The second in Alex Stupak's growing empire, Empellón Cocina is dedicated to the myriad of fundamental techniques and applications that make Mexican cooking taste Mexican. But Empellón Cocina is dedicated to using these techniques with Stupak's own sensibility. There is a fine line between taking a cuisine in a new direction and stripping it of its soul. Technique and application define a cuisine just as much as the ingredients. Garlic, ginger and scallions taste different coming from a wok then they do from a saute pan. At Empellón Cocina you can taste this difference.