Episode 19:  Karla Hoyos

Karla Hoyos is the chef and founder of Tacotomia, a Miami concept rooted in the flavors of her native Veracruz. After training in Europe and leading kitchens in the U.S., Karla joined World Central Kitchen with Chef José Andrés, cooking in disaster zones from Puerto Rico to Ukraine. There, she prepared thousands of meals daily under extreme conditions, forging a mission-driven approach to food. In 2023, she opened Tacotomia with a team of immigrant women, blending tradition, comfort, and resilience on every plate.

In our conversation, we talked about her experiences growing up in a bicultural family, her career in Bon Appetit, how disaster relief shaped her cooking, what it’s like to feed thousands in crisis, her journey from fine dining to frontline kitchens, and how Tacotomia became a tribute to both her roots and her team.

¡Thanks, Karla, for visiting One of Each!

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