MEET THE 2022 WINNERS!

The Cal-Mex Invitational is a culinary competition celebrating the fusion of California and Mexican cuisines. Top chefs from across the U.S. showcased innovative dishes using Real California dairy, competing for recognition and over $22,000 in prizes. Explore the winning recipes, finalists, and standout creations from this unique foodservice event.

Calmex Chad Clevenger 285

CHAD CLEVENGER
La Menonita En El Molcajete

Appetizer

$5,000

Calmex Claud Beltran 285

CLAUD BELTRAN
Grilled Panela And Eggplant

Entrée

$5,000

Calmex Marco Colin 285

MARCO COLIN
Winter Corn

Dessert

$5,000

MEET OUR FINALISTS!

Cal-Mex Invitational - Category Appetizer

Chad Clevenger

La Menonita en
El Molcajete

Victoria Elizondo

Tres Quesos
Potosinas
Cal-Mex Invitational - Category Entree

Claud Beltran

Grilled Panela and Eggplant

Mark Casale

Crab and Requeson Relleno
Cal-Mex Invitational - Category Dessert

Manny Barella

Carlota de Limon

Marco Colin

Winter Corn

MEET OUR SEMI-FINALISTS

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