Menudo (Sin Maíz)
Beef Tripe Soup (without Hominy)
Yes, with a tweak: request no hominy (maíz). About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional Mexican soup made with slow-cooked beef tripe in a rich, spicy red chili broth. It's often served with onion, cilantro, and lime. To be keto-friendly, it must be ordered without the traditional hominy (maíz).
Key ingredients
Beef tripe, beef broth, guajillo chili, ancho chili, onion, garlic, cilantro, lime, oregano, cumin.
How to make it keto
Request no hominy (maíz). Confirm no other starchy vegetables (e.g., carrots, potatoes) are added to the broth. Decline side tortillas or bread.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
El Menudo, por favor sin maíz, zanahorias ni patatas en el caldo. Y sin tortillas ni pan de acompañamiento.
For the Menudo, no hominy, carrots, or potatoes in the broth. Please, no side tortillas or bread.
Watch out for
Hominy (maíz) is the primary carb. Restaurants might use starchy thickeners or add high-carb vegetables. Tortillas/bread served on the side.
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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