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I was born in Seville, Spain and raised in Barcelona. At the age of 20 I came to California, where I started cooking Spanish food for friends. When I was 30, I opened my first restaurant in Portola Valley. After 16 years, I moved the restaurant to Menlo Park, where it has a shady patio, a cozy bar de tapas with fireplace, a wood-paneled banquet room, and a wine library. I look forward to teaching you to prepare my country's cuisine in this beautiful space.

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What Guests Are Saying About These Experiences With Chef Jose Luis

Nancy J.

07/26/2015

We booked a Spanish Paella cooking class with Jose Luis and loved every second of it. Everyone is already looking forward to the next cooking class. Thank you Jose Luis and Cozymeal!

Sydney M.

11/25/2014

Jose Luis is the best! He's full of jokes and stories and his tapas are fantastically flavorful. It's impossible not to fall in love with the datiles endiablados--bacon wrapped chorizo! Jose Luis has a gorgeous restaurant space and he is so generous and talented. Definitely can't wait to go back.

Sam C.

11/25/2014

It was an absolute pleasure learning to make tapas with Chef Jose Luis. He's a super friendly, very funny guy with a ton of knowledge about Spanish cooking. His space is beautiful as well -- from the traditional English-style pub, modeled after his days in England and decorated with photos of his dogs, to the Mediterranean-style patio, the whole place is comfortable and welcoming.

Jennifer B.

12/26/2015

Great extended family event. Chef Luis is charming and fun and the food was incredible even though we had a wide range of cooking talent !

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