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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.

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Carne Asada con Ensalada de Aguacate y Vegetales Asados

Grilled Steak with Avocado Salad and Roasted Vegetables

A generous cut of grilled steak, typically sirloin or flank, seasoned with local spices and cooked to perfecti…

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5 net12 total7 fibre90 protein75 fat900 kcal

Huevos con Loroco (Keto Modified)

Scrambled Eggs with Loroco Flower (No Tortillas/Beans)

Fluffy scrambled eggs generously mixed with loroco flower, a fragrant edible vine flower with a unique savory …

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5 net8 total3 fibre30 protein50 fat600 kcal

Huevos Revueltos con Queso

Scrambled Eggs with Cheese and Keto Sides

Simple and satisfying scrambled eggs cooked with generous portions of cheese, often queso fresco or a mild whi…

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5 net6 total1 fibre30 protein50 fat600 kcal

Guatemalan Pork Sausage with Keto Vegetables

Traditional Guatemalan pork sausage, typically flavored with achiote, vinegar, and various herbs and spices. G…

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5 net8 total3 fibre45 protein65 fat780 kcal

Pescado a la Plancha

Grilled Fish with Keto Sides

A whole or fillet of fish (often tilapia or snapper), seasoned and grilled on a griddle or direct flame until …

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5 net6 total1 fibre70 protein40 fat650 kcal

Pescado Frito (Unbattered)

Pan-Fried Fish with Keto Salad

A whole pan-fried or deep-fried fish (commonly tilapia or snapper), seasoned simply and cooked until the skin …

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5 net8 total3 fibre60 protein48 fat700 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

Pescado Frito (Keto Pan-Fried Fish)

Keto Pan-Fried Fish

A whole pan-fried fish (often Tilapia or similar white fish) seasoned simply and cooked until crispy on the ou…

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1 net2 total1 fibre50 protein45 fat600 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

Pescado Frito (Keto Modified, Unbreaded)

Pan-Fried Whole Fish (Unbreaded)

A whole fish, typically tilapia or snapper, seasoned and pan-fried or deep-fried until crispy, with the skin o…

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2 net3 total1 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal

Camarones a la Plancha

Grilled Shrimp with Garlic (Keto Sides)

Succulent shrimp grilled or sautéed, often with garlic, lime, and cilantro. Modified by ensuring a sugar-free …

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3 net5 total2 fibre55 protein35 fat550 kcal

Camarones al Ajillo

Garlic Shrimp (Sautéed in Butter and Garlic, No Rice)

Succulent shrimp generously sautéed in butter or olive oil with abundant garlic, often finished with a hint of…

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3 net4 total1 fibre50 protein55 fat700 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

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

Pescado a la Plancha (Pescado a la Parrilla, Keto)

Pescado a la Plancha (Grilled Fish, Keto)

Fresh fish fillet, typically grilled or pan-fried with minimal seasoning (salt, pepper, garlic, lime), allowin…

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3 net4 total1 fibre60 protein38 fat600 kcal

Pescado Entero Asado/A la Plancha

Whole Grilled/Pan-Fried Fish (with keto sides)

A whole fish (often mojarra or snapper) seasoned and grilled or pan-fried to perfection. Served with keto-frie…

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3 net5 total2 fibre60 protein35 fat600 kcal

Pescado Entero Frito sin Empanizar

Whole Fried Fish (Unbreaded) with Green Salad

A whole fish (often Tilapia) seasoned simply and fried until crispy. The keto modification ensures no flour or…

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3 net7 total4 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal

Tripas Asadas con Cebolla y Chirmol

Grilled Beef Tripe with Onions and Chirmol

Marinated beef tripe, grilled until tender and slightly crispy, served with sautéed onions and a fresh tomato-…

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3 net5 total2 fibre60 protein40 fat600 kcal

Camarones al Mojo de Ajo

Garlic Butter Shrimp with Keto Sides

Succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich sauce of generous garlic, butter, and olive oil, often finished with a hint…

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4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal

Carne Asada (Grilled Steak with Keto Sides)

Grilled Steak with Avocado and Side Salad (No Rice or Beans)

A classic grilled steak, typically a thin-cut beef (flank or sirloin), seasoned and cooked to perfection. In i…

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4 net8 total4 fibre70 protein65 fat900 kcal

Carne Asada (Keto with Keto Sides)

Grilled Beef Steak (with Keto Sides)

Marinated beef steak, typically flank or sirloin, grilled to perfection, seasoned with garlic, lime, and tradi…

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4 net6 total2 fibre75 protein55 fat850 kcal

Chorizos Artesanales Rellenos de Queso Asados

Grilled Artisan Sausages Stuffed with Cheese (Keto Plate)

Hearty, hand-made Guatemalan pork sausages, distinctively prepared by stuffing them with a generous core of me…

