PRIVATE CHEF MENUS
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Mexican
Basic- 4 Course Meal
Appetizer
Guacamole and Tortilla Chips
Queso Fundido with Chorizo
Traditional Pork Carnitas Sopes (small, thick corn tortillas)
Chicken Tinga Tostadas
Shrimp Ceviche (classic lime-marinated)
Mini Beef Empanadas
Spicy Roasted Corn Dip (Esquites-style)
Jalapeño Poppers stuffed with cream cheese and wrapped in bacon
Salad
Classic Mexican Street Corn Salad (Esquites off-the-cob)
Cactus Salad (Ensalada de Nopales)
Simple Mixed Greens with Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette
Jicama, Cucumber, and Orange Salad with chili powder
Black Bean and Corn Salad with Cotija cheese
Pico de Gallo Salad (large-diced tomato, onion, cilantro)
Mexican Caesar Salad (with pepitas and chili croutons)
Hearty Potato Salad with pickled jalapeños and hard-boiled egg
Entrée
Chicken Fajitas with sautéed peppers and onions Served with Warm Flour Tortillas and Sour Cream
Enchiladas Rojas (Chicken or cheese in red chili sauce) Served with Simple Mexican Rice (Arroz Mexicano) and Refried Beans
Fish Tacos Baja-Style (battered and fried) Served with Cabbage Slaw, Chipotle Crema, and Lime Wedges
Steak Ranchero (sliced steak in a mild tomato-chili sauce) Served with Spanish Rice and Warm Corn Tortillas
Chile Rellenos (poblano pepper stuffed with cheese) Served with Ranchero Sauce and Black Beans
Shredded Beef Barbacoa Tacos Served with Cilantro, Diced White Onion, and Salsa Verde
Pork Chile Verde (slow-cooked pork in green tomatillo sauce) Served with White Rice and Fresh Chopped Cilantro
Dessert
Churros with cinnamon sugar and chocolate dipping sauce
Flan Napolitano (classic creamy custard)
Tres Leches Cake (three-milk soaked sponge cake)
Arroz con Leche (sweet rice pudding with cinnamon)
Buñuelos (Fried dough fritters with piloncillo syrup)
Paletas (Assorted fruit popsicles)
Mexican Wedding Cookies (Polvorones)
Caramel Stuffed Sopapillas
Indulge- 5 Course Meal
Appetizer
Tuna Tartare Tostadas with Chipotle Aioli
Scallop Aguachile (Spicy lime-cured scallops, green style)
Sikil Pak (Pumpkin seed dip from Yucatán)
Cochinita Pibil Panuchos (Stuffed tortillas from Yucatán)
Duck Carnitas Tacos with Pickled Red Onion
Albóndigas en Chipotle (Meatballs in smoky chipotle sauce)
Gorditas with requesón (stuffed corn pockets with ricotta-like cheese)
Camarones al Mojo de Ajo (Shrimp sautéed in garlic butter)
Salad
Watercress Salad with Pears, Walnuts, and queso fresco
Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Balsamic Glaze
Heart of Palm Salad with Avocado and Cilantro
Arugula Salad with Pomegranate, Pepitas, and Citrus Dressing
Mixed Greens with Grilled Pineapple and Habanero Vinaigrette
Ensalada Navideña (Apple, carrot, raisin salad—often served at Christmas)
Quinoa Salad with bell peppers, corn, and black beans
Asparagus Salad with Guajillo Chili Vinaigrette
Entrée
Chicken Mole Poblano (Chicken served in a rich, complex mole sauce) Served with Red Rice (Arroz Rojo) and Sesame Seeds
Grilled Prime Skirt Steak with Chimichurri and Rajas (sautéed peppers/onions) Served with Grilled Sweet Potato Slices and Queso Fresco
Pescado Zarandeado (Grilled whole fish, Nayarit style) Served with Roasted Vegetables and Lime Wedges
Short Ribs in Adobo Sauce Served with Mexican Calabaza (Squash) and Creamy Chipotle-Hominy
Puerco en Salsa Verde (Pork loin in a complex tomatillo and chili sauce) Served with Black Beans (Frijoles de la Olla) and Cilantro-Lime Rice
Tacos al Pastor (Marinated pork, served with pineapple salsa) Served with Chopped Onion & Cilantro and Salsa Roja
Birria de Res (Slow-cooked, spiced shredded beef stew) Served over Pinto Bean Puree and Crispy Potatoes (as requested)
Dessert
Pastel de Elote (Sweet corn cake)
Marquesitas (Crispy rolled crêpes from Yucatán, often filled with Edam cheese)
Churro Ice Cream Sandwiches
Chocolate Tamales (Sweet tamales with rich dark chocolate)
Limón Mousse (Key lime or Mexican lime mousse)
Calabaza en Tacha (Candied pumpkin in piloncillo syrup)
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake (Mexican style with rum)
Coconut Macaroons with a touch of chili
Luxury- 7 Course Meal
Appetizer
Foie Gras Tostadas with Mango Chutney
Oysters Rockefeller (Mexican style with huitlacoche/corn smut)
Lobster Ceviche with Passion Fruit
Scallop Tiradito with Ginger-Serrano Marinade
Mini Tlacoyos stuffed with Fava Beans and topped with rare cheese
Sopa Azteca (Tortilla soup) with fresh Avocado and Cream (served as a starter)
Duck Leg Confit served on a mini corn cake (sope)
Salad
Heirloom Tomato Salad with Oaxaca Cheese and Black Truffle Vinaigrette
Belgian Endive Salad with Candied Pecans and Piloncillo Dressing
Arugula and Watermelon Salad with Achiote-Marinated Shrimp
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Dried Cranberries and Sherry Vinaigrette
Fresh Mozzarella and Poblano Salad (Caprese style)
Grilled Romaine Hearts with Ancho Chili Dressing
Avocado and Grapefruit Salad with Pepita Crunch
Cucumber and Radish Salad with edible flowers
Entrée
Filet Mignon with Mole Negro Oaxaqueño Served with Creamy Garlic-Chipotle Mashed Potatoes and Sesame-Crusted Asparagus
Seared Diver Scallops with Tomatillo Beurre Blanc Served with Saffron-Lime Risotto and Grilled Zucchini Flowers
Duck Breast with Cherry-Chipotle Glaze Served with Sweet Potato Purée and Savory Corn Pudding
Lamb Shank Barbacoa (served deconstructed with fresh tortillas) Served with Traditional Borracho Beans and Pickled Red Onions
Venison Medallions with Red Wine-Piloncillo Reduction Served with Truffled Potato and Parsnip Mash and Grilled Seasonal Root Vegetables
Whole Roasted Snapper (Veracruzana style, with olives, capers, and tomatoes) Served with White Rice and Plantain Chips
Quail Stuffed with Chorizo and Wild Rice Served with Poblano Cream Sauce and Esquites (Mexican Street Corn off the Cob)
Creamy Polenta with Wild Mushrooms and Huitlacoche
Dessert
Chocolate Chili Lava Cake with vanilla bean ice cream
Crème Brûlée infused with Mexican Vanilla and Cinnamon
Fig and Mezcal Ice Cream
Coconut Tart with lime zest
Chocolate Mousse infused with Ancho Chili
Marzipan Cake (Mexican style with almonds)
Mini Pineapple and Mint Crêpes (Flambéed with Mexican brandy)