Chef
Michelle Muñoz
- Discipline
- Chef
- Based in
- Los Angeles, California, United States
i. Biography
The Path
At Moo's Craft Barbecue, Michelle Muñoz works the barbecue in Los Angeles terms: smoke, timing, and a point of view rooted in the city around it. The role is chef and co-owner, and the kitchen reads through that lens.
The Work Today
The present-tense craft is barbecue shaped by Los Angeles flavor and spirit. Michelle Muñoz uses that frame to define the work at Moo's Craft Barbecue: barbecue that carries a local register rather than a borrowed one.
Signature
Salsa verde sits among Michelle Muñoz's signature dishes, marking the kitchen's use of sharpness and balance alongside barbecue.
Acclaim
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand and a James Beard Award nomination place Michelle Muñoz's work within recognized barbecue practice.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Michelle
What is Michelle Muñoz's current role?
Michelle Muñoz is Chef and Co-owner.
What recognition has Michelle Muñoz received?
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand.
What is Michelle Muñoz known for?
Barbecue that incorporates the spirit and many of the flavors of Los Angeles.
