HOUSTON - In the bustling culinary landscape of Houston, where flavors are as diverse as the people, Sylvia Casares stands out as a beacon of innovation and tradition. Known affectionately as the "Enchilada Queen," Sylvia is the proud owner of Sylvia's Enchiladas Kitchen , a beloved Tex-Mex haven that has captured the hearts and taste buds of locals and celebrities alike.

‘I did it anyway’

The backstory:

Born and raised in Brownsville, South Texas, Sylvia's journey to culinary royalty was anything but conventional.

Her early career was rooted in the world of food science, where she worked as a research home economist at Uncle Ben's Rice. Her analytical mind and passion for food led her to become a food scientist, a role that honed her skills in product development and research.

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