Low Carb at Mexican Restaurant
Rice is a carb bomb. One cup has 45 grams. That’s like eating two slices of bread in a disguise.
Beans are tricky. They’re healthy, sure, but half a cup has 20 grams of carbs. Proceed with caution.
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Most waiters will automatically bring chips and salsa. Politely say “no, gracias.” They won’t cry.
If you must, ask for cucumber sticks or extra jicama. Some places actually have it. You’ll be the coolest rebel at the table.
Protein Pile-Ups
Carne asada? Yes. Al pastor? Hell yes. Pollo asado? Absolutely.
Mexican grilled meats are marinated in citrus and spices. Zero carbs. Maximum flavor. It’s almost suspiciously perfect.
Funky fact: Al pastor is historically cooked on a vertical spit, modeled after Lebanese shawarma. Lebanese immigrants brought it to Mexico in the 1900s. History is delicious.