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“When the dire gets you, it won't let go.”
- Dante Ferrero
"My father always said, 'I would never serve my guests anything I wouldn't serve my own children.' That philosophy still guides every dish I create today." — Dante Ferrero
Dante's passion for understanding beef extended far beyond the kitchen.
For years, he traveled throughout Mexico cooking whole cattle over open fire formore than 24 hours, an ambitious project that became known as #LaVacaEsMía.
Having prepared more than 93 whole cattle, Dante became one of Latin America's leading experts in traditional slow-fire cooking techniques.
Driven by a commitment to continuous improvement, Dante completed professional stages in some of the world's most celebrated kitchens. These include:
These experiences refined his culinary philosophy, bringing together precision,elegance and technical excellence while remaining true to the principles that define his cooking: live fire, charcoal and complete respect for exceptional ingredients.
After more than twenty years refining his vision of fire cooking and sharing his knowledge across Mexico, Dante founded DANTE Brasa y Fuego as the ultimate expression of his culinary philosophy.
Located in the heart of Polanco, one of Mexico City's most prestigious culinary and cultural districts, DANTE Brasa y Fuego has spent nearly eight years delivering exceptional dining experiences centered around charcoal, wood-fired ovens and live-fire cooking.
More than a steak restaurant, DANTE is a destination where every detail—from ingredient selection and dry-aging to music, service and atmosphere—has beent houghtfully designed to create memorable dining experiences.
"Fire—and the aromas it creates while cooking—will never stop fascinating me." — Dante Ferrero
“My cooking begins with simplicity: exceptional ingredients, treated with respect and cooked the best way possible.” — Dante Ferrero
Discover Dante Ferrero's passion for fire cooking and experience why DANTE Brasay Fuego has become one of Mexico City's premier destinations for premium steaks and live-fire cuisine.
Every service reflects the expertise, discipline and passion Dante Ferrero has cultivated through more than twenty years devoted to the art of fire cooking.
Dante Ferrero is an Argentine chef with more than twenty years of experience in Mexico, specializing in live-fire cooking, premium beef, and Argentine grilling techniques. He is the founder of DANTE Brasa y Fuego in Mexico City's Polanco district and the creator of the #LaVacaEsMía project, through which he has traveled across Mexico sharing his expertise in traditional whole-animal cooking over open fire.
Dante Ferrero is widely recognized as "The Master of Meat," "The Meat Guru," and "The Cow Chef" for his expertise in fire cooking, beef aging, and traditional grilling techniques. He has cooked more than 93 whole cattle during his #LaVacaEsMía project, establishing himself as one of Latin America's leading specialists in open-fire cooking.
DANTE Brasa y Fuego is located in Polanco, one of the most prestigious dining and cultural districts in Mexico City. For nearly eight years, its wood-fired oven, charcoal grills, and live-fire kitchen have attracted local diners and international visitors seeking one of the city's premier steakhouse experiences.
DANTE Brasa y Fuego offers more than a traditional steakhouse experience. Every dish is built around live-fire cooking, carefully selected premium cuts, and Chef Dante Ferrero's philosophy of respecting every ingredient. Combined with warm hospitality, an elegant atmosphere, and the flavors of Argentine grilling enhanced by Mexican ingredients, it has become one of the top destinations for steak lovers visiting Mexico City.
For more than two decades, Dante Ferrero has dedicated his career to studying beef, fire cooking, and grilling techniques. His experience includes founding award-winning restaurants, training alongside internationally acclaimed chefs at Pujol (Mexico), Osteria Francescana (Italy), and Arzak (Spain), completing more than 93 whole-animal fire cooks through #LaVacaEsMía, and participating in culinary festivals and industry events throughout Mexico. His work has also been featured by leading publications including El Universal, Food & Wine en Español, Food and Travel México, VICE, Chilango, and El Horizonte, earning him recognition as one of Mexico's leading experts in Argentine grilling, premium beef, and live-fire cuisine.
