Mexican keto guide
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Rajas de Poblano con Huevo
Poblano Strips with Scrambled Eggs
A comforting and simple dish featuring strips of roasted poblano peppers sautéed with onions and then mixed wi…
7 net12 total5 fibre28 protein45 fat550 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
Sopa de Nopales (Keto-Modified)
Cactus Soup (Keto, without Starchy Vegetables)
A light and flavorful broth-based soup featuring tender nopales (cactus paddles), often with tomatoes, onions,…
7 net12 total5 fibre8 protein15 fat200 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
Caldillo de Queso
Cheese and Green Chile Soup
A hearty, comforting soup from Northern Mexico, featuring a rich broth with melted cheese (often Asadero or Ch…
8 net12 total4 fibre35 protein40 fat550 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
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
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
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
Guacamole Fresco (Keto)
Fresh Guacamole (Keto)
Creamy avocado mashed with fresh onion, cilantro, serrano pepper, and lime juice. A staple condiment and side …
8 net18 total10 fibre6 protein40 fat450 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
Nopalitos Guisados (Keto)
Stewed Cactus Pads (Keto)
Tender, diced nopal (cactus pads) stewed with onion, tomato, and often serrano pepper, creating a tangy and sa…
8 net15 total7 fibre5 protein22 fat280 kcal
Pescado al Horno con Verduras (Keto)
Baked Fish with Keto Vegetables
A whole fish or fillet baked with a medley of low-carb vegetables such as zucchini, bell peppers, onion, tomat…
8 net12 total4 fibre50 protein35 fat550 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
Pollo Pibil
Yucatecan Achiote Chicken (Keto, without Rice or Tortillas)
Slow-cooked chicken marinated in a vibrant achiote paste with citrus juices, garlic, and spices, wrapped in ba…
8 net12 total4 fibre60 protein70 fat900 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
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
Costillas en Salsa Roja (Keto)
Pork Ribs in Red Chile Sauce (Keto)
Tender pork ribs slow-cooked in a rich, savory red chile sauce made from dried chiles, garlic, and spices. Usu…
9 net12 total3 fibre60 protein55 fat750 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
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
Pollo en Salsa Verde (Keto, sin Arroz ni Tortillas)
Chicken in Green Tomatillo Sauce (Keto, without Rice or Tortillas)
Tender chicken pieces simmered in a vibrant, tangy green tomatillo sauce with serrano peppers, cilantro, and o…
9 net12 total3 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal
Puerco con Salsa Keto Pipian Rojo
Pork in Keto Red Pipian Sauce
Hearty pork chunks braised in a flavorful red pipian sauce, typically made from roasted tomatoes, red chiles, …
9 net14 total5 fibre48 protein39 fat580 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
Albóndigas en Salsa (Keto, Sin Arroz)
Meatballs in Sauce (Keto, No Rice)
Savory meatballs (traditionally beef or a pork/beef mix) simmered in a rich, often tomato-based, chili-infused…
10 net14 total4 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
Calabacitas a la Mexicana (Vegetariano Keto)
Mexican-Style Zucchini (Vegetarian Keto)
Diced zucchini simmered in a fresh tomato-based sauce with onion, garlic, and cilantro. A common and flavorful…
10 net15 total5 fibre5 protein20 fat250 kcal
Calabacitas con Puerco (Keto)
Zucchini and Pork Stew (Keto)
A hearty stew featuring diced zucchini (calabacitas), tender chunks of pork, often cooked with tomatoes, onion…
10 net15 total5 fibre50 protein40 fat600 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
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
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
Keto Pozole de Puerco (con Coliflor)
Keto Pork Pozole (with Cauliflower, no Hominy)
A comforting, savory stew featuring slow-cooked pork in a rich, chile-infused broth, with cauliflower florets …
10 net15 total5 fibre50 protein55 fat750 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
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
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
Pollo con Salsa Keto Pipian Verde
Chicken in Keto Green Pipian Sauce
Tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich and earthy green pipian sauce made from roasted tomatillos, various g…
10 net15 total5 fibre45 protein38 fat550 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
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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
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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
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Chicharrón de Ribeye
Crispy Fried Ribeye Pieces
Thick-cut ribeye steak, cubed and deep-fried until gloriously crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. …
1 net1 total0 fibre60 protein65 fat850 kcal
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Chiles Serranos Asados
Grilled Serrano Peppers
Whole serrano peppers, typically charred directly on a comal or grill until softened and smoky. A simple, fier…
2 net3 total1 fibre1 protein1 fat25 kcal
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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
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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
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Mollejas de Cordero a la Plancha
Grilled Lamb Sweetbreads
Rich and tender lamb sweetbreads, pan-seared or grilled to a delicate crispness. A highly prized delicacy know…
2 net2 total0 fibre35 protein50 fat600 kcal
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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
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Nopales Asados Solos
Plain Grilled Cactus Paddles
Fresh nopal (cactus) paddles, cleaned and grilled until tender with a slight char, seasoned simply with salt. …
2 net5 total3 fibre3 protein6 fat90 kcal
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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
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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
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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