Chef Erik Tapia

Private Chef in Punta de Mita

I am a professional chef with 15 years of experience, having worked as Head Chef in several restaurants and boutique hotels across the country. My background allows me to create everything from small, traditional dinners to intimate weddings featuring fine dining cuisine and thoughtful mixology.

I am passionate about offering high-quality products, well-executed dishes, and attentive, professional service. My goal is always to create memorable dining experiences through great food, great drinks, and genuine hospitality.

For me, cooking is...

My passion and i don’t see myself making another thing

I learned to cook at...

My firts job in kitchen were when I was 17 years old and then I went to kitchen school

A cooking secret...

Great products make great dishes

My menus

Italian casual

STARTER

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Baked or grilled oysters

Tomatoes bruschetta

FIRST COURSE

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Octopus carpaccio with pesto vinaigrette & organic herbs

Tomatoes, mushrooms and parmeggiano salad with organic mixed herbs and yellow lemon dressing

MAIN COURSE

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Beef filet , pomodoro sauce and grilled organic vegetables

Mahi mahi or salmon a la brace with balsamic reduction and 2 bowls of pasta (white & red)(family style)

Fettuccini with Mussels and shrimps in white wine cream sauce

DESSERT

All inclusive

Tiramisu

Chef menú

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Coconut shrimp skewers with mango chutney

Rockefeller oysters

Fresh Oysters with apple& pineapple mignonette

Cochinita Or chicharrón e/ octopus Mini sopes with sour cream & cotija cheese

Grilled watermelon balsamic reduction and cotija cheesse

Beef crostini with onions and horseradish sauce

Tuna ceviche mini toast

Fried taco with avocado sauce

FIRST COURSE

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Peach & Pear Salad: Grilled peach and pear, organic herbs mix, cherry tomatoes, strawberry, cucumber, mint & maracuya vinaigrette

Tortilla soup, with cream cheese , pork chicharrón and avocado

Adobado spicy shrimps with cucumber salad and yuzu ponzu

Roasted couliflower with tahini dressing and red onions

Shrimp aguachile

Fish ceviche

Roasted tomatoes soup

Fresh tuna ceviche with black habanero mayonaisse and pork chicharrón

Short rib enchiladas

Rib eye aguachile

MAIN COURSE

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Catch of the day al pastor with pineapple puree & vegetables sautéed

Mahi mahi , white onion puree organic vegetables and green herbs sauce

Catch of the day w/ Mexican esquite in dry chilli alioli

Zarandeado fish with creamy rice and vegetables sautéed w

Chicken roulade with black mole, vegetables and Mexican rice

Al ajillo shrimps with potatoe purée & salad

Beef fillet , kimchi puree , cilantro alioli and organic vegetables sauteed

Beef fillet with pasta and roasted cherry tomatoes

Surf & turf Filet mignon & shrimps, potatoe puree, organic vegetables sautéed & demiglace sauce

DESSERT

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Hand made churros with ice cream

Flan

Creme brulee

Brownies with ice cream and berries sauce

Dulce de leche molten lava cake

Cheesecake

Banana flambe

Pizza Night

STARTER

All inclusive

FIRST COURSE

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Fresh salad, Caesar’s dressing, croutons & Parmesan cheese

Mac & cheese

MAIN COURSE

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Pizza bar, tomato sauce & white sauce, peperoni, cheese ,bacon, vegetables, salami, Italian sausage, mushrooms,bacon, etc

DESSERT

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Brownies or cookies

Sushi bar

STARTER

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Gyozas & egg rolls-vegetarian & ground beef

FIRST COURSE

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Tuna sashimi & tataki (family style)

MAIN COURSE

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5 types of sushi rolls, nigiri & temaki( shrimp, crab, tuna, salmon,etc)

DESSERT

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Seasonal fruit skewers

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Chef Erik's reviews

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196 services

Chef Erik and his team created an amazing dining experience that left a lasting impression with our group. He had great communication and responded quickly to our questions. His service included picking up groceries for our group of 10, breakfast for two days and dinner one night. He provided pics of his work on social media so that we could see examples and a sample menu that made choosing our meals really easy. He accommodated GF, Soy and Shrimp allergies. Chef Erik’s team served us coffee, orange juice and a green juice for breakfast and made us beautiful & tasty cocktails before, throughout, and after dinner. He was punctual and cleaned up after all meals. I would 100% work with Chef Erik and his team again. They were so kind and really helped make our trip memorable and our bellies full!

