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Mayan and Mexican Regional Foods

Mexican Welcome dinner - $18 per person
(Served on Saturday evening for arrivals – you may also order this meal anytime)
Starters:   Chicken Flautas, Guacamole, Pico de Gallo & Chips
Entrees:  Beef Fajitas along with Cheese and Chicken Enchiladas w/Green and Red Sauces
Sides:  Mexican Rice, Fried Plantain and Black Beans
Dessert:  Flan
Cocktail:  Margaritas
 

Over the years many of our guest really enjoy the welcome dinner, lets them relax the first night and get their bearings.

Mayan Dinner - $20 per person
Starters:   Guacamole, Pico de Gallo & Chips
Entrees:  Cochinita Pibil - THIS IS OUR MOST REQUESTED DISH!! (Pork seasoned with Achiote and Recado Rojo (Mayan red seasoning – not hot!) Wrapped in banana leaves roasted in sour orange juice – served shredded along with corn or flour tortillas for making tacos.) Also with Chiles Rellenos (Poblano Chilies (not hot) stuffed with Manchego cheese battered and fried – served with a wonderful tomato sauce.)
Sides:  Red Rice with potatoes and Black Beans
Dessert:  Mexican Rice Pudding (with sweet milk, cinnamon and raisins.)
Cocktail:  Margaritas
 

Mexican Grill - $25 per person
Starters:   Guacamole, Pico de Gallo & Chips
Entrees:  Grilled Meat Assortment (Arrachera - Mexican flank steak, very tender, lots of flavor, Chorizo - Mexican sausage, Chicken Breast, Smoked and Fresh Pork Chops - served with both Flour and Corn Tortillas)
Sides:  Baked Potato
Dessert:  Vanilla Ice Cream with Cajeta Sauce (like Carmel)
Cocktail:  Margaritas
 

Yucatán Dinner - $20 per person
Starters:   Guacamole, Pico de Gallo & Chips
Entrees:  Pollo Pibil (Chicken seasoned with Achiote and Recado Rojo (Mayan red seasoning – not hot!) Wrapped in banana leaves roasted in sour orange juice - served with both Flour and Corn Tortillas)
Sides:  Red Rice with potatoes along with Black Beans
Dessert:  Baked Bananas with raisins in a rum sauce
Cocktail:  Margaritas
 

Vera Cruz Dinner - $22 per person
Starters:   Bean and Chorizo (Mexican sausage) Dip, Fresh Salsa w/ Chips
Entrees:  Veracruz Style Fish (tomatoes, olives, onions, garlic and capers)
Sides:  White Rice topped with Fried Plantain along with a Tropical Salad (Sliced Mango, Avocado, Cucumber and Jicama w/ fresh squeezed Lime)
Dessert:  Vera Cruz Smoothie (Tropical Fruit Pudding type of Dessert)
Cocktail:  Margaritas
 

Isla Dinner - $22 per person
Starters:   Guacamole, Pico de Gallo and Chips
Entrees:  Mayan Fish Tikin Chic (Fish seasoned with Achiote and Recado Rojo (Mayan red seasoning – not hot!) Wrapped in banana leaves roasted in sour orange juice.)
Sides:  Red Rice with potatoes along with a Tropical Salad (Mango and Avocado Salad with Pineapple Vinaigrette)
Dessert:  Coconut Mousse
Cocktail:  Margaritas
 

Mole Dinner - $25 per person
Starters:   Guacamole, Pico de Gallo and Chips
Entrees:  Braised Chicken with Oaxacan Style Chocolate Mole Sauce (not sweet)
Sides:  White Rice along with a Black Bean and Roasted Corn Salad
Dessert:  Papaya Crumb
Cocktail:  Mezcal Cocktail
 

Just like Mom Made Dinner (Mexican Comfort Foods) - $25 per person
Starters:   Chicken Tamales with Green Sauce
Entrees:  Pork Pozole with Garnish Bar (avocados, red radish, onion, chicharron, fresh cheese, oregano, shredded lettuce and chili pepper)
Dessert:  Vanilla Ice Cream with Cajeta Sauce (like Carmel)
Cocktail:  Cantaloupe Daiquiris
 

Taco Platter - $23 per person
Starters:   Guacamole, Pico de Gallo and Chips
Entrees:  Large platter of Various Taco Meats (Arrachera - Mexican flank steak, very tender, lots of flavor, Chorizo - Mexican sausage, Pastor – Pork cooked on a spit like gyro meat and Carnitas – Fried Pork - served with both Flour and Corn Tortillas)
Sides:  Taco Garnishes (grilled spring onions, cilantro, fresh onion, limes, pineapple and sauces)
Dessert:  Mango Shortcakes
Cocktail:  Margaritas
 

