“Everybody is a luchador here in America. Everybody wakes up, puts that mask on, and goes to work every single day – it doesn’t matter what you are or what you like, we are luchadores of life.̶…
“Everybody is a luchador here in America. Everybody wakes up, puts that mask on, and goes to work every single day – it doesn’t matter what you are or what you like, we are luchadores of life.”
That flare shows through at Luchador, where patrons are greeted by a vibrant mural by artist Salem Mares, featuring a luchador who is framed by indigenous Mexican women on either side. Originally from Mexico City, Resendez said he was inspired to cook by the women in his family. He moved to the U.S. in 2002 when he was 18 years old and learned English while working as a sandwich maker. Later, he took a job as a line cook at the now-closed Chinook Tavern and then joined the staff at Panzano, where he worked his way up to sous chef.
So, when he returned to Denver, he started Luchador as a food truck in 2022 with the idea to blend his culinary training with his heritage in order to produce something that was uniquely his. The concept quickly gained a following and recognition from local media. The tartare with aji Amarillo chilled potato puree, topped with steak tartare, crispy sweet potato, and aji verde aioli at Luchador Taco & More in Denver.
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