Molcajete de Carnes (Sin Tortillas)
Mixed Grilled Meats in Molcajete (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: request no tortillas, no rice, no beans. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Mexican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A sizzling hot molcajete (stone mortar) filled with an assortment of grilled meats (e.g., steak, chicken, chorizo), cheese, grilled nopales, onions, and a spicy salsa. Served keto without tortillas.
Key ingredients
Assorted grilled meats (beef, chicken, chorizo), grilled nopales, grilled spring onions (cebollitas), queso fresco or panela, spicy salsa (tomatillo and chile-based), avocado, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request no tortillas, no rice, no beans. Confirm salsa contains no sugar or high-carb thickeners. Ask for extra avocado.
Watch out for
Salsa can contain hidden sugars or thickeners. Chorizo can contain fillers/starches. Nopales and onions contribute natural carbs.
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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