THE LEGENDS

Chef Marcela Lizeth Ramírez Ruiz is the creative soul in the kitchen at Parrotfish Punta de Mita. Born and raised in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Marcela embarked on her culinary journey at 17 when she left home to forge a new life in Puerto Vallarta.

Over the next 16 years, she built an impeccable career in the Riviera Nayarit hotel industry. At 33, her talents took her to the esteemed position of Sous Chef at Marival Distinct, where she shared the kitchen with renowned Executive Chef Alfredo Jiménez Arrizon of the Marival Group.

“I chose to learn cooking because I’m passionate about creating dishes and evoking emotions, bringing back old memories or creating new ones for guests,” Marcela says. “For me, cooking and serving flavors, colors, and textures is an act of love.”

Chef Marcela’s unique culinary style seamlessly blends Asian and Mexican spices with a special fondness for clove, anise, and cinnamon. Her favorite ingredients to incorporate into her dishes are aromatic coconut sprouts and fragrant rose apples. Through her creations, she celebrates tradition while infusing her personal touch, ensuring a memorable dining experience for every guest.

With a deep-rooted essence rooted in the world of mixology, Donat Ávalos is an outstanding expert in the operation of bars and a skilled mixologist.

Boasting 15 years of experience in the tourism industry, he stood out in his field. Starting as a bartender in Nayarit and the Riviera Maya, he established himself as a Bar Manager in 2017 in Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta, where he continues to reap success.

Among his most outstanding recognitions, his professional courses in Mixology and Enology, Mixology Trends clinics, and the renowned Tequila Master of Academia Tequila Patrón stand out.

On your next visit to ParrotFish, you will be delighted from start to finish with his unique, refreshing, and dedicated cocktails, where every element is an inspiration.