Puerto Rico is an island overflowing with fantastic food and breathtaking landscapes. Each corner possesses its own unique character, showcasing specialized, locally sourced ingredients. Our Off-Road is designed to take food lovers on an adventurous journey to these incredible, hard-to-reach corners for a truly unique dining experience, meticulously curated by the El Pretexto team. We welcome you to On the Road with an adventurous, off-road twist!

Once again, we are thrilled to welcome back Puerto Rican, Cayey-born, Michelin-star winner Chef Jonathan Meléndez of Casa Mono, New York. Jonathan will join us to work with local ingredients he loves to incorporate into his incredible sauces, featuring flavorful vegetables and fruits. With over 20 years of experience in local and international kitchens, his return is a much-anticipated event.

The fifth event of this season will take place on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at Bosque y Quebrada Sonadora, Naguabo. This is a private property in the south slopes of El Yunque National Forest. The experience will begin with a Forest Therapy walking towards the beautiful quebrada (water stream), where we will begin to celebrate Nature’s wonders with a sparkling wine, followed by a family-style lunch surrounded by the quebrada, with an outstanding wine pairing carefully designed by Mendez Wine Selection sommeliers. Reserve your space today and join us in celebrating the beauty of the Puerto Rican countryside and this hidden gem, on our exclusive Off-Road experience!

There will be regular car, parking spaces next to the entrance of the property. Ability to walk and comfortable walking shoes or boots are needed for this particular experience as we will be walking downhill towards the quebrada.

The menu includes seasonal local ingredients and may vary depending on availability.

Menu

Hors d’ouvre

Pumpkin Hummus | Local Goat Cheese

Pork belly | Pickled Cucumber | Pineapple Jam | Sobao Bread

First course

Roasted Beets and Carrots | Blue cheese | Acerola (Caribbean cherry)

Second course

Conch Salad  | Starfruit White Gazpacho | Sweet Peppers Preserves

Third course

Coconut Caldoso Rice | Spiny Lobster  | Local Catch | Calamari XO Sauce

Fourth course

Rabbit Longaniza | Breadfruit Puree | Onion Marmalade

Dessert

Wood-fired Cornbread | Coconut Sorbet | Passionfruit | Barrilito Rum

We will all be seated at shared tables. The price is per person and includes food, wine pairing, filtered water, and service. To respect the event's logistics, changes in the menu cannot be made. This event is for adults 18+ only; pets are not allowed, and cigarette smoking is not permitted. We reserve the right of admission and permanence on the premises. Thank you for your understanding!