
San Jose · Home kitchen
★ 5.0 (2 reviews)
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Southern · Creole · Puertorican
Pickup times: Saturdays 2PM-5PM · Sundays. 2PM to 5 PM
Delivery: available — details at checkout
By Chef Q NegrónMeet the chef
Oakland family traditions, Southern comfort, Louisiana flavor, and Puerto Rican sazón.
An 8% + $0.30 service fee is added at checkout.
Slow-Braised Southern Oxtails & Gravy served over fluffy white rice, accompanied by creamy baked macaroni & cheese and Southern collard greens.
Slow-Braised Southern Oxtails & Gravy served over fluffy white rice, accompanied by creamy baked macaroni & cheese, Southern collard greens, and candied yams.
A rich, slow-simmered Louisiana-inspired gumbo made with a deep, flavorful dark roux, the traditional holy trinity of onions, bell peppers and celery, tender okra, and Chef Q’s signature blend of herbs and Creole spices. Generously loaded with shrimp, prawns, catfish, smoked turkey, chicken and smoked Andouille sausage, then simmered until every spoonful is bold, smoky and full of flavor. Served with fluffy white rice. Southern soul meets Creole comfort in every bowl.
Your choice main served with Mac & Cheese, Collard Greens, Candied Yams & Cornbread Muffin
Sweet, buttery yams baked to tender perfection in a brown-sugar glaze with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. Every bite melts in your mouth with that homemade Sunday-dinner flavor — the kind that tastes like love and nostalgia.
Traditional Puerto Rican rice cooked with tender pigeon peas, savory sofrito, herbs, spices, and rich seasoning for a flavorful, comforting side dish. Perfect alongside pernil, pollo guisado, pinchos, or other Puerto Rican favorites.
Tender collard greens slow-cooked in a rich, smoky broth made with seasoned smoked turkey, garlic, and onions. Simmered for hours until perfectly tender — delivering that deep Southern flavor that tastes like home.
Creamy, rich and oven-baked until golden. Tender macaroni folded into a seasoned blend of cheeses for that classic Southern-style comfort food flavor—creamy underneath with a beautifully baked cheesy top.
Two juicy Puerto Rican-style chicken skewers seasoned with savory island spices, grilled and glazed with a sweet-and-smoky guava BBQ sauce. Served with warm garlic bread for a satisfying handheld meal with bold Boricua flavor.
A hearty Creole-style rice dish made with tender chicken, smoky andouille sausage, the holy trinity, tomatoes, herbs and bold Creole spices, all simmered together for rich, savory flavor. Enjoy it as-is or add shrimp for a seafood upgrade.
Chef Q’s signature slow-simmered seafood gumbo made with a deep, rich roux, seafood, smoked meats, fresh vegetables, herbs and Creole spices. Bold, savory and deeply comforting. Served with steamed white rice.
A hearty seafood salad featuring chilled shrimp and crab served over crisp romaine and mixed greens with tomato, cucumber, avocado, and red onion, finished with creamy Louie dressing, fresh lemon, and scallions.
A bold, smoky mix of shrimp, chicken, sausage, and rice simmered in rich Creole spices, bell peppers, and tomatoes.
Crispy, golden Puerto Rican-style turnovers filled with seasoned shrimp, sofrito, peppers, onions, garlic, herbs, and savory spices. Hand-folded and fried until perfectly crisp—flavorful, satisfying, and great as an appetizer, snack, or add-on to any meal.
Crispy, golden Puerto Rican-style turnovers filled with seasoned potatoes, peas, sofrito, peppers, onions, garlic, herbs, and savory spices. Hand-folded and fried until perfectly crisp—flavorful, satisfying, and great as an appetizer, snack, or add-on to any meal.
Tender elbow macaroni folded into a rich, creamy blend of aged cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses and baked until golden brown and bubbling. Comforting, cheesy, and perfectly crisp on top.
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Juicy Puerto Rican-style chicken skewers marinated with garlic, citrus, herbs, and bold island spices, then grilled until tender and lightly charred. Finished with your choice of savory sauce for an extra burst of flavor.
Tender chicken seasoned with garlic, rosemary, thyme, and savory herbs, then oven-roasted until golden, juicy, and full of comforting homemade flavor. Can also be prepared with Jerk Seasoning or Garlicky Adobo & Sazon
Tender chicken seasoned with garlic, rosemary, thyme, and savory herbs, then oven-roasted until golden, juicy, and full of comforting homemade flavor. Can also be prepared with Jerk Seasoning or Garlicky Adobo & Sazon
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Sweet, buttery yams baked to tender perfection in a brown-sugar glaze with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. Every bite melts in your mouth with that homemade Sunday-dinner flavor — the kind that tastes like love and nostalgia.
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Slow-simmered collard greens seasoned with savory spices and cooked until tender for rich, home-style flavor. A comforting Southern classic that pairs perfectly with any meal.
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A hearty seafood salad featuring chilled shrimp and prawns served over crisp romaine and mixed greens with tomato, cucumber, avocado, and red onion, finished with creamy Louie dressing, fresh lemon, and scallions.
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A bold Louisiana classic made with tender chicken, smoked sausage, and seasoned rice simmered with onions, bell peppers, celery, tomatoes, garlic, and Cajun spices. Add juicy Gulf shrimp for an extra layer of flavor and a true taste of the bayou.
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Your choice main served with Mac & Cheese, Collard Greens, Candied Yams & 6 Cornbread Muffins
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12pc Baked or Roasted Chicken served with Mac & Cheese, Collard Greens, Candied Yams & 12 Cornbread Muffins
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Chef Q Negrón
Home chef in San Jose · on ForkFork since August 2026
40 Acres Soul Kitchen is a permitted home-based food business serving generous Southern soul food, Creole favorites, and Puerto Rican-inspired dishes throughout Silicon Valley. Led by Chef Q Negrón, our food brings together Oakland family traditions, Southern comfort, Louisiana flavor, and Puerto Rican sazón. We specialize in freshly prepared family-style meals, individual plates and bowls, party trays, buffet pans, holiday menus, and food for small gatherings. Whether you are ordering dinner for two, feeding your family, planning an office lunch, or hosting a celebration, our goal is to provide flavorful, comforting food with convenient scheduled delivery. Popular offerings include gumbo, jambalaya, pernil, pollo guisado, arroz con gandules, baked mac and cheese, collard greens, empanadillas, pinchos, seafood dishes, desserts, and rotating seasonal specials. Meals are prepared in a home kitchen permitted by the Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health. Southern Soul Food • Creole Favorites • Puerto Rican Sazón
It was my first time trying them out and I made a great choice… Everything was delicious and I’ll definitely be coming back!!!!
Easy pickup, great communication, and tasty food!