Chef Rodolfo Reyes
Private Chef In Tucson
I am a passionate professional chef with more than 20 years of progressive culinary training, I graduated from culinary school in 2005 and have held just about every position in the kitchen on my way to becoming an Executive Chef. I have owned my own business, helped open restaurants, worked for the world's largest and second largest food service company and 5 star hotels. I have had the privilege of having cooked at events and establishments in which celebrities were in attendance including, former first lady Michelle Obama. Sports stars such as Troy Aikman, Charles Barkley, the 2001 World Series Champion Arizona Diamondbacks, the Chicago Cubs and San Francisco Giants among others.
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More about me
For me, cooking is...
A way to bring people together and open a whole new world, not just in tastes but in cultures and experiences.
I learned to cook at...
As a child in my parent's restaurant, while sharpening my craft in culinary school and everyday I've worked in a kitchen for the past 20+ years.
A cooking secret...
Treating food with respect and learning what it does, you don't force things in the kitchen, you manipulate them.
My menus
Fried Calamari || green onions | sweet peppers | sriracha aioli
Tempura Vegetables || sweet potato | green beans | squash | onion | bell peppers | eggplant | shishito peppers | king oyster mushrooms | dashi sauce
Steamed Spicy Edamame || garlic | chili paste | soy
Spicy Tuna Bite | orange crispy rice | wasabi mayo
Ahi Tuna Crudo || blackened rare tuna | shishito peppers | radish | honey-citrus vinaigrette
Seared Pork Gyoza || soy-chive sauce
Tuna Poke || cucumber | red onion | edamame | green onion | nori | wonton
Tuna Tacos || cilantro-like slaw
Crunchy Asian Salad || mixed greens | fried wontons | mandarin oranges | peanuts | sesame seeds | citrus dressing
Seaweed Salad || shallot | rice vinegar | sesame seeds
Spicy Cucumber Salad || ginger | shallots | garlic chili paste
Sweet Wakame & Cucumber Salad || mirin | sesame seeds | sugar
Triple Mushroom Salad || shiitake | oyster | button | butter lettuce | ponzu dressing
Sushi display
Grilled Ribeye || ginger marinade | wasabi potato puree | sautéed green beans
Miso Marinated Sea Bass || steamed Jasmine rice | shiitake mushrooms
Shashu Pork Bowl || steamed rice | pickled ginger | scallions | seared bok choy
Tonkatsu Ramen || black garlic | mushrooms | corn | green onion | boiled egg | pork belly
Pineapple Fried Rice || cashews | onions | shrimp
Sesame Crusted Tuna Steak || smashed fingerling potatoes in chili paste | snow peas| wasabi butter
Fried Bananas || coconut ice cream
Grilled Ginger Pears || green tea ice cream
Japanese Cheesecake || strawberry sauce
Matcha Swiss Roll
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Artichoke Tapenade Bruschetta || garlic-herb crostini | roasted red pepper | olive mix
Grilled Brie & Sun Dried Tomato Pesto || toasted baguette | herb oil
Caramelized Shallot Tart || cambazola | chives | balsamic glaze
Tarte Flambee Forestiere || wild mushrooms | tarragon | shallots | butter | gruyere cheese
Oysters Au Gratin || creme fraiche | emmental cheese | saffron
Ahi Tuna Crudo || blackened rare tuna | sweet peppers | radish | honey-citrus vinaigrette
Escargot || garlic | brandy | butter | white wine | parsley | toast points
Garlic Herb Shrimp || champagne burre blanc | grilled baguette | microgreens
Shrimp Bruschetta || shallots | tarragon |mascarpone | micro greens
Steak Tartare || tenderloin | dijon | capers | shallots | lemon zest | egg yolk | fried potatoes
Tenderloin & Polenta || creamy polenta | caramelized shallots | portobello mushroom relish
Beef Carpaccio || micro greens | shaved fennel | sun-dried tomato aioli
Lamb Lollipops || pistachio-mint pesto | micro greens
