i. Biography
Partner at Latasia Casa de Comidas in Madrid, Roberto Hernandez works from a formation that passes through Urkiola Mendi and the kitchen he shares with Sergio Hernández. The restaurant’s frame was built before opening, through stays in Southeast Asia and South America, and through work with Rogelio Barahona that left a clear respect for the product.
Coming Up
Early formation moved between a Spanish restaurant in Singapore and Urkiola Mendi in Spain, where Roberto Hernandez worked with Rogelio Barahona. That sequence set a practical base for the later work: Spanish cooking, product discipline, and a working familiarity with Southeast Asian and South American references. Today, he is co-owner / chef of Latasia Casa de Comidas and co-owner of Taramara.
Where They Are Now
Hernandez is partner at Latasia Casa de Comidas in Madrid. The cooking at the Madrid restaurant is described as traveling, original, and high-level, uniting the cuisines of Spain, Singapore, and Peru. Its specialty is a fusion of Latin American and Asian cuisines with traditional Spanish flavor, and its broader signature is a fusion of Spain’s traditional cuisine with Asian touches. Alitas con salsa coreana are served fried in tempura over lettuce with mint, basil, and pickled cucumber, while dumpling de conejo al ajillo and causa limeña have been identified among its best dishes. Read as lineage, those plates keep origin and movement in the same mise en place. The Southeast Asia and South America stays, the Spanish base, and the Urkiola Mendi lesson under Rogelio Barahona meet in a kitchen where travel functions as structure, seasoning, and method.
Signature
Signature work from Roberto Hernandez includes Ceviche limeño, causa limeña, and torrija ganadora.
Honors
In 2025, Latasia in Madrid won Mejor Torrija de Madrid with its winning torrija. The award gives a local Madrid measure to a restaurant already working across Spanish, Singaporean, Peruvian, Latin American, and Asian references.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
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What is Roberto Hernandez's current role?
As of 2026, Roberto Hernandez is Partner at Latasia Casa de Comidas.
Where did Roberto Hernandez work before?
Roberto Hernandez's earlier career included Spanish restaurant and Urkiola Mendi.
What is Roberto Hernandez known for?
Fusion of Latin American and Asian cuisines with traditional Spanish flavor.
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