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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Pescado Frito Entero (Keto, Sin Acompañamientos)
Whole Fried Fish (Keto, No Sides)
A whole fish (e.g., Red Snapper, Tilapia) deep-fried until crispy golden brown, seasoned simply with salt and …
1 net2 total1 fibre80 protein65 fat900 kcal
Cabrito al Pastor
Roasted Goat Meat (Keto, No Sides)
Young goat slow-roasted on a spit (al pastor style), often marinated simply with lime, salt, and spices, resul…
2 net2 total0 fibre70 protein50 fat750 kcal
Chapulines con Ajo y Chile (Keto)
Garlic and Chili Grasshoppers (Keto)
Toasted or fried grasshoppers seasoned with garlic, lime, and chile (often chile de árbol or ancho). They offe…
3 net5 total2 fibre45 protein25 fat400 kcal
Chamorro de Cerdo (Keto)
Braised Pork Shank (Keto)
Slow-braised pork shank, cooked until incredibly tender and falling off the bone, often seasoned simply with h…
4 net5 total1 fibre75 protein55 fat800 kcal
Cabrito Asado (Keto)
Roasted Kid Goat (with Keto Sides)
Young goat (kid) slow-roasted until exceptionally tender, often simply seasoned with salt and spices to highli…
5 net8 total3 fibre100 protein75 fat1100 kcal
Codorniz Asada (Keto)
Grilled Quail (with Keto Sides)
Whole or half quail marinated in simple spices (often citrus, garlic, herbs) and grilled until tender and slig…
5 net7 total2 fibre65 protein50 fat700 kcal
Almejas al Ajillo (Keto, sin Arroz ni Pan)
Clams with Garlic and Guajillo (Keto, without Rice or Bread)
Fresh clams sautéed in olive oil with thinly sliced garlic and dried guajillo chilies, often finished with a s…
6 net7 total1 fibre35 protein30 fat450 kcal
Calamares al Ajillo (Keto)
Garlic Squid (Keto)
Tender squid rings and tentacles quickly sautéed in olive oil with generous amounts of sliced garlic, dried ch…
6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein40 fat600 kcal
Caldo Tlalpeño (Sin Garbanzos ni Arroz)
Keto Tlalpeño Soup (Chicken and Avocado)
A flavorful chicken broth-based soup with shredded chicken, diced avocado, Oaxaca cheese, and a hint of chipot…
6 net10 total4 fibre40 protein28 fat450 kcal
Chilorio de Puerco (Sin Tortilla)
Shredded Pork in Chile Sauce (Keto)
A traditional dish from Sinaloa, featuring richly seasoned, shredded pork cooked in a red chile sauce with gar…
6 net8 total2 fibre65 protein50 fat720 kcal
Chuletas de Puerco Asadas (Keto-Modified)
Grilled Pork Chops (with Keto Sides)
Flavorful pork chops, simply seasoned and grilled or pan-seared to perfection. Served with a choice of low-car…
6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein40 fat650 kcal
Ostiones Frescos
Fresh Oysters (Raw on the Half Shell)
Raw oysters served on the half shell, typically with lime and hot sauce. A pure, naturally keto seafood option…
6 net6 total0 fibre15 protein6 fat180 kcal
Pescado Empapelado (Keto)
Fish in Parchment Paper (Keto)
White fish fillet (e.g., tilapia, snapper) baked in parchment paper with fresh vegetables like bell peppers, o…
6 net10 total4 fibre40 protein25 fat400 kcal
Pulpo a las Brasas (Keto)
Grilled Octopus (Keto)
Tender octopus, often pre-cooked and then grilled over an open flame until slightly charred and smoky. Typical…
6 net8 total2 fibre70 protein40 fat650 kcal
Pulpo al Ajillo (Keto, sin Arroz ni Papa)
Octopus with Garlic and Guajillo (Keto, without Rice or Potatoes)
Tender octopus pieces sautéed in olive oil with abundant garlic, dried guajillo chilies, and sometimes a touch…
6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein45 fat580 kcal
Tacos Gobernador (Sin Tortilla)
Governor's Shrimp (Lettuce Wrapped)