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4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein60 fat750 kcal

Chorizos de Jutiapa Asados con Chirmol

Grilled Jutiapa Sausages with Chirmol (Tomato Salsa)

Authentic, flavorful Jutiapa chorizos (a regionally distinct, artisanal pork sausage known for its unique blen…

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4 net6 total2 fibre35 protein55 fat650 kcal

Mixed Green Salad with Avocado

A simple mixed green salad, often featuring lettuce, tomato, and onion. Modified to be a substantial keto side…

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4 net10 total6 fibre3 protein28 fat300 kcal

Guacamole con Chicharrón

Guacamole with Pork Rinds (instead of chips)

A large portion of freshly prepared guacamole, made from ripe mashed avocados blended with finely chopped red …

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4 net12 total8 fibre15 protein50 fat550 kcal

Guacamole (con chicharrones o vegetales)

Guacamole with Pork Rinds or Vegetable Dippers

Freshly mashed avocados combined with diced onion, cilantro, tomato, lime juice, and sometimes jalapeño. A cla…

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4 net12 total8 fibre7 protein45 fat500 kcal

Guacamole (Keto-Friendly with Pork Rinds)

Keto Guacamole with Pork Rinds

Freshly mashed avocados combined with diced onion, tomato, cilantro, and lime juice, served with crispy pork r…

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4 net14 total10 fibre10 protein55 fat600 kcal

Huevos con Longaniza y Aguacate

Scrambled Eggs with Guatemalan Sausage and Avocado

A hearty breakfast featuring scrambled eggs cooked with savory Guatemalan longaniza (pork sausage), served alo…

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4 net8 total4 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal

Huevos Estrellados con Chorizo (Keto Modified)

Fried Eggs with Chorizo (Keto Version, No Sides)

A classic Guatemalan breakfast or anytime meal featuring two or three perfectly fried eggs, often with slightl…

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4 net5 total1 fibre35 protein55 fat650 kcal

Huevos Estrellados con Chorizo y Aguacate

Fried Eggs with Sausage and Avocado (No Tortillas)

Fried eggs served with crumbled, savory Guatemalan chorizo sausage and fresh sliced avocado, without the tradi…

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4 net10 total6 fibre40 protein60 fat720 kcal

Keto Pacayas Envueltas (Sautéed Palm Flowers, No Egg Batter)

Sautéed Palm Flowers (Keto-Modified)

Tender and slightly bitter palm flowers (pacayas), typically battered and fried. This keto-friendly version is…

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4 net8 total4 fibre3 protein18 fat200 kcal

Lomo a la Plancha (Keto Modified)

Grilled Beef Loin with Keto Sides

A simple yet delicious dish featuring a cut of beef loin (or similar steak) grilled on a hot griddle ('a la pl…

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4 net8 total4 fibre60 protein45 fat700 kcal

Longaniza Asada con Guacamol (Keto)

Grilled Guatemalan Sausage with Guacamole (Keto)

Flavorful Guatemalan pork sausages, grilled until slightly charred and juicy, served with a fresh, creamy guac…

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4 net10 total6 fibre45 protein75 fat900 kcal

Longaniza Frita

Fried Guatemalan Sausage with Keto Sides

Guatemalan longaniza is a fresh pork sausage, often seasoned with herbs like mint, sometimes achiote, and vine…

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4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein60 fat700 kcal

Longaniza Guatemalteca (Keto Sausage, No Tortillas)

Guatemalan Pork Sausage (Keto)

Guatemalan longaniza is a fresh pork sausage, often flavored with mint, garlic, and spices. Served pan-fried o…

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4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein60 fat700 kcal

Grilled Blood Sausage (with Keto Sides)

A rich and distinctive grilled blood sausage (morcilla), often spiced, offering a savory and unique flavor. Se…

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4 net7 total3 fibre45 protein70 fat820 kcal

Pacaya Rellena de Queso a la Plancha (sin envolver en huevo)

Grilled Palm Flower Stuffed with Cheese (without egg batter)

Tender pacaya (palm flowers), a unique Guatemalan delicacy, carefully stuffed with a local meltable cheese (li…

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4 net7 total3 fibre18 protein28 fat350 kcal

Pechuga de Pollo Rellena de Espinaca y Queso (Keto Modificada)

Chicken Breast Stuffed with Spinach and Cheese (Keto Modified)

A tender chicken breast generously stuffed with a savory mixture of fresh spinach and local cheese (like mozza…

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4 net6 total2 fibre55 protein38 fat580 kcal

Pechuga de Pollo Rellena de Loroco y Queso (sin empanizar)

Chicken Breast Stuffed with Loroco Flower and Cheese (Unbreaded)

Chicken breast pounded thin, then rolled and stuffed with a savory mixture of loroco flower (an edible flower …

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4 net6 total2 fibre55 protein40 fat620 kcal

