Dining at R0ka Restaurant
Ethos
We use fresh, seasonal ingredients, supporting local suppliers. Dining at Roka means experiencing a curated culinary journey—casual yet special—in an intimate setting where each guest receives personal attention.
The menu offers casual fine dining, featuring carefully selected ingredients paired with tropical cocktails. It’s a space for celebration, exploration, and creativity, born on the Salvadoran Pacific coast in 2024.
Roka is the creation of Chef Raquel Iglesias and her business partner Mónica Contreras.
Meet the chef
R0ka by Raquel Iglesias
Raquel Iglesias is a talented chef and co-founder of R0ka, bringing a unique blend of creativity and expertise to the culinary scene. With a background in Integrated Marketing Communications, Culinary Arts, and Restaurant Management, she has cultivated a diverse skill set that enhances her culinary creations. Raquel is known for her innovative pop-up dining experiences, having established Catedral, which seamlessly combines theater and gastronomy, and Rama, one of the country's pioneering pop-up restaurants.
Her expertise extends to working with over 30 restaurants in tourist areas, ensuring quality and excellence in their offerings. Raquel has also showcased her food styling skills with Garage Films and DP Joe Films. Her culinary journey includes contributions to The Gate, located at El Salvador's airport, where she continues to share her passion for food and hospitality.
