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13893 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Costa Rica
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Papaya mince with pork belly
Gallos: in costa rican gastronomy, a "rooster" does not refer to the bird, but to a preparation that consists of a tortilla (usually corn) with some kind of accompaniment on top
Patí caribbean zone a yellow dough pastry filled with well-seasoned ground beef, spiced with caribbean spices and chili, with an intense and slightly spicy flavor
Mini costa rican empanadas with a creole sauce
Sautéed yucca with garlic and butter and rib with caribbean sauce
Caldosa: a popular costa rican street-food classic that combines ceviche with tcorn chips
Caribbean chicken in coconut sauce slow-cooked chicken in coconut milk with spices and vegetables, aromatic and comforting
Beef tongue in sauce slow-cooked beef tongue bathed in a smooth and flavorful creole tomato sauce
Achiote chicken slow-cooked chicken with achiote and spices, with an intense and traditional flavor
Corn rice rice prepared with dried corn, pork, and annatto, an ancestral chorotega dish
Coconut cake a soft sponge cake made with shredded coconut and coconut milk, with a tropical flavor
Pumpkin honey a traditional dessert made with pumpkin slowly cooked in a sugar cane syrup with cinnamon and cloves, until a thick and aromatic syrup is obtained
Tico ceviche
Guacamole & pico de gallo with chips
Bread & butter
Hearth of palm salad
Chef special ceviche
Green salad with turmeric dressing
Pejibaye cream with ginger glaze
Pumpkin soup with sour cream and ginger chips
Costarrican casado with the protein to choose
Costarrican fried rice with chicken
Roasted whole chicken
Bbq platter
Caribbean whole fish with patacones
Beef stew with mash potato and veggies
Costarrican tradicional rice pudding
3 leches cake with ice cream
Corn bread with ice cream
Ripe plantain flambé with tequila
Ceviche: made with fresh fish, seafood, or a mix, marinated in lime juice, onions, cilantro, and spices. it's fresh and light
Patacones: fried green plantain slices that are smashed. they are served with sauce or mashed beans, pico de gallo and guacamole
Fried yuca: yuca cut into pieces and fried, served with a sauce or just salted. it's a simple and tasty option
Fried snapper (pargo frito): a whole fried fish, very popular along costa rica’s coasts, usually served with rice and salad
Chifrijo: a dish made of rice, beans, fried pork (chicharrón), pico de gallo, and often accompanied by tortillas
Rice with seafood (arroz con mariscos): rice cooked with fresh seafood like shrimp, mussels, and squid. it’s a flavorful dish, especially popular in coastal regions
Steak in sauce (bistec en salsa): beef steak cooked in a sauce made with onions, bell peppers, and spices, typically served with rice, beans, or salad
Arroz con leche: a creamy dessert made with rice, milk, sugar, and cinnamon
Churros: often sold at fairs or by street vendors, costa rican churros are fried dough sticks sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon
Flan de leche: a creamy custard dessert made with milk, eggs, sugar, and a touch of vanilla. it’s smooth and delicious
Buñuelos: fried dough balls soaked in sugar syrup. they’re crispy on the outside and soft on the inside
Prosciutto with burratta, bread and arugula salad
Salmon carpaccio, capers, and bread
Brusquetas with roasted vegetables and gratin cheeses
Caprese salad, tomato, mozzarella cheese and basil pesto
Antipasto with grilled vegetables, cheeses and jams
Mussels in white wine and garlic sauce
Tomato soup with croutons and parmesan cheese
Caprese focaccia
Romaine salad , spinach, lettuce, tomatoes, anchovies, croutons and parmesan cheese dressing
Squash cream with cane honey and pinky shrimp
Caesar salad with crotons and grilled chicken
Breaded squid and shrimp with natural tomato sauce
Risotto with mushrooms and truffle with beef tenderloin in wine sauce
Risotto with asparagus and shrimp
Rissoto seafood in pomodoro sauce
Rissoto created with parmesan in aurora sauce with salmon
Rissoto vegetariano con verduras frescas y parmesano
Spaghetti ala carbonara, with guanciale and egg
Fetuccini alfredo with mushrooms and ham accompanied by chicken breast
Rigatoni with meatballs in red sauce with guanciale
Espagueti bolognese-style
Fetuccini a la matriciana, olives, capers, onion, garlic and shrimp
Sautéed seafood over pasta or risotto
Milanese chicken breast with sauce and cheese, vegetables and potato
Beef milanese with sauce and cheese, potatoes and vegetables
Any dish that comes to mind lk we can make
Tiramizu
