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Guatemalan keto guide

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Guatemalan food

1,210 dishes196 keto as served86 with a photo

Keto friendliness

Adapting Guatemalan cuisine to keto is challenging due to the heavy reliance on corn, rice, and beans, requiring significant meal modification.

Top ingredients

Grilled meats (pollo, res, cerdo), avocado, eggs, and specific vegetables like bell peppers, onions, and chayote are good keto foundations.

Danger zones

Explicitly avoid tortillas, tamales, rice, beans, plantains, fruit-based drinks, and be wary of stews potentially thickened with masa or sugar.

Best for

This cuisine works best for experienced, disciplined keto dieters comfortable with custom orders and who prioritize protein and healthy fats over traditional carb-heavy sides.

27 matching dishes

Fried Pork Belly with Lime

Crispy, deep-fried pork belly or pork rinds, seasoned simply with salt. This dish is naturally high in fat and…

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0 net0 total0 fibre50 protein75 fat900 kcal

Fried Pork Belly (Guatemalan Style)

Crispy, savory pieces of seasoned fried pork belly, a popular and naturally keto-friendly snack or accompanime…

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2 net2 total0 fibre60 protein75 fat900 kcal

Chicharrón con Aguacate

Guatemalan Fried Pork Belly with Avocado

Crispy, deep-fried pork belly, often served with a side of fresh avocado. A classic Guatemalan snack or appeti…

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3 net8 total5 fibre60 protein75 fat900 kcal

Chicharrón (Guatemalan Pork Rinds)

Guatemalan Pork Rinds

Crispy, deep-fried pork rinds (pork skin). A popular snack or appetizer, naturally very high in fat and protei…

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0 net0 total0 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal

Chicharrón (Keto Friendly)

Guatemalan Fried Pork Rinds

Crispy, deep-fried pork rinds, a popular snack or side dish. Made from pork belly or skin, rendered down and f…

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0 net0 total0 fibre30 protein50 fat600 kcal

Chicharrones de Gallina

Crispy Chicken Skins (Keto)

Crispy fried chicken skins, seasoned simply with salt. A naturally keto-friendly and indulgent snack or side d…

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0 net0 total0 fibre35 protein55 fat650 kcal

Chicharrón (Crispy Pork Belly/Rinds)

Crispy Pork Belly or Rinds (No Tortillas)

Crispy fried pork belly or pork rinds, a popular snack or side dish. The pork is typically seasoned with salt …

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1 net1 total0 fibre50 protein78 fat900 kcal

Chicharrón de Cerdo con Limón

Crispy Pork Rinds with Lime

Deep-fried pork belly or skin, rendered until super crispy and golden, seasoned simply with salt and often ser…

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1 net1 total0 fibre55 protein70 fat800 kcal

Chicharrónes (Keto)

Crispy Fried Pork Belly/Rinds (Keto)

Thick pieces of pork belly, slow-cooked until tender and then fried until crispy and golden. A highly satisfyi…

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1 net1 total0 fibre40 protein88 fat950 kcal

Chicharrón con Limón

Crispy Fried Pork Rinds with Lime

Deep-fried pork belly or pork rinds, rendered until crispy and golden. A naturally high-fat, high-protein snac…

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2 net2 total0 fibre50 protein58 fat700 kcal

Chicharrón con Limón y Sal

Fried Pork Belly with Lime and Salt (No Tortillas)

Crispy, deep-fried chunks of pork belly, known for their rich flavor and satisfying crunch. Traditionally seas…

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2 net2 total0 fibre50 protein65 fat800 kcal

Chicharrón de Pescado (Sin Rebozar)

Unbreaded Crispy Fried Fish Bites

Crispy pieces of white fish (commonly tilapia or basa) deep-fried until golden brown, seasoned simply with sal…

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2 net3 total1 fibre50 protein45 fat600 kcal

Chicharrón (Fried Pork Belly/Rinds)

Fried Pork Belly/Rinds

Crispy, savory fried pork rinds or chunks of pork belly, a popular snack or appetizer. Naturally keto-friendly…

