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.
42 matching dishes
Chiles Toreados
Fried Chilies with Onion
Whole serrano or jalapeño peppers blistered and fried in oil, often with sliced onions, seasoned with salt. A …
5 net8 total3 fibre2 protein25 fat250 kcal
Huazontles con Queso (Sin Capear)
Sautéed Huazontles with Cheese (No Breading)
A traditional Mexican plant (Chenopodium nuttalliae), similar to broccoli florets, sautéed with onions and gar…
5 net10 total5 fibre20 protein25 fat350 kcal
Sopa de Flor de Calabaza (Keto)
Keto Squash Blossom Soup
A delicate and creamy soup featuring fresh squash blossoms, often combined with sautéed onion, garlic, and epa…
6 net8 total2 fibre8 protein22 fat250 kcal
Champiñones al Ajillo
Garlic Mushrooms
Sautéed mushrooms in olive oil or butter with generous amounts of garlic and often a hint of chili (guajillo f…
7 net10 total3 fibre5 protein28 fat300 kcal
Champiñones con Epazote
Sautéed Mushrooms with Epazote
A simple yet flavorful dish of mushrooms sautéed with garlic, onion, and fresh epazote, a pungent herb common …
7 net12 total5 fibre10 protein30 fat350 kcal
Parrillada de Verduras (Keto)
Keto Grilled Vegetable Platter
A vibrant assortment of seasonal low-carb vegetables (such as bell peppers, zucchini, onions, nopales, mushroo…
7 net15 total8 fibre5 protein25 fat300 kcal
Sopa de Nopales (Keto-Modified)
Cactus Soup (Keto, without Starchy Vegetables)
A light and flavorful broth-based soup featuring tender nopales (cactus paddles), often with tomatoes, onions,…
7 net12 total5 fibre8 protein15 fat200 kcal
Nopalitos Guisados (Keto)
Stewed Cactus Pads (Keto)
Tender, diced nopal (cactus pads) stewed with onion, tomato, and often serrano pepper, creating a tangy and sa…
8 net15 total7 fibre5 protein22 fat280 kcal
Calabacitas a la Mexicana (Vegetariano Keto)
Mexican-Style Zucchini (Vegetarian Keto)
Diced zucchini simmered in a fresh tomato-based sauce with onion, garlic, and cilantro. A common and flavorful…
10 net15 total5 fibre5 protein20 fat250 kcal
Champiñones a la Mexicana
Mexican Style Sautéed Mushrooms
Fresh mushrooms sautéed with diced tomatoes, onions, garlic, and jalapeños, creating a vibrant and savory side…
11 net14 total3.5 fibre4 protein15 fat215 kcal
Rajas con Crema (Sin Elote)
Poblano Strips with Cream (No Corn)
Roasted poblano pepper strips simmered in a rich, creamy sauce, often with sautéed onion and garlic. Prepared …
11 net15 total4 fibre8 protein38 fat400 kcal
Ejotes Salteados con Tocino
Sautéed Green Beans with Bacon
Fresh green beans lightly sautéed with crispy bits of bacon and often garlic, offering a simple yet flavorful …
12 net19 total7 fibre12 protein20 fat330 kcal
KAsoon
Chiles Serranos Asados
Grilled Serrano Peppers
Whole serrano peppers, typically charred directly on a comal or grill until softened and smoky. A simple, fier…
2 net3 total1 fibre1 protein1 fat25 kcal
KAsoon
Nopales Asados Solos
Plain Grilled Cactus Paddles
Fresh nopal (cactus) paddles, cleaned and grilled until tender with a slight char, seasoned simply with salt. …
2 net5 total3 fibre3 protein6 fat90 kcal
KAsoon
Champiñones a la Plancha
Grilled Mushrooms
Fresh, whole or sliced mushrooms (typically button or cremini) seasoned lightly and grilled until tender and s…
4 net6 total2 fibre4 protein11 fat130 kcal
KAsoon
Ensalada de Aguacate y Pepino
Avocado and Cucumber Salad (Keto)
A simple and refreshing salad featuring diced avocado and crisp cucumber, often tossed with a light dressing o…
4 net10 total6 fibre5 protein32 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
Nopales Asados con Queso (Keto)
Grilled Cactus Paddles with Cheese (Keto)
Fresh, tender cactus paddles grilled until charred, often topped with melted cheese, and seasoned simply with …
4 net10 total6 fibre18 protein35 fat420 kcal
KAsoon
Chiles en Vinagre
Pickled Jalapeños and Vegetables (Keto)
A popular condiment featuring jalapeño peppers, onions, and sometimes a minimal amount of carrots, pickled in …
5 net8 total3 fibre1 protein1 fat50 kcal
KAsoon
Chiles Poblanos Asados
Roasted Poblano Peppers
Whole poblano peppers roasted until charred, peeled, and seeded, then simply seasoned with salt and a touch of…
5 net8 total3 fibre3 protein12 fat150 kcal
KAsoon
Huitlacoche Salteado con Epazote
Sautéed Corn Smut with Epazote
A unique Mexican delicacy, fresh huitlacoche (corn smut) sautéed with white onion, garlic, and aromatic epazot…
5 net10 total5 fibre12 protein25 fat300 kcal
KAsoon
Pimientos Asados
Grilled Bell Peppers
Colorful strips or slices of bell peppers (commonly red, green, and yellow) grilled until tender and lightly c…
5 net7 total2 fibre1 protein7 fat90 kcal
KAsoon
Verdolagas Salteadas con Queso Fresco
Purslane Sautéed with Fresh Cheese
Fresh purslane leaves sautéed with onion and garlic, topped with crumbled queso fresco. A simple, herbaceous, …
5 net10 total5 fibre12 protein30 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
Calabacitas Asadas con Queso y Hierbas (Keto)
Grilled Zucchini with Cheese and Herbs (Keto)
