Private Chef in Río Grande

Edamame – steamed soybeans sprinkled with sea salt for a simple, savory treat

Gyoza – delightfully crisp, pan-fried or steamed dumplings, filled with your choice of tender pork or fresh vegetables

Shrimp tempura – lightly battered and crispy shrimp, served with a tangy dipping sauce

Vegetable tempura – a crisp, golden mix of sweet potato, zucchini, broccoli, and onions

Spring rolls – crunchy veggie rolls served with a savory dipping sauce

Chicken yakitori – skewered, grilled chicken glazed with a rich teriyaki sauce

Tuna tataki – ahi tuna lightly seared to perfection, served with refreshing ponzu sauce

Grilled mixed vegetables – a vibrant medley of zucchini, onion, broccoli, carrot, and mushroom, grilled to smoky perfection

Asparagus in garlic butter – tender asparagus, sautéed in rich garlic butter for a luxurious bite

Sautéed spinach with soy & sesame – fresh spinach lightly sautéed with soy and toasted sesame for a savory kick

Sweet corn with miso butter – sweet, grilled corn finished with umami-rich miso butter

Miso soup – a soothing broth with tofu, green onions, and seaweed, perfect for warming the soul

Ginger salad – a refreshing blend of lettuce, carrot, and cucumber, dressed in a zesty ginger dressing

Vegetable yakisoba – stir-fried noodles with a mix of crisp vegetables, a satisfying, savory meal

Grilled portobello mushrooms – meaty, grilled mushrooms served as a hearty and flavorful alternative

Fried rice – a savory mix of egg, peas, carrots, and green onions, stir-fried to golden perfection

Fluffy white jasmine rice – steamed to perfection, soft and fragrant, the perfect accompaniment to any dish

Yakisoba noodles – stir-fried noodles with cabbage and onion, tossed in a savory soy sauce

Udon noodles – thick, chewy udon noodles served in a rich, flavorful broth

Tofu & vegetables 🥬 – grilled tofu paired with fresh vegetables, drizzled with a savory soy glaze. (vegetarian/vegan)

Scallops – sweet, tender scallops seared in a luxurious garlic butter sauce

Hibachi salmon – grilled salmon, brushed with either a miso or teriyaki glaze for a rich, umami-packed bite

Hibachi shrimp – juicy shrimp grilled in butter and kissed with lemon for a delicate balance of flavors

Beef negimaki – thinly sliced beef wrapped around fresh scallions, grilled to a savory finish

Filet mignon – a premium cut of tender filet mignon, grilled to perfection for our special guests

Hibachi steak – choose from succulent sirloin or ribeye, grilled to your liking and sliced for a perfect bite

Spicy chicken – tender chicken tossed in a bold, chili-garlic sauce for a kick of heat

Hibachi chicken – grilled to juicy perfection, with your choice of savory teriyaki or garlic butter glaze

Green tea cheesecake – a creamy and decadent cheesecake with the subtle, earthy flavor of matcha

Fried bananas – warm, crispy fried bananas dusted with cinnamon sugar for a sweet, indulgent treat

Fried homemade ice cream – a crispy shell encases creamy homemade ice cream, served with fresh berries and whipped cream

Japanese cheesecake – light, airy, and fluffy, this cheesecake is garnished with powdered sugar and fresh berries for a delicate finish

Crispy tostones with garlic sauce golden fried plantains served with house garlic sauce and mayo-ketchup

Fresh island salad mixed greens, tomatoes, shredded carrot, and light citrus vinaigrette

Puerto rican chicken stew tender chicken braised with sofrito, potatoes, olives, and island spices

Pan-seared pork chops seasoned pork chops cooked until golden, finished with light garlic mojo

Classic cheese flan smooth caramel custard with hints of vanilla

Classic tres leches cake soft sponge cake soaked in three milks, lightly sweet and comforting

Plantain cups filled with criollo ropa vieja golden tostones topped with slow-cooked shredded beef in boricua sofrito

Calabaza & coconut soup creamy pumpkin soup blended with coconut milk and warm island spices. comforting and smooth

