Ernesto García Castañeda (26 February 1884 – 28 January 1955) was a Mexican soldier who participated in the Mexican Revolution and the Battle of Zacatecas, serving as a colonel in Pancho Villa's army.

In 1910, the Mexican Revolution broke out, prompting García to enlist and help in the cause.

In total, he participated in 29 military actions, rising through the ranks and earning himself the rank of colonel through his courage and valor while fighting under general Pancho Villa.

Shortly after the Battle of Zacatecas, he returned to Nieves and married Luciana Segura Burciaga (1890–1942) on 15 July 1914 (which was the same day of President Victoriano Huerta's resignation following the defeat of the Federal Army at the Battle of Zacatecas).

After Segura died childless, García married Rosa Hernández Delgado (1914–1978) on 10 February 1943.