November 30th, 2010
Aileen’s Pasteles, Puerto Rican Food, Pasteles, Empanadillas, Turnovers, Alcapurrias, Flan, Coquito, Puerto Rican Eggnog, Deerfield Beach, Florida, South Florida
“Si me dan pasteles,
denmelos calientes,
que pasteles frios empachan la gente, Si me
dan arroz
no me den cuchara,
que mama me dijo
que me lo llevara”
Some of you know exactly what I am talking about. Others, well you are about to find out.
My grandmother used to make the best “pasteles” at Christmas time. They are part of the traditional Puerto Rican delicacies at this time of the year. Along with aguinaldos, the parrandas or carolings, blood sausages and many other indigenous foods of the Island, pasteles are a must in every Puerto Rican household. There are so many recipes; some people make them plain; others put raisins, olives, chickpeas, etc. It is an all day cooking “ordeal”.
There were times my grandmother used to send them to me to the states overnight. I have never tasted any like hers. Everything so fresh and meticulously prepared, following the traditional “comida criolla” style.
About a year ago I met 2 of my childhood friends in Miami. They also took me to get Puerto Rican pasteles. I don’t know how I could possibly want to make them myself.
Upon returning to Delaware I decided I was going to tackle a few of the pasteles. Well, it was sort of a disaster because, of course, I don’t have a banana leaf in sight, and the day I went to get the ingredients, my good old trusted supermarket, did not have a lot of what I needed. Well, I did not despair and still made them. And, you know what? Even though they looked pretty ugly, the taste was very good.
A few weeks ago I reconnected with another childhood friend, Aileen, on Facebook. Then I saw a notice to her Facebook “friends”, mentioning that once again she was going to be making pasteles this year. Well, I just immediatedly contacted her. She is located in the town of Deerfield Beach, Florida, south of Delray Beach, about 15 minutes away.
What a surprise!! She has more than pasteles. I will give you her information. Her name is Aileen. Her tel. is 239-839-6535. You may also contact her by e-mail at Aileenpasteles@aol.com. She will be glad to send you her menu through e-mail.
Pasteles (minimum order 1/2 dozen)
Masa with pork or chicken $36/dz
Yuca with pork or chicken $36/dz
Arroz con Gandules Pastel $42/dz (I have never have these ones)
Empanadillas or Turnovers
Beef or Chicken $15/dz
Party Platters for 8-12 people (60 empanadillas) $48
Guava and Cream Cheese $9/dz
Party Platters for 8 – 12 people (60 empanadillas) $32
Spinach, Mushroom and Swiss Cheese $15/dz
Combination Platter (20 beef, 20 chicken, 20 Guava and cream cheese)
Seafood Fillings: (special order) Shrimp, crab, lobster, etc. Please call for price.
Alcapurrias (frozen)
Masa or Yuca (beef, chicken or pork) $18/dz
Seafood (special order) Call for price
Soup
Butter Squash/Carrot $3/person/bowl
With heavy cream and creme fraiche $1.50/person/cup
Flanes (The ever present Puerto Rican custard) (small, medium, large, extra large)
Milks/Eggs/Vanilla
Espresso Coffee
Cream Cheese & Coconut Milk
Butter Squash and carrots
Espresso and chocolate
Guava and cream cheese
Coquito or Puerto Rican Eggnog
Brandy/Rum $25 (750 ml) bottle
I thought some of you that live in Palm Beach County or nearby counties in Florida would want to know about Aileen’s pasteles.
It is so funny that it seems that at this time of the year everyone of Puerto Rican descent wants to be a “jibaro”. I hope you fill your freezer because as you well know the holidays in Puerto Rico start at the beginning of December and last until that last octavita.
And, for the ones that cannot be in La Isla Del Encanto during the holidays then there is Aileen’s Pasteles.
Talk to you later….have a good one.
