Chef Ronda Salavert Otal
Private Chef In Vega Alta
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Chef Ronda is always looking for the best local ingredients and impressive presentations. Passion for cooking translates to tastefull and fresh food.
I am a Chef with 6 years of experience. I'm born and raised in Barcelona, studied Kitchen Management and traveled around the world. I never actually planned to live in Puerto Rico, but due to covid, I found my home here.
I've lived in Sweden, Barcelona, Orlando, Texas and now I have been 3 years here.
I worked in several restaurants and learn the traditional puertorican dishes. And also I'm always studying more dishes and fruit or vegetables that are unique from the island.
Expect fresh and tasty dishes, excellent presentations, attention to the details, traditional dishes with some twist and fruits or vegetables that you may have never tasted before. For me, the real flavors of the island.

More about me
For me, cooking is...
Everything. I am all day creating dishes, reading about new recipes and filming recipes for social media. It's my passion.
I learned to cook at...
Very different restaurants. From Small Tapas Restaurants in Barcelona, to International Hotels, Bigger Restaurants and Puertorican cafés.
A cooking secret...
Is using local products that only grow here and cooking from scratch. Learning the puertorican traditional dishes and renovating them.
My menus
Small Charcuterie Board with Prosciutto, Lomo, Chorizo, Mozzarella, Cheddar, Gouda and Homemade Bread
Foccacia Bruschetta with Mozzarella and Cherry Tomatoes
Home Made Chicken Croquetas with Smoked Paprika Allioli
Mushroom Aranccinis with Pomodoro Sauce and Allioli
Burrata Salad with Greens, Cherry Tomatoes, Pesto and Black Olives
Spinach and Feta Cheese Aranccinis
Fresh Linguini Pasta with Marinara Sauce, Mussels, Clams and Shrimp
Beef Lasagna with Mozzarella and Spinach
Picanha Beef with Mushroom Risotto
Seafood Paella with Mussels, Clams and Shrimp
Stuffed Chicken with Tagliatelle Pasta with Alfredo Sauce
Affogato (Home Made Real Vanilla Ice Cream with Local Coffee)
Coconut and Mango Pannacotta
Home Made Tiramisú
Chocolate Cake with Orange Ganache
Vanilla Cake with Strawberries
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Piña Colada Sorbet with Mamey Zapote Gel
Sandwichito de Mezcla - Fried Bun with Smoked Cheese Spherification and Piquillo Pepper
Tropical Salad with Local Greens, Tomatoes,Avocado, Black Olives, Guama & Coconut Sauce and Home Made Crystal Bread
Alcapurrias with Carrot and Squash with Cilantro Allioli and Apio Puré
Sorullitos de Maíz (Corn Fritters) with Smoked Vegan Cheese Sauce and Sweet Corn
Chayote Ceviche with Mango Sauce, Peppers, Avocado and Malanga Chips
Marinated Chayote Bao Bun with Avocado, Spinach and Carmelized Onion
Crispy Coliflower Tacos with Red Roasted Pepper Mayo, Orange Caviar, Cilantro and Onion
Tofu Salad with Green Papaya Carpaccio, Smoked Paprika, Ñame Parmentier and Olive Oil
Mushroom Mini Mofongo with Coconut Sauce and Pumpkin
Veggie Paella with Pumpkin, Onion, Bok Choy and Cilantro Allioli
Tofu Steak with Veggies and Malanga Puré
Stuffed Eggplant with Fettuccini and Mushroom Sauce
Squash Milanesa (Topped with tomato Sauce and Cheese) with Arroz con Gandules and Chimichurri
Tres Leches (Regular or Coconut)
Chocolate Cake with Local Coffee Mousse
3 Layer Home Made Carrot Cake
Affogato (Home Made Real Vanilla Ice Cream with Local Coffee)
Mango Sorbet with Papaya Tatin
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Chicken Mini Mofongo with Mushroom Sauce
Blue Crab Empanadillas with Cilantro Allioli
Crispy Shrimp Bao Bun with Spicy Mango Mayonnaise, Avocado, Spinach and Cilantro
Pernil Bao Buns (Home Made) with Carmelized Onion, Spinach and Avocado
