Atanasio Reyes Vizcarra, known as ‘Nacho’, was the personal chef for notorious Mexican drug lord Arturo Beltrán Leyva for nearly a decade. He recently revealed intriguing details about Beltrán Leyva’s food preferences, highlighting how the drug boss had a taste for both traditional northern dishes and extravagant cuisines. Nacho shared insights into the luxurious yet simple meals prepared for Beltrán Leyva, which included everything from hearty ranch-style breakfasts to high-end Japanese cuts of meat.

According to Reyes, Beltrán Leyva had a particular fondness for traditional northerly Mexican dishes, with chilorio being a staple in his breakfasts. The chef described how the meals often comprised hot tortillas, beans, and robust regional stews. Interestingly, while Beltrán Leyva enjoyed the comforts of traditional food, he was also an avid consumer of meat, relishing various types, including exotic options, which reflected his extravagant lifestyle.

Reyes's accounts not only shed light on the culinary habits of one of Mexico's infamous figures but also humanizes the drug lord by painting a picture of his daily life around food. Such insights open up discussions on the juxtaposition of luxury and traditional culture within the world of organized crime in Mexico, creating a curious blend of excess and cultural identity when it came to dining choices.