Argentinian keto guide
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282 dishes120 keto as served120 with a photo
Keto friendliness
Built almost entirely around the Asado (grill), this cuisine requires zero effort to stay strictly keto.
Top ingredients
Massive cuts of grilled beef, lamb, choripán (without the bread), and chimichurri sauce (olive oil, garlic, herbs).
Danger zones
Pass on the empanadas, the automatically served bread baskets, and any dessert featuring dulce de leche.
Best for
Clean keto dieters and meat purists looking for simple, highly satisfying, fat-rich meals.
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Panceta a la Plancha
Grilled Pork Belly / Pan-Seared Pancetta
Thick slices of uncured pork belly (panceta) grilled or pan-seared until crispy and succulent. A popular, simp…
0 net0 total0 fibre40 protein75 fat850 kcal
Ubre a la Parrilla
Grilled Beef Udder
Grilled beef udder, a lesser-known but traditional offal delicacy in Argentina, characterized by its unique te…
0 net0 total0 fibre40 protein58 fat680 kcal
Espinaca a la Crema
Creamed Spinach (Side Dish)
A rich and savory side dish of sautéed spinach combined with a creamy sauce, typically made from heavy cream, …
1 net5 total4 fibre15 protein46 fat500 kcal
Matambre de Cerdo al Horno
Oven-Roasted Pork Flank
A whole cut of pork flank (matambre de cerdo) slow-roasted in the oven until tender and juicy, with a rich, sa…
1 net1 total0 fibre55 protein60 fat780 kcal
Mollejas a la Parrilla
Grilled Sweetbreads
A prized delicacy in Argentinian cuisine, beef sweetbreads (thymus gland) are grilled until beautifully crispy…
1 net1 total0 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
Tripa Gorda a la Parrilla
Grilled Large Intestine
Thick cut of beef large intestine, slow-grilled until tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. A tradit…
1 net1 total0 fibre45 protein65 fat750 kcal
Trucha a la Manteca
Trout with Butter and Lemon
Fresh trout fillet pan-fried or baked with a generous amount of butter, often finished with lemon juice and fr…
1 net1 total0 fibre45 protein58 fat750 kcal
Mollejas Fritas
Fried Sweetbreads
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, sweetbreads (thymus gland) are pan-fried or deep-fried to a go…
2 net2 total0 fibre40 protein75 fat850 kcal
Pechito de Cerdo a la Provenzal
Pork Belly/Ribs Provenzal
Succulent cut of pork belly (pechito) or tender pork ribs, slowly roasted, braised, or grilled until tender an…
2 net3 total1 fibre40 protein80 fat900 kcal
Pescado a la Plancha / Pescado a la Parrilla
Pan-fried / Grilled Fish
Fresh fish (such as Merluza, Lenguado, or Trucha) expertly pan-fried or grilled, typically seasoned simply wit…
2 net2 total0 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
Pescado a la Provenzal
Fish with Garlic and Parsley (Provenzal Style)
A light and flavorful preparation of fish (often hake or sea bass) baked or pan-fried, then topped with a gene…
2 net3 total1 fibre45 protein45 fat610 kcal
Sesos a la Manteca
Pan-fried Beef Brain in Butter
Beef brains, often lightly poached then pan-fried in generous butter until golden, seasoned with fresh parsley…
2 net2 total0 fibre25 protein65 fat700 kcal
Vacio a la Parrilla
Grilled Flank Steak
A very popular and flavorful cut of beef, the 'vacío' (flank steak), grilled to achieve a deliciously crispy e…
2 net3 total1 fibre90 protein75 fat1050 kcal
Calamares a la Plancha
Grilled Squid
Fresh squid, either whole or cut into rings, quickly grilled with a simple dressing of olive oil, fresh garlic…
3 net4 total1 fibre60 protein30 fat550 kcal
Hígado al Ajillo
Garlic Liver (Beef Liver)
Thin slices of beef liver quickly pan-fried with generous amounts of minced garlic, olive oil, and fresh parsl…
3 net4 total1 fibre60 protein38 fat600 kcal
Huevos Rellenos
Deviled Eggs (Argentinian Style)
Hard-boiled eggs cut in half, with the yolks mixed with mayonnaise, mustard, and seasonings, then piped back i…
3 net3 total0 fibre25 protein38 fat450 kcal
Lenguado a la Manteca Negra
Sole with Black Butter Sauce
A delicate sole fillet, typically pan-fried, and served with a rich 'beurre noir' or black butter sauce. This …
3 net4 total1 fibre50 protein80 fat900 kcal
Provoleta
Grilled Provolone Cheese
A thick, circular slice of provolone cheese, seasoned with oregano and red pepper flakes, grilled or baked in …
3 net3 total0 fibre60 protein65 fat800 kcal
Asado de Tira / Bife de Chorizo / Ojo de Bife
Grilled Short Ribs / Sirloin Steak / Ribeye Steak
A quintessential Argentinian barbecue, featuring various cuts of prime beef, generously seasoned with salt and…
4 net5 total1 fibre105 protein85 fat1100 kcal
Berenjenas al Escabeche
Marinated Eggplant
