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.
22 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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