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Ecuadorian
Born.
I was born and grew up in Ecuador where I was spoiled with exotic local foods that came from all regions: highlands, coast and jungle. Ceviches, hornados, locros, encocados and so many more delicious dishes that became part of who I am as a chef.
Chef/Founder
Alejandra Espinoza
Welcome to Somos!
Globally
Inspired.
At age 16 I moved to France with my family where I uncovered a whole world of gastronomic technique. For the next 10 years I studied, and worked and traveled all things culinary. From Europe, to the US, to Asia & the Nordics, my perspective is global.
*Here below you will find our tasting menu. Ingredients or combinations may change due to seasonsonality of products. To find our A la Carte menu and the latest version of this menu, click here*
TASTING MENU
Our tasting menu is my personal journey through childhood in Ecuador, coming of age in France and adulthood in the US. It’s truly Ecuadorian Born, Globally Inspired. I hope you enjoy!
- Chef Alejandra Espinoza
Pulpo Isleño
Octopus, crispy tapioca, house vinaigrette, yuca chips
La Ribera
Palm heart, day catch, garabato yuyo, yuca yogurt
La Covacha
Plantain leaf, green plantain, shrimp, crab, peanut
La Ofrenda
Chontacuro, macambo, paiche
El Fogón
Corn, morocho dough, regional cheeses
El Paradero
Guinea pig dumplings, pine mushrooms, soy
El Archipiélago
Galapago's Brujo fish, shrimps and peanut sango, cassava
or
La Chacra
Corn cake, pork, tomatoes
La Plaza
Seasonal sorbet
Los Tesoritos
Seasonal tropical fruits
El Entierro
Chocolate, banana, caramel
Our drinks also follow our motto of “Ecuadorian born. Globally inspired.”
We make our own cocktails using fresh, local ingredients and local liquors whenever possible. We also have an outstanding selection of wines from Ecuador and France.
The most delicious part!
THINGS GOT INTERESTING
PAPA RONCÓN, El coctel amarimbao
Rum (Romero y Sons), coconut milk, roasted sweet plantain and ishpingo
SHAKAIM, Protector de la Selva
Gin infused with guayusa, dry vermouth, our house chicha and cacao mucilage
EL RUISEÑOR DE AMÉRICA, 5 centavitos de felicidad
Single Malt whisky (Murco), citrics liquor, taxo juice, orange blossom foam
MÁS SABE EL DIABLO POR HUMA QUE POR DIABLO
Rum (Romero y Sons), our house Andean chicha, sweet spices
LET’S GET REFRESHED!
FRESCASO TE PEGAS UN FRESCASO
Gin infused with ataco, lemongrass, orange peals
KARISHINA, la amante del vino
Wine selection, tangerine shrub, roses syrup
TIKIS MIKIS
Red wine, tangerine shrub, roses syrup
AMANTES DE SUMPA
Caña Manabita infused with cocoa nibs, mandarin lemon, lemon basil, vanilla bitters
MISKE AHUMADO, la herencia
Miske Silver (Casa Agave), ginger, orange liquor, palo santo smoke
GIVE ME SOMETHING STRONG, PLEASE
MONTUBIO
Gin, vermouth, peanut campari, sal prieta
AMORFINO, un verso líquido
Cacao liquor, whisky Single Malt (Murco), orange peel
LAS PENAS CON CACAO SON MENOS
Single Malt whisky (Murco), cacao liquor, chocolate bitter, mucilage and cacao nibs
SACHA RUNA
Cruz Loma gin, elderberry and molle liqueur, extra dry vermouth, cacao kombucha