Coquilles St. Jacques || seared scallops | shallots | cremini mushrooms | brandy | gruyere
Seared Lump Crab Cakes || lobster cream | micro greens
Creamy Potato & Leek || parley | chervil
French Onion || gruyere crouton | chives
Fish Soup w/ Rouille || leeks | tomato puree | toasted baguette
Bouillabaisse || Tomato puree | fish | potatoes | toasted bread
Lobster Bisque
Nicoise Salad || butter lettuce | baby red potatoes | seared tuna | hard boiled egg | olives | tomatoes | green beans | caramelized shallot vinaigrette
Lyonnaise Salad || crisp frisee | warm bacon dressing | soft poached egg
Arugula & Raspberry Salad || chèvre | white balsamic vinaigrette | toasted almonds
Bistro Salad || butter lettuce | pickled shallots | walnuts | tarragon | olive oil vinaigrette
Salade Verte || mesclun greens | candied almods | cherry tomatoes | cucumbers | red onions | champagne dressing
Seared Pork Tenderloin || red wine & garlic reduction | parmesan and black pepper mashed potatoes | roasted brussel sprouts
Honey Glazed Pork Tenderloin || apple chutney | roasted new potatoes | baby carrots "Vichy"
Grilled Double Bone Pork Chop || sage brine | brandy Demi | smashed herb tossed fingerlings | green bean amandine
Coq Au Vin || bone-in chicken | thyme | cognac | cippollini onions | cremini mushrooms | roasted fingerling potatoes | asparagus
Duck Breast a l'Orange || potatoes au gratin | French green beans
Steak Diane || beef tenderloin | king oyster mushrooms | cream pan sauce | potato mash
New York Steak || cambazola crust | mushroom risotto | broccolini
Filet of Beef || herb marinade | cambazola cheese | saffron risotto | charred asparagus & baby carrots
Beef Wellington || mushroom duxelles | prosciutto | spinach | green peppercorn sauce | roasted fingerling potatoes | wilted Swiss chard
Moules Vinaigrette || black mussels | shallots | garlic | chives | white wine | angel hair pasta
Grilled Skin-on Salmon || red shallot sauce |cheese & bacon potato cake | sautéed hericots vert
Marseille Shrimp Stew || diced tomatoes | saffron | fennel | white wine | grilled toast
Baked Sea Bass || cherry tomato-herb salad | green onions | balsamic reduction | feta crumbles | safrron rice | roasted cauliflower
Lamb Chops Proveçale || dijon mustard & bread crumb crusted lamb rack | garlic & red wine syrup | parmesan risotto | roasted brussel sprouts
Braised Lamb Shank || tart cherry glaze | roasted garlic mashed potatoes | roasted root vegetables
Strawberry Cheesecake || fresh berries | mint | strawberry sauce
Molten Lava Cake || fresh berries | chocolate | vanilla ice cream
Classic Creme Brûlée || fresh berries | whipped cream | mint
"Frozen" Fruit Terrine || berries | pears | oranges | creme anglaise
Pear Tart || salted caramel | creme fraiche
Decadent Chocolate Cake || triple berry compote | white chocolate whipped cream
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Stuffed Dates ||goat cheese | ricotta | bacon
Hummus Trio || roasted red pepper | garlic | jalapeño-cilantro |vegetable crudite pita chips
Babaganoush || eggplant | tahini | yogurt | vegetable crudite | pita chips
Spanakopita | phyllo dough | sautéed spinach | feta cheese | onions
Artichoke Tapenade Bruschetta || garlic-herb crostini | roasted red pepper | olive mix
Spinach & Artichoke Dip || three cheese blend | roasted artichokes | pita bread
Tahini Chicken on Cucumber || hummus | kalamata olives
Algerian Kefta Skewers || ground beef | ground lamb | cilantro | harissa
Greek Meatballs || ground beef | feta | tzatziki | scallions
Lemon-Oregano Shrimp Skewers || garlic | e.v.o.o | parsley
Fried Calamari || sliced garlic | sweet peppers | spinach | feta cheese | sun dried tomato aioli
Ahi Tuna Crudo || blackened rare tuna | sweet peppers | feta | honey-citrus vinaigrette
Tomato & Avocado || basil | e.v.o.o | garlic |romaine | balsamic vinaigrette
Cous Cous & Grilled Veg || squash | red onion | mushrooms | tomatoes | basil | eggplant | oregano dressing
