Cabrito al Pastor
Roasted Goat Meat (Keto, No Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: request only the meat, without any accompanying tortillas, rice, or beans. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Mexican dishes.
What it is
Young goat slow-roasted on a spit (al pastor style), often marinated simply with lime, salt, and spices, resulting in incredibly tender and flavorful meat. A specialty of Northern Mexico.
Key ingredients
Goat meat, lime juice, salt, pepper, garlic, oregano.
How to make it keto
Request only the meat, without any accompanying tortillas, rice, or beans. Verify marinade does not contain sugar or other carby ingredients (unlikely for traditional cabrito). Ask for side of avocado or grilled nopales.
Watch out for
Default serving with tortillas, rice, and beans. Marinades could contain sugar if not traditional.
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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