Ceviche with mango fresh conch cured in citrus with mango, red onion, and herbs. bright, refreshing, and tropical

Silky yautía & roasted garlic cream a smooth, comforting cream made with local yautía and slow-roasted garlic, blended until velvety and finished with subtle caribbean aromatics. warm, elegant, and deeply flavorful

Avocado & citrus salad fresh avocado paired with seasonal citrus, crisp greens, and a bright lemon-criollo vinaigrette. light, refreshing, and perfectly balanced to awaken the palate

Rum-caramelized sweet plantains soft and sweet with an elegant touch of aged rum

Avocado and heirloom tomato salad simple freshness that highlights caribbean flavors

Pernil braseado con arroz mamposteao y ensalada cítrica slow-braised pork pernil finished with a rich pan reduction, served with arroz mamposteao and a bright citrus cabbage slaw

Chillo en mantequilla de recao y limón con majado de yautía pan-seared local fish in recao-lime butter, paired with creamy mashed yautía and sautéed seasonal vegetables

Churrasco con chimichurri criollo y puré de plátano maduro grilled churrasco topped with chimichurri criollo, served with silky sweet plantain mash and caramelized onions

Pollo relleno de mofongo con salsa de ají dulce juicy chicken filled with a mofongo-style stuffing, finished with a smooth ají dulce cream sauce and a modern take on arroz con gandules

Costillas glaseadas de guayaba y ron con risotto de gandules tender pork ribs glazed with guava and rum, served with creamy gandules risotto and roasted vegetables for a bold island finish

Flan de queso with toasted coconut & light caramel a creamy puerto rican-style cheese flan, enriched for depth and silkiness, finished with gently toasted coconut and a light caramel that balances sweetness with warmth

Vanilla & cinnamon tres leches a refined take on the classic tres leches, slowly soaked for perfect balance, infused with vanilla and cinnamon, resulting in a soft, delicate cake that melts into every bite

Miso soup shots mini servings of classic miso soup with tofu, wakame, and scallion. warm and comforting, a nice contrast to the cold sushi rolls

Edamame with sea salt & lemon zest lightly steamed young soybeans, sprinkled with sea salt and a hint of lemon

Mini shrimp ceviche shots cooked shrimp marinated in lime, cilantro, and a touch of chili, served in small shot glasses. light, vibrant, and visually appealing

Cucumber & avocado sunomono thinly sliced cucumber and avocado in a sweet rice vinegar dressing, garnished with sesame seeds. refreshing, crisp, and palate-cleansing

Spicy tuna tartar on crispy wontons minced tuna mixed with a mild spicy mayo, served on bite-sized crispy wonton chips

Nori-wrapped cream cheese & smoked salmon bites small nori rolls with cream cheese, smoked salmon, and cucumber

Boricua roll-a bold puerto rican-inspired sushi roll featuring skirt steak, sweet plantains, creamy avocado, and cream cheese, wrapped in seasoned rice and nori. a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and creamy flavors with a local twist

Classic california roll – imitation crab, avocado, cucumber, seasoned rice, nori

Spicy tuna roll (beginner-friendly) – canned or pouch tuna mixed with sriracha mayo, cucumber

Veggie delight roll – avocado, carrot, cucumber, pickled radish

Matcha tiramisu cups a playful twist on classic tiramisu using matcha instead of coffee, layered with mascarpone and light sponge cake

Yuzu panna cotta creamy, delicate panna cotta flavored with bright, citrusy yuzu. served in small glasses and garnished with a candied citrus peel

Fried ice cream with sesame crunch a scoop of ice cream (vanilla, matcha, or coconut) coated in a crispy sesame crust, lightly fried, and drizzled with chocolate or caramel sauce. garnished with fresh berries or microgreens for color

Mango sticky rice bites mini portions of sweet coconut sticky rice served with fresh mango slices and a drizzle of coconut cream. a classic tropical dessert, bite-sized and elegant

Mini coquito welcome shot a small welcome shot of house-made puerto rican coquito, creamy, lightly spiced, and perfectly chilled. a festive island tradition to start the experience. (non-alcoholic version available upon request.)

