Chef Edgar Ivan Ramirez
Private Chef in Playa del Carmen
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Mexican Chef. Bringing 5-star menus to the comfort of your holiday home. Indulge yourself with the richness of the Mexican & International cuisines.
Chef Edgar I. Ramirez
Chef with +14 years of experience and an outstanding career in luxury hotels and fine-dining restaurants (Forbes, AAA, among others).
Born and raised in Mexico City, I discovered my vocation and talent for the kitchen almost by chance, by joining the workforce at an early age to be able to pay for my own expenses and education. That’s how I began my professional career, first as a trainee and an assistant, until I became a cook, sous chef and executive chef; having the opportunity to work at hotels and fine-dining restaurants in Mexico City and later in the Yucatan Peninsula.
Since the beginning, I worked with renowned Italian and Mexican Chefs, with whom I forged my culinary bases specializing myself in these cuisines.
My cuisine is distinguished for being risky and creative. My fundamental principle is to seek the most artisanal way to prepare food in order to take care and enhance the natural flavors of each ingredient, being the most important thing to provide an extraordinary experience to my guests.
What I’m most passionate about is travel and culture, I love getting to know the destinations through their food, so when I come back home, I can share those experiences through my cooking. Definitely Japan and Singapore are the countries that have marked me the most.

More about me
For me, cooking is...
Gathering together to create memories thru ingredients and flavours that cautivate your senses.
I learned to cook at...
I have a degree in Gastronomy and continue learning at the kitchens of fine dining hotels and restaurants.
A cooking secret...
Cook with passion and creativity. Risk and never give up.
My menus
Tuna Tataki Tostadita- 3 Chili crusted tuna tataki, grilled pineapple, red onion, cilantro, creamy avocado and chipotle dressing
Tropical Shrimp Ceviche- Fresh shrimp ceviche with pineapple, mango, tomato, red onion, cilantro, and a touch of coconut cream
Corn cream: Creamy soup with corn, bell pepper, panela cheese and tomato bread
Tortilla soup: With guajillo pepper, fresh cheese, avocado and tortilla chip
Tikin xic fish- fish fillet in axiote marinade, asparagus and cambray potatoes with fine herbs and lemon
Beef Filet mignon- Filet mignon with red pipián adobo, served with baby carrots, and smoked cambray potatoes with fine herbs and lime
Salmon Filet- grilled salmon glazed with black recado sauce, served alongside Mexican-style rice and fresh vegetables
Cochinita Pibil- Pork braised and slowly baked in banana leaf with rice
Mayan chocolate brownie- Chocolate brownie with red fruits and hibiscus sauce
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Green tropical vegan ceviche with pineapple, cucumber, jicama, red onion and cilantro. (Vegan)
Tropical vegan ceviche with pineapple, mango, jicama, red onion, cilantro and coconut cream. (Vegan)
Mexican sopes with beans, mushrooms, lettuce, cilantro, sour cream, fresh cheese and creamy avocado
Mexican gorditas filled with potato and carrot with three chile adobo sauce, sour cream and fresh cheese
Traditional hummus with chipotle and beetroot hummus with fine herbs bread and totopos. (Vegan)
Mexican style street food corn and esquites with mayonnaise, fresh cheese and chili powder
Tomato salad- tomatoes mix (Ball, cherry), panela cheese, black olive tapenade, black olive, creamy avocado, cilantro and lemon black pepper dressing
Mexican Salad with spinach, panela cheese, cuccumber, avocado, cherry tomato, tomato bread and lemon black pepper dressing
Plantain croquettes filled with oaxaca cheese and red pipian adobo sauce
Potato croquettes filled with vegetables, oaxaca cheese and three chile adobo sauce
Tortilla soup: with guajillo pepper, avocado and tortilla chip. (Vegan)
Tarasco soup: tomato broth soup with guajillo and ancho pepper, avocado and fry tortilla. (Vegan)
