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Keto at El Compadre Mexican Restaurant & Seafood: Every Safe Order, With the Carbs Counted

7 diabetic-friendly picks • net carbs as modified • the orange lines are exactly what to say when you order.
At El Compadre, there are plenty of keto-friendly options if you remove the high-carb components. Focus on ordering grilled meats and salads without starchy sides or tortilllas, and enjoy dishes like ceviche, grilled shrimp, or fajitas with non-starchy vegetable sides for tasty low-carb meals.

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BOTANAS

Aguachiles4g net
“I'd like the aguachiles, no tortillas, please skip the rice.”
Ceviche5g net
“I'd like the ceviche, but no tostada, please add extra avocado.”

HOUSE SPECIALTIES

Grilled Chicken3g net
“I'd like the grilled chicken, no rice, beans, or tortillas, please add a side salad instead.”
Carne Asada4g net
“I'd like the carne asada, no rice, beans, or tortillas, please add a side salad instead.”

MARISCOS

Shrimp2g net
“I'd like the shrimp grilled, no rice, beans, or tortillas, please add a side salad instead.”

SKILLETS

Fajitas with Steak6g net
“I'd like the steak fajitas, no rice, beans, or tortillas, please add a side salad instead.”
Fajitas with Chicken6g net
“I'd like the chicken fajitas, no rice, beans, or tortillas, please add a side salad instead.”

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Educational, not medical advice. Nutrition values are estimates based on published information and standard modifications; recipes and menus change - verify with the restaurant when it matters. Talk to your doctor before changing anything that affects your management plan.
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