Costa Rican keto guide
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Keto friendliness
Keto adaptation requires strict avoidance of staple side dishes and deliberate ordering.
Top ingredients
Grilled meats (chicken, beef, fish), fried pork belly (chicharrón), avocado, and hearts of palm are the best traditional keto ingredients.
Danger zones
The biggest carb traps are ubiquitous rice, beans, plantains, and starchy root vegetables, often served as default sides or thickeners in stews.
Best for
This cuisine is best for experienced keto dieters who are assertive in ordering modifications and comfortable with simple protein and non-starchy vegetable combinations.
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Fritada de Cerdo (Estilo Keto)
Fried Pork Bits (Keto Style)
Crispy, savory pieces of pork (often from shoulder or loin), fried until golden and tender, typically seasoned…
3 net4 total1 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
Chicharrónes (de Panza de Cerdo) con Pico de Gallo
Crispy Pork Belly with Pico de Gallo (no tortilla)
Rendered and deep-fried crispy pork belly pieces, intensely flavorful and fatty. Served with a fresh pico de g…
4 net6 total2 fibre50 protein75 fat850 kcal
Pescado Entero Frito
Whole Fried Fish
A whole fresh fish, typically Tilapia or Red Snapper, seasoned and deep-fried until crispy. It's a popular coa…
4 net4 total0 fibre80 protein65 fat950 kcal
Camarones Gratinados
Gratinated Shrimp
Succulent shrimp baked in a rich, creamy, cheesy sauce until golden brown and bubbly. A popular restaurant dis…
5 net6 total1 fibre40 protein50 fat650 kcal
Ensalada de Atún (Keto)
Keto Tuna Salad (No Bread/Crackers)
A simple and satisfying tuna salad, typically made with canned tuna, mayonnaise, celery, and onion. This keto …
5 net11 total6 fibre32 protein62 fat725 kcal
Chorizo en Salsa con Vegetales (Estilo Keto)
Chorizo in Sauce with Vegetables (Keto Style)
Flavorful Costa Rican chorizo cooked in a rich, savory sauce with sautéed onions, bell peppers, and often a hi…
6 net9 total3 fibre35 protein55 fat650 kcal
Gallo de Salchichón (Sin Tortilla)
Cured Sausage with Avocado (No Tortilla)
A classic Costa Rican 'gallo' normally served in a tortilla, this keto version features pan-fried or grilled s…
6 net16 total10 fibre34 protein93 fat1050 kcal
Pollo en Salsa de Coco
Chicken in Coconut Sauce (Keto Style)
Chicken pieces simmered in a creamy and aromatic coconut milk sauce, often with bell peppers, onions, and spic…
6 net10 total4 fibre55 protein50 fat700 kcal
Sopa de Pata (Estilo Keto)
Cow's Foot Soup (Keto Style)
A traditional, hearty, and gelatinous soup featuring tender slow-cooked cow's foot in a rich, savory broth. Th…
6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein35 fat500 kcal
Vigorón (Sin Yuca)
Chicharrón and Cabbage Salad (No Yuca)
A refreshing and savory combination of crispy fried pork belly (chicharrón) served atop a simple salad of shre…
6 net12 total6 fibre60 protein65 fat800 kcal
Patitas de Cerdo Encebolladas
Braised Pork Feet with Onions
A traditional stewed dish of tender pork feet braised with sautéed onions, garlic, bell peppers, and spices in…
7 net10 total3 fibre48 protein52 fat680 kcal
Chorizo a la Criolla con Vegetales (Estilo Keto)
Creole Style Sausage with Vegetables (Keto)
Flavorful Costa Rican pork sausage prepared in a rich, vibrant Creole sauce made from fresh tomatoes, bell pep…
8 net12 total4 fibre40 protein60 fat720 kcal
Chorizo a la Plancha con Vegetales Salteados
Grilled Sausage with Sautéed Vegetables
Authentic Costa Rican pork chorizo sausages, grilled until perfectly browned and slightly crispy. Served with …
8 net12 total4 fibre35 protein60 fat750 kcal
Costillas de Cerdo Asadas
Grilled Pork Ribs
Tender pork ribs, often marinated simply and grilled to perfection. A flavorful and hearty meat dish.…
8 net8 total0 fibre80 protein80 fat1100 kcal
Morcilla Frita con Cebolla Caramelizada (Estilo Keto)
Fried Blood Sausage with Keto Caramelized Onions
Crispy fried blood sausage, a traditional delicacy, served with sweet and savory slow-cooked onions that are c…
8 net10 total2 fibre35 protein58 fat680 kcal
Pescado en Salsa Caribeña (Estilo Keto)
Caribbean Style Fish in Coconut Sauce with Keto Sides
