Chef Profesional, apasionado cocinero, comence mi formacion en el Instituto Gastronomico Belinglise, hace mas de 12 años. Mi formacion laboral comenzo en el Hipodromo de las Americas bajo la enseñanza del Chef Mario Celis, comenzando como cocinero "b" y ascendiendo al puesto de Sous Chef. Durante 4 años me laborando al cargo de 2 restaurantes, decidi buscar nuevas experiencias en el Area de Puerto Vallarta, trabajando en Hoteles de Gran Turismo, Villa del Palmar en Riviera Nayarit es uno de los principales en el cual estuve en el area de buffet. Asi tambien trabaje en restaurantes de Playa y de cadena. Combinado con el area de Restaurante, en el año 2009 comence una de mis grandes pasiones al descubrir mi gusto por la docencia, al transmitir mis experiencias y conocimientos adquiridos, siguiendo hasta la fecha de hoy trabajando en la Universidad Vizcaya de Las Americas Plantel Puerto Vallarta. En busca de mas aprendizaje, tome un salon de eventos al cual dabamos servicio hasta 800 pax. en dos salas con menus de 3 a 4 tiempos. He laborado como responsable de cocina en el evento de Formula 1 realizados en Octubre. Dado el crecimiento, se me brinda la oportunidad de trabajar en villas en el area de Punta de Mita, en lugares como Four seasons y villas en el area de la Punta. Manteniendo asi la oportumidad de ser profesor y dar a conocer nuestra propuesta gastronomica a los extranjeros que llegan de visita a nuestras Playas. A lo largo de mi carrera he tenido la fortuna de trabajar con Chefs de renombre como Chef Olivier Lombard, Chef Regis Lacombe, Chef Mario Celis, Chef Gilles Rollet, todos miembros de Vatel Club.
En cocinas de alto nivel y exigencia, Refinando mis platillos con la enseñanza en Universidades
Recetas mexicanas con técnica y alma, pensadas para celebrar en cada mesa.
Años en hoteles y restaurantes de alto nivel; también comparto mi pasión como profesor.
Cocino con hambre y antojo para lograr platos honestos, sabrosos y memorables.
Propuestas con esencia mexicana y guiños europeos: antojos, sopas, fuertes y postres.
Antojitos, sopas tradicionales, moles, mar y postres caseros con sello mexicano.
Pork & mole tetela. Blue maza triangle, stuffed with Beans, with chicken breast with mole Poblano and pickled red onion
Baja Shrimp Taco-Tempura fried shrimp, with red an white cabagge, carrots, pickled onion, lime and mayo chipotle sauce
Cesar salad. Spring mix lettuce,Cesar dressing( chefs recipe) , croutons parmesan cheese & shrimp
Tuna carnitas taco. Fried wonton pasta, stuffed with confit fish, and pico de gallo, over avocado sauce and fresh sprouts and lettuce
Chicken tinga tostadas with guacamole and chipotle cream
Zucchini blossom cream- zucchinni blossom stoved with, onion, garlic, epazote, red bell pepper, side by Oaxaca cheese
Tortilla soup- stoved tomato, onion , garlic, guajillo pepper, epazote, fried tortillas soup, side by fried tortilla, fresh cheese, avocado, cream and pasilla pepper
Tarasca soup- creamy soup based on tomato, beans, pasilla pepper, garlic and onion, perfumes by epazote, side by avocado, tortilla chips, fresh cheese, sour cream, and chicharrón
Fideo seco soup: Nopales cooked in tomato & chicken broth, side by creamy beans salsa, chipotle peper salsa, avocado, fresh cheese, sour cream & chicharron
Birria - Traditional Jalisco beef stew, with Peppers and spices, side by onion, cilantro, beans, tortilla, and homemade salsa
Mole Poblano and Prawns- Mexican chocolate sauce, dried peppers and spices, bathing prawns,red pickled onion, and creamy rice
Al pastor Taco. Roasted Pork marinated in anatto, and orange juice, side by chipotle pepper salsa, onion, cilantro, roasted pineapple, lime and avocado salsa
Enfrijoladas de cochinita pibil - Marinated Pork, stoved in annato,orange, garlic & spices, stuffed enchiladas with pibil pork, bathed with black beans salsa , red pickled onion, sour cream & fresh cheese
Green mole enchiladas- pork carnitas wrapped in blue corn tortilla, bathed with green mole based on pumpkin seed, green tomato, poblano and jalapeño pepper, chicken broth, garlics and onion
Veracruzana style fish: Mahi mahi sealed on olive oil, bell peppers, tomato sauce, Capers, olives, side by mexican white rice
Rib Eye volcan. Corn beigent, accompanied by Rib Eye chicharron,stoved pork grinds, guacamole,caramelized onion, cream, cheese, creamy jalapeño salsa and chipotle dressing
Mom's enchiladas - thick tomato sauce, flavored with chipotle, stuffed with chicken, bathed in cream, gratinated with Chihuahua cheese, accompanied by cream, onion and fresh cheese
Arroz con leche- rice, cocunut milk, cocunut cream, aromatized with orange, cinamon. Side by berries and orange sauce
Flan - Traditional flan Made with vanilla, orange and cream cheese with Caramel sauce
Coffe Flan Ice cream- Homemade coffe flan ice cream, accompanied by cinamon beignets raspberry sauce and seasonal fruits
Key lime gaznate. Mexican version of key lime pie. Corn cookies, with lime cream and flamed Italian meringue
Chocolate and beignets - Homemade chocolate de metate Ice cream, side by flour fritters with cinamon sugar and nutmeg, berries
Antojitos, sopas tradicionales, moles, mar y postres caseros con sello mexicano.