The Mexican Vegetarian Dinner - $20 per person
Starters:   Caramelized Onion and Cheese Quesadillas, Guacamole, Pico de Gallo and Chips
Entrees:  Oaxaca Style Lintels (made with plantains, pineapple, onions and tomatoes) along with Papadzules (Enchiladas made with hard boiled eggs and topped with Roasted Pumpkin Seed Salsa)
Sides:  Cactus Salad
Dessert:  Banana Pudding
Cocktail:   Margaritas
 

Some Fun Cravings

Caribbean Dinner - $24 per person
Starters:   Guacamole, Caribbean Fresh Salsa and Chips
Entrees:  Caribbean BBQ Spare Ribs
Sides:  Caribbean Cole Slaw along with Grilled Pineapple
Dessert:  Key Lime Pie
Cocktail:  Margaritas
 

Gringo Dinner – Tex-Mx - $22 per person
Starters:   Chicken Tostadas, Fiesta Dip Sampler and Chips (Chile con Queso, Avocado dip & Salsa)
Entrees:  Burrito or Chimichanga (Beef or Chicken) along with Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas w/Green and Red Sauces
Sides:  Refried Beans along with Mexican Rice
Dessert:  Vanilla Ice Cream with Cajeta Sauce (like Carmel)
Cocktail:  Margaritas
 

Some Like it Hot Dinner - $28 per person
Starters:   Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wings, Grilled Jalapenos stuffed with Cheese & Chorizo, Fresh Habanero Salsa and Chips made with Sour Orange
Entrees:  Diablo Steak (Grilled Filet Mignon with Spicy Ranchero Sauce topped with Cheese served on top of a tortilla)
Sides:   Black Beans, Mango and Roasted Corn Salad (To Cool you down!)
Dessert:  Chamoyadas (Chile Sorbet)
Cocktail:  Michelada (cold beer, lime juice and spices) or Spicy Margaritas
 

Spa Dinner (Heart Smart) - $22 per person
Starters:   Sliced Jicama and Cucumbers Spears with Yogurt Dip
Entrees:  Grilled Fresh Snapper or Grouper or Salmon with garlic and limes
Sides:  Grilled Mexican Vegetables (chayote, zucchini, carrot and green onions) along with a Cactus Salad
Dessert:  Tropical Fruit Kabobs
Cocktail:  White or Red Wine 
 

It doesn't get much fresher!
At different times of the year we have Snapper, Grouper, Hogfish and Mahi Mahi, depending on what the local fishermen catch! We also are happy to clean and prepare any fish you caught.
 

A Bit of Italy in Mexico Dinner - $25 per person
Starters:   Bruschetta
Entrees:  Seafood Pasta with White Sauce
Sides:  Caprese Salad
Dessert:  Tiramisu
Cocktail:   White or Red Wine
 

Fish and Chips Dinner - $21 per person
Starters:   Guacamole, Pico de Gallo & Chips
Entrees:  Fried Fresh Fish and French Fries
Sides:  Caribbean Cole Slaw
Dessert:  Vanilla Ice Cream with Cajeta Sauce (like Carmel)
Cocktail:   Margaritas
 

The Shrimp Fiesta Dinner - $32 per person
Starters:   Mexican Style Shrimp Cocktail, Guacamole, Pico de Gallo and Chips
Entrees:  Grilled Shrimp Kabobs and your choice of Cancun Shrimp Enchiladas with White Sauce or Caribbean Grilled Shrimp (Served over mango, pineapple, poblano chili, red peppers, red onion and avocado)
Sides:  Shrimp Ceviche
Dessert:  Mango Mousse
Cocktail:   Planters Punch
 

Tropical Surf and Turf Dinner - $50 per person
Starters:   Mexican Style Shrimp Cocktail
Entrees:  Filet Mignon and Caribbean Lobster Tail
Sides:  Twice Baked Potato, Sautéed Vegetables, Bread along with a Tropical Tossed Salad with Mango
Dessert:  Tropical Fruit Tart
Cocktail:   Red or White Wine
 

Appetizer Dinner - $27 per person
Starters:   Guacamole, Pico de Gallo and Chips
Choice of 4 Appetizers (add $6 per person for each additional appetizers over 4)
      Fiesta Dip Sampler (Chile con Queso, Avocado dip, Salsa & Chips)
      Shrimp Poppers – shrimp stuffed with a sliver of jalapeno, cheese and wrapped in bacon
      Conch Fritters
      Peel and Eat Shrimp
      Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
      Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wings (hot)
      Nachos
      Ceviche (Shrimp & Fish Combination)
Dessert:  Mango Crumb
Cocktail:  Margaritas