Fresh fish fillet (such as snapper or mahi-mahi) simmered in a rich, creamy, and mildly spicy coconut milk sau…
8 net12 total4 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
Salchichas Encebolladas (Estilo Keto)
Onioned Sausages (Keto Style)
Pan-fried or sautéed frankfurter-style sausages (or local 'salchichón') served with a generous amount of tende…
8 net10 total2 fibre35 protein48 fat600 kcal
Chifrijo (Keto - Sin Arroz ni Frijoles)
Keto Chifrijo (No Rice, No Beans)
A deconstructed version of the popular Costa Rican 'boca.' Crispy pork chicharrón served with a fresh pico de …
9 net18 total9 fibre70 protein60 fat850 kcal
Encocado de Camarones (Estilo Caribeño Keto)
Caribbean-Style Shrimp in Coconut Sauce (Keto)
Succulent shrimp bathed in a fragrant, rich coconut milk sauce infused with bell peppers, onions, and local Ca…
9 net12 total3 fibre40 protein48 fat600 kcal
Gallo de Morcilla (Sin Tortilla)
Blood Sausage with Avocado (No Tortilla)
A traditional Costa Rican 'gallo' featuring rich and savory morcilla (blood sausage), pan-fried or grilled. To…
10 net20 total10 fibre29 protein84 fat970 kcal
Chorizo Santarroseño Asado
Grilled Santarroseño Sausage with Keto Sides
Enjoy the distinct flavor of grilled Santarroseño sausage, a renowned Costa Rican chorizo from Santa Rosa. Thi…
11 net18 total7 fibre32 protein62 fat780 kcal
Chupe de Camarones (Modificación Keto)
Creamy Shrimp Soup (Keto Modified)
A rich and decadent creamy shrimp soup, made with succulent shrimp simmered in a flavorful seafood broth enric…
11 net15 total4 fibre45 protein80 fat900 kcal
Sopa de Mariscos Cremosa (Estilo Keto)
Creamy Mixed Seafood Soup (Keto Style)
A hearty and rich soup featuring a variety of fresh seafood such as shrimp, calamari, mussels, and fish chunks…
11 net15 total4 fibre60 protein60 fat800 kcal
Rabo Encendido (Estilo Keto)
Spicy Oxtail Stew with Keto Vegetables
Tender oxtail slow-cooked in a rich, savory, and mildly spicy tomato-based sauce, prepared with bell peppers, …
12 net18 total6 fibre70 protein70 fat850 kcal
Crema de Hongos (Keto)
Keto Cream of Mushroom Soup
A rich and savory cream of mushroom soup, made with fresh mushrooms, heavy cream, and flavorful broth. This ke…
13 net16 total3 fibre7 protein75 fat800 kcal
Guacamole con Vegetales Crudités
Guacamole with Vegetable Crudités
Freshly prepared Costa Rican-style guacamole (mashed avocado with onion, cilantro, and lime juice). Instead of…
13 net37 total24 fibre8 protein50 fat620 kcal
Lengua en Salsa (Estilo Keto)
Keto Beef Tongue in Savory Sauce
Slow-cooked beef tongue, braised until exceptionally tender, then simmered in a rich, savory tomato-based sauc…
13 net18 total5 fibre45 protein60 fat750 kcal
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Gallo de Costilla de Cerdo Desmenuzada (Sin Tortilla)
Shredded Pork Rib Meat "Gallo" (No Tortilla - Keto Style)
A flavorful 'gallo' (small portion often served in a tortilla) featuring tender, slow-cooked or roasted pork r…
3 net4 total1 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
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Muslos de Pollo Asados con Piel Crujiente (Estilo Keto)
Roasted Chicken Thighs with Crispy Skin (Keto Style)
Juicy bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, seasoned simply and roasted to perfection, resulting in tender meat and…
3 net4 total1 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
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Pescado Frito con Salsa Tártara (Estilo Keto)
Fried Fish with Tartar Sauce (Keto Style)
A crispy, pan-fried or deep-fried fish fillet, prepared without traditional breading, served with a creamy and…
3 net4 total1 fibre40 protein48 fat600 kcal
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Chicharrón de Cerdo con Cebolla Encurtida
Pork Rinds with Pickled Onions (Keto)
Crispy, deep-fried pork rinds (chicharrón de cerdo, typically from pork belly) served with vibrant, tangy pick…
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
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Chicharrón de Pescado (Estilo Keto)
Crispy Fried Fish Bites with Lime and Keto Tartar Sauce
Crispy, bite-sized pieces of white fish, lightly seasoned and fried until golden. Traditionally, this dish mig…