A flavorful shrimp dish originating from Sinaloa, featuring sautéed shrimp with bell peppers, onions, and melt…
6 net8 total2 fibre50 protein45 fat650 kcal
Barbacoa
Slow-Cooked Shredded Beef or Lamb
Traditionally, meat (often beef cheek or lamb) cooked slowly, often in a pit, until extremely tender and easil…
7 net10 total3 fibre80 protein45 fat700 kcal
Caldo de Pescado (Keto, Sin Papa ni Maíz)
Fish Soup (Keto, No Potato or Corn)
A light, flavorful broth-based soup with chunks of white fish and low-carb vegetables such as zucchini, tomato…
7 net10 total3 fibre45 protein25 fat450 kcal
Chile Colorado (Keto)
Red Chile Beef (Keto)
A hearty stew of tender beef chunks slow-cooked in a vibrant, mild red chile sauce, typically served with rice…
7 net10 total3 fibre70 protein40 fat680 kcal
Costillas de Res Asadas (Keto-Modified)
Grilled Beef Ribs (with Keto Vegetables)
Tender beef ribs (short ribs or flank ribs), simply seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic, then grilled until…
7 net10 total3 fibre70 protein60 fat850 kcal
Huevos Ahogados (Keto, sin Tortillas ni Frijoles)
Poached Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce (Keto, without Tortillas or Beans)
Eggs gently poached directly in a simmering, spicy red tomato and chile sauce (often with árbol or serrano pep…
7 net10 total3 fibre25 protein38 fat480 kcal
Huevos con Chorizo
Eggs with Mexican Sausage
A popular breakfast or brunch dish featuring scrambled eggs mixed with spicy, flavorful Mexican chorizo sausag…
7 net10 total3 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
Machaca con Huevo (Sin Tortilla)
Dried Shredded Beef with Eggs (No Tortilla)
A traditional Northern Mexican breakfast or brunch dish featuring savory, rehydrated shredded dried beef (mach…
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Menudo (Sin Maíz)
Beef Tripe Soup (without Hominy)
A traditional Mexican soup made with slow-cooked beef tripe in a rich, spicy red chili broth. It's often serve…
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein50 fat750 kcal
Pescado a la Plancha (Keto-Modified)
Grilled Fish Fillet (with Sautéed Keto Vegetables)
A simple, healthy preparation of a fresh fish fillet (e.g., snapper, mahi-mahi), seasoned and grilled or pan-s…
7 net10 total3 fibre55 protein28 fat500 kcal
Pollo Asado
Grilled Chicken
Marinated chicken, typically a whole or half chicken, grilled to perfection over charcoal, resulting in juicy …
7 net8 total1 fibre75 protein40 fat700 kcal
Riñones al Jerez (con Guarnición Keto)
Kidneys in Sherry Sauce (with Keto Sides)
Beef kidneys sautéed and simmered in a rich sauce made with dry sherry, beef broth, garlic, onions, and often …
7 net10 total3 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
Sopa de Albóndigas (Sin Arroz)
Mexican Meatball Soup (without Rice in Meatballs)
A hearty and comforting Mexican soup featuring savory beef meatballs (albóndigas) simmered in a light, flavorf…
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein35 fat600 kcal
Aguachile de Camarón
Shrimp in Lime & Chili Water
A refreshing and spicy dish from coastal Mexico, featuring raw shrimp 'cooked' in a vibrant liquid of lime jui…
8 net12 total4 fibre60 protein20 fat500 kcal
Caldo de Camarón (Keto Modificado)
Keto Shrimp Broth Soup
A light yet flavorful shrimp broth soup, rich with the essence of fresh shrimp, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, an…
8 net10 total2 fibre30 protein15 fat300 kcal
Carne Asada
Grilled Steak
Marinated grilled skirt steak, typically served with traditional high-carb sides. The steak itself is a great …
