Joshua Gil
Joshua Gil | |
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| Born | January 17, 1976 Riverside, California, U.S. |
| Died | June 22, 2026 (aged 50) |
| Occupation | Restaurateur |
Joshua Gil (January 17, 1976 – June 22, 2026) was an American restaurateur.[1][2]
Early life and career
Gil was born in Riverside, California,[3] the son of Gabriel and Nellie Gil.[4] He was raised in Rosarito, Baja California.[5] He worked as a chef de cuisine at Joe's Restaurant in Venice, California in 2008, and earned the Michelin Star for the restaurant.[6] In 2009, he co-founded Supper Liberation Front, a supper club.[3]
In 2013, Gil opened Tacos Punta Cabras, a Mexican cuisine restaurant in Santa Monica, California. According to Eater, his restaurant was named the "Best Taco Restaurant to ever open in the Westside City of Santa Monica". His restaurant closed in 2017.[7] In 2022, he opened Los Mírate, a Mexican cuisine restaurant in Los Feliz, Los Angeles, California.[3]
Personal life and death
According to Los Angeles, Gil was engaged with Tharini Shanmugarajah until his death in 2026.[8]
In 2022, Gil was diagnosed with stage II colorectal cancer.[9] It progressed to stage IV in 2023.[3] He died from the disease on June 22, 2026, at the age of 50.[3][8]
References
- ↑ Cabral, Javier (February 27, 2025). "Chef Behind Tacos Punta Cabras Revives Santa Monica's Best Fish Taco Inside a Mongolian BBQ Near LAX". L.A. Taco. Retrieved June 23, 2026.
- ↑ Breijo, Stephanie (September 8, 2025). "Japan's legendary 'Tuna King' opens his first U.S. restaurant in the heart of Koreatown". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 23, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Breijo, Stephanie (June 22, 2026). "Trailblazing Alta California chef Joshua Gil dies at 50". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
- ↑ Esparza, Bill (June 22, 2026). "Chef Joshua Gil, a Pioneer of Los Angeles's Alta California Movement, Dies at 50". Eater. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
- ↑ Rosemberg, Jasmin (December 26, 2024). "Where Joshua Gil Goes for Authentic Mexican Food". Los Angeles. Retrieved June 23, 2026.
- ↑ Madrigal-Yankowski, Nico (May 25, 2022). "Lauded upscale restaurant Mirame from Beverly Hills joining slate of high profile eateries at Springline in Menlo Park". SFGate. Retrieved June 23, 2026.
- ↑ Esparza, Bill (August 28, 2020). "Mírame Might Be LA's Most Unlikely Modern Mexican Restaurant, But It's Lighting Up Beverly Hills". Eater. Retrieved June 23, 2026.
- 1 2 Brown, India (June 23, 2026). "Joshua Gil, Pioneer of L.A.'s Alta California Dining Movement, Dies at 50". Los Angeles. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
- ↑ Breijo, Stephanie (May 8, 2025). "He turned a Mongolian BBQ joint into a Baja-style seafood spot — while battling cancer". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 23, 2026.