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What is Gourmex?

Gourmex is a community-based initiative dedicated to celebrating and promoting the talent of chefs and culinary stars of Mexican heritage who elevate culture, richness, and tradition through their craft.

The event showcases the best of the industry, bringing together chefs, vintners, tequila and mezcal producers, and other exceptional Mexican products, to create a platform where these talents can present the very best of what Mexico has to offer.

Event Details

GOURMEX is a one-day, immersive culinary experience designed for passionate culinary enthusiasts and tastemakers.

After successful editions in San Jose and San Francisco, the event will be hosted in the East Bay for the first time, expanding its reach to a new and engaged audience.

The event features chef-led stations offering signature bites, complemented by artisanal beverages including tequila, mezcal, beer, chocolate, coffee, and other specialty products from Mexico. Live music enhances the atmosphere, creating a vibrant cultural and gastronomic experience.

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Venue & Date
Bloc 15
Jack London Square
Oakland, CA
May 21st, 2026
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Past Edition’s Chefs

Portrait of Chef Jorge Martínez from Lolo restaurant
Jorge Martínez
Lolo
Portrait of Chef Gloría Domínguez from Tal Palo restaurant
Gloría Domínguez
Tal Palo
Portrait of Chef Osvaldo Sánchez from Agave Uptown restaurant
Osvaldo Sánchez
Agave Uptown
Portrait of Chef Luís Flores from Uno Dos Tacos | Flores SF restaurant
Luís Flores
Uno Dos Tacos | Flores SF
Portrait of Chef Linda & from Lolo Casa de Chocolates
Linda & Jesus
Casa de Chocolates
Portrait of Chef Manuel Martínez from LV Mar & La Viga restaurant
Manuel Martínez
LV Mar & La Viga
Portrait of Chef Esteban Lluis from Damiana restaurant
Esteban Lluis
Damiana
Portrait of Chef Octavio Díaz from Agave restaurant
Octavio Díaz
Agave

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Contact Us

Official logo of the Consulate General of Mexico in San Francisco Consulado de México
Ursula Rojas
Consul for Economic & Political Affairs
urojas@sre.gob.mx
(503) 913-7447
Official logo of East Bay EDA East Bay EDA
Jaclyn Funasaki
Head of Busniess Operations & Special Projects
jaclyn@eastbayeda.org
(510) 208-6445
Official logo of Connecta Events Connecta Events
Paula Linares
Event Manager
paula@connectaevents.com
(415) 317-8092