Eleazar Villanueva

Coming Up

At Le Cirque Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada, Eleazar Villanueva worked as Master Cook from 2015, a post that points to disciplined line work in one of the city’s exacting dining rooms. Since 2023, he has led Joël Robuchon Restaurant in Las Vegas as Executive Chef, carrying that same pressure into a room defined by precision and standard.

Where They Are Now

The Executive Chef role at Joël Robuchon Restaurant in Las Vegas places Eleazar Villanueva in direct custody of a name the kitchen must uphold, with the appointment marking him as the person responsible for the restaurant’s day-to-day standard.

Signature

Le Caviar Imperial is among Eleazar Villanueva’s signature dishes, a detail that signals the style associated with his work at Joël Robuchon Restaurant.

In Their Words “To replicate something that was done 20 years ago from a chef of the century, it’s not easy.” “I wanted to do something to bring his name back.”