Churrasco (Guatemalan BBQ)
Mixed Grilled Meats with Guacamole and Grilled Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request plain grilled meats with no sugary marinades. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A festive platter of various grilled meats (typically beef and chicken, sometimes pork or chorizo), served with rich guacamole and grilled low-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Beef (e.g., skirt steak), chicken (e.g., breast, thigh), sometimes chorizo (pork sausage), cooking oil, salt, pepper, spices. Guacamole (avocado, onion, cilantro, lime), grilled onions, bell peppers.
How to make it keto
Request plain grilled meats with no sugary marinades. Omit all traditional sides like tortillas, rice, beans. Focus on meats, guacamole, and plain grilled onions/bell peppers. Verify chorizo ingredients for fillers if included.
Watch out for
Sugary marinades, fillers in chorizo, hidden sugars in chirmol (tomato salsa) or other sauces, traditional high-carb sides (tortillas, rice, beans).
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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