Mexican keto guide
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Keto friendliness
Mexican cuisine is highly adaptable for keto by focusing on grilled meats and fresh toppings while avoiding core starches.
Top ingredients
Grilled meats (carne asada, pollo asado), cheese, avocado, crema, salsa verde, onions, cilantro, and radishes are excellent keto staples.
Danger zones
Explicitly avoid corn tortillas, flour tortillas, rice, all beans, sugary marinades (e.g., some al pastor), and sweet beverages like horchata.
Best for
This cuisine works best for keto dieters prioritizing high protein and can easily be modified for higher fat intake with added cheese, avocado, and sour cream.
What to drink
Drinks you will see at Mexican restaurants, cafés and stalls, rated the same way as the food.
Order these
- KetoMineral Water with Lime agua mineral con limón · 1g net carbs as usually served
- Ask firstCucumber Lime Water agua de pepino con limón · 20g net carbs as usually servedAsk for it 'sin azúcar' (no sugar). Places that blend to order can usually do it.
- Ask firstChia Lime Water agua de chía con limón · 20g net carbs as usually servedAsk for it 'sin azúcar'.
- Ask firstGreen Juice jugo verde · 20g net carbs as usually servedAsk for it 'sin piña, sin naranja' (no pineapple, no orange) so it's mostly cactus, celery, cucumber and parsley.
- Ask firstSparkling Limeade limonada mineral · 25g net carbs as usually servedAsk for it 'sin azúcar' and add extra lime.
Skip these
- SkipPot Coffee café de olla · 18g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order café americano instead.
- SkipTepache · 25g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order agua mineral con limón instead.
- SkipFruit Agua Fresca agua fresca de fruta · 28g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order agua mineral con limón instead.
- SkipHibiscus Water agua de jamaica · 30g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order agua mineral con limón instead.
- SkipMexican Hot Chocolate chocolate caliente · 30g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order café americano with cream instead.
- SkipAtole · 30g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order café americano instead.
- SkipTamarind Water agua de tamarindo · 35g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order agua mineral con limón instead.
- SkipMexican Fruit Soda refresco de sabor · 37g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order agua mineral con limón instead.
- SkipChampurrado · 40g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order café americano with cream instead.
- SkipFruit Milk Smoothie licuado · 45g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order café americano with a splash of milk instead.
- SkipHorchata · 50g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order agua mineral con limón instead.
- SkipTejuino · 50g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order agua mineral con limón instead.
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Tripas Fritas
Crispy Fried Beef Intestines (served as a plate)
Beef intestines meticulously cleaned, boiled until tender, then fried until crispy and golden. A texture and f…
1 net1 total0 fibre50 protein65 fat800 kcal
Tuétano Asado (con Guarnición Keto)
Roasted Bone Marrow (with Keto Sides)
Beef bone marrow roasted until tender and spoonable, often seasoned simply with salt and pepper. It's an incre…
3 net5 total2 fibre20 protein70 fat700 kcal
Costillas de Puerco Ahumadas (Dry Rubbed)
Smoked Pork Ribs (with Keto Sides)
Slow-smoked pork ribs, typically seasoned with a savory dry rub and cooked until fall-off-the-bone tender. A r…
4 net6 total2 fibre70 protein75 fat900 kcal
Sesos Guisados (Keto, sin Tortilla)
Braised Beef Brains (Keto, served with a lettuce wrap option)
Tender beef brains braised in a savory, aromatic sauce, typically made with tomatoes, onions, and chiles. A ri…
5 net7 total2 fibre40 protein65 fat780 kcal
Borrego Tatemado
Roasted Lamb Tatemado (Keto, with Low-Carb Sides)
Tender, slow-roasted lamb, traditionally cooked in a pit (tatemado refers to the roasting process, often smoky…
6 net10 total4 fibre65 protein80 fat1000 kcal
Moronga Platter (Keto)
Blood Sausage Plate with Keto Sides
Moronga, a traditional Mexican blood sausage (similar to boudin noir or black pudding), often seasoned with he…
6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein70 fat800 kcal
Pescado al Mojo de Ajo (Keto)
Pan-Seared Fish in Garlic Butter (with Keto Sides)
A white fish fillet (e.g., Tilapia, Red Snapper, Mahi-Mahi) pan-seared in copious amounts of garlic, butter, a…
