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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Mollejas de Res a la Plancha
Grilled Beef Gizzards (Keto Style)
Beef gizzards, known for their unique texture, grilled to perfection and often seasoned simply with salt, pepp…
2 net2 total0 fibre60 protein28 fat500 kcal
Pulpo al Ajillo (Keto)
Garlic Octopus (Keto Style)
Tender octopus tentacles cooked in rich butter and olive oil with plenty of minced garlic, seasoned with papri…
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein38 fat550 kcal
Huevos Revueltos con Tocino o Salchicha
Scrambled Eggs with Bacon or Sausage
A classic Costa Rican breakfast featuring scrambled eggs cooked with generous portions of crispy bacon or loca…
5 net5 total0 fibre40 protein55 fat680 kcal
Ceviche de Pulpo
Octopus Ceviche
Tender cooked octopus marinated in fresh lime juice with finely diced red onion, bell peppers, cilantro, and a…
6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein20 fat380 kcal
Salpicón de Pollo (Estilo Keto)
Shredded Chicken Salad with Avocado
Finely shredded chicken breast mixed with diced bell peppers, onions, cilantro, and a tangy lime and olive oil…
6 net10 total4 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
Ensalada de Pulpo
Octopus Salad
A refreshing cold salad featuring tender cooked octopus, diced bell peppers, red onion, cilantro, fresh lime j…
7 net10 total3 fibre40 protein30 fat450 kcal
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Lomo de Res a la Plancha
Grilled Beef Loin Steak (Keto)
A classic cut of beef loin steak, cooked simply on a hot griddle or flat-top grill ('a la plancha') to your pr…
0 net0 total0 fibre70 protein40 fat650 kcal
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Pargo Entero a la Brasa con Aceite de Oliva y Hierbas
Whole Snapper Grilled over Coals with Olive Oil & Herbs
A whole red snapper, expertly grilled over an open flame (a la brasa) to achieve a smoky flavor and crispy ski…
1 net2 total1 fibre75 protein40 fat680 kcal
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Pechuga de Pollo Asada con Hierbas
Grilled Chicken Breast with Herbs (Keto)
A lean chicken breast, seasoned simply with a blend of dried herbs (such as oregano, thyme, and rosemary), gar…
1 net1 total0 fibre60 protein20 fat450 kcal
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Corazón de Pollo a la Plancha
Grilled Chicken Hearts
Flavorful chicken hearts, marinated lightly and grilled to tender perfection. A popular and protein-rich 'boca…
2 net2 total0 fibre45 protein30 fat450 kcal
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Pargo Entero Horneado con Mantequilla y Hierbas
Whole Baked Snapper with Butter and Herbs
A whole fresh red snapper, generously seasoned and roasted in the oven, basted with rich butter and aromatic f…
2 net3 total1 fibre70 protein50 fat750 kcal
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Pescado Entero al Vapor con Mantequilla y Hierbas (Estilo Keto)
Steamed Whole Fish with Butter and Herbs (Keto Style)
A whole fresh fish, gently steamed to perfection, seasoned with butter, garlic, and fresh herbs, maintaining i…
2 net3 total1 fibre60 protein48 fat680 kcal
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Tripas a la Parrilla con Limón
Grilled Tripe with Lemon
Crispy and tender beef tripe, simply grilled or pan-seared until golden brown, served hot with fresh lemon wed…
2 net2 total0 fibre30 protein28 fat400 kcal
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Bistec con Huevos Revueltos y Aguacate (Keto)
Keto Steak with Scrambled Eggs and Avocado
A pan-seared or grilled beef steak (bistec) served alongside fluffy scrambled eggs and fresh sliced avocado, o…
3 net8 total5 fibre60 protein50 fat720 kcal
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Consomé de Pollo con Huevo (Estilo Keto)
Keto Chicken Consommé with Egg
A light yet nourishing clear chicken broth (consommé) served warm, typically with a poached or soft-boiled egg…
3 net4 total1 fibre25 protein25 fat320 kcal
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Gallo de Pescado Ahumado (Sin Tortilla)
Smoked Fish Bites (Lettuce Wrapped)
A small portion (gallo) of seasoned, shredded smoked fish, often mixed with a simple pico de gallo (chopped to…
3 net5 total2 fibre35 protein18 fat320 kcal
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Pescado en Salsa de Mantequilla y Limón con Alcaparras (Estilo Keto)
Fish Fillet in Butter, Lemon & Caper Sauce (Keto Style)
