'Top Chef: Las Vegas'

Zavala currently resides in Philadelphia, Pa.

Profession: Executive Chef, El Camino Real

Culinary Education: Self-Taught

Favorite Simple Summer Recipe: Fiddle Head Ferns Sauteed in Butter Garlic Wine and Crushed Red Pepper.

Foodie Fact: Zavala is all about bringing "border food" to the city of Brotherly love, and takes great pride in her ability to cook Latino food - particularly Norteña and Tejas cuisines. She would have her last meal with Julia Child, and she'd let Julia do the cooking!