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Mexican keto guide

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Mexican food
435 dishes132 keto as served129 with a photo

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.

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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…
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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…
Order as-isHigh Fat
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…
Order as-isHigh Fat
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…
Ask for a tweakHigh Fat
3 net5 total2 fibre20 protein70 fat700 kcal
Chicharrón Platter con Salsa Fresca y Aguacate
Pork Rind Platter with Fresh Salsa and Avocado
A generous platter of crispy, seasoned pork rinds (chicharrón) served with fresh pico de gallo or salsa verde …
Order as-isHigh Fat
4 net8 total4 fibre35 protein55 fat650 kcal
Costillas de Puerco Ahumadas (Dry Rubbed)
Smoked Pork Ribs (with Keto Sides)
Slow-smoked pork ribs, typically seasoned with a savory dry rub and cooked until fall-off-the-bone tender. A r…
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4 net6 total2 fibre70 protein75 fat900 kcal
Sesos a la Mantequilla
Butter-Fried Beef Brains (with Keto Sides)
Tender beef brains, lightly seasoned and pan-fried or sautéed generously in butter and garlic, often served wi…
Order as-isHigh Fat
4 net5 total1 fibre25 protein65 fat700 kcal
Sopa de Médula
Bone Marrow Soup (Keto)
A rich and savory broth made from beef bones, deeply flavored, with generous portions of luscious, gelatinous …
Order as-isHigh Fat
4 net5 total1 fibre25 protein50 fat600 kcal
Camarones al Mojo de Ajo
Garlic Shrimp
Succulent shrimp sautéed in a generous amount of butter and garlic, often with a hint of lime and cilantro. Th…
Order as-isHigh Fat
5 net6 total1 fibre55 protein65 fat800 kcal
Sesos Guisados (Keto, sin Tortilla)
Braised Beef Brains (Keto, served with a lettuce wrap option)
Tender beef brains braised in a savory, aromatic sauce, typically made with tomatoes, onions, and chiles. A ri…
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5 net7 total2 fibre40 protein65 fat780 kcal
Borrego Tatemado
Roasted Lamb Tatemado (Keto, with Low-Carb Sides)
Tender, slow-roasted lamb, traditionally cooked in a pit (tatemado refers to the roasting process, often smoky…
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6 net10 total4 fibre65 protein80 fat1000 kcal
Moronga Platter (Keto)
Blood Sausage Plate with Keto Sides
Moronga, a traditional Mexican blood sausage (similar to boudin noir or black pudding), often seasoned with he…
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6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein70 fat800 kcal
Pescado al Mojo de Ajo (Keto)
Pan-Seared Fish in Garlic Butter (with Keto Sides)
A white fish fillet (e.g., Tilapia, Red Snapper, Mahi-Mahi) pan-seared in copious amounts of garlic, butter, a…
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6 net8 total2 fibre70 protein65 fat850 kcal
Almejas a la Mantequilla
Clams in Garlic Butter
Fresh clams steamed or sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, often with a touch of white wine and fresh herbs…
Order as-isHigh Fat
7 net8 total1 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
Ensalada de Aguacate con Chicharrón
Avocado Salad with Crispy Pork Rinds
A refreshing and satisfying salad featuring creamy avocado chunks, crispy chicharrón (pork rinds), diced tomat…
Order as-isHigh Fat
7 net15 total8 fibre25 protein55 fat600 kcal
Manitas de Puerco en Vinagreta
Pickled Pig's Feet in Vinaigrette
Tender, boiled pig's feet (trotters) marinated and served cold in a tangy vinaigrette with onions, carrots, an…
Order as-isHigh Fat
7 net10 total3 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
Puerco en Adobo (Sin Tortillas)
Braised Pork in Adobo Sauce (with Keto Sides)
Tender pork shoulder or loin braised in a rich, spicy, and tangy adobo sauce made from dried chiles (like guaj…
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7 net12 total5 fibre60 protein65 fat780 kcal
Queso Fundido con Chorizo
Melted Cheese with Chorizo
A classic appetizer of bubbling melted cheese, typically Oaxaca or Monterey Jack, mixed with savory Mexican ch…
Order as-isHigh Fat
7 net8 total1 fibre85 protein90 fat1300 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…
Order as-isHigh Fat
8 net12 total4 fibre35 protein40 fat550 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, …
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8 net12 total4 fibre40 protein65 fat750 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…
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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 …
Order as-isHigh Fat
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…
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8 net11 total3 fibre60 protein70 fat850 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 …
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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…
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9 net12 total3 fibre80 protein75 fat950 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…
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9 net12 total3 fibre40 protein45 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…
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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…
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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…
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10 net12 total2 fibre65 protein70 fat900 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…
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10 net15 total5 fibre50 protein55 fat700 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…
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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…
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10 net15 total5 fibre40 protein60 fat750 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…
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10 net15 total5 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Costillas de Puerco en Salsa Verde
