10/05/2026
CHICAGO × MINNESOTA 🇬🇹
Two Guatemalan Chefs. One Unforgettable Night.
🔥 NIGHT AT THE GAS STATION #26 🔥
We’re closing out our Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations with an evening honoring our roots and the journeys that brought us here.
In 2023, our Night at the Gas Station story appeared in the Star Tribune and Chicago Tribune under the headline “You’ve Got to Start Somewhere.” Now, that Chicago connection comes to our table.
Guest Chef Cristian Orozco joins Chef Cristian De León in our Eagan gas station kitchen for a six-course dinner celebrating their shared Guatemalan roots.
Chef Orozco arrived in the United States from Guatemala at just 17 in pursuit of better opportunities. He began in a Chicago Mexican restaurant, discovering a passion that carried him through American and Italian kitchens before prestigious stages at Acadia, Tzuco, and North Pond.
In early 2026, he opened Mazor, bringing his vision of Mesoamerican cuisine to Chicago through handmade masa, heirloom corn, tetelas, and tostadas. He also led the culinary program and seasonal summer menu at Cache in Old Town, exploring seafood crudos, small plates, and seasonal ingredients. His work earned recognition from Eater this September, and his collaborations include tasting experiences with The Pearl Club and Ce***za Monopolio.
Whether working with humble corn or ingredients like truffles, caviar, and wagyu, the heart of his cooking remains the same: tradition, reimagined through his own experiences.
We’re switching things up to a Sunday dinner to catch him while he’s in town and we can’t wait to share this table with you!
📅 Sunday, October 18
📍 El Sazón Tacos & More • Eagan
🍽️ Six courses paired with mocktails
🎟️ Tickets go on sale now!
$118.13 *Gratuity and ticketing fee not included.
Two cities. A shared homeland. A table full of stories.
Thank you, The Minnesota Star Tribune and Chicago Tribune for sharing our story.
Everything tastes better en familia. ❤️
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