César Cardini
César Cardini was an Italian-American restaurateur and chef, best known for inventing the iconic Caesar salad in 1924 at his restaurant in Tijuana, Mexico. Fleeing the Prohibition era in the United States, Cardini opened the Caesar's Hotel and Restaurant on Avenida Revolución, where he created the salad using leftover ingredients for a group of American patrons. The dish quickly gained popularity among celebrities and tourists, establishing itself as a staple in restaurants worldwide. Cardini's legacy endures through the continued popularity of the Caesar salad, which remains a symbol of Tijuana's vibrant culinary scene.
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César Cardini is credited with inventing the famous Caesar salad at his restaurant in Tijuana.
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