6 net8 total2 fibre70 protein65 fat850 kcal
Puerco en Adobo (Sin Tortillas)
Braised Pork in Adobo Sauce (with Keto Sides)
Tender pork shoulder or loin braised in a rich, spicy, and tangy adobo sauce made from dried chiles (like guaj…
7 net12 total5 fibre60 protein65 fat780 kcal
Chicharrón Prensado en Salsa (Keto, Sin Tortilla)
Pressed Pork Rind in Sauce (Keto, No Tortilla)
Pressed pork rinds (often from the skin and fatty meat parts, compacted) simmered in a rich, flavorful sauce, …
8 net12 total4 fibre40 protein65 fat750 kcal
Chorizo con Nopales (Keto, sin Tortillas)
Chorizo with Cactus Paddles (Keto, without Tortillas)
Spicy Mexican chorizo sausage cooked with tender, diced nopales (cactus paddles), onions, and often a touch of…
8 net12 total4 fibre35 protein68 fat780 kcal
Lengua en Salsa Verde
Beef Tongue in Green Sauce
Tender, slow-cooked beef tongue, typically served sliced and simmered in a vibrant and tangy green tomatillo s…
8 net11 total3 fibre60 protein70 fat850 kcal
Sopa de Hongos (Keto)
Creamy Keto Mushroom Soup
A rich and flavorful soup made with various types of mushrooms (e.g., cremini, oyster, shiitake), simmered in …
8 net12 total4 fibre15 protein38 fat450 kcal
Carnitas
Slow-Cooked Crispy Pork
Pork shoulder slow-cooked in its own fat (or lard) until tender, then shredded and often crisped up for a rich…
9 net12 total3 fibre80 protein75 fat950 kcal
Pollo en Crema de Chipotle (Keto)
Chicken in Chipotle Cream Sauce (Keto)
Succulent chicken breast or thighs simmered in a rich, smoky, and slightly spicy cream sauce infused with chip…
9 net12 total3 fibre40 protein45 fat600 kcal
Chicharrón en Salsa Roja
Pork Rinds in Red Sauce
Crispy fried pork rinds simmered in a rich, savory red chile sauce until softened and infused with flavor. A c…
10 net14 total4 fibre50 protein65 fat800 kcal
Chicharrón en Salsa Verde
Pork Rinds in Green Sauce
Crispy pork rinds simmered in a savory, tangy green tomatillo sauce until tender and flavorful. A comforting a…
10 net15 total5 fibre50 protein70 fat800 kcal
Cochinita Pibil
Slow-Roasted Achiote Pork
Traditional slow-roasted pork from Yucatán, marinated in annatto (achiote) and sour orange juice, cooked wrapp…
10 net12 total2 fibre65 protein70 fat900 kcal
Lengua en Salsa Roja (Keto)
Beef Tongue in Red Sauce (Keto)
Slow-cooked, tender beef tongue served in a rich, savory red chile sauce. The sauce is typically made from dri…
10 net15 total5 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
Pato en Salsa Verde
Duck in Green Tomatillo Sauce (Keto, without Rice or Tortillas)
Tender duck meat simmered in a vibrant and tangy green sauce made from tomatillos, serrano chiles, and cilantr…
10 net15 total5 fibre60 protein80 fat980 kcal
Pimientos Rellenos de Queso y Chorizo (Keto, sin Arroz)
Stuffed Bell Peppers with Cheese and Chorizo (Keto, without Rice)
Bell peppers (often poblano or mild bell peppers) stuffed with a savory mixture of spicy chorizo sausage and m…
10 net15 total5 fibre40 protein60 fat750 kcal
Puntas de Cerdo en Salsa Roja (Keto, Sin Papa)
Pork Tips in Red Sauce (Keto, No Potato)
Tender chunks of pork (often shoulder or loin cut into tips) slow-cooked in a robust red chili sauce made from…
10 net15 total5 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Panza de Cerdo Asada
Slow-Roasted Pork Belly (Keto)
Thick cuts of succulent pork belly, seasoned simply and slow-roasted until the meat is incredibly tender and t…
1 net1 total0 fibre50 protein90 fat1000 kcal
KAsoon
Sesos de Cabrito a la Plancha
Grilled Goat Brains (Keto)
Goat brains, a traditional delicacy, lightly seasoned and grilled until tender, often served with a simple squ…
1 net1 total0 fibre25 protein45 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Fritada de Cerdo (Keto, Sin Tortillas)
Crispy Fried Pork Chunks (Keto, No Tortillas)
Succulent pork chunks cooked in their own rendered fat until deeply golden and crispy, seasoned simply. A rust…
2 net3 total1 fibre65 protein75 fat900 kcal
KAsoon
Sesos de Res Fritos (Keto, sin Tortillas)
Pan-Fried Beef Brains (Keto, No Tortillas)
Delicately prepared beef brains, pan-fried until slightly crispy on the exterior while remaining creamy inside…
2 net2 total0 fibre25 protein68 fat720 kcal
KAsoon
Cabeza de Res al Vapor (Keto, Sin Tortillas)
Steamed Beef Head Meat Platter (Keto, No Tortillas)
Tender, juicy cuts of beef head meat (cheeks, lips, tongue if available) slow-steamed until incredibly soft an…
3 net5 total2 fibre58 protein60 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Costillas de Puerco Fritas
Crispy Fried Pork Ribs (Keto)
