Authentic
Puerto Rican
Flavor.
La Casa del Arroz
Three generations of family recipes, brought from the island to your celebration. Catering weddings, quinceañeras, corporate events, and every occasion across Madison, Wisconsin.
Family-owned since 2010
Madison, Wisconsin
From the Island
to Your Table
It started in a family kitchen, the way all great things do. Our grandmother would wake before sunrise to prepare the sofrito, the aromatic base that defines Puerto Rican cooking, grinding fresh herbs and peppers by hand, filling the house with an aroma that still brings the whole family to tears.
When we came to Madison, we brought those recipes with us. Not adaptations, not approximations, the real thing. The same sofrito. The same caldero. The same love.
“Every plate we send out carries a piece of Puerto Rico. That's not something we take lightly.”
Generational Recipes
Three generations. Unchanged since abuela first made it.
Island to Wisconsin
The real flavors of La Isla del Encanto, right here in Madison.
Made With Love
Every dish prepared by hand. No shortcuts, no compromise.
Your Family is Ours
We treat every event like our own celebration.
We Cater
Every Occasion
From intimate family dinners to 500-person festivals, authentic Puerto Rican flavor, every time.
Weddings
Make your wedding day unforgettable with an authentic Puerto Rican feast. From intimate ceremonies to grand receptions, we deliver the flavors of the island to your celebration.
From 25+ guests
Get a QuoteCorporate Events
Elevate your next company event with catering that leaves a lasting impression. We specialize in corporate lunches, holiday parties, and client appreciation events.
From 10+ guests
Get a QuoteQuinceañeras
Honor this once-in-a-lifetime milestone with the richest flavors of Puerto Rican tradition. We understand the cultural significance of a quinceañera and treat every celebration with deep respect.
From 30+ guests
Get a QuoteHoliday Parties
Celebrate the season with Puerto Rican holiday staples, pernil, pasteles, arroz con gandules, and coquito. Transform any holiday party into a Boricua Christmas.
From 10+ guests
Get a QuoteFestivals & Cultural Events
High-volume, high-quality Puerto Rican street food and celebration fare for community festivals, cultural events, and large-scale outdoor gatherings.
From 100+ guests
Get a QuoteDrop-Off Catering
Professional-quality Puerto Rican food delivered hot and ready to your door. Perfect for smaller gatherings where you want the food done without the fuss.
From 10–50 guests
Get a QuoteNot sure what you need?
Let's talk through your event together.
16 oz
$10
Rican Sofrito
The heart of every plate
The same homemade sofrito that starts every dish in our kitchen. Fresh herbs, peppers, and garlic — bottled so you can bring the island to your own stove.
Size
16 oz
Price
$10
Mention Rican Sofrito in your catering inquiry.
Taste the Island
Click any dish to explore its story, ingredients, cultural heritage, and how it's made.
Rican Sofrito
Rican Sofrito
Homemade sofrito in a 16 oz jar — the same base we cook with every day. $10.
Arroz Guisado con Gandules, Cerdo, y Amarillos Fritos
Rice with Pigeon Peas, Pork & Sweet Plantains
Puerto Rican seasoned rice with pigeon peas and tender slow-cooked pork, served with golden fried sweet plantains.
Pollo Horneado, Pan con Ajo, Ensalada de Papa
Roasted Chicken, Garlic Bread & Potato Salad
Juicy oven-roasted chicken seasoned with adobo, served with buttery garlic bread and creamy potato salad.
Arroz Guisado con Habichuelas Rojas, Chuletas, Ensalada de Papa
Rice with Red Beans, Pork Chops & Potato Salad
Seasoned Puerto Rican rice with red beans, well-seasoned bone-in pork chops, and creamy potato salad.
Arroz con Calamares, Habichuelas Rojas, y Ensalada
Rice with Squid, Red Beans & Salad
Puerto Rican rice cooked with tender squid and sofrito, served with red beans and a fresh salad.
Arroz Blanco, Spaghetti con Meatballs, y Ensalada
White Rice, Spaghetti with Meatballs & Salad
Fluffy white rice alongside classic spaghetti with hearty meatballs in rich tomato sauce, with a fresh salad.
Pastelón
Sweet Plantain Puerto Rican Lasagna
Layers of sweet ripe plantains, richly seasoned meat, and melted cheese, Puerto Rico's answer to lasagna.
Arroz Guisado con Habichuelas Negras, Ensalada de Coditos y Bistec Encebollado
Rice with Black Beans, Macaroni Salad & Steak with Onions
Puerto Rican rice with black beans, tender steak smothered in caramelized onions, and creamy elbow pasta salad.