Chile relleno- Tempura Anaheim pepper. Filled with manchego cheese, side by tomato and cilantro sauce
Pibil pork salbut- apettizer of fried maza, filled with black beans, chicken marinated in orange and achiotr adobo. Side by pickled red onion and green tomato salsa
Baja Shrimp Taco-Tempura fried shrimp, with red an white cabagge, carrots, pickled onion, lime and mayo chipotle sauce
Tuna carnitas taco. Fried wonton pasta, stuffed with confit fish, and pico de gallo, over avocado sauce and fresh sprouts and lettuce
Stuffed avocado - Grilled avocado, stuffed with tuna ceviche, spring onion, jalapeño, lemon, ginger and seasonings, accompanied by sesame toast
Shrimp torta ahogada. Mini home made buns filled with shrimp, bathed in tomato broth and spicy sauce accompanied by avocado,refried beans, pickled onion
Shrimp aguachile. Marinated shrimp, in lime, cilantro, serrano pepper, cucumber, avocado and pickled red onion
Cuitlacoche cream- cream, chicken broth, black corn, poblano pepper, epazote,side by quesadilla and raw tomatillo salsa
Zucchini blossom quesadilla- zucchinni blossom stoved with, onion, garlic, epazote, red bell pepper, mushrooms,corn grains,Oaxaca cheese,side by sour creamy,lettuce, fresh cheese, and roasted tomato salsa
Tortilla soup- stoved tomato, onion , garlic, guajillo pepper, epazote, fried tortillas soup, side by fried tortilla, fresh cheese, avocado, cream and pasilla pepper
Tarasca soup- creamy soup based on tomato, beans, pasilla pepper, garlic and onion, perfumes by epazote, side by avocado, tortilla chips, fresh cheese, sour cream, and chicharrón
Shrimp Empanada, fried dough empanada, filled with shrimp, cream cheese, avocado and pico de gallo
Sarandeado style fish- Catch of the day marinated in mayo and spices adobo, long cook on the grill, grilled vegetables, and green rissotto
Coconut Shrimp with Sweet Chili Mango, Dipping Sauce,and avocado salsa
Mole Poblano and Carnitas enchiladas- Mexican chocolate sauce, dried peppers and spices, bathing Carnitas enchiladas-, side beans, red pickled onion Sesame seeds
Baja Style Tacos - 3 tacos, 1 fried tempura shrimp, 1 fried mahi mahi tempura fish, 1 fried tempura octopus, coleslaw, pickled red onion, pico de gallo, chipotle dressing and mayonnaise
Al pastor Tuna fish: sealed tuna marinated in al pastor adobo, roasted pineapple, creamy mashed avocado, spicy peanut salsa, Homemade blue corn tortillas and roasted Lemon
Rib Eye volcan. Corn beigent, accompanied by Rib Eye chicharron,stoved pork grinds, guacamole,caramelized onion, cream, cheese, creamy jalapeño salsa and chipotle dressing
Mom's enchiladas - thick tomato sauce, flavored with chipotle, stuffed with chicken, bathed in cream, gratinated with Chihuahua cheese, accompanied by cream, onion and fresh cheese
Coffe Flan Ice cream- Homemade coffe flan ice cream, accompanied by cinamon beignets raspberry sauce and seasonal fruits
Churros - fried dough spiced with cinamon and sugar, side by berries, Caramel sauce and raspberry sorbet
Key lime gaznate. Mexican version of key lime pie. Corn cookies, with lime cream and flamed Italian meringue
Passion fruit ice cream - homemade ice cream made with cream cheese, white chocolate and vanilla, butter sable, passion fruit sauce, edible flowers. Red berries
Chocolate and beignets - Homemade chocolate de metate Ice cream, side by flour fritters with cinamon sugar and nutmeg, berries
Coconut ice cream- Homemade icre cream coconut milk & Orange side by cinamon beignets and berries
Del pueblo cannoli: Flour fritters filled with cottage cheese mousse and chantilly accompanied by chocolate sauce, red fruits and ground nectarines
Antojitos, sopas tradicionales, moles, mar y postres caseros con sello mexicano.
