Cabeza de Res al Vapor (Keto, Sin Tortillas)
Steamed Beef Head Meat Platter (Keto, No Tortillas)
Yes, with a tweak: request 'sin tortillas, sin arroz, sin frijoles' (no tortillas, no rice, no beans). About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Mexican dishes.
What it is
Tender, juicy cuts of beef head meat (cheeks, lips, tongue if available) slow-steamed until incredibly soft and flavorful. Served as a platter with fresh cilantro, diced onion, and keto salsa, with no tortillas.
Key ingredients
Beef head meat, salt, onion, garlic, cilantro, diced white onion, lime wedges, keto-friendly salsa (e.g., salsa roja or verde without sugar).
How to make it keto
Request 'sin tortillas, sin arroz, sin frijoles' (no tortillas, no rice, no beans). Confirm salsa contains no added sugar.
Watch out for
Tortillas, rice, beans. Excessive amounts of onion/cilantro for very strict keto. Sugary salsa.
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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