Pescado Asado (Keto Plate)

Grilled Whole Fish or Fillet with Keto Sides

A whole fish (often tilapia) or a fillet, seasoned simply with salt, pepper, garlic, and lime, then grilled to…

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4 net6 total2 fibre50 protein48 fat650 kcal

Pescado Frito (Fried Fish, No Rice/Tortillas)

Whole Fried Fish with Keto Green Salad and Avocado

A whole fish, typically tilapia or mojarra, seasoned and deep-fried until crispy. Modified by requesting no st…

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4 net7 total3 fibre70 protein60 fat800 kcal

Pescado Frito (Keto Fried Fish)

Keto Fried Whole Fish (No Breading)

A whole fried fish (often Tilapia or Mojarra) cooked until crispy, seasoned simply with salt and pepper. Modif…

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4 net6 total2 fibre55 protein60 fat780 kcal

Pescado Frito (Keto Version)

Fried Fish (No Breading, with Keto Sides)

A whole fried fish (often tilapia or snapper), typically seasoned simply with salt and pepper. Modified by omi…

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4 net6 total2 fibre65 protein45 fat700 kcal

Pescado Frito / Pescado Asado

Fried or Grilled Whole Fish with Keto Sides

A whole fresh fish (often Tilapia or similar white fish), seasoned and either deep-fried or grilled to perfect…

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4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal

Pescado Seco Envuelto en Huevo (Keto, No Sauce/Sides)

Egg-Battered Dried Fish (Keto, No Tomato Sauce or Carby Sides)

Salted dried fish (similar to bacalao) that is rehydrated, often flaked, and then coated in a light, fluffy eg…

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4 net5 total1 fibre35 protein35 fat480 kcal

Pollo Asado o a la Plancha

Grilled or Pan-Seared Chicken with Keto Sides

Simple yet flavorful grilled or pan-seared chicken, often marinated lightly with citrus and spices. A versatil…

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4 net8 total4 fibre70 protein45 fat700 kcal

Pollo Asado (Pollo a la Parrilla, Keto)

Pollo Asado (Grilled Chicken, Keto)

Simple grilled chicken, often marinated with citrus, garlic, and herbs, resulting in a tender and flavorful di…

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4 net5 total1 fibre75 protein35 fat650 kcal

Carne Asada / Churrasco (Sin Arroz, Frijoles, y Tortillas)

Grilled Beef Platter with Keto Sides

Grilled marinated steak, typically served with lime. Modified by omitting traditional high-carb sides like ric…

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5 net8 total3 fibre65 protein55 fat750 kcal

Carne Asada con Aguacate y Ensalada (Grilled Steak with Keto Sides)

Grilled Steak with Avocado and Salad

Flavorful grilled marinated steak, served with fresh avocado slices and a simple mixed green salad. The tradit…

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5 net10 total5 fibre75 protein70 fat950 kcal

Carne Asada (con Cebollas y Aguacate)

Grilled Steak with Onions and Avocado

Thinly sliced beef steak, marinated and grilled, often served with grilled onions. Modified to include avocado…

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5 net12 total7 fibre65 protein55 fat780 kcal

Carne Asada (Grilled Beef with Keto Sides)

Grilled Guatemalan Beef with Avocado & Salad

Flavorful grilled beef, typically skirt steak or flank steak, marinated and cooked to perfection. Modified to …

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5 net8 total3 fibre70 protein60 fat850 kcal

Carne Asada (Keto Grilled Steak)

Keto Grilled Steak with Keto Sides

Generous portion of grilled beef steak, typically thinly sliced and marinated for flavor. This keto version fo…

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5 net8 total3 fibre70 protein65 fat900 kcal

Carne Asada (Keto Modificado)

Grilled Steak with Avocado and Keto Salad

Flavorful grilled steak, simply seasoned to highlight the beef's natural taste, served with fresh, sliced avoc…

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5 net10 total5 fibre75 protein60 fat880 kcal

Carne Asada (Keto Sides)

Grilled Marinated Beef with Keto Sides

A generous portion of grilled, thinly sliced marinated beef, often flank or skirt steak. The marinade typicall…

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5 net8 total3 fibre60 protein40 fat620 kcal

Carnitas de Cerdo (Plato Keto)

Braised and Fried Pork Carnitas (Keto Plate)

Succulent chunks of pork, slow-braised until tender, then often fried or roasted to achieve crispy edges. Serv…

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5 net8 total3 fibre75 protein68 fat880 kcal

Ceviche de Pescado y Camarones (Keto Style)

Fish and Shrimp Ceviche (Keto Friendly)

A refreshing appetizer of fresh raw fish (e.g., tilapia, mahi-mahi) and/or shrimp, 'cooked' in abundant lime j…

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5 net8 total3 fibre55 protein20 fat450 kcal