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Valladolid chef and Puerto Chico owner Teresa Cordero dies at 65
Teresa Cordero, chef and owner of Puerto Chico, has died at 65 in Valladolid, Spain.
She worked at the historic Bar Zodiaco and the restaurant Don Bacalao before joining Isabel González to run Puerto Chico in 2017.
The restaurant, on Nicasio Pérez Street, became known for Valladolid-style small plates, a form of miniature cooking.
Cordero and González received recognition including a national tapas contest in 2015 and a regional championship in 2021.
Her death has drawn tributes from the restaurant and hospitality groups, which praised her cooking and warmth.
A memorial event is planned, though no date has been given.
Teresa Cordero, chef and owner of Valladolid restaurant Puerto Chico, died at 65.
She had worked at Bar Zodiaco and Don Bacalao before taking charge of Puerto Chico with Isabel González in 2017.
Cordero and González became known for miniature cuisine and received awards including the 2015 National Pinchos and Tapas Competition and the 2021 Castilla y León Championship.
Cordero died on Wednesday in Valladolid, where she had been hospitalized since early October.
Tributes came from the restaurant and hospitality organizations, which praised her cooking and contribution to the city’s food culture.
- Who
- Teresa Cordero, chef and owner of Puerto Chico.
- What
- She died at 65.
- When
- Wednesday; the articles were published on October 23, 2026.
- Where
- Valladolid, Spain.
- Why
- Not stated.
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Cordero worked at Bar Zodiaco and Don Bacalao.
Cordero and Isabel González took charge of Puerto Chico.
Cordero was admitted to a hospital in Valladolid.
Cordero died in Valladolid at 65.
The restaurant and hospitality organizations published tributes.
- Age
- 65
- Restaurant
- Puerto Chico, Valladolid
- Address
- Calle Nicasio Pérez 1
- Partner
- Isabel González
- Management began
- 2017
- Awards
- 2015 National Pinchos and Tapas Competition; 2021 Castilla y León Championship
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What people are saying
The soul and heart of Puerto Chico is gone. She loved this port and making sure everyone enjoyed themselves there. With all the love of that embrace, sail far from us. Always in our hearts. We love you.
She was a very cheerful woman, very pleasant with everyone and very family-oriented.