We are the faces behind TLALLI
As the children of immigrant mothers, we are proud of our cultural heritage and the ancestral food knowledge passed down by our relatives.
TLALLI is an Indigenous Nahuatl word that means Earth; a living force, sustenance and spirit.
We feel passionate about preserving food practices like Nixtamalization, a Pre-Hispanic process of alkalizing corn into masa, making it more nutrient dense and digestible, as well as five thousand year old fermentation techniques.
We feature ancestral ingredients such as Organic non-GMO corn, cacao, amaranth, chia, chilis, avocado and squash. We strive to honor the ancestral ingredients in familiar dishes, while adding a modern twist, like handmade hot-pink tortillas!
Ancestral flavor meets modern creativity!
Freddie
Freddie Herrera, owner and award-winning mixologist brings his ancestors, rooted in Guatemala and El Salvador, as well as his contemporary LA swag into his unique bar program. Freddie has over twenty years of experience starting and managing restaurants with a clear mission rooted in health and cultural preservation.
Naz
Naz Orescan Campos, owner and chef, takes her passion for health and healing through ancestral foods and transforms heirloom ingredients into vibrant offerings. She pulls inspiration from her travels around Southeast Asia and her time in Mexico. Naz brings over twenty years of fine-dining experience to the table, eclectic recipes from her Mexican mother and the stories of her abuelita.
Manya
Manya Orescan Campos, owner and director of marketing and promotion, is a celebrated poet, educator and culture bearer who weaves art and storytelling into every corner of the space. Manya brings twenty years of front of house restaurant experience and learned how to make tortillas, round like the full moon, from her Mexican mother.