Chile relleno- Tempura Anaheim pepper. Filled with manchego cheese, side by tomato and cilantro sauce
Baja Shrimp Taco-Tempura fried shrimp, with red an white cabagge, carrots, pickled onion, lime and mayo chipotle sauce
Tuna carnitas taco. Fried wonton pasta, stuffed with confit fish, and pico de gallo, over avocado sauce and fresh sprouts and lettuce
Beef aguachile. Marinated N.Y. steak, in lime, cilantro, serrano pepper, habanero, cucumber, avocado and pickled red onion
Coconut Shrimp. Shrimp breaded in coconut and amaranth, fried, accompanied with spicy mango sauce and avocado puree
Stuffed avocado - Grilled avocado, stuffed with tuna ceviche, spring onion, jalapeño, lemon, ginger and seasonings, accompanied by sesame toast
Pato encacahuatado - Duck fried taquitos,bathed with peanut creamy salsa, fresh cheese, sour cream, avocado, and cilantro.,
Pibil pork Enfrijoladas- Marinated Pork, stoved in annato,orange, garlic & spices, stuffed enchiladas with pibil pork, bathed with black beans salsa , red pickled onion, sour cream & fresh cheese
Shrimp torta ahogada. Mini home made buns filled with shrimp, bathed in tomato broth and spicy sauce accompanied by avocado,refried beans, pickled onion
Shrimp aguachile. Marinated shrimp, in lime, cilantro, serrano pepper, cucumber, avocado and pickled red onion
Included 1 cup of wine pairing
Crema de Cuitlacoche- black corn,onion, jalapeño pepper, garlic and epazote cream, side by Oaxaca cheese quesadilla and raw tomatillo salsa
Zucchini blossom quesadilla- zucchinni blossom stoved with, onion, garlic, epazote, red bell pepper, mushrooms,corn grains,Oaxaca cheese,side by sour creamy,lettuce, fresh cheese, and roasted tomato salsa
Al pastor fish Taco. Roasted Marinated mahi mahi in anatto, and orange juice, side by chipotle pepper salsa, onion, cilantro, roasted pineapple, lime and avocado salsa
Tortilla soup- stoved tomato, onion , garlic, guajillo pepper, epazote, fried tortillas soup, side by fried tortilla, fresh cheese, avocado, cream and pasilla pepper
Tarasca soup- creamy soup based on tomato, beans, pasilla pepper, garlic and onion, perfumes by epazote, side by avocado, tortilla chips, fresh cheese, sour cream, and chicharrón
Shrimp empanada fried dough empanada, filled with shrimp, cream cheese, avocado and pico de gallo
1 cup of wine included
Rack de cordero al guajillo- lamb chops envolved with hoja santa, sweet & sour guajillo sauce,side by baby vegetables saute in butter, mashed potatoe
Lobster and Mole . Lobster tail flavored with Fine herbs and parsley cooked in butter, mole poblano, side by creamy rice, mushrooms and asparagus
Salmón and Mole Rosa :sealed salmón with olive oil, pink mole (based on pine nut, beet, chipotle chile and white chocolate) served with creamy rice asparagus and mushrooms
Sarandeado style fish- Catch of the day marinated in mayo and spices adobo, long cook on the grill, grilled vegetables, and beans
Al pastor Tuna fish: sealed tuna marinated in al pastor adobo, roasted pineapple, creamy mashed avocado, spicy peanut salsa, Homemade blue corn tortillas and roasted Lemon
Rib Eye volcan. Corn beigent, accompanied by Rib Eye chicharron,stoved pork grinds, guacamole,caramelized onion, cream, cheese, creamy jalapeño salsa and chipotle dressing