Strawberry & Feta || spinach | red onion | slivered almonds | yasou dressing
Superfood Salad || quinoa | lentils | kale | bell peppers | garbanzo beans | golden dressing
Greek Wedge || cherry tomatoes | kalamata olives | feta cheese | cucumber | red onion | lemon-oregano vinaigrette
Caesar Salad || crisp romaine | garlic croutons | parmesan cheese | creamy caesar dressing
Paella || saffron rice | green beans | bell pepper | peas | chicken | sausage
Tuscan Chicken || grilled chicken breast | garlic cream | sun-dried tomatoes | spinach | red pepper orzo | ratatouille
Chicken Souvlaki || oregano-lemon marinade | tzatziki | cucumber relish | red pepper rice | parmesan roasted broccoli
Seared Halibut || tomato-cumin sauce | capers | roasted potatoes | green beans & cherry tomatoes
Baked Sea Bass || cherry tomato-herb salad | green onions | balsamic reduction | feta crumbles | saffron rice | roasted cauliflower
Grilled Salmon || citrus cream | roasted vegetable israeli cous cous | grilled asparagus
Beef Shawarma || cinnamon-allspice marinade | cucumber-mint yogurt sauce | feta cheese mashers | lemon-dill squash
Harissa Marinated Top Sirloin|| spicy marinade | greek potatoes | herb oil roasted vegetables
Grilled Ribeye || herb rub | jalapeño-basil puree | tomato-charred shallot topping | rosemary roasted potatoes | roasted briami vegetables
Moroccan Lamb Tangine|| lamb shank | ginger | tomatoes | turmeric | cinnamon | roasted yukon potatoes | garlic-cilantro oil carrots
Filet of Beef || herb marinade | gorgonzola cheese | saffron risotto | charred asparagus & baby carrots
Seafood Paella || shrimp | sea bass | clams | octopus | sausage | peas | onions | green beans | bomba saffron rice
Filet & Lobster Tail || red wine demi |drawn butter | mushroom risotto | charred asparagus & baby carrots
Baklava || walnuts | phyllo dough | honey | vanilla ice cream
Flourless Chocolate Cake || mixed berry compote | whipped cream
Roasted Rosemary Peaches || blackberries | mint | vanilla ice cream
Honey-Pistachio Roasted Pears || orange zest | honey | sweet mascarpone
Greek Parfait || pistachios | orange blossom | mint | honey
Molten Chocolate Lava Cake || red wine reduction | berries
Cheesecake || strawberry sauce | white chocolate whipped cream
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Spinach & Artichoke Dip || roasted artichokes | four cheese mix | toasted baguette
Burrata & Prosciutto || tomato-chipotle jam | arugula | ciabatta toast
Maple Brined Pork Belly || white bean puree | shiitake mushrooms | shishito peppers | asiago
Beef Carpaccio || beef tenderloin | truffle vinaigrette | arugula | charred asparagus | romano
Fried Calamari || green onions | sweet peppers | sriracha aioli
Prawns & Avocado || heirloom tomato | avocado | cucumber | green onion | lime vinaigrette
Royal Mac & Cheese || gruyere | lobster meat | orichiette
Lump Crab Cakes || corn cream | avocado mousse | chili oil | micro greens
Ahi Tuna Poke || cucumber | red onion | edamame | green onion | nori | wonton
Lamb Lollipops || shallot crust | sun dried tomato pesto | chive oil
Chopped Iceberg || smoked bacon | gorgonzola | artichoke | roasted red peppers | balsamic
Beet & Goat Cheese || crispy prosciutto | toasted almonds | arugula | white balsamic vinaigrette
Heirloom Tomato & Watercress || feta crumbles | cucumber | caramelized shallot vinaigrette
House Salad || mixed greens | tomatoes | pecans | grilled baguette | asparagus | bleu cheese
Smoked Double Bone Pork Chop || tart cherry-red wine compote | yukon potato puree | sautéed brocollini
Pork Porterhouse || apple-ginger chutney | sweet potato puree | balsamic glazed Broccolini
Stuffed Chicken Breast || herb marinade | prosciutto | buffalo mozzarella | red pepper coulis | pesto roasted baby potatoes | butternut squash
Half Roasted Chicken || chimichurri| roasted fingerling potatoes | sautéed green beans