8 net12 total4 fibre80 protein60 fat800 kcal
Ceviche de Pescado (o Mixto) (Keto)
Citrus Marinated Fish & Seafood (No Tostadas/Chips)
Fresh raw fish (or mixed seafood) 'cooked' by marinating in the acidity of lime juice, mixed with diced red on…
8 net12 total4 fibre55 protein25 fat500 kcal
Chile Verde con Puerco (Keto, Sin Papa)
Pork in Green Chile Sauce (Keto, No Potatoes)
Tender chunks of pork simmered in a rich and tangy green chile sauce made from roasted tomatillos, green chile…
8 net12 total4 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
Picadillo de Res (Keto, Sin Papa ni Arroz)
Ground Beef Hash (Keto, No Potato or Rice)
A savory dish of seasoned ground beef simmered with finely diced low-carb vegetables like tomatoes, onions, be…
8 net12 total4 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
Puntas de Filete a la Mexicana
Mexican Style Beef Tips (No Rice/Beans)
Tender beef sirloin tips cooked with fresh jalapeños, tomatoes, and onions in a savory, slightly spicy sauce. …
8 net12 total4 fibre70 protein65 fat900 kcal
Higaditos de Pollo Encebollados (Sin Guarnición Rica en Carbos)
Sautéed Chicken Livers with Onions (Keto)
Chicken livers quickly sautéed with a generous amount of sliced onions until tender. This is a humble but flav…
9 net12 total3 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
Pescado Zarandeado
Butterflied Grilled Fish
A whole butterflied fish (often red snapper or similar) marinated in a savory sauce and grilled over coals, gi…
9 net10 total1 fibre80 protein55 fat850 kcal
Sopa de Pollo y Aguacate con Caldo Azteca (Sin Totopos)
Keto Chicken & Avocado Soup (No Tortilla Strips)
A flavorful broth-based soup featuring tender shredded chicken, rich avocado slices, and possibly cheese, onio…
9 net21 total12 fibre52 protein46 fat800 kcal
Camarones a la Diabla
Deviled Shrimp
Shrimp cooked in a very spicy, rich red sauce made from a blend of dried chilies. A flavorful and fiery seafoo…
10 net15 total5 fibre60 protein35 fat600 kcal
Discada (Mixto de Carnes)
Mixed Meat Plow Disc Cookout (No Tortillas)
A hearty, rustic mixed-meat dish traditionally cooked on a large plow disc. It typically features a combinatio…
10 net15 total5 fibre100 protein90 fat1200 kcal
Parrillada de Mariscos (Keto)
Mixed Seafood Grill (Keto)
An assortment of grilled seafood, such as shrimp, octopus, fish fillets, and scallops, typically seasoned with…
10 net15 total5 fibre85 protein55 fat850 kcal
Parrillada Mixta (Keto)
Mixed Grilled Meats Platter with Keto Sides
A generous platter of various grilled meats (e.g., beef, chicken, pork) seasoned and cooked over an open flame…
10 net15 total5 fibre110 protein85 fat1200 kcal
KAsoon
Lomo de Cerdo a la Plancha
Grilled Pork Loin
Tender slices of pork loin, simply seasoned with salt and pepper, then grilled on a hot griddle or pan. A lean…
0 net0 total0 fibre70 protein25 fat520 kcal
KAsoon
Pechuga de Pollo a la Plancha
Plain Grilled Chicken Breast
A straightforward and healthy boneless, skinless chicken breast, lightly seasoned and grilled until tender and…
0 net0 total0 fibre68 protein20 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Carnitas de Res
Braised & Crisped Beef (Keto, without Tortillas)
Beef pieces slow-cooked until tender, then lightly crisped, mimicking the rich texture and flavor of tradition…
2 net3 total1 fibre60 protein70 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
Chicharrón de Pescado (Keto)
Crispy Fried Fish Bites (Keto)
Succulent pieces of white fish, often mahi-mahi or tilapia, seasoned and fried until crispy, served with lime …
2 net3 total1 fibre50 protein38 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Corazón de Res Asado
