Chef and owner Rob Robinson brings the experience and background needed to provide you with an exceptional dining experience, having cooked for some of the country's top chefs and having had an extremely successful career in fine dining. His cuisine has been recognized by the Washington Post, Food and Wine Magazine, Taste of Charlotte, Sante and Culinary Trends magazines, and he was invited to the James Beard House and prepared the dinner there in March of 2005. He is no stranger to authentic Mexican food. He lived in Northern California for 5 years and has traveled in Mexico and Baja California. At his side is accomplished Chef Ralf Lang, who was born in Argentina, lived in Mexico City for 14 years, and graduated from the CIA in Hyde Park. Ralf's hands on understanding of the culture and cuisine enhances every aspect of the Bad Bean experience! In Kill Devil Hills Chef Matt Payne works directly with Rob and Ralf to bring his creative and talented touch to the food. Matt is also a graduate of The CIA in New York and worked with Rob at the Left Bank Restaurant the only restaurant on the Outer Banks to receive Four Diamonds under Rob's leadership and also spent time working at theBlue Point in Duck NC. When deciding to open a family-friendly and more casual restaurant, Rob knew that the delicious food that he enjoyed eating while living and working in Northern California was just the change he was looking for. After finding the causual Bad Bean Taqueria in Corolla, with its simple and fresh philosopy succeeding, the desire to the raise the bar resulted in the creation of the Baja Grill and Cantina in Kill Devil Hills. The combination of Rob, Ralf, and Matt bring to the table an all around outstanding dinning experience.
Chef Ralf Lang, who was born in Argentina, lived in Mexico City for 14 years, and graduated from the CIA in Hyde Park. Ralf's hands on understanding of the culture and cuisine enhances every aspect of the Bad Bean experience!
Chef Matt Payne works directly with Rob and Ralf to bring his creative and talented touch to the food. Matt is also a graduate of The CIA in New York and worked with Rob at the Left Bank Restaurant the only restaurant on the Outer Banks to receive Four Diamonds under Rob's leadership and also spent time working at theBlue Point in Duck NC.
