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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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4.3
Based on 1851 reviews
Risotto-alla-Pescatora with Fish
Very tasty dish but the portion size was quite small for the higher calorie count.
Karice · 11/21/24
Barramundi alla Puttanesca
The Baramundi was poor quality and not cooked or seasoned well.
Karice · 11/21/24
Mexican Paella with Shrimp & Chorizo
It was delicious! I just wish it had more vegetables in it.
Luoluo · 11/21/24
Beef Empanadas with Herb Chimichurri Sauce
Tried this one a few times, very little flavor, cardboard texture, even when adding salsa or other toppings, just bland and dry.
JEREMY · 11/21/24
Risotto-alla-Pescatora with Fish
Surprisingly very good. Usually don’t like cheese with fish but this one works really well
Barbara · 11/21/24
Mexican Paella with Shrimp & Chorizo
Rice was too sticky.
Chris · 11/21/24
Mexican Paella with Shrimp & Chorizo
way too salty
Chen · 11/21/24
Tlacualli's Fajita Steak & Cheese Tacos
kids loved it
Lay Har · 11/20/24
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