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.
38 matching dishes
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
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 …
4 net8 total4 fibre35 protein55 fat650 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…
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 …
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…
5 net6 total1 fibre55 protein65 fat800 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…
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…
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…
7 net10 total3 fibre45 protein45 fat600 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…
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…
8 net12 total4 fibre35 protein40 fat550 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
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
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
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
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
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…
4 net7 total3 fibre60 protein85 fat950 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…
4 net8 total4 fibre35 protein68 fat780 kcal
KAsoon
Caldo de Chicharrón
Pork Rind Broth
A light and flavorful broth made by simmering pork rinds (chicharrón) with minimal tomato, onion, and cilantro…
5 net8 total3 fibre20 protein40 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Cazuelita de Hongos y Queso
Mushroom and Cheese Skillet (Keto)
A sizzling skillet of mixed mushrooms (cremini, oyster, shiitake) sautéed with garlic, epazote, and then toppe…
5 net8 total3 fibre25 protein45 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Chicharrón de Cachete (Keto)
Crispy Pork Cheek Chicharrón Platter (Keto)
Crispy, melt-in-your-mouth pork cheek chicharrón, slow-rendered and fried until golden and crunchy. Served wit…
5 net9 total4 fibre45 protein85 fat900 kcal
KAsoon
Chiles Chipotle Rellenos de Queso y Tocino (Sin Capear)
Chipotle Peppers Stuffed with Cheese and Bacon (No Breading)
Smoky, rehydrated chipotle peppers carefully stuffed with a rich, savory mixture of melted cheeses and crispy …
5 net8 total3 fibre25 protein40 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Chistorra con Champiñones
Grilled Chistorra Sausage with Sautéed Mushrooms
A flavorful and rustic dish featuring Spanish-style chistorra sausage, traditionally made from minced pork and…
5 net7 total2 fibre30 protein70 fat780 kcal
KAsoon
Chuletitas de Cordero a la Plancha
Grilled Lamb Chops with Keto Vegetables
Tender lamb chops, seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and garlic, then grilled to perfection to achieve a juic…
5 net8 total3 fibre45 protein58 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Pato Confitado Estilo Michoacán
Michoacán-Style Duck Confit (Keto)
Crispy-skinned, tender duck leg confited in its own fat, Michoacán-style, often seasoned simply with salt and …
5 net8 total3 fibre60 protein95 fat1100 kcal
KAsoon
Champiñones Rellenos de Chorizo y Queso (Keto)
Mushrooms Stuffed with Chorizo and Cheese (Keto)
Large mushroom caps filled with a savory mixture of spicy Mexican chorizo and melted cheese, then baked until …
6 net10 total4 fibre30 protein50 fat620 kcal
KAsoon
Chicharrón de Cuajo Frito con Pico de Gallo
Fried Beef Rumen with Pico de Gallo
Crispy fried beef rumen, tender on the inside and crunchy outside, served with a fresh pico de gallo. A less c…
6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein70 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
Chiles Jalapeños Rellenos de Crema y Queso (Sin Capear)
Jalapeño Peppers Stuffed with Cream and Cheese (Unbattered)
Fresh jalapeño peppers that have been deseeded, hollowed out, and filled with a rich, creamy mixture of cheese…
6 net10 total4 fibre20 protein42 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Pato Asado con Recado Negro (Keto)
Roasted Duck with Black Recado Marinade (Keto)
A specialty from Yucatán, featuring succulent roasted duck marinated in 'Recado Negro,' a distinctive dark spi…
6 net10 total4 fibre70 protein85 fat1050 kcal
KAsoon
Sopa de Aguacate (Keto)
Avocado Soup (Keto)
A creamy, rich, and naturally low-carb soup made primarily from ripe avocados, vegetable or chicken broth, and…
6 net15 total9 fibre8 protein45 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Chicharrón en Caldo de Tomate
Pork Rinds in Tomato Broth
Crispy pork rinds (chicharrón) simmered in a light, flavorful broth made from fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, …
7 net10 total3 fibre30 protein55 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Costillas de Jabalí Asadas (Keto)
Roasted Wild Boar Ribs (Keto, with Roasted Vegetables)
Flavorful wild boar ribs, seasoned simply with herbs and spices, then slow-roasted or grilled to achieve tende…
7 net12 total5 fibre80 protein85 fat1050 kcal
KAsoon
Escamoles en Guacamole
Ant Eggs with Guacamole (Keto)
A pre-Hispanic delicacy often referred to as 'Mexican caviar.' Tender, buttery escamoles (larvae and pupae of …
7 net15 total8 fibre20 protein55 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Manitas de Puerco en Salsa Verde (Keto)
Pork Feet in Green Sauce (Keto)
Tender, gelatinous pork feet, slow-cooked until falling off the bone, then simmered in a tangy and vibrant gre…
7 net10 total3 fibre40 protein45 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Queso Oaxaca Asado con Chorizo y Rajas (Keto)
Grilled Oaxaca Cheese with Chorizo and Poblano Strips (Keto)
Melted, stretchy Oaxaca cheese grilled until slightly browned and blistered, then generously topped with flavo…
7 net10 total3 fibre35 protein65 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Costra de Queso Rellena de Carne
Stuffed Cheese Crust with Seasoned Beef
A savory 'crust' made entirely from griddled, crispy cheese (like Oaxaca or Monterrey Jack), folded over and g…
8 net10 total2 fibre55 protein65 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Caldo de Queso con Rajas de Poblano (Keto)
Creamy Cheese Broth with Poblano Strips (Keto)
A comforting and rich, creamy broth made from chicken stock, heavy cream, and melted cheese (typically Oaxaca …
9 net12 total3 fibre25 protein48 fat520 kcal