A native Texan, Rick began his culinary journey as an intern at Oakland House Inn in Maine. He then returned home to San Antonio, where he worked for Chef Scott Cohen in La Mansion’s Las Canarias. Rick began a stage at New York City’s Café Boulud, which led to a full-time position under future James Beard ‘Rising Star Chef’ Gavin Kaysen. Returning to Texas in 2009, he was soon given the opportunity to become Sous Chef alongside Executive Chef Rene Ortiz at La Condesa. He was promoted to Chef de Cuisine after his first year, and was named Executive Chef of the restaurant in August 2013. Under the direction of Rick Loez, La Condesa was nominated for 'Outstanding Restaurant of the Year' by the James Beard Foundation in 2023.