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Rajas de Poblano con Huevo
Poblano Strips with Scrambled Eggs
A comforting and simple dish featuring strips of roasted poblano peppers sautéed with onions and then mixed wi…
7 net12 total5 fibre28 protein45 fat550 kcal
Riñones al Jerez (con Guarnición Keto)
Kidneys in Sherry Sauce (with Keto Sides)
Beef kidneys sautéed and simmered in a rich sauce made with dry sherry, beef broth, garlic, onions, and often …
7 net10 total3 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
Sopa de Albóndigas (Sin Arroz)
Mexican Meatball Soup (without Rice in Meatballs)
A hearty and comforting Mexican soup featuring savory beef meatballs (albóndigas) simmered in a light, flavorf…
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein35 fat600 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
Aguachile de Camarón
Shrimp in Lime & Chili Water
A refreshing and spicy dish from coastal Mexico, featuring raw shrimp 'cooked' in a vibrant liquid of lime jui…
8 net12 total4 fibre60 protein20 fat500 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
Caldo de Camarón (Keto Modificado)
Keto Shrimp Broth Soup
A light yet flavorful shrimp broth soup, rich with the essence of fresh shrimp, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, an…
8 net10 total2 fibre30 protein15 fat300 kcal
Carne Asada
Grilled Steak
Marinated grilled skirt steak, typically served with traditional high-carb sides. The steak itself is a great …
8 net12 total4 fibre80 protein60 fat800 kcal
Ceviche de Pescado (o Mixto) (Keto)
Citrus Marinated Fish & Seafood (No Tostadas/Chips)
Fresh raw fish (or mixed seafood) 'cooked' by marinating in the acidity of lime juice, mixed with diced red on…
8 net12 total4 fibre55 protein25 fat500 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, …
8 net12 total4 fibre40 protein65 fat750 kcal
Chile Verde con Puerco (Keto, Sin Papa)
Pork in Green Chile Sauce (Keto, No Potatoes)
Tender chunks of pork simmered in a rich and tangy green chile sauce made from roasted tomatillos, green chile…
8 net12 total4 fibre50 protein40 fat600 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…
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 …
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…
8 net11 total3 fibre60 protein70 fat850 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
Pescado al Horno con Verduras (Keto)
Baked Fish with Keto Vegetables
A whole fish or fillet baked with a medley of low-carb vegetables such as zucchini, bell peppers, onion, tomat…
8 net12 total4 fibre50 protein35 fat550 kcal
Picadillo de Res (Keto, Sin Papa ni Arroz)
Ground Beef Hash (Keto, No Potato or Rice)
A savory dish of seasoned ground beef simmered with finely diced low-carb vegetables like tomatoes, onions, be…
8 net12 total4 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
Pollo Pibil
Yucatecan Achiote Chicken (Keto, without Rice or Tortillas)
Slow-cooked chicken marinated in a vibrant achiote paste with citrus juices, garlic, and spices, wrapped in ba…
8 net12 total4 fibre60 protein70 fat900 kcal
Puntas de Filete a la Mexicana
Mexican Style Beef Tips (No Rice/Beans)
Tender beef sirloin tips cooked with fresh jalapeños, tomatoes, and onions in a savory, slightly spicy sauce. …
8 net12 total4 fibre70 protein65 fat900 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 …
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…
9 net12 total3 fibre80 protein75 fat950 kcal
Costillas en Salsa Roja (Keto)
Pork Ribs in Red Chile Sauce (Keto)
Tender pork ribs slow-cooked in a rich, savory red chile sauce made from dried chiles, garlic, and spices. Usu…
9 net12 total3 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
Higaditos de Pollo Encebollados (Sin Guarnición Rica en Carbos)
Sautéed Chicken Livers with Onions (Keto)
Chicken livers quickly sautéed with a generous amount of sliced onions until tender. This is a humble but flav…
9 net12 total3 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
Pescado Zarandeado
Butterflied Grilled Fish
A whole butterflied fish (often red snapper or similar) marinated in a savory sauce and grilled over coals, gi…
9 net10 total1 fibre80 protein55 fat850 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…
9 net12 total3 fibre40 protein45 fat600 kcal
Pollo en Salsa Verde (Keto, sin Arroz ni Tortillas)
Chicken in Green Tomatillo Sauce (Keto, without Rice or Tortillas)
Tender chicken pieces simmered in a vibrant, tangy green tomatillo sauce with serrano peppers, cilantro, and o…
9 net12 total3 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal
Puerco con Salsa Keto Pipian Rojo
Pork in Keto Red Pipian Sauce
Hearty pork chunks braised in a flavorful red pipian sauce, typically made from roasted tomatoes, red chiles, …
9 net14 total5 fibre48 protein39 fat580 kcal
Sopa de Pollo y Aguacate con Caldo Azteca (Sin Totopos)
Keto Chicken & Avocado Soup (No Tortilla Strips)
A flavorful broth-based soup featuring tender shredded chicken, rich avocado slices, and possibly cheese, onio…