Panacotta
Angelottis with nutella
Fresh lobster ceviche with heart of palm, coconut milk, red onion, ginger, and malanga chips
"turn the life" ceviche (shrimp, scallops, and fish) with mandarin lemon juice and cilantro
Costa rican enyucados with cilantro mayonnaise and turmeric coral tuile
Surf & turf (ribeye steak and whole jumbo shrimp) with rosemary potatoes and red wine sauce
Whole grilled red snapper caribbean-style with coconut milk sauce and patacones
Lobster tail with tamarind glaze, roasted potatoes, and chimichurri
Avocado homemade ice cream with organic chocolate syrup
Coconut flan with blue zone cacao ganache
Tarte tatin with fresh blueberries
Summer rolls
Chilled avocado gazpacho
Summer melon salad
Roasted beet salad
Smashed sweet potato
Vegan moussaka
Lentil bolognese
Mushroom risotto
Curried cauliflower casserole
Marble bundt cake
Chocolate mug cake
Zucchini brownie
Tico-peruvian ceviche fresh fish ceviche with the traditional peruvian touch of yellow chili and lime, paired with red onions, cilantro, and crispy fried yuca, topped with a hint of costa rican spicy chili
Tostones with rocoto sauce and tico guacamole crunchy tostones served with a spicy rocoto sauce from peru and creamy costa rican guacamole with fresh cilantro
Chicken anticuchos with tamarind sauce skewers of chicken marinated in panca chili, served with a costa rican tamarind sauce that balances the sweetness and heat
Quinoa salad with tropical fruits a fresh salad featuring quinoa, mango, papaya, and avocado, dressed in a passion fruit and cilantro vinaigrette
Seafood soup with coconut broth and dried fish a costa rican seafood soup with coconut broth, combined with peruvian dried fish, offering a blend of exotic and traditional flavors
Peruvian-style arroz con pollo with costa rican cilantro sauce a delicious arroz con pollo marinated with yellow chili and cumin, served with a fresh cilantro and lime sauce in the costa rican style
Lomo saltado with plantain puree and tamarind sauce a classic peruvian lomo saltado, with juicy pieces of beef stir-fried with onions and tomatoes, accompanied by a smooth plantain puree and a sweet costa rican tamarind sauce
Grilled fish with passion fruit sauce and yuca fries fresh grilled fish served with an exotic peruvian passion fruit sauce and crispy costa rican yuca fries
Chifrijo with shrimp-stuffed causa and rocoto sauce a fusion of the traditional costa rican chifrijo and the peruvian causa, filled with fresh shrimp and topped with a spicy rocoto sauce for the perfect balance of flavors
Pork ribs with cane honey and ají panca sauce glazed pork ribs with cane honey and served with a peruvian ají panca sauce, paired with black bean rice and a cabbage salad
Grilled shrimp with garlic mojo and corn-stuffed potatoes fresh grilled shrimp with costa rican-style garlic mojo, served with potatoes stuffed with peruvian choclo (corn) and fresh herbs
Peruvian-style seafood rice with costa rican ceviche peruvian-style seafood rice, bursting with bold flavors from yellow chili and cilantro, served alongside fresh costa rican ceviche with pineapple and avocado
Tres leches cake with peruvian and moist tres leches cake, soaked in a creamy blend of three milks, topped with a smooth and sauce for a delightful twist
Coconut flan with passion fruit syrup creamy coconut flan, infused with a subtle tropical flavor, drizzled with a refreshing passion fruit syrup to add a citrusy and tangy contrast
Tropical fruit tart with pisco pastry cream a delicate tart filled with a smooth, peruvian-style pisco pastry cream and topped with a variety of fresh tropical fruits like papaya, mango, and passion fruit
Peruvian rice pudding with costa rican rum and raisins a creamy peruvian arroz con leche, spiced with cinnamon and clove, enriched with a touch of costa rican rum and raisins for added depth and flavor
Chips and salsas
Tuna tartar with spicy soy (gf) dressing, green apple and avocado
Pan seared sea bass and shrimps with sweet plantain purée and mini vegetables sauted
Costa rican tres leches
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Founded in 2012, Take a Chef began with a deep belief that the best of the culinary talent should not be kept hidden behind the thick walls of a restaurant's kitchen; it should be allowed to shine at the one place where everyone enjoys the most treasured meals- one's own dining table.

TECHNOLOGY
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FOOD
We've curated a selection of chefs based on their expertise and passion to grant our guests access to every cuisine in the world.
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