i. Biography
Diego Telles is owner and Executive Chef of Flor de Lis in Guatemala City.
Coming Up
Ownership and the pass in the kitchen sit together at Flor de Lis, where Diego Telles holds both titles: owner and Executive Chef.
Where They Are Now
At Flor de Lis, Diego Telles works under his own structure rather than another chef’s parameters, with the restaurant carrying both his ownership and its executive kitchen leadership.
In Their Words “After working in several kitchens, I realized that I didn’t want to keep working under other people’s parameters; being an employee limited me, so I decided to start my own venture despite all its risks.” “I definitely feel proud to have made our restaurant a benchmark not only for cuisine but also for culture in our country.”
Career - Owner — Flor de Lis, Guatemala City, Guatemala - Executive Chef — Flor de Lis, Guatemala City, Guatemala
Honors
Recognition, in Diego Telles’s own measure, comes from making Flor de Lis a reference point for both cuisine and culture in Guatemala.
FAQ What is Diego Telles's current role? As of 2026, Diego Telles is Executive Chef. What is Diego Telles known for? Modern Mayan fusion tasting.
