Gerardo Gutierrez

Oaxaca, Mex.Chef / Artisan
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NameGerardo Gutierrez
Time on earth32 Y
PracticeChef / Artisan
PurposeInnovative flavors that become unique experiences.
ProjectAguamiel
ID0526UPIOAN
Place of birthMexico City, Mexico
EcosystemRainforest
PhilosophyCelebrate in community the abundance of Mother Earth.
Member since12 / 05 / 2026
Place of residenceOaxaca, Mexico
BooksManifesto / Marcus Aurellius
Tokio Blues / Murakami
The Steppenwolf / Herman Hesse
Brave New World / Adlous Huxley
Currently listening to:Chopain / Tool / Céline Dessberg / Miles Davis / A Tribe Called Quest

Gerardo Aguilar is a Mexican chef, pioneer in the Pop-Up movement of unique gastronomic experiences in Mexico.

In 2020 Leahy and Gerardo created Aguamiel in Oaxaca. Countryside Restaurant / Gatherings / Temazcal

Aguamiel is an ever-evolving project based in the lush Etla Valley of Oaxaca.

Aguamiel was founded by Gerardo Aguilar (MX) and Kristen Leahy (US) in 2020.

That same year they continued studying temazcal (they first started with a teacher in Cuernavaca in 2018).

Aguamiel's cuisine recalls an ancient way of relating to food, with simple seasonal preparations.

We source clean and original ingredients from organic and artisan markets and local farmers.

As Aguamiel continues to evolve, we focus on more complete experiences with healing & community building as the goals.

From his Oaxacan and Yucatecan roots, his studies in Europe, and 14 years of experiences, Gerardo blends tradition and innovation — where traditions, culture and innovation are always present.

To connect humans utilizing the universal languages of food, ceremony, dance, art, and connection with Mother Earth and her medicine.

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