Chef Lourdes “Lulu” Durán is executive chef at Cesar's Killer Margaritas, 2924 N. Broadway; killermargaritas.com
Cesar's is a family affair, as Durán is joined by her sister Sandra “Sandy” Sánchez and brother Israel Sánchez in celebrating the flavors of Mexico's regional cuisine at the popular restaurant.
At the age of 8, her parents opened Cesar’s, and although Cesar’s has always been a part of her, she officially joined the team when she began waiting tables at 15. At 21, she became the manager, and at 25, Lulu began contributing to the menu; her most notable addition to the offerings is the vegan menu she created earlier this year. (Customers have responded very well to the menu, and are shocked to find out how much carrots can taste like meat!)
