Chef Manny Velasco was chef at Savannah Chop House. With major staying power, he has been at the top through ten years and five executive chefs. Manny’s enthusiasm and seemingly endless energy are a requirement for his busy work life. In addition to his full time position at Savannah, Manny works a complete morning shift as executive chef running the brand new Xclusive Taqueria Moderna. Manny is devoted to running the back of the house. Manny is passionate about making sure the food and the cooks are ready to go. Since the age of seventeen he has worked all around Orange County, from Marie Calender’s to the Montage. Manny loves working at Xclusive Taqueria Moderna and makes sure that he puts his touch on every plate that goes out.
Eddie Rivera is one of the 2 Chef/Partners owners of XCLUSIVE TAQUERIA MODERNA. Chef with 20 years experience (National Chef and administrator for Rubys Restaurant. Family man, full of love for food and people.“My Dream is to own a restaurant with a culinary team, doing what we love for people that will fall in love at first bite”.