A flaky fish fillet (such as tilapia or mahi-mahi) pan-seared and served with a vibrant, tangy sauce made from…
3 net4 total1 fibre60 protein40 fat600 kcal
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Higaditos de Pollo Salteados
Sautéed Chicken Livers
Quickly pan-fried chicken livers, seasoned and often sautéed with fresh onions, bell peppers, and garlic. A sa…
4 net6 total2 fibre50 protein40 fat580 kcal
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Pargo Entero a la Plancha con Mojo de Ajo (Estilo Keto)
Whole Grilled Red Snapper with Garlic Mojo (Keto)
A whole red snapper, seasoned and grilled to flaky perfection, then generously drizzled with a vibrant 'mojo d…
4 net5 total1 fibre70 protein45 fat700 kcal
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Sopa de Garrobo
Iguana Soup (Keto Friendly)
A traditional and unique Costa Rican clear broth soup, especially popular in Guanacaste. It features tender pi…
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein25 fat450 kcal
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Bistec de Res a la Plancha con Pico de Gallo y Aguacate (Estilo Keto)
Grilled Beef Steak with Pico de Gallo and Avocado (Keto Style)
A tender grilled beef steak, typically a sirloin or chuck cut (bistec de res a la plancha), seasoned simply wi…
5 net10 total5 fibre65 protein55 fat750 kcal
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Caldo de Pescado con Huevo (Estilo Keto)
Fish Broth with Egg (Keto Style)
A comforting and light fish broth, traditionally simple, enhanced with pieces of white fish and a poached or b…
5 net6 total1 fibre40 protein30 fat450 kcal
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Carne de Res Adobada
Marinated Beef (Keto Style)
Tender cuts of beef, typically sirloin or skirt steak, marinated in a vibrant blend of vinegar, garlic, spices…
5 net6 total1 fibre52 protein40 fat580 kcal
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Churrasco a la Parrilla con Ensalada Fresca
Grilled Skirt Steak with Fresh Salad
A tender and flavorful skirt steak (churrasco) expertly grilled, served with a large, crisp green salad featur…
5 net9 total4 fibre55 protein50 fat690 kcal
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Corazón de Res al Ajillo
Beef Heart in Garlic Sauce
Succulent slices of beef heart sautéed in a rich garlic sauce with olive oil, usually accompanied by some bell…
5 net7 total2 fibre55 protein50 fat720 kcal
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Ensalada de Pollo Desmenuzada con Aguacate y Pimientos (Estilo Keto)
Shredded Chicken Salad with Avocado and Bell Peppers (Keto Style)
A refreshing and satisfying Costa Rican-inspired salad featuring tender, cooked chicken breast, shredded and m…
5 net12 total7 fibre40 protein45 fat580 kcal
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Lomo de Cerdo Asado con Mojo de Ajo y Naranja Agria
Roast Pork Loin with Sour Orange Garlic Mojo
Tender pork loin slow-roasted or pan-seared, infused with a traditional Costa Rican 'mojo' made from garlic, s…
5 net7 total2 fibre65 protein55 fat750 kcal
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Lomo de Res a la Parrilla con Ensalada Verde y Aguacate
Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Green Salad and Avocado
A succulent beef tenderloin, grilled to your preferred doneness, served with a simple green salad (lettuce, cu…
5 net10 total5 fibre50 protein50 fat680 kcal
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Picadillo de Res (Estilo Keto)
Ground Beef Picadillo (Keto Style)
A classic Costa Rican ground beef hash, cooked with finely diced onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes, seasoned …
5 net8 total3 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
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Sopa de Flor de Itabo con Huevos Batidos (Estilo Keto)
Itabo Flower Egg Drop Soup (Keto Style)
A light and flavorful broth-based soup featuring the slightly bitter and unique 'flor de itabo' (yucca flower)…
5 net7 total2 fibre25 protein22 fat320 kcal
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Cerdo Adobado a la Tica (Estilo Keto)
Costa Rican Marinated Pork (Keto Style)
Tender pork cuts (such as shoulder or loin) marinated in a traditional Costa Rican adobo featuring achiote, so…
6 net8 total2 fibre70 protein45 fat700 kcal
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Ceviche de Pescado Ahumado
Smoked Fish Ceviche
A unique variation of ceviche using smoked fish, typically flakey and flavorful, marinated in fresh lime juice…
