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.
16 matching dishes
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
Mollejas de Res Salteadas (Keto)
Sautéed Beef Sweetbreads (Keto)
Pan-fried or sautéed beef sweetbreads (thymus gland) seasoned simply with salt and pepper, often served with l…
2 net2 total0 fibre45 protein65 fat780 kcal
Machitos de Chivo Asados
Grilled Goat Intestines (Keto)
A flavorful and rich dish of grilled goat intestines, often wrapped around specific glands or organs. They are…
3 net5 total2 fibre55 protein70 fat850 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
KAsoon
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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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
KAsoon
Chicharrón de Queso
Crispy Cheese "Chicharrón"
A naturally keto dish made by cooking a slice of cheese (typically Oaxaca or Monterey Jack) on a hot griddle u…
3 net3 total0 fibre35 protein55 fat600 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
Costra de Queso
Grilled Cheese Crust
A crispy, savory 'crust' formed by grilling a thin layer of cheese (typically Oaxaca or Monterey Jack) directl…
3 net3 total0 fibre35 protein33 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Jumiles a la Mantequilla
Jumil Stink Bugs Sautéed in Butter
An exotic and authentic Mexican delicacy featuring crunchy jumil insects, typically from the state of Guerrero…
3 net5 total2 fibre20 protein40 fat450 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