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.
43 matching dishes
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
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
KAsoon
Pescado Encuerado
Deboned Fish in Broth (Keto)
A simple yet flavorful preparation of deboned fish, often snapper or redfish, gently cooked in a light broth w…
4 net5 total1 fibre55 protein40 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Pescado Entero al Mojo de Ajo (Keto, sin Guarnición)
Whole Fish in Garlic Sauce (Keto, No Sides)
A whole fish (e.g., red snapper, mojarra) deeply scored and either fried or baked, then generously topped with…
4 net5 total1 fibre65 protein55 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Venado Asado con Nopales Asados (Keto)
Roasted Venison with Grilled Cactus (Keto)
Tender cuts of venison, simply seasoned and slow-roasted to perfection, preserving its unique gamey flavor. Se…
4 net10 total6 fibre70 protein35 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Ajo y Guajillo con Mariscos (Keto)
Garlic & Guajillo Chili Seafood Platter (Keto)
A succulent platter of mixed seafood (commonly shrimp, scallops, or firm white fish pieces) sautéed in a fragr…
5 net8 total3 fibre60 protein40 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Almejas al Vapor
Steamed Clams (Keto, Garlic and Cilantro)
Fresh clams steamed open in a flavorful broth, typically with garlic, cilantro, and a touch of white wine or l…
5 net5 total0 fibre30 protein20 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
Borrego al Horno
Roasted Lamb Platter (Keto)
Tender, slow-roasted lamb, typically a leg or shoulder, seasoned simply with herbs, garlic, and salt until suc…
5 net8 total3 fibre75 protein55 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Brochetas de Pollo y Tocino
Chicken and Bacon Skewers (with Keto Vegetables)
Flavorful skewers loaded with succulent chunks of chicken breast, generously wrapped in crispy bacon, and gril…
5 net8 total3 fibre55 protein55 fat720 kcal
KAsoon
Callos de Hacha al Ajillo
Garlic Scallops (Keto)
Pan-seared sea scallops cooked simply with fresh garlic, olive oil, and a touch of lime or lemon juice. A natu…
5 net6 total1 fibre55 protein40 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Camarones Rellenos de Queso y Tocino
Shrimp Stuffed with Cheese and Bacon
Large, succulent shrimp butterflied and generously stuffed with a mixture of melted cheese (commonly Oaxaca or…
5 net7 total2 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Carne Seca Asada (Keto)
Grilled Dried Beef (Keto, with Fresh Salsa and Avocado)
Thin strips of dried beef, rehydrated and grilled or pan-fried for a savory and chewy texture. Served simply w…
5 net10 total5 fibre70 protein50 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Carne Tártara a la Mexicana
Mexican Steak Tartare
A vibrant and fresh dish of finely diced raw beef (often sirloin or tenderloin), mixed with traditional Mexica…
5 net10 total5 fibre60 protein40 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Carnitas de Pollo
Crispy Braised Chicken Pieces (Keto-Style)
Tender chicken pieces (often thighs and legs for flavor) slow-cooked in their own fat or lard until succulent,…
5 net8 total3 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Chicharrón de Atún
Crispy Tuna 'Chicharrón' (Keto, Pan-Fried/Air-Fried)
Chunks or strips of fresh tuna, lightly seasoned and pan-fried or air-fried until crispy, resembling the textu…
5 net8 total3 fibre55 protein40 fat620 kcal
KAsoon
Chuletón de Cordero a la Plancha con Espárragos Asados
Grilled Lamb Chop with Roasted Asparagus (Keto)
A substantial and tender lamb chop, perfectly grilled and seasoned with garlic, herbs, and a hint of lime. Acc…
5 net9 total4 fibre70 protein85 fat1050 kcal
KAsoon
Ensalada de Pollo y Aguacate (Keto)
Chicken and Avocado Salad (Keto)
A refreshing and satisfying salad featuring shredded cooked chicken mixed with creamy avocado, diced red onion…
5 net10 total5 fibre45 protein50 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Faisán al Horno con Hierbas (Keto)
Roasted Pheasant with Herbs (Keto, with Green Salad)
A gourmet and naturally keto-friendly dish featuring a whole or half pheasant, seasoned simply and roasted to …
5 net8 total3 fibre65 protein50 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Huachinango a la Sal (Plato Keto con Espárragos Asados)
Red Snapper Baked in Salt Crust (Keto Plate with Roasted Asparagus)
A whole red snapper baked to perfection within a crust of sea salt, which infuses the fish with incredible fla…
5 net8 total3 fibre70 protein40 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Pescado en Mojo de Cilantro
Fish in Cilantro-Garlic Sauce (Keto)
A whole pan-seared or grilled fish (e.g., mojarra, huachinango) generously smothered in a vibrant, zesty sauce…
5 net6 total1 fibre55 protein42 fat620 kcal
KAsoon
Rinonada de Res a la Plancha (Keto, sin Guarnición de Carbos)
Grilled Beef Kidney Platter (Keto, with Low-Carb Sides)
Beef kidney slices seasoned simply and grilled to perfection, often served with grilled onions and chiles. Req…
5 net8 total3 fibre40 protein32 fat480 kcal