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Chef José Acosta was born in Madrid, Spain, where food is not just eaten—it is shared, celebrated, and lived. Inspired by his father and sister, José began cooking at home before pursuing his dream abroad. In London, he took his first kitchen job as a dishwasher, determined to work his way up from the ground.
Driven by passion, José refined his skills across Europe. He trained with some of Spain’s most celebrated chefs: Dabiz Muñoz at DiverXO in Madrid, Ricard Camarena at Habitual in Valencia, and Iván Cerdeño at Florida Beach in Málaga. He also worked as a private chef for celebrities, including footballer David Alaba. His cooking blends tradition, technique, and story in every plate at Puerta del Sol.
• Imported and Honest Ingredients: José brings select products directly from Spain, choosing quality and origin over shortcuts to deliver true Spanish flavor.
• Shared Experience: Each dish is designed to be placed at the center of the table, encouraging conversation, connection, and the ritual of eating together.
• Flavors with Soul: His cooking blends tradition, fire, and memory—from rustic paellas to bold tapas that speak of home, heritage, and heart.
• Trained by Michelin-Star Chefs: Mentored by Dabiz Muñoz (DiverXO), Ricard Camarena (Habitual), and Iván Cerdeño (Florida Beach), three icons of Spanish haute cuisine.
• Private Chef to Celebrities: Selected to cook for high-profile clients, including international footballer David Alaba, for his precision, discretion, and depth of flavor.
• Featured in Yelp and Local Press: Puerta del Sol consistently ranks among San José’s top-rated Spanish restaurants, praised for authenticity and the art of shared dining.
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