Puerto rican cheese & guava bites creamy local puerto rican cheese paired with sweet guava paste, served in bite-size portions that highlight the island’s classic sweet-and-savory balance

Crispy bacalaítos with lemon aioli light and crispy puerto rican cod fritters, golden-fried and served with a fresh lemon aioli for a bright, coastal finish

Passion fruit shrimp ceviche: fresh shrimp cured in passion fruit citrus, red onion, cilantro, and a touch of caribbean heat. bright, refreshing, and vibrant

Coconut arepitas with caribbean salt cod: light coconut arepitas topped with tender caribbean-style salt cod sautéed with peppers, onions, and herbs

Crispy tostones with garlic mojo & fresh pico: golden crispy tostones served with garlic mojo and fresh tomato pico for a bold, authentic puerto rican bite

Slow-cooked crispy pork (lechón): traditional puerto rican slow-roasted pork, marinated in garlic, oregano, and island spices, cooked until tender inside with perfectly crispy skin. a true caribbean classic full of bold flavor

Stuffed mofongo (choice of protein): mashed green plantains blended with garlic and olive oil, formed and stuffed with your choice of savory fillings. a signature puerto rican dish rich in flavor and texture

Sweet plantain lasagna (pastelón): layers of sweet ripe plantains, seasoned ground beef, and melted cheese baked together into puerto rico’s beloved comfort classic — sweet, savory, and deeply satisfying

Fresh local fish in creole sauce: fresh local fish gently simmered in a vibrant creole-style sauce with peppers, onions, tomato, and herbs, capturing the bright and coastal flavors of the island

Puerto rican chicken stew: tender chicken slowly braised with sofrito, potatoes, olives, and traditional island seasonings. a comforting and flavorful dish rooted in puerto rican home cooking

Tropical coconut & vanilla flan silky coconut and vanilla custard topped with golden caramel, inspired by puerto rico’s classic flan with a tropical twist

Puerto rican coquito tres leches a rich and moist tres leches cake infused with traditional coquito flavors — coconut, cinnamon, and warm island spices

Guava & cream cheese cheesecake creamy cheesecake layered with sweet guava, blending puerto rico’s iconic sweet-and-savory flavors into a smooth and decadent dessert

My specialty cocktail ~ rum fun punch / served as a welcome drink

Fresh harvest salad or seasonal homemade soup

Chef's specialty appetizers - ask for suggestions

Arroz mamposteao (rice and beans mixed together) ~ side dish

Arroz con gandules (rice with pigeon peas) ~ side dish

Arroz congris (cuban-style rice and black beans) ~ side dish

Arroz sofrito (yellow sofrito rice) ~ side dish

Arroz apatelao (rice with pork meat and sausages) ~ side dish

Ensalada de coditos (traditional puerto rican macaroni salad) ~ side dish

Ensalada de papa (traditional puerto rican potato salad) ~ side dish

Majado de viandas (mashed local root vegetables) ~ side dish

Roasted caribbean seasonal vegetables ~ side dish

Asopao de camarones (shrimp and rice stew)

Asopao de pollo (chicken and rice stew)

Asopao de gandules con cerdo (pigeon peas and rice stew with pork, vegan option)

Camarones al ajillo (shrimp with puertorrican style scampi sauce)

Pesca local (local fish fillet with tropical sauce - a little sweet, a little spicy a little tangy)

Salmon (salmon steak cooked on a cedar plank)

Filete de cerdo (pork tenderloin wrapped in bacon with hibiscus guava sauce)

Chuleta rellena (pork chop stuffed with herbed goat cheese)

Chuleta can-can (fried local pork chops)

Pernil (roasted pork with adobo criollo seasoning)

Filete de res (beef filet wrapped in bacon with hibiscus guava sauce)

Churrasco with ajililmojili (skirt steak with a puerto rican style chimichurri)

Pollo al ajillo (chicken al ajillo)

Pollochón (roasted chicken with adobo criollo seasoning)

Pollo guisado (stewed chicken a la criolla)

Pechuga de pollo rellena (chicken breast stuffed with queso fresco, wrapped in bacon and served with a hibiscus guava bbq sauce)

