both sides of the border.
“For me, it’s important to always get up with a purpose, and today it’s an honor and a privilege to be able to help people when they’re probably in the worst moment of their lives,” explains Maru Riqué.
The chef of Tijuana’s Oryx gourmet restaurant, Ruffo Ibarra, is also deeply committed to the initiative: “Our job is to feed people, we’re in the service business and I’ve always felt that my mission was to serve. Food is one of the tools of service. It changed my life.”
These visions perfectly embody the spirit of Tijuana Sin Hambre: to offer not just food, but dignity and hope to those who need it most.
