Just minutes away from El Paso and Las Cruces, there is a gastronomic university that has changed the lives of hundreds of young people passionate about cooking: ISAC Juárez. What began as a local project in 2008 has now become a vibrant binational community, where students from both sides of the border share the same language: the love for the culinary arts.
Access is easy, classes are intensely practical, and the professors… are not mere theorists. They are chefs who have lived the pace of a professional kitchen, who have opened their own restaurants, cooked at international events, or collaborated with major brands. Some were even graduates of the same institute where they now teach, proudly returning home to train the next generation.
A school equipped for the real world
ISAC is not just a convenient option because of its proximity to Texas and New Mexico. It is a fully equipped institution, with industrial kitchens, specialized classrooms, and a methodology centered on experience. Here, students don’t just learn techniques: they develop character, leadership, and business vision.
And the best part: you don’t need to go far (or pay a fortune) to receive high-level training. From Las Cruces, Anthony, Horizon, or El Paso, getting to class is as simple as crossing a bridge.
A community that values your talent, not your passport
At ISAC, what matters is not which side you were born on, but how much passion you bring with you. The mix of cultures, flavors, and stories has deeply enriched the experience in both the classroom and the kitchen. It’s common to hear Spanish, English, and “Spanglish” among laughter, ingredients, and new recipes.
Here, there are no “international students,” only cooks in training—people determined to leave their mark in an industry that values creativity and dedication above labels.
The border is not a limit, it’s a starting point
This is how ISAC positions itself as a gastronomic university near El Paso and Las Cruces that understands the unique dynamics of this region. One that recognizes the potential of borderland talent and empowers it with real tools to build a future seasoned with flavor, discipline, and pride.