Grilled Beef Heart
Flavorful slices of beef heart, marinated simply with lime and spices, then grilled to a tender perfection. A …
2 net3 total1 fibre55 protein25 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Mollejas de Puerco a la Plancha
Grilled Pork Sweetbreads (Keto)
Delicately prepared pork sweetbreads (thymus gland), seasoned and grilled until golden brown and tender, offer…
2 net2 total0 fibre50 protein45 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Asadura de Cabrito al Horno
Baked Goat Offal (Keto, without Sides)
A traditional dish featuring the seasoned and slowly baked internal organs (liver, heart, lungs) of young goat…
3 net5 total2 fibre45 protein65 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Codorniz al Carbón
Charcoal-Grilled Quail (Keto)
Whole quails, typically split and marinated in a savory mixture of garlic, lime, and aromatic spices, then exp…
3 net4 total1 fibre60 protein30 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Conejo al Ajillo (Keto, Sin Guarnición de Carbos)
Garlic Rabbit (Keto, No Carb Sides)
Tender pieces of rabbit cooked in copious amounts of olive oil with sliced garlic, dried chiles (like guajillo…
3 net4 total1 fibre65 protein48 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Costillas de Chivo Asadas (Keto)
Roasted Goat Ribs (Keto)
Flavorful goat ribs, seasoned simply with salt, pepper, garlic, and herbs, then slow-roasted or grilled until …
3 net4 total1 fibre68 protein70 fat900 kcal
KAsoon
Barbacoa de Pescado (Keto)
Steamed Fish Barbacoa (Keto)
A traditional dish where fish (often a whole snapper or large fillets) is seasoned with a blend of chiles, her…
4 net5 total1 fibre70 protein35 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Carnes Secas con Chile y Limón (Keto)
Dried Meats Platter with Chili and Lime (Keto)
A simple and authentic platter of various air-dried or sun-dried meats (often beef and/or pork), served with f…
4 net5 total1 fibre70 protein15 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Chicharrón de Jaiba (Keto, Solo Carne)
Crispy Fried Crab Meat (Keto, Meat Only)
Delectable fried crab meat, prepared to a crispy texture resembling chicharrón, often a delicacy from coastal …
4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein45 fat580 kcal
KAsoon
Chuletón de Puerco Ahumado (Keto)
Smoked Pork Chop (Keto)
A thick-cut, bone-in pork chop, seasoned with a savory, sugar-free dry rub and slow-smoked to achieve maximum …
4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Codorniz Rellena de Chorizo y Queso (Keto, Sin Capear)
Quail Stuffed with Chorizo and Cheese (Keto, Not Breaded)
A whole quail deboned and generously stuffed with a savory mixture of spicy Mexican chorizo and melted cheese …
4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Filete de Res a la Mostaza
Beef Fillet with Mustard Sauce (Keto Sides)
A tender cut of beef fillet (e.g., sirloin, tenderloin), pan-seared or grilled to your preferred doneness, and…
4 net6 total2 fibre50 protein60 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Marlin Ahumado Platter
Smoked Marlin Platter (Keto)
A platter of flaky, savory smoked marlin, a popular coastal dish. Served simply with fresh lime wedges, sliced…
4 net8 total4 fibre50 protein40 fat580 kcal
KAsoon
Pechuga de Pollo Rellena de Queso y Jalapeño (Keto)
Chicken Breast Stuffed with Cheese and Jalapeño (Keto)
A flavorful chicken breast butterflied and filled with a creamy, melted mixture of Monterey Jack or cream chee…
4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein40 fat620 kcal