Home Made Chicken Croquetas with Smoked Paprika Allioli
Home Made Cod Croquetas with Fresh Sofrito and Brava Sauce
Fish Tacos with Local Catch of the Day and Roasted Pepper Sauce, Onion and Cilantro Sprouts
Catch of the Day Ceviche with Mango Sauce, Peppers, Avocado and Crispy Malanga
Corned Beef Empanadillas with Guava BBQ Sauce
Octopus Salad with Peppers, Onion, Cilantro, Papaya Carpaccio, Smoked Paprika and Apio Puré
Chicken Tacos with Home Made Pesto, Spinach, Onion and Cilantro
Sorullitos de Maíz (Corn Fritters) with Smoked Cheese Sauce, Sweet Corn, Jamonilla (optional) and Anise
Catch of the Day (like Mahi Mahi or Bass) with Veggies and Malanga Chips
Churrasco (Skirt Steak) with Arroz con Gandules. Side of Chimichurri
Seafood Paella with Mussels, Clams, Langostins and Available Fish on Season
Grilled Chicken with Mashed Yellow Sweet Potato and Cilantro Sauce
Chicken and Churrasco (Skirt Steak) Paella with Pumpkin and Cilantro Allioli
Mango & Coconut Cheesecake
Burnt Basque - Style Cheesecake with Passion Fruit Sauce
Affogato (Home Made Real Vanilla Ice Cream with Local Coffee)
Traditional Tres Leches
Chocolate Cake with Local Coffee Mousse and Citrus Chocolate Ghirardelli Ganache
Jackfruit Sorbet with Mango Crumble and Passion Fruit Gel
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Piña Colada Sorbet with Coconut Powder and Pineapple Crisp
Lechón Croqueta with Guava BBQ Sauce
Pernil Bao Bun with Carmelized Onion and Avocado
Mini Mofongo with Stew Chicken & Mushroom Sauce
Fish Tacos with Local Catch of the Day and Roasted Pepper Sauce, Orange Caviar, Onion and Cilantro Sprouts
Catch of the Day Ceviche with Mango Sauce, Crispy Plantain and Avocado
Octopus Salad with Papaya Carpaccio, Smoked Paprika and Apio Puré
Blue Crab Empanadilla with Cilantro Allioli
Corned Beef Empanadilla with Cilantro Allioli and Apio Puré
Chicken Tacos with Home Made Pesto, Spinach, Onion and Cilantro
Filet Mignon with Arroz con Gandules. Side of Chimichurri
Chicken Canneloni with Foie Gras and Local Cheese Sauce
Catch of the Day (like Mahi Mahi or Red Snapper) with Coconut Sauce and Viandas (Root Vegetables)
Seafood Paella with Local Conch, Langostins and Available Fish on Season
Lamb Chops with Mashed Sweet Potato and Red Wine Sauce
Pork Ribs with Home Made Guava BBQ Sauce
Chicken and Churrasco (Skirt Steak) Paella with Pumpkin and Cilantro Allioli
Traditional Tres Leches
Chocolate Cake with Local Coffee Mousse and Citric Ganache
Light Mango & Coconut Cheesecake
Burnt Basque - Style Cheesecake with Passion Fruit Sauce
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Piña Colada Sorbet with Coconut Powder and Pineapple Crisp
Lechón Croqueta with Guava BBQ Sauce
Pernil Bao Bun with Carmelized Onion and Avocado
Local Lobster Salad with Black Olives Caviar, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Coconut Vinagrette
Mini Mofongo with Stew Chicken & Mushroom Sauce
Fish Tacos with Local Catch of the Day and Roasted Pepper Sauce, Orange Caviar, Onion and Cilantro Sprouts
Catch of the Day Ceviche with Mango Sauce, Crispy Plantain and Avocado
Octopus Salad with Papaya Carpaccio, Smoked Paprika and Apio Puré
Blue Crab Empanadilla with Cilantro Allioli
Corned Beef Empanadilla with Cilantro Allioli and Apio Puré
Chicken Tacos with Home Made Pesto, Spinach, Onion and Cilantro
Filet Mignon with Arroz con Gandules. Side of Chimichurri
Chicken Canneloni with Foie Gras and Local Cheese Sauce
Catch of the Day (like Mahi Mahi or Red Snapper) with Coconut Sauce and Viandas (Root Vegetables)
Seafood Paella with Local Conch, Langostins and Available Fish on Season
Lamb Chops with Mashed Sweet Potato and Red Wine Sauce
Pork Ribs with Home Made Guava BBQ Sauce