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
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Costillas de Cerdo al Horno (Keto)
Baked Pork Ribs (Keto Style)
Succulent pork ribs slow-baked in the oven until they are incredibly tender and nearly falling off the bone, s…
4 net6 total2 fibre70 protein65 fat900 kcal
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Buñuelos de Queso Keto (con Harina de Almendras)
Keto Cheese Fritters (with Almond Flour)
Savory fried cheese fritters (buñuelos) made with almond flour, offering a crispy exterior and soft, cheesy in…
5 net8 total3 fibre25 protein40 fat500 kcal
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Costillas Ahumadas de Cerdo (Estilo Keto)
Smoked Pork Ribs (Keto, no BBQ Sauce)
Succulent smoked pork ribs, often dry-rubbed with a blend of savory spices and slow-smoked until exceptionally…
5 net6 total1 fibre70 protein75 fat950 kcal
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Costillas de Res a la Parrilla con Ensalada Verde (Estilo Keto)
Grilled Beef Ribs with Green Salad (Keto Style)
Succulent beef ribs, grilled to perfection, seasoned with traditional Costa Rican spices. This keto presentati…
5 net8 total3 fibre60 protein75 fat950 kcal
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Huevos con Chorizo (Estilo Keto)
Eggs with Costa Rican Sausage (Keto Style)
A hearty breakfast or light meal featuring scrambled eggs mixed with generous chunks of flavorful Costa Rican …
5 net6 total1 fibre35 protein45 fat600 kcal
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Mollejas de Res al Ajillo
Beef Gizzards in Garlic Sauce
Savory beef gizzards, slowly cooked until tender, then sautéed in a pungent garlic and butter sauce, often wit…
5 net5 total0 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
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Sardinas Frescas en Salsa Verde con Vegetales Keto
Fresh Sardines in Green Sauce with Keto Vegetables
Fresh sardines cooked in a vibrant green sauce typically made with herbs like cilantro and parsley, garlic, ol…
5 net8 total3 fibre40 protein45 fat600 kcal
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Carne de Cerdo en Escabeche (Estilo Keto)
Pickled Pork (Keto Style)
Tender pieces of pork, slow-cooked until falling apart, then marinated in a vibrant, tangy vinegar-based escab…
6 net8 total2 fibre35 protein40 fat550 kcal
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Carnitas de Cerdo con Pico de Gallo y Aguacate
Shredded Pork Carnitas with Pico de Gallo and Avocado (Keto Style)
Slow-cooked, tender pork carnitas, shredded and often lightly crisped. Served with a fresh pico de gallo (chop…
6 net12 total6 fibre55 protein58 fat750 kcal
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Chorizo Criollo a la Plancha con Queso Fundido y Cebolla Asada
Grilled Creole Sausage with Melted Cheese and Roasted Onion
A hearty appetizer (boca) featuring grilled Costa Rican creole sausage, topped generously with melted cheese a…
6 net8 total2 fibre30 protein65 fat750 kcal
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Chorizo Criollo Asado con Encurtido de Cebolla Morada y Limón
Grilled Criollo Sausage with Pickled Red Onion and Lime
Hearty, grilled Costa Rican-style criollo sausage, typically pork-based and well-seasoned. Served with a tangy…
6 net8 total2 fibre30 protein52 fat620 kcal
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Chorizo Santarroseño a la Parrilla con Ensalada Fresca de Aguacate (Sin Carbohidratos)
Grilled Santarroseño Sausage with Fresh Avocado and Tomato Salad (Keto Style)
Authentic Costa Rican Santarroseño sausage, grilled until savory and juicy, served with a vibrant salad of fre…
6 net12 total6 fibre40 protein65 fat750 kcal
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Lengua de Res Estofada (Estilo Keto - sin tubérculos)
Keto Braised Beef Tongue Stew
Succulent beef tongue, slow-braised until incredibly tender in a rich, savory sauce, typically made with broth…
6 net10 total4 fibre50 protein70 fat850 kcal
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Pechuga de Pollo en Salsa Cremosa
Chicken Breast in Cream Sauce (Keto Style)
Tender chicken breast cooked in a rich, savory cream sauce, typically made with heavy cream, chicken broth, an…
