Roberto Alcocer

Roberto Alcocer is the Executive Chef of Valle, the first and only Michelin-starred restaurant in Oceanside, California, and Malva, his long-acclaimed culinary destination in Valle de Guadalupe.

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The Chef

With more than 20 years of experience cooking across Mexico and in Michelin-starred kitchens in France and Spain, Alcocer has been at the forefront of Baja Mexican cuisine, crafting vibrant, playful fare that has become a hallmark of his work.

At Valle, Alcocer lends his distinct perspective on the region's food and wine to a seasonally inspired, California-sourced tasting menu served in an elevated setting, creating an intriguing juxtaposition of modern Mexican dining against the carefree energy of Oceanside's surf and skate community.

In 2023, Alcocer led Valle to earn its first MICHELIN star, which the restaurant retained in 2024. In 2025, he was named a James Beard Foundation Best Chef: California Semi-Finalist, further cementing his culinary influence.