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Island Picadillo Lettuce Tacos
Four Protein Choices · Savory-Sweet Filling · Crisp Romaine Cups · Cotija · 280 Cal
Warm seasoned filling spooned into cold crisp romaine cups and topped with crumbled cotija and cilantro. The filling is traditional island picadillo — savory, a little sweet, built on a recipe that's been made across Puerto Rico, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic for generations. Four protein options. One recipe. Every bite is the contrast between warm and cold that makes you reach for another cup before you've finished the first.
Two tacos per serving. No tortillas. No utensils needed. Just pick it up.
The Filling Is Generations Deep
Picadillo isn't something we invented — it's a traditional Latin-Caribbean dish passed down through island kitchens. Savory ground protein with a sweet note that surprises people every time. The flavor profile is layered in a way that ground meat usually isn't. One bite and you'll understand why this recipe survived generations.
Warm Filling, Cold Cup, That's the Point
The romaine arrives separate and cold. The filling arrives warm. You assemble right before you eat. That temperature contrast is the whole experience — warm seasoned meat against a crisp cold cup with cotija crumbled on top. Tortillas would absorb the moisture and muffle the flavors. The lettuce amplifies them.
Four Proteins, One Recipe
Beef for the crowd pleaser. Pork for the most traditional island flavor. Turkey if you want it lean. Lamb if you want something nobody else is serving. Same recipe, different experience every time. For events, mix proteins across the spread and let people choose.
Why People Come Back With a Different Protein
"What's picadillo?"
A traditional Latin American and Caribbean ground meat dish — savory with a touch of sweetness that catches people off guard. It's been made in kitchens across Puerto Rico, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic for generations. We keep it traditional. No shortcuts.
"Which protein should I pick?"
Beef if you want the crowd pleaser. Pork for the most traditional island flavor. Turkey if you want it lean. Lamb if you want something nobody's had before. For events, beef or pork for volume and lamb as a premium option alongside.
"Can I mix proteins in one order?"
For 6-serving and half pan sizes — yes. Reach out and we'll split the batch. Single and 3-serving orders are one protein per order to keep the filling consistent.
"How do I serve these?"
The filling arrives warm. The romaine and cotija arrive separate and cold. Spoon the filling into the cups, top with cheese and cilantro, and serve immediately. The warm-cold contrast is the whole point — don't let them sit assembled.
Hosting Tip
Set up a taco bar. Filling in a warm bowl, romaine cups fanned out on a board, cotija and cilantro in small dishes on the side. Let guests build their own. It's interactive, it looks intentional, and you didn't have to plate a single thing.
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"The lettuce wraps were so good. Ordered the full meal and the wraps were honestly the surprise standout."
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