Vegan lime soup: Traditional soup from Yucatan with bell pepper, and tortilla chip. (Vegan)
Poblano pepper and potato soup. (Vegan)
Poblano pepper and pumpkin flower cream: Creamy soup with panela cheese and tomato bread
Corn cream: Creamy soup with corn, bell pepper, panela cheese and tomato bread
Red tomato and plantain cream- creamy red tomato cream with panela cheese and tomato bread
Aztek cake (Mexican lasagna) prepared with potato, poblano chile, corn, oaxaca cheese and green sauce
Mexican style rice with Oaxaca mole and grill vegetables. (Vegan)
Vegan mexican fajita with tofu and beans. (Vegan)
Xcatic pepper filled with vegetables, oaxaca cheese and red sauce
Poblano pepper filled with vegetables, oaxaca cheese and white cream sauce
Green or red sauce enchiladas filled with potato, poblano pepper, corn, sour cream and fresh cheese
Veracruz style enchiladas filled with potato, poblano pepper, corn, sour cream, fresh cheese and creamy beans chipotle sauce
Cauliflower tacos (baja style) with coleslaw, mexican sauce and avocado. (Vegan)
Fried potato tacos with lettuce, sour cream, fresh cheese and honey pasilla pepper adobo sauce
Fried carrot and double cream cheese tacos with lettuce, sour cream and honey pasilla pepper adobo sauce
Mexican pastor style mushroom mix with beans. (Vegan)
Tikin xic style cauliflower steak with white rice. (Vegan)
Grill vegetables with rice and green pipian adobo sauce. (Vegan)
Yucatan style rice pudding
Fried plantain with condensed milk
Mayan chocolate brownie with raspberry
Churros with dulce de leche and raspberry
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Tuna Tataki Tostadita- Seared tuna tataki with a chili crust, served with grilled pineapple, red onion, cilantro, creamy avocado, and chipotle dressing
Tropical Shrimp Ceviche- Fresh shrimp ceviche with pineapple, mango, tomato, red onion, cilantro, and a touch of coconut cream
Corn Cream with Xtabentun Essence: Creamy corn with bell pepper, fresh cheese, and a touch of Xtabentún
Tikin xic Fish- Red snapper marinated in achiote, served with asparagus and smoked cambray potatoes with fine herbs and lime
Beef Filet mignon- Filet mignon with red pipián adobo, served with baby carrots, and smoked cambray potatoes with fine herbs and lime
Mayan Chocolate Brownie- Rich chocolate brownie with dry nuts, fresh raspberries, and a red wine hibiscus reduction
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Coffee
Seasonal fruit (melon, papaya, pineapple, apple, kiwi, banana)
Yogurt
Granola
Pastries
Honey and jam
Orange Juice
Pancakes or waffles: With maple syrup, butter, and red fruits
French toast with bananas and milk caramel
Mexican eggs: Scrambled eggs with chopped tomatoes, onions, and Serrano chile
Ranchero eggs: Two eggs over fried tortilla, topped with ranchera red sauce. Served with black fried beans, sour cream, fresh cheese, and avocado
Motuleño eggs: Two eggs over fried tortilla, topped with ranchera red sauce. Served with black fried beans, sour cream, fresh cheese, ham, peas, and plantain
Chilaquiles: Traditional green or red sauce, fried corn tortilla topped with fresh cheese, avocado, sour cream, and pickled onions. Served with refried beans
Entomatadas: Artisanal corn tortilla filled with chicken, red chipotle sauce, sour cream, fresh cheese, red onion, and avocado
Enchiladas Veracruzanas: Artisanal corn tortilla filled with scrambled eggs with tomato and onion, chipotle black bean sauce, avocado, sour cream, and fresh cheese
Molletes: Brioche bread, refried beans, gratin cheese and Mexican sauce. Add crunchy bacon, chorizo or ham
Prosciutto toast- 2 slices of whole wheat bread with seeds, sunny-side-up eggs, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella cheese and dried tomato
Egg toast- 2 slices of whole wheat bread with seeds, sunny-side-up eggs, avocado, cherry tomato and pumpkin seed
Salmon toast- 2 slices of whole wheat bread with seeds, smoked salmon, avocado, cream cheese, goat cheese and capers
Avocado toast- 2 slices of whole wheat bread with seeds, cherry tomato, fresh panela cheese, creamy avocado and arugula