Chef’s Whim Dinner (for the Foodies) - $50 per person
Starters:   Lobster Crab Rangoon
Entrees:  Pasta with Salmon in Pistachio Sauce and sautéed Vegetables OR Lamb Chops with Red Wine Sauce and Roasted Vegetables
Sides:   Shrimp breaded with Chicharron on top of Micro Green Salad and Bread
Dessert:  Tropical Fruit Tart
Cocktail:   Red or White Wine
 

Breakfast

Breakfast Buffet
One Entrée $12 per person
Two Entrée’s $15 per person
Three Entrée’s $18 per person

• Mexican Sweet Breads
• Fresh Fruit
• Potatoes and Chorizo (Mexican sausage) with green onion
• Fresh Fruit Juice and Coffee
• Mimosa’s,  Bloody Mary’s or Screw Drivers ($7 extra charge)
  Choice of the following:
         Huevos Rancheros – corn tortilla topped with beans, sunny side up eggs, ham and a grilled tomato sauce (hot optional)
         Mexican Style Scrambled Eggs
         Chilaquiles – fried tortilla chips topped with shredded chicken, tomato sauce, cheese and fresh cream (hot optional)
         Banana Pancakes
         Coconut Cream French Toast – incredible!
   

Happy Hour* (12PM – 4PM)
*If the Chef has been scheduled with dinners and shopping this might NOT be available.

Happy Hour Assortment - $14 per person
Minimum order is 4 people
·         Guacamole
·         Pico de Gallo & Chips
·         Nachos
·         Fiesta Dip Sampler (Chile con Queso, Avocado dip, Salsa & Chips)
 

Mexican Salsa and Chips - $15 per order
·        Freshly made salsa and chips
 

Ceviche and Chips
Minimum order is 4 people
·         Fish - $8 per person
·         Shrimp or Shrimp & Fish - $12 per person
 

Fish Tacos - $8 per person
Minimum order is 4 people
 

Happy Hour Cocktails - $18 per large pitcher
·         Margarita
·         Mango, Banana, Strawberry Margaritas or Daiquiris (not frozen) (if in season)
·         Pina Colada
·         Sangria
·         Planter’s Rum Punch
 

Add-Ons:

• Mexican Shrimp Cocktail $6 per person
• Ceviche Shrimp & Fish $12 per person
• Pico de Gallo & Guacamole & Chips $5 per person
• Birthday Cake – we have a local baker in Puerto Morelos that prepares the Mexican Traditional Tres Leche (Three Milk) Cake $20 for average group size – this cannot be substituted for dinner desserts.

Beverages:

• We include a pitcher of drinks allowing for approximately ½ liter (16 oz.) per person (about two Old Fashioned Glasses when filled with ice per person) - Extra pitchers of are $18
• We automatically include Limeade (virgin margaritas) for groups containing children.
• No discount when ordering “Virgin Drinks”
• We do not supply sodas with meals.
• We offer Champagne or Sparkling Wine (Extra Charge) for special occasions.

Substitutions:

• Pina Coladas, Limeade, Sangria, Planter’s Punch for Margaritas. Add $2 per person for substituting wine for cocktails.
• Desserts can be substituted, except for substituting Key Lime Pie or Tropical Fruit Tarts add $2 per person
• Salads and Fruit Desserts – Chef will change items without notice depending on what looks the freshest at the store that day or what is available seasonally.

Service:

• Meals are delivered Family Style on serving platters and set on dining room table – each item is covered with plastic wrap to keep warm and to keep the bugs off while delivering.
• We Do Not Set the Table nor do we return to Clean Up Afterword – the villa maids will clean the dishes the next day – just rinse them and leave by the sink. We will return to pick up serving platters later in the week.
• Meals will either be delivered by Chef Miguel or one of his Helpers, please let them pass with the large trays of food, Chef Miguel will be happy to answer all your questions when he is threw delivering the food.

Special Request:

• Food Allergies – Let Chef Miguel know of any food allergies and he will work around that for the affected person. Note: Gluten Free is easy in Mexico since most meals are made with Corn verses Flour – the only flour we would be serving in most cases is the flour tortillas we serve on the side and flour used in some of the desserts.  None of our meals include Peanuts or are cooked with Peanut Oil. None of meals include Shellfish unless labeled.
• Vegetarian/Vegan – have a Vegetarian in your group, let Chef Miguel know and he will prepare an entree for that person. No discount for Vegetarian/Vegan substitutions.
• Organic - Organic “Fresh” Fruits and Vegetables are not readily available here in the Cancun area.
• Chilies – Unless Requested or Noted on the Menu – We do NOT serve anything Spicy – All salsa with any “Heat” are served on the side.