Cenobio Canalizo

Cenobio Canalizo is the Executive Chef of Tiny’s Cantina in Brooklyn, which is an ode to the cuisine of his hometown of Puebla, Mexico. His signature Tlayuda (Mexican pizza) was lauded as one of the “Best NYC Dishes of 2021” by Eater New York critic Robert Sietsema.

Chef Cenobio is also the Executive Chef for the popular Morgan’s Brooklyn Barbecue concept which has locations in Brooklyn, King of Prussia (outside of Philadelphia) as well as a third location opening later in 2022. Morgan’s Brooklyn Barbecue is on Eaters list of “New York’s Essential Barbecue Restaurants”.

Chef Cenobio has additionally served as the Executive Chef for GlazierWorks, the renowned family-led New York hospitality company headed up by second-generation restaurateur Mathew Glazier. For GlazierWorks, Chef Cenobio previously had roles as Executive Chef at Strip House and Michael Jordan’s The Steak House.

Chef Cenobio started his career decades ago in New York as a dishwasher before gradually mastering culinary arts on the job. Now slow-smoking what has been acknowledged critically as some of the best brisket in Brooklyn, he considers himself the true-life epitome of the American Dream. With a natural talent, easy smile and friendly attitude, Chef Cenobio credits his work ethic for his success.