Smoked Ham Croissant: Smoked ham, manchego cheese, and tomato
Grilled Chicken Sandwich: Grilled chicken, fried egg, smoked ham, manchego cheese, lettuce and tomato
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Tuna Tataki Tostadita- Chili crusted tuna tataki, grilled pineapple, red onion, cilantro, creamy avocado and chipotle dressing
Tropical shrimp ceviche with pineapple, tomato, onion, cilantro and coconut cream
Baja-Style Fish Tacos- Lightly fried fish tacos served with crispy red cabbage, carrot, and chipotle mayonnaise dressing
Crispy Chicken Tacos- Golden chicken tacos served with fresh lettuce, sour cream, Cotija cheese, and finished with mole adobo sauce
Cochinita Pibil Tacos- Pork slowly braised and baked in banana leaf, served with pickled red onion and fresh avocado
Side- Mexican-style rice- Mexican-style white rice with corn
Side- Maneado Beans- Traditional Mexican dish from Sonora, creamy refried beans, slowly cooked with chile guajillo and chihuahua cheese
Mayan chocolate brownie- Chocolate brownie with red fruits and hibiscus sauce
Passion fruit cheese cake with red fruits
Churros with dulce de leche and raspberry
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Octopus and potato with lemon and fine herbs
Arugula salad, cherry tomato, goat cheese, caramelized walnut and balsamic reduction
Fresh tuna tartar, cherry tomato, avocado, Parmesan Grana Padano cheese and lemon dressing
Capresse salad, tomato, cherry tomato, fresh mozzarrella cheese and basil pesto
Pomodoro and basil cream
Potato and leek cream with truffle essence
Three cheeses cream
Penne in arrabiata sauce with beef or chicken
Penne in pomodoro sauce with beef or chicken
Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe with chicken or shrimp
Spaghetti carbonara
Seafood risotto
Asparagus risotto with shrimp and saffron
Lemon and basil risotto with chicken
Mushroom risotto with tagliata beef fillet
Grilled salmon, sautéed spinach and mashed potatoes
Sea bass fillet in white wine sauce, cherry tomato, black olive, basil and lemon
Beef fillet in fine herbs sauce, mashed potatoes and asparagus
Tiramisu
Panna cotta
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Tuna Tataki Tostadita- Chili crusted tuna tataki, grilled pineapple, red onion, cilantro, creamy avocado and chipotle dressing
Tropical Shrimp Ceviche- Fresh shrimp ceviche with pineapple, mango, tomato, red onion, cilantro, and a touch of coconut cream
Corn Cream with Xtabentun Essence: Creamy corn with bell pepper, fresh cheese, and a touch of Xtabentún
Tarascan Soup- Traditional Michoacán soup made with a tomato broth prepared with guajillo and pasilla chiles and topped with crispy fried tortilla strips, fresh cheese, cream, and avocado
Tikin xic fish- fish fillet in axiote marinade, asparagus and cambray potatoes with fine herbs and lemon
Braised short rib: 6 hours slow cook short rib marinated in 3 chile adobo sauce with cambray potatoes with fine herbs, lemon and asparagus
Beef filet- Filet mignon, red pipian sauce, smoked mash potatoes and baby carrots
Cochinita Pibil, Pork braised and slowly baked in banana leaf with axiote and pickled red onions
Mayan chocolate brownie- Chocolate brownie with red fruits and hibiscus sauce
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Tuna Tataki Tostadita- Chili crusted tuna tataki, grilled pineapple, red onion, cilantro, creamy avocado and chipotle dressing
Crispy Chicken Tacos- Golden chicken tacos served with fresh lettuce, sour cream, Cotija cheese, and finished with mole adobo sauce
Tortilla soup: With guajillo pepper, fresh cheese, avocado and tortilla chip
Tikin xic fish- fish fillet in axiote marinade, asparagus and cambray potatoes with fine herbs and lemon
Cochinita Pibil Tacos- Pork slowly braised and baked in banana leaf, served with pickled red onion and fresh avocado
Braised short rib: 6 hours slow cook short rib marinated in 3 chile adobo sauce with cambray potatoes with fine herbs, lemon and asparagus
Mayan chocolate brownie- Chocolate brownie with red fruits and hibiscus sauce
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