Chef Marc Quiñones has been named a TasteTwenty Chef by the James Beard Foundation. It’s the foundation’s annual roster of “ones to watch” in the industry. It’s not the first time Quiñones has caught the eye of the foundation: in 2025 he garnered a James Beard Award semi-finalist nomination for Best Chef in the Southwest.

James Beard Foundation Welcomes Chef Marc Quiñones to TasteTwenty Class

Quiñones – a highly decorated and respected chef with more than 15 years in the business – now makes his culinary home at La Fonda. He’s the Executive Outlet Chef for the historic property, with responsibilities for La Plazuela, The Bar at La Fonda, and the Bell Tower Rooftop Bar.

Quiñones along with the rest of the TasteTwenty class of 2026-27 will kick off with a tasting event in New Orleans on September 16. Expect Quiñones’ contribution to reflect both the strong culinary history of La Fonda as well as New Mexico’s own deep food culture.

Closer to home, Quiñones will host a Taste America dinner at La Fonda in November.

Story by Julia Platt Leonard
Photo Courtesy of Chef Marc Quiñones

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