STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - It's Quinceanera Time on Tonight's TOP CHEF

In tonight's episode of TOP CHEF on Bravo entitled, 'Quinceanera', the chefs must create a feast and cater to a Quincinera party, a coming of age celebration in the Mexican culture.

There are tons of rattlesnakes all over the state of Texas, so why not make a dish out of one? In this week's Quickfire, the chefs are challenged to create a savory dish from rattlesnakes. In the Elimination Challenge, the chefs must create a feast and cater to a Quincinera party, a coming of age celebration in the Mexican culture. San Antonio is rich in Mexican culture and lifestyle, from food to music, and art. Our chefs are providing a 100% authentic Mexican feast using all original Mexican ingredients. Guest judge Johnny Hernandez joins Hugh Acheson, head judge Tom Colicchio, and host Padma Lakshmi.

For the first-time ever, season nine began with 29 chefs, almost double the amount of chefs in season's past - who competed to see if they have what it takes to become an official cheftestant and qualify to wear the Top Chef coat. Only 16 went on to compete across the Lone Star State - in Austin, Dallas and San Antonio. In what will prove to be the most challenging season yet, some of the biggest names in food, music, and entertainment including Charlize Theron, Pee-Wee Herman, Cat Cora, John Besh, Tim Love, Patti LaBelle will be featured this season on Top Chef: Texas. Returning to the Judges' Table is host Padma Lakshmi and head judge, chef Tom Colicchio, alongside judges Gail Simmons and new this season, famed chef and restaurateur Emeril Lagasse and critically-acclaimed chef Hugh Acheson.

TOP CHEF airs tonight at 10 pm on Bravo.

To see a clip from tonight's episode, click below!