6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
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Pescado en Salsa Blanca con Alcaparras y Hongos (Estilo Keto)
Fish in Keto White Sauce with Capers and Mushrooms
A tender white fish fillet, pan-seared or baked, and served with a creamy, rich 'salsa blanca' (white sauce) i…
6 net8 total2 fibre50 protein60 fat750 kcal
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Sardinas en Salsa de Tomate (Estilo Keto)
Sardines in Keto Tomato Sauce
Pan-fried sardines simmered in a rich, homemade tomato sauce, prepared with fresh tomatoes, bell peppers, onio…
6 net10 total4 fibre45 protein40 fat550 kcal
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Sopa Cremosa de Flor de Calabaza (Estilo Keto)
Creamy Keto Squash Blossom Soup
A delicate and flavorful soup made from fresh squash blossoms, often pureed for a smooth consistency. For the …
6 net8 total2 fibre8 protein35 fat400 kcal
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Sopa de Coliflor con Queso (Estilo Keto)
Keto Cream of Cauliflower and Cheese Soup
A rich and comforting creamy soup made from puréed cauliflower florets, blended with heavy cream and local che…
6 net10 total4 fibre15 protein40 fat480 kcal
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Sopa de Quijada de Cerdo (Estilo Keto)
Pork Jaw Soup (Keto Style)
A rustic and hearty clear broth soup made with slow-cooked pork jaw, simmered with keto-friendly vegetables li…
6 net9 total3 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
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Tacos de Carnitas de Cerdo en Hojas de Lechuga (Estilo Keto)
Keto Pork Carnitas Lettuce Wraps
Succulent, slow-cooked pork carnitas (fried or roasted until tender and crispy) served in crisp lettuce cups i…
6 net10 total4 fibre60 protein48 fat700 kcal
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Tortitas de Queso Keto con Crema Agria
Keto Cheese Pancakes with Sour Cream
Savory pancakes made primarily from grated cheese and eggs, fried until golden and firm, served with a dollop …
6 net6 total0 fibre40 protein54 fat650 kcal
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Aguacate Relleno de Atún (Estilo Keto)
Avocado Stuffed with Tuna (Keto Style)
Halved ripe avocados, pitted and filled with a creamy, savory tuna salad. This is a popular cold appetizer or …
7 net15 total8 fibre35 protein60 fat700 kcal
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Chorizo Santarroseño en Salsa de Tomate (Estilo Keto)
Santarroseño Sausage in Keto Tomato Sauce
Slices of the famous Santarroseño chorizo, a traditional Costa Rican pork sausage, simmered in a savory, low-c…
7 net10 total3 fibre40 protein60 fat720 kcal
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Empanadas de Queso Keto (Masa de Almendras)
Keto Cheese Empanadas (Almond Flour Dough)
Savory Costa Rican-style empanadas, refashioned with a crisp, golden almond flour dough, generously filled wit…
7 net12 total5 fibre25 protein50 fat600 kcal
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Patitas de Cerdo Guisadas con Vegetales Keto
Braised Pork Feet with Keto Vegetables
Tender pork feet slow-braised to perfection in a flavorful, aromatic broth with Costa Rican spices. This keto …
7 net12 total5 fibre50 protein70 fat850 kcal
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Salchichón en Salsa Roja (Estilo Keto)
Costa Rican Sausage in Red Sauce (Keto Style)
Thick-cut Costa Rican salchichón (a type of cured pork sausage, often similar to a large salami or bologna) si…
7 net10 total3 fibre35 protein50 fat650 kcal
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Salchichón Frito con Cebolla (Estilo Keto)
Fried Salchichón with Onions (Keto Style)
Thick slices of savory Costa Rican salchichón (pork sausage) pan-fried until crispy, served with a generous po…
7 net10 total3 fibre35 protein65 fat750 kcal
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Sopa Cremosa de Queso con Calabacín (Estilo Keto)
Creamy Cheese and Zucchini Soup (Keto Style)
A rich and comforting soup, reimagined for keto. Instead of starchy vegetables, this version features tender z…
7 net10 total3 fibre20 protein32 fat400 kcal