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Tlacualli Ruben x Santiago
About
Tlacualli is a Nahuatl (Uto-Aztecan language of Nahuatl people of Mexico) and signifies connection through food. Chef Santiago Lopez is native to Mexico; extremely passionate about his roots, especially the diversity found in Mexican gastronomy. To this Chef, cooking is not just about putting a dish on the table. It's about passion, love, and subtlety in the preparation. It's finding the perfect balance of seasonings, colors, and flavors to create exquisite harmony. Chef Lopez "love of cooking began 25 years ago at the age of 12 when he started working in restaurants in Mexico. Lopez found his true passion there and decided to dedicate himself to discovering great contrasts and diversity in gastronomy. He arrived in New York at the age of 20. Since then he has focused on developing his passion. His first experience was at a Mexican restaurant, La Hacienda. Lopez then assisted with the opening of the Dos Caminos Restaurant in New York. He went on to work at the Rosa Mexican Restaurant, where he trained the staff at the Atlanta opening, and ended his stay there as a pastry chef. After 25 years in this beautiful profession, this chefs have realized only one thing: he does not cook to live, he lives to cook.
Kitchens
Meals by Tlacualli Ruben x Santiago are prepared fresh in small batches in local kitchens across the country.
How it works
Small batch meals crafted by top culinary talent. Delivered to your door each week.
Set your preferences
Let us know what you love to eat, then choose your meal plan –– from 4 to 16 meals per week.
Choose your meals
Our chefs are in constant creation mode. Every weekly menu boasts new craveable meals for you to order.
Heat and plate
Every meal comes with Chef heating instructions. Set the table, plate your meal, and savor the experience.
Repeat
Choose something new every week or stick with your staples. We'll be in the kitchen cooking up your next mouth-watering meal.
Tlacualli Ruben x Santiago’s meal reviews
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4.4
Based on 1860 reviews
Traditional Steak Tampiqueña Plate
This is a favorite. Steak was really flavorful.
Kanani · 01/18/25
Mexican Chicken and Chorizo Paella
Tasty and flavorful
Mindy · 01/18/25
Creamy Salmon alla Toscana
Favorite salmon dish by CookUnity, delicious sauce with the salmon and the side is delicious as well.
Mary · 01/18/25
Traditional Beef Birria Quesadillas
taste awful if frozen
Sara · 01/18/25
Slow-Roasted Pork Carnitas Quesadillas
would love to get this it is really late
Jen · 01/18/25
Tlacualli's Fajita Steak & Cheese Tacos
The flavor if the steak was delicious but my cheese came mixed with the peppers and onions so I couldn't really reheat them and save the cheese. My tbsp of beans got mixed with the rice so it was a mess.
Jody · 01/18/25
Slow-Roasted Pork Carnitas Quesadillas
Wow these were some of rhe best tacos I’ve ever had. So impressed with the tortilla, and the quality and texture of the meat. Cant wait till these are back on the menu!
Kayleigh · 01/17/25
Grilled Shrimp & Marinara Risotto
the lid on this meal was not sealed at all, it was just a regular plastic lid like for a Togo order
Jeremy · 01/17/25
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