Order as-isHigh Fat

2 net2 total0 fibre35 protein65 fat700 kcal

Chicharrónes con Limón

Fried Pork Rinds with Lime

Crispy, deep-fried pork rinds, a popular and naturally keto-friendly snack or appetizer in Guatemala. These sa…

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2 net2 total0 fibre60 protein75 fat900 kcal

Chicharrónes (Keto with keto sides)

Crispy Fried Pork Belly (with Keto Sides)

Deep-fried pork belly, rendered until incredibly crispy and golden brown. A popular and satisfying dish, offer…

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2 net3 total1 fibre60 protein95 fat1100 kcal

Costilla de Res Asada en Seco

Dry-Rubbed Grilled Beef Ribs (Keto)

Beef short ribs dry-rubbed with a savory blend of local spices (salt, pepper, garlic, cumin, paprika) and gril…

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2 net3 total1 fibre45 protein65 fat750 kcal

Carnitas de Cerdo

Slow-Cooked Fried Pork Chunks (No High-Carb Sides)

Succulent pork chunks slow-cooked in their own fat or lard until tender, then often lightly fried to achieve a…

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3 net3 total0 fibre60 protein60 fat800 kcal

Carnitas (Guatemalan Style, Keto)

Crispy Slow-Cooked Pork Carnitas with Keto Sides

Succulent pork shoulder or belly slow-cooked until incredibly tender, then crisped up to achieve a perfect bal…

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3 net5 total2 fibre70 protein65 fat850 kcal

Chicharrónes con Guacamol

Fried Pork Rinds with Guacamole

Crispy, savory pieces of fried pork belly or skin, known as chicharrónes, served with a generous portion of fr…

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3 net10 total7 fibre65 protein90 fat1100 kcal

Chipilín Salteado con Chicharrón y Huevo

Sautéed Chipilín Greens with Pork Rinds and Egg

A rustic and flavorful dish featuring fresh chipilín leaves (a local leafy green with a distinct, slightly ear…

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3 net6 total3 fibre30 protein48 fat580 kcal

Ensalada de Berros con Chicharrón

Watercress Salad with Crispy Pork Rinds

A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring fresh, peppery watercress leaves, often complemented with thinly slic…

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3 net5 total2 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal

Huevos con Loroco

Scrambled Eggs with Loroco

A traditional Guatemalan breakfast or light meal featuring fluffy scrambled eggs generously mixed with fresh l…

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3 net5 total2 fibre30 protein39 fat470 kcal

Longaniza Guatemalteca Asada con Vegetales

Grilled Guatemalan Sausage with Keto Vegetables

Guatemalan longaniza is a fresh pork sausage distinctive for its seasoning, often including mint, vinegar, and…

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3 net5 total2 fibre45 protein48 fat620 kcal

Longanizas o Chorizo con Aguacate

Guatemalan Sausages with Avocado

Flavorful Guatemalan pork sausages (Longanizas, typically white/green, or Chorizo, red) grilled or fried until…

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3 net8 total5 fibre35 protein58 fat675 kcal

Mojarra Frita (Keto Modificado, Sin Empanizar)

Fried Tilapia (Keto, No Breading, No Rice/Plantains)

A whole tilapia fish, lightly seasoned and pan-fried until crispy, served without traditional starchy sides. R…

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3 net5 total2 fibre55 protein70 fat850 kcal

Mojarra Frita (Unbreaded)

Pan-Fried Tilapia with Keto Sides

A whole tilapia, seasoned simply with salt and pepper, then pan-fried until the skin is crispy and the flesh i…

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3 net5 total2 fibre50 protein58 fat720 kcal

Mollejas de Res al Mojo de Ajo

Beef Sweetbreads or Gizzards in Garlic Sauce

Tender beef mollejas (which can refer to sweetbreads or gizzards depending on regional interpretation) sautéed…

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3 net4 total1 fibre35 protein50 fat600 kcal