
04/23/2025
Presented by the Business Department, Career and Development, and Delta Mu Delta:
A Conversation with Bricia Lopez ‘06
Bricia Lopez isn’t just a Mount Alum, she is also an award-winning chef, entrepreneur, and bestselling author!
From leading the iconic Guelaguetza Restaurant to launching national brands, Bricia’s journey is one of passion, culture, and business success.
Bricia Lopez is a partner at Guelaguetza Restaurant, recipient of The James Beard American Classics award and lauded by the late L.A. Times food critic Jonathan Gold as “The best Oaxacan restaurant in the United States.” Bricia has authored two cookbooks. “OAXACA Home Cooking From the Heart of Mexico” became an instant Amazon bestseller and earned a 2020 James Beard nomination. Her second cookbook, “Asada,” published in 2023, was included in the New York Times’ list of best cookbooks of the year. In collaboration with her siblings, Bricia has launched two nationally distributed brands, including the bottled cocktail mix, I Love Micheladas™️, and Guelaguetza™️ mole starters. A sought-after featured guest, Bricia has appeared on NBC’s Today Show and judged Bravo’s Top Chef, while also being featured in high-profile outlets such as Forbes, NPR, Food & Wine, BBC, and The New Yorker.