Latin inspired cuisine

Chef Sandoval

Honduras-born and Colorado-raised, Edwin Sandoval is a modern multicultural creator of food. Chef Sandoval spent 12 years moving through the ranks of professional kitchens. In 2012 at age of 21 and armed with a culinary arts degree he appeared on the Denver scene as a sous chef at Le grand bistro & Oyster bar and moved around the city to absorb culinary skills at places like Spuntino and Beatrice & Woodsley. As a young professional of 23 Chef Sandoval helped open Argyll Whisky Beer in uptown Denver as Chef de Cuisine and at age 25 he took on Executive Chef position at Telegraph bistro. Since 20217 chef Sandoval has poured his culinary passion and knowledge into XATRUCHO as chef owner and operator.

PASSED APPETIZERS

MEATY PASTELITO

A Gluten free empanada from Honduras made from nixtamalized red corn, filled ground beef, rice and fresh herbs.

MUSHROOM PASTELITO

A gluten free empanada from Honduras made with BLUE masa, filled with roasted mushrooms, cheese and shaved red onions.

VEGAN PASTELITO

A gluten free empanada from Honduras made with YELLOW masa, filled with fire roasted corn, peppers, herbs and capers

FAMILY STYLE SEASONAL SALAD

Chef's choice of mixed greens, heirloom tomatoes, pickled red onions, seasoned red beets and a tangy coconut dressing.

BUFFET LINE ITEMS

SOFRITO BRAISED BEEF

Beef brisket cooked over 24 hrs wrapped in banana leaves, seasoned with house spice blend and a savory tomato sofrito sauce

SALSA VERDE CHICKEN

Chicken thighs marinated in spices and herbs, roasted and shredded into our signature tomatillo based salsa verde.

CURRIED POTATOES

Red potatoes cooked in a savory coconut milk based latin inspired curry sauce, finished with fresh herbs and spinach.

ABUELAS RICE

Chef Sandoval's grandmother rice recipe. Carrots, onions and bells peppers stained with turmeric, finished with fresh cilantro.

FIRE ROSTED VEGETABLES

Fresh corn, red peppers, yellow peppers, green peppers, finished with fresh herbs, spices and achiote oil.

ACCOUTREMETNTS

TANGY TOMATILLO SALSA VERDE

White onions, jalapeƱos, spices, herbs, roasted poblanos finished with fresh herbs

SPICY HABANERO SALSA

Tomatoes, red onion, touch of vinegar, garlic

XATRUCHO CHIMICHURRI

Our take on a classic chimichurri with fresh herbs, vinegars, garlic oil and sunflower seeds.

CLASSIC ENCURTIDO

Pickled cabbage and carrot salad with a touch of jalapeƱos

ALLERGENS

Please note this is a large scale event and our goal is to keep you safe. Let our staff guide you through major allergens

Xatrucho | Tomato

Key: Gluten free Dairy free Nut free Pescatarian Vegetarian Vegan

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase the risk of foodborne illness.