Short Rib in Cacao and Pasilla Chili Sauce: Beef short rib slow-cooked until tender, drizzled with an intense Mexican cacao and pasilla chili sauce. Served with sweet potato purée with browned butter and a crispy cactus paddle salad
1 Pairing cup of wine included
Beef filete & chocolate. Filet heart in a mustard and pepper crust, bathed in sweet and sour chocolate sauce, accompanied by butter vegetables, mashed potatoes with old-fashioned mustard
Mom's enchiladas - thick tomato sauce, flavored with chipotle, stuffed with chicken, bathed in cream, gratinated with Chihuahua cheese, accompanied by cream, onion and fresh cheese
Key lime gaznate. Mexican version of key lime pie. Fried dough, filled with lime cream and flamed Italian meringue
Coffe Flan Ice cream- Homemade coffe flan ice cream, accompanied by cinamon beignets raspberry sauce and seasonal fruits
Mexican tartufo. Metate chocolate ice cream, homemade vanilla ice cream and raspberry sorbet, covered with chocolate cookies, accompanied by berries and basil
Chocolate and beignets - Homemade chocolate de metate Ice cream, side by flour fritters with cinamon sugar and nutmeg, berries
Churros - Home made fried dough spiced with cinamon and sugar, side by berries, Caramel sauce and raspberry sorbet
Corn Tamal & rompope : Sweet corn Tamal, side by fried plantains , Homemade rompope Ice cream, caramelized pumpkin seeds
1 Pairing wine glass included
Del pueblo cannoli: Flour fritters filled with cottage cheese mousse and chantilly accompanied by chocolate sauce, red fruits and ground nectarines
Entradas frescas, pastas y clásicos europeos con toques contemporáneos.
Salmon Carpaccio: Smoked salmon slices, red onion, capers, lemon, sliced jalapeño, olive oil, garlic croutons
Tuna tartare :with avocado and soy sauce: Fresh tuna marinated in lemon, capers, red onion, Dijon mustard, avocado and Butter crouton
Bruschetta : olive/garlic toast, Cherry tomato, basil, caramelized onion, aceto balsamic
Goat cheese Salad :Mix of French lettuce, with caramelized walnuts, cherry tomato, garlic crouton, goat cheese, and honey mustard vinaigrette
Risotto Funghi- creamy rice, parmesan cheese, portobellini, garlic, onion, white wine
Spaghetti Vongole- spaghetti, pomodoro sauce, crushed pepper, clams, parmesan cheese, basil
Mushroom velouté with truffle: A creamy mushroom soup, finished with a touch of truffle oil for a tempting flavor
Onion soup. Caramelized onion with red wine, stewed in beef stock, served with a gratin gruyere crouton
Bolognese Lasagna :Pasta Sheets stuffed with ground beef, Mushrooms, Carrot and onion, Gratin with bechamel sauce and mozzarella cheese
Canelonni Florentina: pasta rolls stuffed with spinach, chicken, bacon, onion and garlic garto topped with mozzarella cheese and cream sauce, served with tomato and sage Napolitan sauce
Salmón & cilantro. Sealed and steamed salmón, with cilantro risotto and roasted limón, cherry tomato,
Creme Brulee. Cream cooked with vanilla, flavored with Rosemary, caramelized, and Accompanied by berries
Cannoli: Flour fritters filled with mascarpone mousse and chantilly accompanied by chocolate sauce, red berries and ground pistachios
Lemon and ginger tart: A soft lemon tart with a touch of ginger, topped with a layer of meringue and a dollop of whipped cream
Tiramisu: Mascarpone Cheese Mousse, Sprinkled with Cocoa, Served with lady fingers Marinated in Espresso Coffee
Entradas frescas, pastas y clásicos europeos con toques contemporáneos.