9 net21 total12 fibre52 protein46 fat800 kcal
Albóndigas en Salsa (Keto, Sin Arroz)
Meatballs in Sauce (Keto, No Rice)
Savory meatballs (traditionally beef or a pork/beef mix) simmered in a rich, often tomato-based, chili-infused…
10 net14 total4 fibre55 protein45 fat650 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
Calabacitas con Puerco (Keto)
Zucchini and Pork Stew (Keto)
A hearty stew featuring diced zucchini (calabacitas), tender chunks of pork, often cooked with tomatoes, onion…
10 net15 total5 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
Camarones a la Diabla
Deviled Shrimp
Shrimp cooked in a very spicy, rich red sauce made from a blend of dried chilies. A flavorful and fiery seafoo…
10 net15 total5 fibre60 protein35 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…
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…
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…
10 net12 total2 fibre65 protein70 fat900 kcal
Discada (Mixto de Carnes)
Mixed Meat Plow Disc Cookout (No Tortillas)
A hearty, rustic mixed-meat dish traditionally cooked on a large plow disc. It typically features a combinatio…
10 net15 total5 fibre100 protein90 fat1200 kcal
Keto Pozole de Puerco (con Coliflor)
Keto Pork Pozole (with Cauliflower, no Hominy)
A comforting, savory stew featuring slow-cooked pork in a rich, chile-infused broth, with cauliflower florets …
10 net15 total5 fibre50 protein55 fat750 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…
10 net15 total5 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
Parrillada de Mariscos (Keto)
Mixed Seafood Grill (Keto)
An assortment of grilled seafood, such as shrimp, octopus, fish fillets, and scallops, typically seasoned with…
10 net15 total5 fibre85 protein55 fat850 kcal
Parrillada Mixta (Keto)
Mixed Grilled Meats Platter with Keto Sides
A generous platter of various grilled meats (e.g., beef, chicken, pork) seasoned and cooked over an open flame…
10 net15 total5 fibre110 protein85 fat1200 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…
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…
10 net15 total5 fibre40 protein60 fat750 kcal
Pollo con Salsa Keto Pipian Verde
Chicken in Keto Green Pipian Sauce
Tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich and earthy green pipian sauce made from roasted tomatillos, various g…
10 net15 total5 fibre45 protein38 fat550 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…
10 net15 total5 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Alambre de Res y Tocino (Keto)
Keto Beef and Bacon Alambre
A sizzling skillet dish featuring strips of grilled beef, crispy bacon, bell peppers, onions, and melted chees…
11 net15 total4 fibre70 protein60 fat850 kcal
Bistec Encebollado (Keto, sin Arroz ni Frijoles)
Steak with Sautéed Onions (Keto, without Rice or Beans)
Thinly sliced beef steak (often top round or sirloin) pan-seared and then cooked with generous amounts of cara…
11 net15 total4 fibre55 protein50 fat700 kcal
Camarones Rancheros (Sin Tortillas)
Ranchero Style Shrimp (with Keto Sides)
Shrimp cooked in a vibrant, savory ranchero sauce made from tomatoes, onions, jalapeños or serrano peppers, an…
11 net15 total4 fibre55 protein40 fat600 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
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…
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. …
11 net15 total4 fibre50 protein60 fat750 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
Chuletón de Res a la Plancha con Verduras (Keto)
Grilled Ribeye Steak with Sautéed Vegetables (Keto)
A thick-cut ribeye steak, simply grilled or pan-seared to perfection, served with a side of sautéed low-carb v…
12 net18 total6 fibre70 protein70 fat950 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
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…
12 net15 total3 fibre50 protein65 fat800 kcal
Molcajete de Carnes (Sin Tortillas)
Mixed Grilled Meats in Molcajete (Keto)
A sizzling hot molcajete (stone mortar) filled with an assortment of grilled meats (e.g., steak, chicken, chor…
12 net18 total6 fibre80 protein68 fat950 kcal
Mole de Olla de Res (Keto, Sin Verduras con Almidón)
Beef and Vegetable Stew (Keto, No Starchy Vegetables)
A hearty, rustic beef stew with tender chunks of beef and a rich, spicy broth infused with various chilies, he…
12 net18 total6 fibre55 protein40 fat650 kcal
Pollo en Mole Poblano
Chicken in Mole Poblano (Keto, without Rice or Tortillas)
Succulent chicken bathed in a rich, complex mole poblano sauce, a traditional blend of chiles, spices, nuts, s…
12 net18 total6 fibre60 protein75 fat950 kcal
Sopa de Mariscos (Keto-Modified)
Seafood Soup (Keto, without Starchy Vegetables or Rice)
A rich, flavorful broth-based soup featuring a variety of fresh seafood like shrimp, fish, octopus, and clams.…
12 net15 total3 fibre50 protein30 fat550 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 …
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 …
13 net20 total7 fibre35 protein55 fat700 kcal