Axel Oliva founded Leche de Tigre in 2023 with his brothers, Emil and Alec Oliva
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- Axel Oliva, one of the co-founders of San Antonio Michelin-recognized restaurant Leche de Tigre alongside his two brothers, died at 31 on March 29, 2026
- Oliva’s obituary described him as someone who led with kindness and uplifted others while fostering community
- The San Antonio community has mourned his loss on social media and through a Gofundme in his honor
A San Antonio restaurant owned by three brothers is mourning the death of one of its co-founders.
Axel Oliva, who founded Peruvian restaurant Leche de Tigre alongside his brothers Emil and Alec in 2023, died at 31 years old on March 29, 2026. The Michelin-recognized restaurant is closing temporarily from Tuesday, March 31, to Thursday, April 2, as the family and team grieve the loss, per a post from the outpost on Instagram.
“It’s with heavy hearts we share that our brother Axel Oliva tragically passed away yesterday,” the caption read. “We are taking time as a family and team to grieve.”…