Tags: Aileen's Pasteles, Deerfield Beach, Florida, homemade Puerto Rican Food, Palm Beach County, pasteles, Puerto Rican food, South Florida, Turnovers
We live near Federal H’way and Broward Blvd. would you kindly send us a menu? we would like to buy about 50, once we and our friends taste them.
Thank you
Yvonne Lopez-McLaren 954-764-6764
Hi: Thanks so much for the comments to the blog. I will send Aileen your information to her facebook. But, you can also call her or e-mail to the info. on this blog.
I live in Arkansas…I’m very sad I can find the Plantain leaf to make Pasteles…
Do you think you can send me 2 dozens to me…if so, would you make me an estimate of how much it will cost with the freezer (cooler)delivery..if not, I understant…I would have to still making them in the awful wax paper (the taste is not the same)…
Thanks…I’ll be waiting for your answer…I’m very hungry for Pasteles de Masa y de Yuca!!!
I will forward your e-mail to Aileen who is the person that makes pasteles. You can also call her on the phone provided on the post. I have had hers and they were very good. I have a feeling it might be expensive but I will let her contact you. Thanks for your comments to the blog.
whoah this blog is fantastic i really like reading your articles. Keep up the good work! You know, many persons are searching around for this info, you can help them greatly.
I tried calling Aileen – the number on this blog…the number is disconnected 🙁 I live in Miami and am desperately seeking to reach her to get Pasteles for my boyfriend (who is Puerto Rican) and hasn’t been back home in years. I would like to surprise him with them for Christmas!Please help me get in touch with her…
Thanks a lot!
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I want to know where I can get alcapurrias. How do I order and where do I pick up? Thanks! 864-325-8029
Also in South Miami Dade County check out Vuigis Puerto Rican Pasteles, I know she goes up to North Miami Beach, Sunny Isles, Doral, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, So Miami, and Homestead for $30 Doz. She’s on Facebook too.
Thanks for your information. I am posting it, hopefully our readers will check it out.
Would love to order party platters for my Dads birthday party. Please advise. His birthday is early sept.
You can buy Plaintain leaf in the Goya (fridge) section of your supermarket.
Great info!! Thanks.
IF you need pasteles in SOuth FLrrida give me a call. 787-479-0543. De yuca o de masa. Buen precio..
Pasteles de masa or yuca
Selling In Coconut Creek area (Pompano Beach)Florida. Pork or Chicken $25.00 a doz.
Also 1 liter bottles of coquito for $15.00
For more Info call 954-481-8819
I make authentic Puertorican Pasteles $25/dz (pork, chicken or ground beef); Alcapurrias $20/dz (pork, chicken, or ground beef); $25/dz Alcapurrias de Jueyes (crab); Small pan of pastelon (piñon) $20. Contact Yoly 305-290-9291
Thanks for the info.
Is there is different contact # for Aileen or a link to her facebook? I called the # you provided and they told me that “it was the wrong #”. I am highly interested in ordering from her. Please help!
I think you might have to check the ohter numbers that have been given for others that are cooking pasteles. I have a feeling Aileen might not be doing them anymore due to health issues. Thanks for your comments.
I think this coming year I will try to find more info. regarding where to find pasteles.
I make Chicken and Pork Pasteles and Alcapurias.$36 dozen Pasteles and $30 dozen Alcapurias. Contact me at goldiecris@gmail.com or 3479985250.
I am trying to purchase some coquito I will be in west palm beach starting the weekend before thanksgiving. Please email me at javiercolon0723@gmail.com I would like to take some coquito back home to enjoy the holidays with. Thank you.
I don’t think Aileen is making pasteles anymore. You might have to go on the web to find something near West Palm
I am in the state of Maryland. I would like to purchase pork pasteles de masa (not yucca). Please let me know the cost and how to proceed with the purchase, via my email address. Thank you
In the future please check locally online. They are hard to find, but maybe in Washington or Philadelphia.