Tender slices of eggplant, typically boiled or grilled, then marinated in a savory mixture of olive oil, vineg…
4 net8 total4 fibre2 protein18 fat200 kcal
Brochetas de Lomo y Hongos
Beef Tenderloin and Mushroom Skewers
Flavorful skewers made with tender chunks of beef tenderloin (lomo) and fresh mushrooms, grilled to perfection…
4 net6 total2 fibre60 protein45 fat650 kcal
Camarones a la Provenzal
Garlic Shrimp Provençal Style
Shrimp sautéed in olive oil with abundant garlic, fresh parsley, and sometimes a splash of white wine. A flavo…
4 net5 total1 fibre55 protein35 fat550 kcal
Chivito Asado
Roasted Goat
Young goat (chivito) slow-roasted, often over an open fire (a la llama) or in a traditional oven. Known for it…
4 net5 total1 fibre100 protein90 fat1100 kcal
Conejo al Ajillo
Garlic Rabbit
Tender rabbit pieces pan-fried or stewed with abundant garlic, olive oil, white wine, and aromatic herbs like …
4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein45 fat650 kcal
Ensalada de Huevo y Atún
Egg and Tuna Salad
A simple and satisfying cold salad made with flaky canned tuna (often packed in oil), crumbled hard-boiled egg…
4 net6 total2 fibre45 protein60 fat700 kcal
Espárragos con Salsa Holandesa
Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce
Fresh asparagus spears, typically steamed or grilled until crisp-tender, served generously with a rich and cre…
4 net6 total2 fibre6 protein32 fat350 kcal
Gambas al Ajillo
Garlic Shrimp
Fresh shrimp quickly sautéed in sizzling olive oil with a generous amount of garlic, a hint of chili, and ofte…
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein48 fat650 kcal
Higaditos de Pollo a la Provenzal
Chicken Livers with Garlic and Parsley
A rustic and savory dish of pan-fried chicken livers sautéed generously with garlic and fresh parsley, typical…
4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein55 fat700 kcal
Jabalí a la Parrilla
Grilled Wild Boar
Lean cuts of wild boar (jabalí) grilled over hot coals or a grill, bringing out its unique, rich, and slightly…
4 net5 total1 fibre90 protein40 fat800 kcal
Lechón Asado
Roasted Suckling Pig
Whole suckling pig slow-roasted to achieve exceptionally crispy skin and incredibly tender, succulent meat. Tr…
4 net5 total1 fibre120 protein140 fat1300 kcal
Lengua al Escabeche
Pickled Beef Tongue
A traditional cold appetizer or 'picada' item, consisting of thinly sliced beef tongue that has been slow-cook…
4 net5 total1 fibre30 protein66 fat720 kcal
Pulpitos a la Gallega
Argentinian-style Octopus with Olive Oil and Paprika
Tender cooked octopus slices, typically seasoned simply with high-quality olive oil, smoked paprika (pimentón)…
4 net4 total0 fibre55 protein25 fat450 kcal
Pulpo a la Provenzal
Octopus with Garlic and Parsley
Tender octopus, often pre-cooked and then pan-sautéed with generous amounts of garlic, fresh parsley, and oliv…
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein35 fat550 kcal
Revuelto de Acelga
Swiss Chard Scramble
A simple, hearty side dish of sautéed Swiss chard (acelga) scrambled with eggs, garlic, and olive oil. Natural…
4 net8 total4 fibre10 protein25 fat300 kcal
Frittata de Panceta y Queso
Bacon and Cheese Frittata
A hearty, oven-baked egg dish (similar to a thick, open-faced omelette) filled with crispy, savory panceta (Ar…
5 net5 total0 fibre35 protein50 fat600 kcal
Champiñones Rellenos (con Queso y Panceta)
Stuffed Mushrooms (with Cheese and Bacon)
Large mushroom caps baked or grilled, filled with a savory mixture of cheese (e.g., provolone, mozzarella), cr…
6 net8 total2 fibre15 protein35 fat400 kcal
Pernil de Cerdo Asado
Slow-Roasted Pork Leg
A large cut of pork leg or shoulder, slow-roasted for many hours until incredibly tender and falling off the b…
6 net7 total1 fibre100 protein110 fat1300 kcal
Vitel Toné
Thinly Sliced Veal with Tuna-Caper Sauce
A classic cold appetizer featuring tender, thinly sliced, slow-cooked veal (peceto or eye of round) generously…
6 net7 total1 fibre45 protein58 fat680 kcal
Champignones a la Provenzal
Garlic Parsley Mushrooms
Fresh button mushrooms sautéed in abundant olive oil or butter, liberally flavored with finely minced garlic a…
7 net10 total3 fibre5 protein23 fat250 kcal
Lengua a la Vinagreta
Beef Tongue in Vinaigrette
A traditional cold appetizer consisting of tender, thinly sliced boiled beef tongue, marinated in a tangy vina…
7 net10 total3 fibre55 protein45 fat600 kcal
Pimientos Asados
Roasted Bell Peppers
A popular side dish featuring red and/or green bell peppers roasted until tender and slightly charred. They ar…
7 net10 total3 fibre2 protein18 fat200 kcal
Revuelto de Zapallitos
Zucchini Scramble
A comforting Argentinian scramble featuring tender, sautéed zucchini and finely diced onions, combined with wh…