Pork ribs, typically individual sections, seasoned and deep-fried or pan-fried until incredibly crispy and wel…
3 net5 total2 fibre65 protein70 fat900 kcal
KAsoon
Lengua de Res Estofada (Keto)
Braised Beef Tongue (Keto-Modified)
Tender, slow-braised beef tongue, cooked until incredibly soft. While often served in a sauce or with tortilla…
3 net5 total2 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Buche de Puerco a la Plancha (Keto)
Grilled Pork Stomach Platter (Keto)
Succulent pork stomach, slow-cooked until tender then grilled to a slight crisp. Served as a protein platter w…
4 net6 total2 fibre58 protein55 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Carnitas de Res (Keto-Modified, Sin Tortilla)
Crispy Shredded Beef (No Tortilla)
Slow-cooked beef, typically brisket or chuck, then shredded and fried until crispy. This keto version is serve…
4 net5 total1 fibre55 protein55 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Chorizo Verde con Huevo (Keto, Sin Tortillas)
Green Chorizo with Scrambled Eggs (Keto, No Tortillas)
A vibrant green chorizo, typically made with poblano chiles, cilantro, and various spices, pan-fried and then …
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein65 fat780 kcal
KAsoon
Codito de Cerdo Estofado (Keto, Sin Papa ni Arroz)
Braised Pork Hock (Keto, No Potatoes or Rice)
Slowly braised pork hock (codillo), rich in collagen, succulent meat, and deep flavor, simmered in a savory, a…
4 net6 total2 fibre60 protein68 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
Mollejas de Res a la Plancha (Keto)
Grilled Beef Sweetbreads Platter (Keto)
Tender and fatty beef sweetbreads (thymus gland) seasoned and grilled until slightly crispy. Served as a platt…
4 net7 total3 fibre55 protein75 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
Tripas a la Plancha (Keto, Sin Tortillas)
Grilled Tripe Platter (Keto, No Tortillas)
Crispy, savory beef tripe, seasoned and grilled until deeply caramelized. Served as a platter with fresh cilan…
4 net6 total2 fibre55 protein55 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Chorizo Seco Frito con Huevos Estrellados y Aguacate (Keto)
Fried Cured Chorizo with Fried Eggs and Avocado
Crispy fried slices of Mexican cured chorizo (chorizo seco), paired with perfectly fried sunny-side-up eggs an…
5 net10 total5 fibre45 protein70 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
Costillas de Puerco Asadas
Roasted Pork Ribs (with Keto Sides)
Tender, succulent pork ribs, simply seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic, then slow-roasted or grilled to pe…
5 net8 total3 fibre55 protein75 fat900 kcal
KAsoon
Queso Panela Asado con Rajas de Poblano (Keto, sin Tortillas)
Grilled Panela Cheese with Roasted Poblano Strips (Keto, No Tortillas)
Slices of firm, fresh panela cheese grilled until tender and slightly browned, served alongside strips of roas…
5 net8 total3 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Sesos a la Mexicana (Keto)
Mexican-Style Beef Brains (Keto)
Beef brains sautéed with a classic 'A la Mexicana' preparation of fresh tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños. A ric…
5 net8 total3 fibre25 protein70 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Chiles Jalapeños Rellenos de Queso y Tocino (Sin Capear)
Jalapeño Poppers with Cheese and Bacon, Unbattered
Fresh jalapeño peppers, deseeded and generously stuffed with a rich mixture of cheese (often cream cheese and …
6 net10 total4 fibre35 protein60 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Chiles Serranos Rellenos de Queso Crema y Tocino (Sin Capear)
Serrano Peppers Stuffed with Cream Cheese and Bacon (Unbattered)
Spicy serrano peppers, typically roasted and deseeded, then generously stuffed with a rich mixture of cream ch…
6 net8 total2 fibre20 protein50 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Chistorra con Huevo Revuelto (Keto, Sin Tortillas)
Chistorra Sausage with Scrambled Eggs (Keto, No Tortillas)
A hearty breakfast or anytime dish featuring crispy, flavorful Chistorra sausage sautéed and mixed with fluffy…
6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein70 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Chorizo a la Plancha
Grilled Chorizo
Flavorful, pan-fried or grilled pork chorizo sausage, known for its rich spice and high fat content. Often ser…
6 net7 total1 fibre45 protein75 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
Longaniza con Rajas de Poblano (Keto, Sin Papa ni Tortillas)
Longaniza Sausage with Poblano Strips (Keto, No Potatoes or Tortillas)
Savory Longaniza sausage (a spiced pork sausage, similar to chorizo) pan-fried and sautéed with tender strips …
