Chef Emilio’s Reviews & Celebrity Clients in Riviera Maya

"Our getaway at Casa Magica was truly magical. The home itself is full of beauty & charm. All of the staff were very friendly & helpful. They were happy to give us all sorts of tips and details about the area. It was wonderful to start our day with a cup of coffee on the patio, watching the waves, followed by a cruise around the bay in one of the sea kayaks. A walk down the beach takes you to a swim with sea turtles, rays, and a variety of lovely fish. We were able to find some beautiful, large shells as well. The cenotes are well worth the visit. Our chef, Emilio, was out of this world with his craft! Every meal we had was amazing. If you would like to find a hidden gem of a bar & grill, be sure to visit La Buena Vida. Wonderful atmosphere! Thank you for the best time & the great memories we were able to make with our family.

"Twelve of us, adults and children, came together for days to celebrate. Stay at Casa Glogiza. Wedding was everything we loved. Getting uncles and grandparents of each place to play, relax together. The chef provided hours of entertainment for the kids and the paper turtles, even our hatched during Reina, Marcos stay. Geistars grade out Antonio. Stay extra wondo ~ Scott Orton families. Oregon & El Paso, Texas. Our chefs Emilio & Esteban were fantastic, as was Marcos's fresh oil! We ventured to Tulum, Chichen Itza, posh cenotes, Yal Kul, Kaanstrum lagoon. All fantastic, "Farm to Table"

"Our trip to Akumal was fantastic!! The beach was gorgeous, the pool was perfect, and the meals were absolutely incredible. Chef Emilio and Esteban completely outdid themselves with our food and made us feel like we were in a fancy restaurant. The food was fresh and delicious, and we looked forward every day to whatever they would prepare for us. They were a huge part of our experience at Casa Magica. We loved this location, especially being near Xel-ha and Xcaret which offered some lovely activities. Everyone working at Casa Magica was so kind and helpful, making it a truly wonderful experience."

"Vivir una semana en Casa Magica ha sido una experiencia única y memorable. ¡La casa es muy bonita, grande, con muchas amenidades! Lo que más me gustó fue la experiencia de tener al Chef Emilio y a Esteban. Cocinaban espectacularmente, cada comida una sorpresa culinaria. Todas las comidas estuvieron espectaculares, amables y dispuestos a compartir sus tips en la cocina. ¡Recomiendo mucho la casa y al chef! ¡Vinimos con amigos y la pasamos muy alegre!

"Our extended family of 9 from Michigan & Texas thoroughly enjoyed our week-long stay at Casa Magica. Marcos and Reina took great care of the house, so we had no worries all week! Chef Emilio, Esteban, and the amazing Jajir (sp?) served food & handled clean-up so we didn't have to! We walked to Akumal most days for snorkeling since waters were a little calmer there. We limited outings due to Covid, but an early trip to the Tulum ruins mid-week was a perfect cultural/historical experience. We can't think of a better place to relax and enjoy our week together. Casa Magica is aptly named!"

"We had such an amazing stay here!!! Our original house wasn't available because of the hurricane, but this house was even better. We had Chef Emilio come for 3 nights, and it was hands down the best food we had during our stay. Thank you sooo much!!!

"To hell with Covid - Casa Magica proves that paradise exists! Eagle rays, turtles, iguanas, and fish species - bountiful nature. Hermit crab hunts at night make curious kids put down their phones - hooray. Cool breezes and warm days remind us that winter up north is finite. Enfrijoladas, panna cotta, fish tacos - Emilio rocks!" Please note that I've corrected the spelling, grammar, and formatting as best as I could based on the provided text. Some parts might still need further clarification or adjustment for context.

Emilio Talancón Chef Emilio and his team were fantastic. We hired them for a surprise celebratory 30th birthday dinner at our Villa for a group of 10 girls. He called me a week prior to propose a menu (with photos) and helped us decorate/plan the perfect, memorable night by picking up mahi mahi from a local fisherman and a coconut birthday cake from a local baker. The food, service and communication was all top notch for a great price and Chef Emilio and his team were such a pleasure to be around. It’s no wonder he’s cooked for the likes of Rihanna and Justin Bieber! 10/10 recommend… Thank you, Chef!