| Full Name |
Elena Zelayeta |
| Date of Birth |
21 November 1888 |
| Place of Birth |
Mexico City, Mexico |
| Date of Death |
12 August 1974 |
| Place of Death |
Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
Mexican-American |
| Education |
School for the Blind in Mexico City; Braille Institute of America |
| Profession |
Chef, Author, Restaurateur, Radio personality |
| Years of Activity |
Circa 1920s - 1970s |
| Brief Information |
Elena Zelayeta was a Mexican-American chef and cookbook author who achieved success despite becoming blind in early adulthood. She established popular restaurants, hosted radio programs, and published several influential cookbooks, introducing Mexican cuisine to a wide American audience. Her contributions were instrumental in popularizing Mexican food in the United States. |