Chef Erik was incredible! I would highly recommend booking him for a private chef experience. The food was excellent, him and his assistant were both highly professional, and they left the kitchen spotless. Looking forward to using this service again.

Chef Erik’s meal was the best meal we had our entire stay in Puerto Vallarta and I’m so glad we booked with him! He arrived on time, confirmed allergies, and thoroughly cleaned up after himself once the meal was finished. His partner for the evening, Victor, kept the margaritas flowing and made sure our hands were never empty. 10/10 experience and I will be dreaming about those creamy mashed potatoes forever!

We had such a wonderful night with Chef Erik at our AirBnB! We had three menu options —- we chose the carne asada. Chef Erik was delightful and taught our teenage girls to make tortillas. The food was amazing, everything was well-timed, kids and adults all had a great time and a great meal! We highly recommend this experience!

Absolutely amazing experience by Chef Erik and his staff. They were so professional, cooked an amazing meal, and prepared drinks. I would recommend Erik to anyone who wants an authentic and great provate chef experience.

Erik and Victor were amazing! Each and every dish was impeccable. Victor kept the cocktails coming which we loved as a bachelorette group of 5. Erik explained each dish with precision and was beautifully plated. We were able to set our own vibes for the night and they really just went along with it. Actually, they complemented it which was even better. The Japanese menu was amazing—everything was fresh and delectable. It had us wanting to lick the plate at the end. And we’re still talking about the homemade churros! Could not recommend Erik (and Victor) enough.

Our chef was on-time, knowledgeable, and accommodating. He made an awesome meal for our party and described the origin of the dishes and ingredients. He even did a special birthday dessert.

A special event. Everything very smooth and meaningful. Thank you.

Chef Erik and his assistant were incredible. I loved watching the detail they put into every course. The entire experience was amazing.

Wow! What a truly amazing experience! Chef took my expectations and blew them away!

Food was delicious! Our chef was changed a couple of days before, but it still was a great experience. They cleaned up very well and packed up all the leftovers for us.

Great chef. He explained everything in detail and cooked to perfection. He made each dish exceptionally well and taste was amazing. I would recommend him for any occasion.

What a treat to experience a meal cooked by Chef Erik in our condo! The food was amazing - a truly impressive spread. When Erik left the kitchen was sparkling clean and we had leftovers stashed in the fridge. We highly recommend Chef Erik!

Chef Erik curated a beautiful menu that not only tasted fantastic but looked incredible. He was professional, warm and ensured we had a wonderful experience. I would recommend him time and time again. PV is a foodies dream, but our experience with Erik made every other restaurant seem subpar. I will be dreaming about his shrimp bisque.

Erik and Jerry made incredible meals, the presentation of it all was beautiful and the cocktails were delicious! They were very professional and discreet while prepping/cooking and engaging where needed. There was an accident on the highway on their way to our location but was in communication on the delay. Overall, great experience and would recommend Chef Erik and his team!

The chefs were professional, the menu was creative and the food was excellent. Definitely would recommend!

We had a great experience with Chef Erik and his assistant, Jesus. The food was delicious. Ingredients tasted fresh, meat was cooked perfectly, and presentation was beautiful. We were able to relax in our vacation suite and enjoy apps, dinner, and drinks while they took care of everything. They cleaned up well and quickly. I would absolutely recommend Chef Erik to anyone.

Chef Erik was incredible! He communicated well and the food was delicious. We would highly recommend him to any group!