Pavochón (roasted turkey with adobo criollo seasoning)

Berenjena con pesto boricua (eggplant cutlets with puerto rican style pesto)

Setas locales (portabello mushroom steak with ajilimojili or tropical sauce)

Garbanzos con calabaza local guisado a la criolla (chickpeas and local pumpkin a la criolla stew)

Pastelón de plátano maduro o yuca (ripe plantain or yuca and meat casserole - vegetarian or vegan optional)

Homemade flan

Homemade cheesecake with local banana flambé

Homemade cheesecake with artisanal marmalade

Tembleque (coconut pudding, vegan)

Natilla de chocolate (chocolate pudding, vegan)

Coconut macaroons

Homemade flan (cheese, coffee and pumpkin options)

Artisanal candied papaya with fresh fruit and queso fresco (vegan option)

Birthday cake (at bakers price)

Hummus olive tempenade with crostini

Greek salad ( cucumber, tomato, red onion, black olives , roasted corn , feta cheese with a cilantro lemon dressing

Sticky asian seasonal fruit bbq ribs

Crispy chicken wings with fruit bbq of choice

Crispy coconut shrimp with orange horseradish marmalade

Bistecca with lemon truffle butter

4 cheese baked mac n cheese

Blanched broccoli

Roasted seasonal vegetables

40 garlic roasted chicken

Basmati rice

Roasted peach with coconut icecream and candied walnuts with a brown sugar cinnamon butter

3 leche cake with strawberry couli

Puff pastry puffs with flan le crème and berry compote

Camarones al ajillo garlic shrimp sautéed in olive oil, white wine, and herbs, served with toasted pan criollo

Trio de frituras mini alcapurrias, bacalaítos, and empanadillas, served with ají dulce sauce

Tostones rellenos crispy plantain cups filled with garlic shrimp or ground beef, finished with cilantro crema

Sorullos de maíz con queso fried corn sticks filled with cheese, served with guava dipping sauce

Queso frito con guayaba golden fried cheese served with guava dipping sauce

Avocado & mango salad with grilled chicken fresh avocado, sweet mango, grilled chicken, and citrus vinaigrette

Maduros canoe con carne molida y queso sweet fried plantains topped with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese, finished with a side of ají sauce

Pinchos de pollo con piña grilled chicken skewers with caramelized pineapple, served with pineapple bbq and pan sobao

Shrimp mofongo bites plate mini mofongo balls topped with garlic shrimp, served with light broth drizzle and fresh herb garnish

Berenjena frita con miel y queso crispy fried eggplant drizzled with honey, topped with cheese, served with light salad and citrus dressing

Pernil asado (slow-roasted pork) served with arroz con gandules, puerto rican macaroni salad, and pickled onions

Pollo guisado stewed chicken in rich sofrito sauce, served with white rice, stewed beans, and sweet plantains

Pan-seared local fish with garlic mojo fresh fish finished with garlic mojo, served with white rice, habichuelas guisadas, and fried yuca

Camarones en salsa criolla shrimp in traditional tomato-based criolla sauce, served with mofongo and avocado tomato salad with light vinaigrette

Plantain-crusted dorado plate fresh dorado fillet crusted in crispy green plantains, pan-seared until golden, served with fluffy white rice, stewed puerto rican beans, and sweet caramelized plantains, finished with a bright fresh mango salsa

Grilled steak with chimichurri butter char-grilled steak finished with a vibrant chimichurri butter, served with crispy herb-roasted potatoes and garlic sautéed vegetables, accompanied by a fresh tomato and avocado salad with citrus vinaigrette

3 leche cake with strawberry couli and toasted coconut

Baked pear or peach with cinnamon crumble crunchy cinnamon crumble served over warm baked pear topped with vanilla bean ice cream and drizzle with a brown butter rum caramel

Sweet plantain foster dessert cups caramelized bananas + rum caramel sauce + cream

Coquito “crème brûlée” cup coquito custard, brûléed top, cinnamon crunch

Cheese flan rich cream cheese flan finished with warm caramel