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Self taught Chef Doña Esthela shows us how she makes her famous gorditas rellenas. Tortilla pockets are stuffed with spinach, machaca, chorizo, pork rinds and mozzarella. They’re then grilled until the cheese is deliciously melted

Chef Doña Esthela’s Gorditas Rellenas

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Chef Blanca Esthela Martinez Bueno

Chef Blanca Esthela Martinez Bueno

Blanca Esthela Martinez Bueno, commonly known as Doña Esthela, is the chef and owner of La Cocina de Doña Esthela. She learned to cook on her family farm and serves authentic Mexican cuisine at her restaurant. She got her start feeding the workers in the Valle de Guadalupe, and her restaurant quickly grew in popularity.