Johnny Sánchez: Last News

Aarón Sánchez tells ET.The judge and El Paso, Texas, native began cooking at an early age, helping his mother, famed restauranteur Zarela Martinez, prepare traditional Mexican meals for her catering business and later Café Marimba. Growing up with a family that dedicated their lives to the food industry, Mexican cuisine was always a way to connect with his roots and relive moments from his childhood.«When you're able to relive a grandmother's recipe or your mom's favorite casserole, that happens to be an enchilada, all that just connects you to home and it's a very special moment that you can only relive through food,» Sánchez, 44, who is the chef/owner of Mexican restaurant Johnny Sánchez in New Orleans, Louisiana, elaborates.