Slices of fresh zucchini grilled or roasted until tender, topped with melted panela or cotija cheese and sprin…
6 net10 total4 fibre15 protein30 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
Cazuela de Rajas con Queso
Stewed Poblano Strips with Cheese
Roasted poblano pepper strips (rajas) stewed with onions and garlic, then topped with a generous amount of mel…
6 net10 total4 fibre18 protein28 fat380 kcal
KAsoon
Chayotes Salteados con Mantequilla y Cilantro
Sautéed Chayote Squash with Butter and Cilantro
Tender chayote squash sautéed until soft, flavored simply with generous butter, fresh cilantro, and a hint of …
6 net10 total4 fibre3 protein30 fat300 kcal
KAsoon
Escabeche de Verduras (Keto)
Mexican Pickled Vegetables (Keto)
A tangy and flavorful medley of low-carb vegetables, typically cauliflower florets, jalapeño slices, and onion…
6 net10 total4 fibre3 protein12 fat150 kcal
KAsoon
Sopa de Flor de Jamaica (Keto, Sin Azúcar)
Hibiscus Flower Soup (Keto, Sugar-Free)
A unique and tangy soup made from hibiscus flowers, often prepared savory with a hint of spice, and modified t…
6 net10 total4 fibre5 protein15 fat200 kcal
KAsoon
Verdolagas en Chile Verde
Purslane in Green Chile Sauce (Vegetarian Keto Side)
Fresh purslane (verdolagas) simmered in a vibrant, tangy green tomatillo and chile sauce. This can be served a…
6 net10 total4 fibre5 protein25 fat280 kcal
KAsoon
Ceviche de Hongos (Keto)
Mushroom Ceviche (Keto)
A refreshing vegetarian ceviche made with fresh mushrooms (e.g., cremini, oyster, portobello) 'cooked' in lime…
7 net12 total5 fibre7 protein35 fat380 kcal
KAsoon
Flor de Calabaza Salteada con Rajas y Queso (Keto)
Sautéed Squash Blossoms with Poblano Strips and Cheese (Keto)
Delicate squash blossoms sautéed with strips of roasted poblano peppers and melted cheese (often Oaxaca or Mon…
7 net11 total4 fibre15 protein40 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Salpicón de Verduras con Queso Panela
Vegetable Salpicón with Panela Cheese
A vibrant, cold salad of finely diced radishes, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, cilantro, and crumbled pane…
7 net12 total5 fibre15 protein25 fat320 kcal
KAsoon
Sopa Cremosa de Champiñones
Creamy Mushroom Soup (Keto)
A luxurious and comforting soup made with an abundance of fresh mushrooms, savory chicken or vegetable broth, …
7 net10 total3 fibre10 protein35 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Sopa de Chayote con Queso y Crema (Keto)
Chayote Soup with Cheese and Cream (Keto)
A creamy and comforting soup made from chayote squash, blended with chicken or vegetable broth, heavy cream, a…
7 net10 total3 fibre15 protein30 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Sopa de Flor de Calabaza con Huitlacoche (Keto Modificada)
Zucchini Blossom and Huitlacoche Soup (Keto Modified)
A light and earthy clear broth soup highlighting delicate zucchini blossoms and savory huitlacoche (corn smut)…
7 net10 total3 fibre5 protein15 fat180 kcal
KAsoon
Espinacas a la Crema
Creamed Spinach
Creamy and rich spinach cooked in a decadent sauce, typically made with heavy cream, butter, garlic, onion, an…
8 net12 total4 fibre10 protein42 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Guisado de Champiñones con Rajas y Queso
Mushroom Stew with Poblano Strips and Cheese
A rustic and flavorful stew featuring sautéed mushrooms and strips of roasted poblano peppers (rajas), simmere…
8 net14 total6 fibre20 protein32 fat420 kcal
KAsoon
Molcajete de Verduras Asadas (Keto)
Grilled Vegetable Molcajete (Keto)
A sizzling platter of perfectly grilled, keto-friendly vegetables served in a traditional molcajete (stone mor…
8 net15 total7 fibre12 protein35 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Salsa Fresca / Pico de Gallo
Fresh Tomato and Jalapeño Salsa (Keto)
A vibrant, uncooked salsa made from diced fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapeños, seasoned with lime …
8 net12 total4 fibre2 protein1 fat80 kcal
KAsoon
Huauzontles con Queso en Salsa Roja (Sin Capear)
Huauzontle and Cheese in Red Sauce (Unbattered)
Florets of huauzontle (a native Mexican edible plant) filled with cheese, simmered in a savory, mild red chile…
9 net15 total6 fibre25 protein30 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Calabacitas con Crema y Rajas de Poblano
Zucchini with Cream and Poblano Strips (Keto)
Sautéed zucchini slices and tender strips of roasted poblano peppers cooked in a rich, savory cream sauce, sea…
10 net15 total5 fibre15 protein45 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Romeritos en Mole (Keto, Sin Tortitas ni Papas)
Seepweed in Mole Sauce (Keto, Without Shrimp Patties or Potatoes)
A festive Mexican dish featuring romeritos (seepweed) cooked in a rich, savory mole sauce, traditionally prepa…
10 net15 total5 fibre15 protein35 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Calabaza en Tacha (Keto, Sin Azúcar)
Candied Pumpkin (Keto, Sugar-Free)
A traditional Mexican dessert or side dish featuring pumpkin or squash slow-cooked until tender, flavored with…
14 net20 total6 fibre5 protein15 fat250 kcal