6 net10 total4 fibre40 protein70 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Longaniza Frita
Fried Longaniza Sausage
Pan-fried longaniza, a pork sausage similar to chorizo but often less heavily spiced and with a coarser textur…
6 net7 total1 fibre48 protein78 fat880 kcal
KAsoon
Queso Flameado con Champiñones y Rajas
Flamed Cheese with Sautéed Mushrooms and Poblano Strips (Keto)
A sizzling platter of melted, gooey cheese (typically Monterey Jack or Oaxaca), often flambéed, topped with sa…
6 net10 total4 fibre45 protein65 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Queso Fundido con Champiñones
Melted Cheese with Mushrooms
A delicious skillet of melted, bubbly cheese (typically Oaxaca or Asadero) mixed with savory sautéed mushrooms…
6 net8 total2 fibre38 protein55 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Asado de Boda (Keto-Modified)
Wedding Stew (Keto-Modified Pork in Red Chile Sauce)
A rich and savory pork stew, traditionally from Zacatecas, featuring tender chunks of pork slow-cooked in a co…
7 net12 total5 fibre55 protein70 fat950 kcal
KAsoon
Borrego al Cilantro
Lamb in Cilantro Sauce (Keto, without Sides)
Succulent lamb meat (often slow-cooked or braised) in a fresh, vibrant, and aromatic cilantro and serrano chil…
7 net10 total3 fibre45 protein70 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Chicharrón de Puerco en Adobo (Keto, Sin Tortillas)
Pork Chicharrón in Adobo Sauce (Keto, No Tortillas)
Pieces of crispy pork chicharrón (pork belly/skin) stewed in a rich, smoky adobo sauce made from dried chiles …
7 net11 total4 fibre58 protein70 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
Chorizo a la Mexicana (Keto, sin Tortillas)
Mexican-Style Chorizo with Peppers, Onion, and Tomato (Keto)
A classic Mexican preparation featuring crumbled, flavorful chorizo sautéed with fresh diced tomatoes, onions,…
7 net10 total3 fibre30 protein60 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Mollejas de Cordero Guisadas
Stewed Lamb Sweetbreads (Keto, without Rice or Beans)
Lamb sweetbreads (thymus gland) gently stewed in a savory sauce, often with herbs, onions, and mild chiles, re…
7 net10 total3 fibre40 protein65 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Rabo de Res Estofado (Keto, Sin Papa ni Arroz)
Braised Oxtail Stew (Keto, No Potatoes or Rice)
Succulent oxtail slowly braised in a flavorful, deep red chile sauce until fall-off-the-bone tender. Prepared …
7 net12 total5 fibre55 protein70 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
Sopa de Hongos con Chipotle
Keto Chipotle Mushroom Soup (Cream-Based, No Thickeners)
A rich and creamy mushroom soup infused with smoky chipotle chilies, typically made with vegetable or chicken …
7 net10 total3 fibre10 protein40 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Camarones Enchipotlados (Keto, Sin Tortillas)
Chipotle Cream Shrimp (Keto, No Tortillas)
Plump shrimp sautéed and smothered in a rich, creamy, and smoky chipotle sauce, usually served hot. A deliciou…
8 net10 total2 fibre45 protein55 fat680 kcal
KAsoon
Chistorra a la Plancha (Keto)
Grilled Chistorra Sausage (Keto, with Roasted Peppers)
A flavorful, thin Spanish-style sausage, generously grilled or pan-fried until crispy. Served as a robust, hig…
8 net12 total4 fibre45 protein65 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Chistorra con Verduras Asadas (Keto)
Grilled Chistorra Sausage with Roasted Vegetables
A flavorful Basque-style chistorra sausage, grilled until crispy, served alongside an assortment of fresh, non…
8 net14 total6 fibre35 protein60 fat720 kcal
KAsoon
Tripas a la Mexicana
Mexican-Style Tripe (Keto, without Tortillas)
Tender beef or pork tripe sautéed with fresh tomatoes, white onion, and serrano chile, creating a classic 'a l…
8 net12 total4 fibre40 protein60 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Verdolagas con Carnitas
Purslane with Crispy Pork Carnitas
A rustic and deeply flavorful Mexican dish that combines the slightly tart and succulent greens of fresh verdo…
8 net12 total4 fibre45 protein65 fat780 kcal
KAsoon
Borrego en Salsa Roja (Keto, Sin Papa)
Lamb in Red Chile Sauce (Keto, No Potatoes)
Tender, slow-cooked lamb (borrego) stewed in a rich, rustic red chile sauce, typically made from dried chiles …
9 net15 total6 fibre55 protein80 fat950 kcal
KAsoon
Buche de Cerdo en Salsa Roja (Keto, Sin Papa ni Arroz)
Pork Stomach Stew in Red Sauce (Keto, No Potato or Rice)
Tender, slow-cooked pork stomach (buche) simmered in a rich, savory red chile sauce. This stew is prepared to …
9 net14 total5 fibre40 protein55 fat680 kcal