Chicken and Churrasco (Skirt Steak) Paella with Pumpkin and Cilantro Allioli
Traditional Tres Leches
Chocolate Cake with Local Coffee Mousse and Citric Ganache
Light Mango & Coconut Cheesecake
Burnt Basque - Style Cheesecake with Passion Fruit Sauce
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Beef Carpaccio with Bread Crumbs, DemiGlaze Sauce, Local Greens and Pickles
Foccacia Bruschetta with Burrata di Buffalo and Cherry Tomatoes
Chicken Croquetas with Parmesan
Charcuterie Board with Prosciutto, Lomo Ibérico, Chorizo, Salami and Homemade Bread
Cheese Board with imported cheeses like Brie, cured cheese, blue cheese and goat cheese (depending on avaiability)
Scallops with Lemon and Parsley Sauce
Mushroom and Truffle Aranccini
Burrata di Buffala Salad with Local Greens, Cherry Tomatoes, Pesto and Black Olives
Sizzling Langostins with Garlic and Parsley
Spinach and Feta Cheese Aranccinis
Catch of the Day and Langostins with Fresh Linguini Pasta and Marinara Sauce
Lamb Lasagna with Ricotta and Spinach
Rib Eye with Mushroom & Truffle Risotto
Seafood Paella with Octopus, Clams, Langostins and Fresh Fish
Stuffed Chicken with Tagliatelle Pasta with Pomodoro Sauce
Coconut and Mango Pannacota
Traditional Home Made Tiramisú
Afogato (Vanilla Ice Cream with Local Coffee)
Chocolate Cake with Local Coffee Mousse
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Laurent Perrier Demi Sec Champagne Toast (Includes One Glass per person)
Piña Colada Sorbet with Guava
Local Lobster Salad with Black Olives Caviar, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Coconut Vinagrette
Chicken Croquette with Smoked Paprika Allioli
Shrimo Bao Bun with Spicy Mango Mayonnaise
Chicken Tacos with Home Made Pesto, Spinach, Onion and Cilantro
Slow Cooked Beef Ravioli with Cheese Sauce
Goat Cheese and Tomato Aranccinis
Burrata Salad with Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes, Pesto and Black Olives
Sorullitos de Maíz (Corn Fritters) with Cheese Sauce and Sweet Corn
Beef Carpaccio with Bread Crumbs, DemiGlaze Sauce, Local Greens and Pickles
Sizzling Langostins with Garlic and Parsley
Lamb Lasagna with Ricotta and Spinach
Seafood Paella with Octopus, Clams and Langostins
Rib Eye and Chicken Paella with Cilantro Allioli and Pumpkin
Catch of the Day with Langostins, Scallops and Mussels with Linguini Pasta and Marinara Sauce
Grilled Chicken with Pisto (Stew Vegetables in Tomato Sauce)
Filet Mignon with Potato Puré and Red Wine Sauce
Home Made Tiramisú
Coconut and Mango Panna Cotta
Afogato (Vanilla Ice Cream with Local Coffee)
Chocolate Cake with Orange Ganache
Vanilla and Strawberry Cake
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Small Charcuterie Board with Prosciutto, Lomo, Chorizo, Mozzarella, Cheddar, Gouda and Homemade Bread
Foccacia Bruschetta with Mozzarella and Cherry Tomatoes
Home Made Chicken Croquetas with Smoked Paprika Allioli
Mushroom Aranccinis with Pomodoro Sauce and Allioli
Burrata Salad with Greens, Cherry Tomatoes, Pesto and Black Olives
Spinach and Feta Cheese Aranccinis
Fresh Linguini Pasta with Marinara Sauce, Mussels, Clams and Shrimp
Beef Lasagna with Mozzarella and Spinach
Picanha Beef with Mushroom Risotto
Seafood Paella with Mussels, Clams and Shrimp
Stuffed Chicken with Tagliatelle Pasta with Alfredo Sauce
Affogato (Home Made Real Vanilla Ice Cream with Local Coffee)
Coconut and Mango Pannacotta
Home Made Tiramisú
Chocolate Cake with Orange Ganache
Vanilla Cake with Strawberries
View full menu
Piña Colada Sorbet with Mamey Zapote Gel
Sandwichito de Mezcla - Fried Bun with Smoked Cheese Spherification and Piquillo Pepper
Tropical Salad with Local Greens, Tomatoes,Avocado, Black Olives, Guama & Coconut Sauce and Home Made Crystal Bread
Alcapurrias with Carrot and Squash with Cilantro Allioli and Apio Puré
