I am Mexican married to a Puerto Rican so we celebrate Thanksgiving the Latin way-with bold flavors, vibrant sides, and sweet endings. Where Mexican spice meets Puerto Rican soul. Every dish is made to share, savor, and celebrate gratitude.
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Savory Mains
Fresh and Colorful Sides
Desserts con Sabor Latino
Drinks with a Twist
Savory Mains
Bring the soul of Latin kitchen to the Thanksgiving table. From Puerto Rican Pernil to the classic Roasted Turkey with a twist.
a slow-roasted marinated pork shoulder or leg that is tender, flavorful, and often features crispy skin
Puerto Rican Pernil
a fusion of the classic sweet and tangy ham preparation with characteristic Latin American spices and aromatics
Pineapple ham recipe with Coke glaze
a succulent, flavorful holiday centerpiece characterized by a deep infusion of bold, aromatic Latin American and Caribbean spices and herbs
Latin Style Roasted Turkey
Fresh and Colorful Sides
Bright, zesty sides that balance all that holiday richness.
🇲🇽 (Esquites Bake) – creamy, cheesy corn with chili and lime.
Mexican Street Corn Casserole
🇵🇷– Puerto Rican rice with pigeon peas, sofrito, and olives.
Arroz Con Gandules
🇵🇷 -caramelized plantains that pair with everything.
Fried Sweet Plantains
gooey comfort food with a smoky kick.
Baked Mac - Mac & Cheese
a traditional dish made of masa (a corn-based dough) wrapped around a savory or sweet filling and steamed in a corn husk or banana leaf.
Mexican Tamales
🇲🇽 – cactus salad with tomato, onion, cilantro, and lime.
Ensalada de Nopales
Desserts con Sabor Latino
Sweet endings with a Latin twist-each bite tastes like home, nostalgia, and celebration.
creamy caramel custard with a hint of cream cheese and a chocolate base.
Chocoflan Recipe
🇲🇽 – creamy cinnamon rice pudding.
Arroz con Leche (Mexican Rice Pudding)
🇲🇽 sweet, milky sponge cakes perfect for sharing.
Tres Leches Cupcakes
is a popular, creamy, and sweet dessert or snack. It is a bright, refreshing, and colorful concoction
Ensalada de Frutas
Drinks with a Twist
Raise a glass with these festive sips-creamy coquito, cozy ponche, and refreshing agua fresca. Perfect for toasting to family, flavor, and gratitude.
🇵🇷 (Puerto Rican Eggnog) – coconut, cinnamon, and rum holiday drink.
Coquito
🇲🇽 can add different flavors like Pumpkin Spice Horchata – creamy, cinnamon rice drink.
Horchata
🇲🇽 – warm holiday fruit punch with spices and citrus.