Grilled Half Lobster || drawn butter | scalloped potatoes | sautéed squash
Risotto From the Sea || scallops | shrimp | calamari | mussels | roasted red pepper stock | grilled carrots | peas
Seared Sea Bass || shiitake mushroom & tomato ragout | chive tossed capellini | kalamata olives
Outlaw’s Ribeye || herb-beer marinade | espresso rub | whiskey demi | smoked gouda twice baked potato | mushroom trio
Grilled Lamb Chops || bearnaise | truffled mashed potatoes | roasted brussel sprouts & baby tomatoes
Filet & Lobster Tail || red wine demi |drawn butter | gruyere risotto | charred asparagus & baby carrots
Chocolate Mousse Cake || dark rum | chocolate ganache
Cherry Upside Down Bread Pudding || chocolate chips | cinnamon
Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie || vanilla ice cream | salted caramel sauce
Espresso Shot Creme Brûlée || whipped cream | berries
Chocolate Temptation Cake || chocolate cream | hazelnut cream
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Street Corn || mayonnaise | cotija cheese | lime juice | chili powder
Corn & Pepperjack Fritters || chipotle-tomato jam | queso freso
Mini Navajo Tacos || black bean chili | iceberg | tomatoes | olives | cheese | sour cream
Queso Fundido || three cheese bland | spiced ground beef | hatch chilis | corn tortilla chips
Grilled Chicken Empanadas || mole | panela cheese
Pork Tostaditas || mezcal braised pulled pork | pickled red onion | quest fresco | avocado
Chipotle BBQ Ribs || jicama & pineapple slaw
Shrimp & Polenta || cilantro-mesquite marinade | chihuahua cheese | pico de gallo
Fried Calamari || sweet peppers | green onions | roasted poblano aioli
Ahi Tuna Crudo || blackened rare tuna | fresno peppers | radish | honey-citrus vinaigrette
Arugula & Goat cheese | roasted almonds | raspberry-prickly pear vinaigrette
Jalapeño Caesar || romaine | baby tomatoes | cotija | toasted pepitas | roasted corn
Spicy Romanie || ancho ranch | corn | tortilla strips | queso fresco | pickled onions | tomatoes
Southwest Wedge || bacon | tomatoes | corn | pickled onions | cilantro-buttermilk dressing
Roasted Chile Chicken || green chilis | smoked bacon | sweet corn & cotija cheese | roasted red potatoes | sautéed green beans
Stuffed Chicken || prosciutto | chihuahua cheese | black mole | rice cake | roasted asparagus
Pork Shank Green Pozole || hominy | radish | cabbage | avocado | corn chips
Stuffed Pork Loin || chorizo stuffing | apricot-chili glaze | sweet potato mash | julienne squash
Seared Black Cod || corn cream | AZ honey | bacon | fingerling potatoes | asparagus
Seared Sea Bass || roasted poblano chimichurri | smashed fingerlings & chorizo | broccolini
Grilled Salmon || mango-chipotle BBQ | black bean-corn relish | roasted potatoes |green beans
New York Strip || guajillo puree | cotija mashed potatoes | charred brussel sprouts
Grilled Ribeye || espresso-chile rub | mulato demi | roasted baby potatoes | sautéed mushrooms
Mesquite Dusted Filet || queso fundido | poblano-cotijta risotto | baby carrots | cilantro oil
Sonoran Bread Pudding || apricots | pecans | raisins | cinnamon | mezcal cream | ice cream
Mexican Chocolate Lava Cake || triple berry compote | hibiscus whipped cream
Tres Leches Cake || peach & pecan filling | fresh berries
Hibiscus Creme Brûlée || fresh berries | whipped cream | mint
Churros & Ice Cream || berries | chocolate sauce
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Antipasto Pick || salami | roasted pepper | mozzarella pearl | pepperoncini | olive | arugula
Tomato Vierge Bruschetta || fresh tomatoes | basil | garlic | balsamic reduction | mozzarella
Caramelized Shallot Tartlet || gorgonzola cheese | thyme | balsamic reduction
Warm Spinach Dip || spinach | artichokes | three cheese blend | toasted baguette
Portobello Puffs || grilled mushrooms | roma tomatoes | goat cheese | puff pastry
