Álvaro Garrido

Chef at Mina* (Bilbao, Spain)

A native of Bilbao, Alvaro Garrido has had a distinguished career in the culinary world and is best known for his restaurant Mina in the capital of Biscay.

Garrido began his culinary training at the Leioa Catering School and has worked in prestigious restaurants in Spain and France under the guidance of great chefs such as Manolo de la Osa, Jordi Butrón, Jean Luc Figueras and Paco Torreblanca, among others.

But in 2006, Álvaro felt the need to open his own restaurant and, with the help of his wife Lara, they embarked on the Mina adventure. Álvaro Garrido's cuisine is characterised by the use of local and seasonal ingredients, as well as his creativity and attention to detail. His style combines traditional techniques with modern innovations, always respecting the essence of authentic flavours. Under his guidance, Mina offers a gastronomic experience that has been awarded a Michelin star.