Beef Carpaccio: Fine Slices of Spiced Beef Fillet, Accompanied by Royal Lemon, Parmesan Cheese, and Arugula Salad
Bruschetta - olive/garlic toast, Cherry tomato, basil, caramelized onion, aceto balsamic
Salmon Carpaccio: Smoked salmon slices, red onion, capers, lemon, sliced jalapeño, olive oil, garlic croutons
Burrata capresse: Burrata cheese, cherry tomato, red onion, basil, balsamic cream,toasts
Goat cheese and tomato Salad : A fresh salad with sundried tomato, goat cheese, and pecans, dressed with a mild mustard and honey vinaigrette
Pear salad Mix of spring lettuce, d'anjou pear slices, Roquefort cheese and caramelized pecans with balsamic vinaigrette
Spaghetti Vongole- spaghetti, pomodoro sauce, crushed pepper, clams, parmesan cheese, basil
Cheese ravioli- Ravioli stuffed with 4 cheeses, Alfredo sauce & dehidrated tomato
Fetuccini Carbonara- Fetuccini, egg yolk, panceta, pecorino cheese, garlic, white wine, and ground pepper
Lobster bisque with brandy: A creamy lobster soup, cooked with a splash of brandy and cream, flavored with Rosemary
Caramelized onion Tarte Tatin: A small upside-down tart with caramelized onions, accompanied by a light goat cheese cream
Onion soup. Caramelized onion with red wine, stewed in beef stock, served with a gratin gruyere crouton
Atún y banana. Grilled Tuna fillet, accompanied by banana and leek puree, with sweet and sour red wine sauce and roasted vegetables
Beef filete & chocolate. Filet heart in a mustard and pepper crust, bathed in sweet and sour chocolate sauce, accompanied by butter vegetables, mashed potatoes with old-fashioned mustard
Salmón and pesto - sealed salmón and baked with basil pesto, served with lemon, mushrooms, zucchinni and tomatos
Briani chicken- Grilled chicken, topped with goat cheese, sundried tomato, basil. Side by creamy spinachs and mushrooms
Lasagna Florentina: pasta sheets stuffed with spinach, chicken, bacon, onion and garlic, topped with mozzarella cheese and cream sauce, served with pomodoro sauce
Tiramisu: Mascarpone Cheese Mousse, Sprinkled with Cocoa, Served with Soletas Marinated in Espresso Coffee
Cannoli: Flour fritters filled with mascarpone mousse and chantilly accompanied by chocolate sauce, red berries and ground pistachios
Chocolate mousse with raspberry sauce: A soft dark chocolate mousse with a fresh raspberry & ginger coulis, served with berries and peppermint
Lemon and ginger tart: A soft lemon tart with a touch of ginger, topped with a layer of meringue and a dollop of whipped cream
Chocolate Creme Brulee.Heavy Cream cooked with vanilla, flavored with chocolate de metate, caramelized, and Accompanied by berries
Isaac and his wife were an absolute JOY to have as our chefs the first night in Puerto Vallarta. I wish I could put into words how amazing the entire experience was. They went above and beyond to make magic in our hotels small kitchen - even without the essentials like paper towels and glassware, they made it happen! We look forward to experiencing their lovely food and drinks again!!
Chef Issac's culinary expertise was the perfect fit for our 70th birthday celebration in Mexico! The dishes were not only delicious but also beautifully incorporated elements of Mexican history, adding a rich cultural layer to our special day. What truly made the experience stand out was the staff's exceptional service - they were incredibly accommodating to our family's diverse needs, from baby-friendly options to carefully prepared meals catering to various dietary restrictions and preferences. If you're planning a milestone celebration in Mexico with family, Chef Issac and his team (shout out to Maya) comes highly recommended.
Isaac and team were phenomenal! Menu options were wide and took into account dietary restrictions. Every dish was amazing and clean up literally left the kitchen cleaner vs. when they started! Could not recommend enough. Friends are still talking about how delicious and fun the night was.
If I had one word to describe the experience “WOW”! This was my first experience with a private chef and WOW was I impressed. From beginning to end Chef Isaak and his lovely wife were professional and catered to our specific needs. My husband, son and I were staying in an Airbnb on the ocean far away from town so it was quite a drive for Issac to drive here. Once they arrived we were treated like royalty. Every dish they served was like heaven in your mouth. So full of flavor with impeccable taste. The service was amazing to say the least and very accommodating. If I could give Issac and his wife more than 5 stars, I would in a heartbeat. 10,000% highly recommend!
Isaac was phenomenal. The meal was delicious and he was so fun to talk to. I would recommend him to anyone who is visiting.
Isaac and his sous Andrea were amazing. The food was both delicious and gorgeous on the plate. Isaac was extremely kind and accommodating, particularly when I needed to change the party number last minute and add a dish. I highly recommend him and his team. I loved how personal each dish was to him with some recipes having been passed down to him through generations of his family. All of his dishes represented the local cuisine impeccably.
Wonderful experience!
Great night, great food! Highly recommend
Chef Isaac was great to work with both prior to our dinner, and during. Explained the details and ingredients in each dish, great presentation, and most importantly, absolutely delicious and authentic flavors. The overall experience is so very worth it and I would recommend to anyone that is considering it!
The highest of recommendations! He is one of the best chef's I have ever have worked with and every dish was 5 star quality! 10/10 - Thank you so much, Isaac!! XOXO, Cynthia & Shawna