- Louisiana chef Gabriel Balderas has opened a new restaurant, Papalotl, in his hometown of Oaxaca, Mexico.
- This is the third restaurant for Balderas, who also owns El Cabo Verde and Zuzul Coastal Cuisine in Shreveport.
- The restaurant’s name, Papalotl, is the Nahuatl word for “butterfly,” symbolizing transformation and cultural connection.
A local chef and restaurateur recently opened a restaurant in his hometown in Mexico.
Louisiana Chef Gabriel Balderas has broadened his scope by opening Papalotl, a new restaurant in his hometown of Oaxaca, Mexico.
Papalotl marks Balderas’ third restaurant concept and his first international venture. Balderas said, “Opening Papalotl is a dream come true.”…