ALEJANDRA ESPINOZA
CHEF FOUNDER
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.
ABOUT SOMOS
SOMOS is a restaurant that aims to take Ecuadorian gastronomy to the world. Rooted in Ecuador and globally inspired, it blends local ingredients with international influences to share the country’s rich culinary identity on a global stage.
SOMOS FAVORITES
WAHOO SALSERO
Sweet and spicy passion fruit sauce, green
mango, black sesame, cilantro oil.
CHIVO DE MUEY
Ecuadorian-inspired stew. Goat ragu
cooked with tamarind, chili, artisanal pappardelle,
goat cheese, yogurt and bacon chips.
CEVICHE MANICERO
Catch of the day, peanut and coconut sauce,
diced cucumbers, toasted peanuts, chilli. Served
with chulpi corn.
SACHA RUNA
Cruz Loma Gin, dry cocoa vermouth, Mama Negra herbal liqueur, pickled eugenias.
PAPÁ RONCÓN
Romero y Sons Rum (9 years), coconut milk, roasted maqueño, chocolate bitters.
RUISEÑOR DE AMÉRICA
Pitahaya Drakon distillate, orange liqueur, taxo juice, orange blossom foam.