Burrata & Heirloom Tomatoes || rosemary toast | balsamic reduction | fresh basil | arugula
Sweet Italian Sausage in Parmesan Broth || pesto toast | roasted red peppers | pepperoncini
Chicken Parmesan Satays || herb marinade | breaded chicken | parmesan | pomodoro sauce
Fried Calamari || sliced garlic | sweet peppers | spinach |sun dried tomato aioli
Meatballs in Spicy Pomodoro || san marzano tomato sauce | basil | romano cheese | ciabatta toast
Tenderloin & Polenta || seared beef | creamy polenta | caramelized shallots | portobello relish
Braised Beef Bruschetta || ciabatta bread | goat cheese | chives | balsamic reduction
Grilled Beef Crostini || marinated beef | garlic crostini | horseradish cream | roasted red pepper
Tarragon Shrimp Bruschetta || mascarpone crostini | sautéed shrimp | e.v.o.o arugula
Lamb Lollipops || thyme-garlic marinade | e.v.o.o | sun-dried tomato pesto
Caesar Salad || crisp romaine | garlic croutons | parmesan cheese | creamy caesar dressing
Insalata Verdi || field greens | artichoke hearts | roasted red peppers | red onion | croutons | balsamic
Mista || arugula | pecorino cheese | toasted almonds | raspberries | white balsamic
Watercress & Goat Cheese || roasted pistachios | prosciutto | honey-basil vinaigrette
Cannellini Bean Salad || Italian herbs | tomato | sweet onion | tomato-basil vinaigrette
Cherry Tomato & Basil || romaine | mozzarella pearls | garlic croutons | red onions | gold dressing
Cacio e Pepe || tagliolini | black pepper | grated pecorino | sliced basil marinated chicken
Bucatini Pomodoro || san marzano tomato sauce | sliced chicken parmesan | sautéed green beans
Tortellini Portofino || walnuts | green peas | white wine cream sauce | try colored tortellini
Penne Arrabbiata || spicy tomato sauce | asparagus | mushrooms | pecorino romano | garlic bread
Seafood Linguine Basilica || pesto cream | sun dried tomatoes | broccoli | marinated shrimp | scallops | salmon
Seared Pork Tenderloin || barolo wine & garlic reduction | parmesan and black pepper mashed potatoes | roasted brussel sprouts
Pork Osso Bucco || slow braised shank | Fontina mashed potatoes | charred asparagus
Chicken Marsala || chicken breast | mushroom-marsala demi | rosemary potatoes | garlic green beans
Menton Chicken || artichokes | sun-dried tomatoes | mushrooms | white wine | fingerings | vegetables primavera
Chicken Piccata || lemon-caper sauce | roasted potatoes | parmesan dusted broccolini
Lobster Ravioli || basil scented cream | sun dried tomatoes | mozzarella | broccolini
Pesto Branzino en Croute || phyllo | red pepper coulis | romano cheese risotto | roasted baby carrots
Papardelle & Shortribs || white truffle cream | caramelized onions | asparagus | portabellini mushrooms | braised short ribs
Braised Beef Short Ribs || cabernet-rosemary reduction | roasted garlic mashers| parmesan broccolini
Crusted NY Strip || herb dusted steak | gorgonzola & shallot crust | duches potatoes | king oyster mushrooms & shallots
Filet of Beef || herb marinade | gorgonzola cheese | saffron risotto | charred asparagus & baby carrots
Lamb Rack Palermo || shallot-herb crust | garlic-barolo wine reduction | gratin potatoes | basil roasted mushrooms & cherry tomatoes
Chocolate Dipped Cannoli || ricotta filling | chocolate chips | whipped cream
Tiramisu de la Nona || mascarpone | coffee liqueur | cacao |fresh berries | whipped cream
Cheesecake Napolitano || layered strawberry-chocolate-vanilla | fresh berries | whipped cream
Chocolate-Vanilla Panna Cotta || fresh berries | mint
Deconstructed Tartufo di Calabria || black cherry ice cream | chocolate cookies | salted caramel
Torta al Cioccolato Decadente || semi sweet chocolate | triple berry compote | whipped cream
Pistachio Cake || Italian meringue buttercream frosting
Cioccolato Lava Cake || berry compote | mint
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