6 net9 total3 fibre40 protein25 fat420 kcal
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Ensalada de Bacalao (Estilo Keto)
Salt Cod Salad (Keto Style)
A refreshing cold salad made with flaky desalted salt cod, mixed with crisp bell peppers, red onion, fresh cil…
6 net8 total2 fibre35 protein30 fat450 kcal
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Ensalada de Palmito y Aguacate con Pollo a la Plancha (Estilo Keto)
Heart of Palm and Avocado Salad with Grilled Chicken (Keto)
A fresh and satisfying Costa Rican-inspired salad featuring tender slices of heart of palm, creamy avocado, cr…
6 net12 total6 fibre65 protein40 fat680 kcal
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Higadillos de Pollo Salteados con Chile Dulce y Cebolla (Estilo Keto)
Sautéed Chicken Livers with Bell Pepper and Onion (Keto Style)
Chicken livers quickly sautéed with fresh bell peppers, onions, garlic, and cilantro, creating a savory and fl…
6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein35 fat520 kcal
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Pollo al Ajillo con Espárragos Asados (Estilo Keto)
Keto Garlic Chicken with Roasted Asparagus
Juicy pieces of chicken (usually thigh or breast) sautéed in abundant garlic-infused olive oil, served alongsi…
6 net10 total4 fibre70 protein68 fat850 kcal
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Salpicón de Cerdo
Minced Pork with Herbs and Lime Salad
A refreshing dish featuring finely minced or shredded cooked pork, mixed with crisp finely diced onions, bell …
6 net8 total2 fibre55 protein38 fat580 kcal
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Calamares en su Tinta
Squid in its Own Ink (Keto Style)
Tender pieces of squid simmered in a rich, distinctive black sauce made from the squid's own ink, typically wi…
7 net9 total2 fibre48 protein28 fat420 kcal
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Carne Deshebrada con Vegetales y Huevo Revuelto (Estilo Keto)
Shredded Beef with Vegetables and Scrambled Egg (Keto Style)
Savory shredded beef (carne deshebrada) slowly cooked with onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes, then mixed with…
7 net10 total3 fibre65 protein35 fat600 kcal
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Ceviche de Calamar (Estilo Keto)
Keto Calamari Ceviche
Tender calamari rings and tentacles, 'cooked' in a vibrant marinade of fresh lime juice, red onion, cilantro, …
7 net10 total3 fibre38 protein15 fat320 kcal
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Hígado de Res con Mojo de Ajo y Cebolla Asada (Estilo Keto)
Keto Beef Liver with Garlic Mojo and Grilled Onion
Pan-fried beef liver, prepared with a zesty garlic-lime mojo (a vibrant sauce of garlic, olive oil, and lime) …
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein45 fat680 kcal
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Atún Encebollado (Estilo Keto)
Tuna with Sautéed Onions (Keto Style)
A flavorful tuna steak, pan-seared or grilled, and topped with a generous portion of sweet, tender sautéed oni…
8 net11 total3 fibre65 protein40 fat680 kcal
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Camarones Encebollados (Estilo Keto)
Keto Sautéed Shrimp with Onions
Succulent shrimp sautéed with plenty of thinly sliced onions until tender and lightly caramelized, in a simple…
8 net10 total2 fibre48 protein40 fat550 kcal
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Gallina Desmenuzada en Salsa Criolla
Shredded Chicken in Creole Sauce (Keto Style)
Tender shredded chicken, often from slow-cooked chicken breasts or thighs, simmered in a vibrant and savory Cr…
8 net11 total3 fibre58 protein30 fat500 kcal
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Lomo de Cerdo Encebollado
Pork Loin with Sautéed Onions
Tender slices of pork loin cooked with a generous amount of sautéed onions, seasoned with traditional Costa Ri…
8 net12 total4 fibre65 protein55 fat780 kcal
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Morcilla a la Plancha con Chayote y Pimientos Salteados
Grilled Blood Sausage with Sautéed Chayote and Peppers (Keto Style)
Traditional Costa Rican blood sausage (morcilla) grilled to perfection, served alongside a vibrant medley of s…
8 net12 total4 fibre35 protein45 fat600 kcal
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Guiso de Palmito y Champiñones con Carne
Heart of Palm and Mushroom Stew with Meat
A hearty stew featuring tender chunks of beef or pork slow-cooked with earthy mushrooms and delicate heart of …
9 net14 total5 fibre50 protein45 fat650 kcal