about

Buena Onda is proud to offer a menu created by our founder and Chief Culinary Officer, Chef Jose Garces. Chef Garces has built an impressive resume and is recognized as an innovator and leading culinary authority in Spanish and Latin-American food. Yet before he became a James Beard Award-winning Iron Chef, he was a second-generation Latin American boy who grew up in Chicago and was taught about Latin cooking by his grandmother, Mamita Amada. He graduated from Kendall College’s School of Culinary Arts and worked in kitchens across the world, including in New York City and Spain. After moving to Philadelphia in 2001, he made a name for himself as one of the leading chefs in the nation, owning and operating more than a dozen restaurants.  

While he still owns and operates several successful full-service restaurants, he’s recently turned his attention to new endeavors. This has included everything from cookbooks to online cooking demos to enhanced home delivery options. It also includes the Buena Onda Baja Taqueria concept, which is redefining the fast-casual restaurant experience. With our Mexican food franchise, he is translating his Latin-American cultural traditions and culinary vision into personal dining experiences. He’s created a menu rich with creative recipes and time-honored dishes that pair perfectly with our laid-back vibes for a truly unique taqueria experience.