Meet the Chef
Eduardo Diaz de Leon
My passion for food began through early influences of refined Mexican cooking. I was raised in the agricultural region of Guanajuato, a colonial mountainside town in central Mexico. My clearest childhood memories come from my grandmother’s kitchen, where the subtle perfumes and vibrant colors of true Mexican cuisine were always present. I understood from a young age that Mexican gastronomy, cultivated over centuries, is infinitely more intricate and rich than simply tacos and tortillas.
After I finished law school, I moved to Vancouver to attend the Dubrulle International Culinary and Hotel Institute of Canada. There, I honed my talent in French cuisine and went on to explore other global styles of cooking, including Asian and Middle Eastern.
After graduating, I moved my way up to sous chef and then private chef, cooking for US Presidents, Oprah Winfrey, PM Justin Trudeau, and many others. My appreciation for travel and adventure, mixed with inspiration from my father, eventually led me to California.
In 2019, I opened The Truckee Food Shop and set out to develop a menu that incorporated my culinary training, Mexican heritage, and love for fresh California ingredients. My nomadic cooking style is always highlighted on the menu. Enjoy!
About
Good food brings people together
We are a neighborhood market and kitchen rooted in the High Sierra, shaped by the mountains around us and the people who call them home. We work closely with the ranchers, growers, and producers of our region, because great food starts close by, and because supporting our neighbors is part of who we are.
Our goal is to make good food accessible to everyone in our community, whether you are sitting down to something hot from our kitchen, grabbing a quick meal on your way to the lake, stocking your pantry with ingredients you can trust, or settling in for an evening with friends. However you find us, we want it to feel like an extension of your own kitchen and your own table.
Here’s how we do it.
Made to Order
Some days call for something hot and fresh. Our Made to Order menu is cooked when you order it, from our signature sandwiches to the daily favorites coming out of our kitchen, ready to enjoy right there or take along with you.
View the Menu →Market Made
Life in the mountains moves fast. When you’re heading out to the lake, the trail, or the ski hill, our Market Made section is full of fresh, ready-to-go food. It’s all made in our kitchen, so a home-cooked meal is as easy as picking it up on your way through.
View the Menu →Market Pantry
Our pantry is a curated collection of clean, quality ingredients and specialty finds, chosen to make everyday cooking a little easier and a little more special. These are the staples and small discoveries worth keeping on your shelf.
Gather · coming Fall 2026
As we grow, we’re making room for you to stay a while. Soon you’ll be able to sip and explore wines from our own backyard and from regions around the world, gather with friends, and be part of a community built around the table. We’re still putting the finishing touches on this next chapter, we hope to welcome you in the fall of 2026.
Rooted in the Sierra. Made for our community.
Our Family
The people behind the counter
Truckee Food Shop is family, the cooks, bakers, and friendly faces who prep, plate, and pour every day. When you visit, you are not a ticket number; you are a guest at our table.
Dedicated To
The heart of our kitchen
Every dish that leaves this kitchen carries a little of the love in this photo. This space is dedicated to the family, mentors, and friends who taught us that food made together tastes better, and who remind us daily why we cook.