7 net10 total3 fibre22 protein35 fat450 kcal
Chorizo con Pimientos Asados
Chorizo with Roasted Peppers
Robust Argentinian pork chorizo sausage, grilled until juicy and tender, served alongside a generous portion o…
8 net12 total4 fibre35 protein70 fat800 kcal
Tortilla de Cebolla y Pimiento
Onion and Pepper Omelet/Frittata
A thick, savory omelet or frittata-style dish, prepared by slow-cooking sautéed onions and bell peppers until …
8 net12 total4 fibre22 protein40 fat500 kcal
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Centolla Natural
Natural King Crab
Fresh Patagonian king crab, typically served simply boiled or steamed to preserve its natural flavor. Often ac…
0 net0 total0 fibre50 protein15 fat350 kcal
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Cordero a la Estaca (Keto)
Spit-Roasted Whole Lamb (Keto)
A traditional Patagonian method of slow-cooking a whole lamb splayed on a cross ("estaca") over an open fire f…
0 net0 total0 fibre90 protein70 fat1000 kcal
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Cuadril a la Parrilla
Grilled Rump Steak
A lean yet flavorful rump steak, expertly grilled to your preferred doneness and simply seasoned with coarse s…
0 net0 total0 fibre75 protein38 fat650 kcal
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Falda a la Parrilla
Grilled Flank/Short Plate Steak
A flavorful and often tender cut of beef from the plate or flank, known for its rich marbling. It's slow-grill…
0 net0 total0 fibre70 protein58 fat800 kcal
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Tuétano al Horno con Hierbas
Roasted Bone Marrow with Herbs
Beef marrow bones roasted to perfection, yielding a rich, buttery delicacy. Seasoned simply with fresh herbs a…
0 net0 total0 fibre10 protein85 fat800 kcal
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Bacalao al Pil Pil (Keto)
Cod with Pil Pil Sauce (Keto)
A Spanish-Basque dish, sometimes found in Argentinian seafood restaurants, featuring tender salt cod fillets g…
1 net2 total1 fibre40 protein90 fat950 kcal
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Bife de Costilla (T-Bone) a la Parrilla
Grilled T-Bone Steak
A classic bone-in steak, offering both tenderloin and strip steak, grilled to your preference. Served plain or…
1 net2 total1 fibre85 protein70 fat950 kcal
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Consomé de Carne
Beef Consommé
A clear, flavorful beef broth, slowly simmered with marrow bones and aromatics, meticulously strained for puri…
1 net1 total0 fibre15 protein10 fat150 kcal
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Criadillas Fritas
Fried Beef Testicles
A traditional, though less common, Argentinian delicacy made from beef testicles, typically deep-fried until g…
1 net1 total0 fibre45 protein70 fat800 kcal
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Escalopes de Ternera a la Plancha
Pan-Seared Veal Escalopes
Thinly sliced, tender veal cutlets (escalopes) quickly pan-seared or grilled, seasoned simply to highlight the…
1 net1 total0 fibre60 protein35 fat555 kcal
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Medallones de Lomo Envueltos en Panceta
Beef Tenderloin Medallions Wrapped in Bacon
Thick, tender medallions of beef tenderloin (lomo), wrapped in crispy, savory bacon (panceta), then seared or …
1 net1 total0 fibre55 protein50 fat700 kcal
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Pechito de Cerdo con Cuero a la Parrilla
Grilled Pork Belly with Crispy Skin
A popular Argentinian parrilla cut featuring a generous portion of pork belly grilled with its skin on until i…
1 net1 total0 fibre50 protein85 fat950 kcal
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Picaña a la Parrilla
Grilled Top Sirloin Cap (Picanha)
A popular cut, particularly for grilling, known for its distinct fat cap that renders and bastes the meat, pro…
1 net2 total1 fibre75 protein65 fat880 kcal
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Carpaccio de Lomo con Queso y Rúcula
Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio with Cheese and Arugula
Finely sliced raw beef tenderloin, typically drizzled with good olive oil and fresh lemon juice, topped with s…
2 net3 total1 fibre30 protein30 fat400 kcal
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Codornices envueltas en Panceta
Quail Wrapped in Bacon
Whole quails expertly wrapped in savory panceta (bacon) and then roasted or grilled to a succulent finish, wit…
2 net3 total1 fibre45 protein45 fat580 kcal
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Huevo Frito con Panceta
Fried Egg with Bacon
A classic, simple dish featuring one or two fried eggs served alongside generous strips of crispy panceta (bac…
2 net2 total0 fibre30 protein42 fat520 kcal