Sorullitos de Maíz (Corn Fritters) with Smoked Vegan Cheese Sauce and Sweet Corn
Chayote Ceviche with Mango Sauce, Peppers, Avocado and Malanga Chips
Marinated Chayote Bao Bun with Avocado, Spinach and Carmelized Onion
Crispy Coliflower Tacos with Red Roasted Pepper Mayo, Orange Caviar, Cilantro and Onion
Tofu Salad with Green Papaya Carpaccio, Smoked Paprika, Ñame Parmentier and Olive Oil
Mushroom Mini Mofongo with Coconut Sauce and Pumpkin
Veggie Paella with Pumpkin, Onion, Bok Choy and Cilantro Allioli
Tofu Steak with Veggies and Malanga Puré
Stuffed Eggplant with Fettuccini and Mushroom Sauce
Squash Milanesa (Topped with tomato Sauce and Cheese) with Arroz con Gandules and Chimichurri
Tres Leches (Regular or Coconut)
Chocolate Cake with Local Coffee Mousse
3 Layer Home Made Carrot Cake
Affogato (Home Made Real Vanilla Ice Cream with Local Coffee)
Mango Sorbet with Papaya Tatin
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Chicken Mini Mofongo with Mushroom Sauce
Blue Crab Empanadillas with Cilantro Allioli
Crispy Shrimp Bao Bun with Spicy Mango Mayonnaise, Avocado, Spinach and Cilantro
Pernil Bao Buns (Home Made) with Carmelized Onion, Spinach and Avocado
Home Made Chicken Croquetas with Smoked Paprika Allioli
Home Made Cod Croquetas with Fresh Sofrito and Brava Sauce
Fish Tacos with Local Catch of the Day and Roasted Pepper Sauce, Onion and Cilantro Sprouts
Catch of the Day Ceviche with Mango Sauce, Peppers, Avocado and Crispy Malanga
Corned Beef Empanadillas with Guava BBQ Sauce
Octopus Salad with Peppers, Onion, Cilantro, Papaya Carpaccio, Smoked Paprika and Apio Puré
Chicken Tacos with Home Made Pesto, Spinach, Onion and Cilantro
Sorullitos de Maíz (Corn Fritters) with Smoked Cheese Sauce, Sweet Corn, Jamonilla (optional) and Anise
Catch of the Day (like Mahi Mahi or Bass) with Veggies and Malanga Chips
Churrasco (Skirt Steak) with Arroz con Gandules. Side of Chimichurri
Seafood Paella with Mussels, Clams, Langostins and Available Fish on Season
Grilled Chicken with Mashed Yellow Sweet Potato and Cilantro Sauce
Chicken and Churrasco (Skirt Steak) Paella with Pumpkin and Cilantro Allioli
Mango & Coconut Cheesecake
Burnt Basque - Style Cheesecake with Passion Fruit Sauce
Affogato (Home Made Real Vanilla Ice Cream with Local Coffee)
Traditional Tres Leches
Chocolate Cake with Local Coffee Mousse and Citrus Chocolate Ghirardelli Ganache
Jackfruit Sorbet with Mango Crumble and Passion Fruit Gel
View full menu
Piña Colada Sorbet with Coconut Powder and Pineapple Crisp
Lechón Croqueta with Guava BBQ Sauce
Pernil Bao Bun with Carmelized Onion and Avocado
Mini Mofongo with Stew Chicken & Mushroom Sauce
Fish Tacos with Local Catch of the Day and Roasted Pepper Sauce, Orange Caviar, Onion and Cilantro Sprouts
Catch of the Day Ceviche with Mango Sauce, Crispy Plantain and Avocado
Octopus Salad with Papaya Carpaccio, Smoked Paprika and Apio Puré
Blue Crab Empanadilla with Cilantro Allioli
Corned Beef Empanadilla with Cilantro Allioli and Apio Puré
Chicken Tacos with Home Made Pesto, Spinach, Onion and Cilantro
Filet Mignon with Arroz con Gandules. Side of Chimichurri
Chicken Canneloni with Foie Gras and Local Cheese Sauce
Catch of the Day (like Mahi Mahi or Red Snapper) with Coconut Sauce and Viandas (Root Vegetables)
Seafood Paella with Local Conch, Langostins and Available Fish on Season
Lamb Chops with Mashed Sweet Potato and Red Wine Sauce
Pork Ribs with Home Made Guava BBQ Sauce
Chicken and Churrasco (Skirt Steak) Paella with Pumpkin and Cilantro Allioli
Traditional Tres Leches
Chocolate Cake with Local Coffee Mousse and Citric Ganache
Light Mango & Coconut Cheesecake
Burnt Basque - Style Cheesecake with Passion Fruit Sauce
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