David Muñoz

Training and Lineage

The early formation of the craft passed through local rooms first: Viridiana in Spain’s capital, then Catamarán in the city, and Chantarella there as well. David Muñoz then worked in restaurants specializing in Asian gastronomy in London, England, a period that placed another technical register alongside his home base. The London work later became an operating project of its own with StreetXO London in Mayfair, London, England (2016–2020). The current structure of the work is split across three city-based roles: owner and head chef of DiverXO (since 2007), founder of StreetXO (since 2012), and founder of RavioXO (since 2022).

Today

Avant-garde cuisine remains the main register at DiverXO, where Muñoz is owner and head chef. The restaurant is the central site of the work: rooted in the capital, Spanish in position, and recognized by Michelin. The format has also moved outside the flagship. StreetXO was expanded internationally with a London location in the United Kingdom. During Covid, the production moved into food trucks in the Spanish capital with a creative hotdog described as unlike any other hotdogs. Muñoz explained the build in practical terms: "I don’t know why it works. It just does. The combination of flavours is just incredible. Ours will be made with coconut milk, making it fluffier, but still keeping the classic DNA intact."

Career - Owner and head chef, DiverXO, Madrid, Spain (2007–present) - Founder, StreetXO, Madrid, Spain (2012–present) - Founder, RavioXO, Madrid, Spain (2022–present) - Worked at restaurant, Viridiana, Madrid, Spain - Worked at restaurant, Catamarán, Madrid, Spain - Worked at restaurant, Chantarella, Madrid, Spain - Worked in restaurants specializing in Asian gastronomy, London, England - Founder, StreetXO London, Mayfair, London, England (2016–2020)

Awards and Standing

David Muñoz has received The Best Chef Awards, Best Chef in the World (2021). The recognition attached to the work includes Best Chef in the World (2021), Third Michelin star for DiverXO (2013), Second Michelin star for DiverXO (2012), and First Michelin star for DiverXO (2010).

FAQ What is David Muñoz's current role? David Muñoz is owner and head chef. Where did David Muñoz work before? Earlier in his career, David Muñoz worked at Viridiana, Catamarán, and Chantarella. What recognition has David Muñoz received? Best Chef in the World (2021).