Pork Ribs in Green Sauce (No Rice/Beans)
Tender pork ribs slow-cooked until falling off the bone, smothered in a tangy, spicy salsa verde made from tom…
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11 net15 total4 fibre75 protein75 fat1000 kcal
Guisado Charro de Cerdo y Tocino (Sin Frijoles)
Charro-Style Pork and Bacon Stew (No Beans)
A rich, flavorful stew that captures the essence of Frijoles Charros, focusing on the hearty pork components. …
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11 net15 total4 fibre50 protein60 fat750 kcal
Enchiladas Suizas (Keto-Modified)
Swiss Enchilada Style with Chicken and Cream Sauce (Served without Tortilla)
Shredded chicken, often cooked with a mild green tomatillo salsa, smothered in a rich, creamy, cheesy green sa…
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12 net15 total3 fibre50 protein65 fat800 kcal
Borrego en Mole de Cacahuate
Lamb in Peanut Mole Sauce (Keto, without Rice or Tortillas)
Juicy lamb pieces slow-cooked in a rich and creamy mole sauce primarily made from ground peanuts, chiles, and …
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13 net20 total7 fibre70 protein90 fat1100 kcal
Chile Relleno (Sin Capear)
Stuffed Poblano Pepper (Unbattered)
A roasted poblano pepper stuffed with generous amounts of cheese (and sometimes meat), typically pan-fried or …
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13 net20 total7 fibre35 protein55 fat700 kcal
Chorizo con Rajas y Cebolla
Keto Chorizo with Poblano Strips and Onions
Savory Mexican chorizo sautéed with tender strips of roasted poblano peppers (rajas) and caramelized onions. A…
Ask for a tweakHigh FatCarb risk
15 net17 total2 fibre40 protein65 fat850 kcal
Costillitas en Adobo
Pork Ribs in Adobo Sauce (Keto, No Rice/Beans)
Tender pork ribs slow-cooked in a rich, deeply flavored adobo sauce, typically made from various dried chiles,…
Skip thisHigh FatCarb risk
20 net25 total5 fibre50 protein70 fat1000 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. …
Order as-isHigh Fat
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…
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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…
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1 net1 total0 fibre25 protein45 fat500 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…
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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…
Order as-isHigh Fat
2 net2 total0 fibre35 protein50 fat600 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…
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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…
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3 net5 total2 fibre58 protein60 fat750 kcal
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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…
Order as-isHigh Fat
3 net3 total0 fibre35 protein55 fat600 kcal
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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…
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3 net5 total2 fibre65 protein70 fat900 kcal
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Costra de Queso
Grilled Cheese Crust
A crispy, savory 'crust' formed by grilling a thin layer of cheese (typically Oaxaca or Monterey Jack) directl…
Order as-isHigh Fat
3 net3 total0 fibre35 protein33 fat450 kcal
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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…
Order as-isHigh Fat
3 net5 total2 fibre20 protein40 fat450 kcal
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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…
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3 net5 total2 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Buche de Puerco a la Plancha (Keto)
Grilled Pork Stomach Platter (Keto)
Succulent pork stomach, slow-cooked until tender then grilled to a slight crisp. Served as a protein platter w…
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4 net6 total2 fibre58 protein55 fat700 kcal
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Carnitas de Res (Keto-Modified, Sin Tortilla)
Crispy Shredded Beef (No Tortilla)
Slow-cooked beef, typically brisket or chuck, then shredded and fried until crispy. This keto version is serve…
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4 net5 total1 fibre55 protein55 fat750 kcal
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Chicharrón de Res (Keto)
Crispy Fried Beef Belly (Keto, with Fresh Salsa)
Chunks of fatty beef belly (or other suitable cuts) slow-cooked until tender, then fried in its own rendered f…
Order as-isHigh Fat
4 net7 total3 fibre60 protein85 fat950 kcal
KAsoon
Chorizo Verde con Huevo (Keto, Sin Tortillas)
Green Chorizo with Scrambled Eggs (Keto, No Tortillas)
A vibrant green chorizo, typically made with poblano chiles, cilantro, and various spices, pan-fried and then …
Ask for a tweakHigh Fat
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein65 fat780 kcal
KAsoon
Chorizo Verde Platter
Green Chorizo Platter with Keto Sides
Traditional Tolucan green chorizo, a distinct variety made with pork, poblano peppers, cilantro, various herbs…
Order as-isHigh Fat
4 net8 total4 fibre35 protein68 fat780 kcal
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Codito de Cerdo Estofado (Keto, Sin Papa ni Arroz)
Braised Pork Hock (Keto, No Potatoes or Rice)
Slowly braised pork hock (codillo), rich in collagen, succulent meat, and deep flavor, simmered in a savory, a…
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4 net6 total2 fibre60 protein68 fat850 kcal
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Mollejas de Res a la Plancha (Keto)
Grilled Beef Sweetbreads Platter (Keto)
Tender and fatty beef sweetbreads (thymus gland) seasoned and grilled until slightly crispy. Served as a platt…
Ask for a tweakHigh Fat
4 net7 total3 fibre55 protein75 fat850 kcal
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Tripas a la Plancha (Keto, Sin Tortillas)
Grilled Tripe Platter (Keto, No Tortillas)
Crispy, savory beef tripe, seasoned and grilled until deeply caramelized. Served as a platter with fresh cilan…
Ask for a tweakHigh Fat
4 net6 total2 fibre55 protein55 fat700 kcal