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Executive Chef Osman Casco, a graduate of the renowned Miami Culinary Institute, is realizing his dream of opening a restaurant that brings the culture and flavors of Spain, Peru, Honduras, Mexico, Cuba and Colombia to the entire community.

ā€œSome of the best sensory experiences happen on a Latin plate,ā€ Catrachos Latin Cuisine says on its website. ā€œThis is more than a meal; itā€™s an experience rooted in the seasons, the land, and the stories that define Latin cuisine.ā€

Catrachos Latin Cuisine is located at 544 Century Road, Suite 101. The restaurant's hours are Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m., and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m., featuring weekend brunch service. Reservations can be made online at or through .

Born and raised in Honduras, Casco loves living in South °®¶¹app and is passionate about cooking. He has worked in the food industry for eight years and was employed in other restaurants. He moved to Rapid City for a job with Monument Health, where heā€™s catered for them.

Dining at Catrachos Latin Cuisine promises to be an ever-changing experience, because Casco said he plans to change the menu seasonally. The menu of appetizers, entrees and desserts Casco created for Catrachos uses many spices and ingredients from locations such as Peru and Honduras to ensure the most authentic flavors.

The authentic experience even carries through to serving plates, hand-crafted river rock plates from Peru, on which the food is brought to diners.

The cuisine is complemented by an extensive wine selection from France, Spain, Italy and New Zealand, with emphasis on Latin American selections from Chile and Argentina.

Casco uses wine to curate margaritas, mojitos and other signature cocktails.

Much like the cuisine, the intimate, modern atmosphere at Catrachos is a fusion, merging color and design to pay tribute to Latin America and the Black Hills.

ā€œItā€™s gorgeous. Weā€™re trying to translate the beauty of Latin America,ā€ Casco said.

Flowers and greenery adorn walls and the ceiling, representing the lush landscapes of Latin America, while concrete gray tones are symbolic of rocks in the Black Hills. White represents open sky and snow in the Black Hills.

Ultimately, Casco said Catrachos strives to provide a relaxed, unique dining experience thatā€™s satisfying and priced to be affordable for most people.

"We're thrilled to finally share our passion for authentic Latin cuisine with the Rapid City community," Casco said. "After months of preparation, we're ready to welcome guests to experience something truly unique ā€“ there's no other restaurant like this in South °®¶¹app."