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.
14 matching dishes
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 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
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 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
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
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 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
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
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