246 LA CARRETA – Mexican
The house line is Miami's original Cuban kitchen, and the menu backs it with the food people actually eat at home. Cafe con leche, croquetas, empanadas and pastelitos in the morning; a media noche or the Cuban sandwich at midday; then ropa vieja, picadillo a la cubana, vaca frita, boliche and masitas de puerco with moros, tostones and fufu through dinner. Ajiaco, plantain soup and black bean soup for colder nights, flan, natilla and tres leches to close. The cafecito alone brings people through the door. Several Miami-Dade branches carry the name; this record doesn't say which. No reinvention required.
2269 DAN MARINO BLVD, STAND # 246, MIAMI, FL, 33056 305-623-6400 https://lacarreta.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at 246 LA CARRETA
Dairy-Free at 246 LA CARRETA
246 LA CARRETA in MIAMI has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Churrasco Carretero 10 oz and Ropa Vieja. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at 246 LA CARRETA
246 LA CARRETA in MIAMI has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Churrasco Carretero 10 oz and Ropa Vieja. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at 246 LA CARRETA
246 LA CARRETA in MIAMI has 11 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Churrasco Carretero 10 oz, Caramel Flan and Homemade Plantain Chips. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at 246 LA CARRETA
246 LA CARRETA in MIAMI has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Garlic Shrimp. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at 246 LA CARRETA
246 LA CARRETA in MIAMI has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garlic Shrimp and Chicken Vaca Frita. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at 246 LA CARRETA
246 LA CARRETA in MIAMI has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garlic Shrimp and Chicken Vaca Frita. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at 246 LA CARRETA
246 LA CARRETA in MIAMI has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Three Milks Cake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at 246 LA CARRETA
246 LA CARRETA in MIAMI has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Homemade Plantain Chips and La Carreta Cuban Espresso. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at 246 LA CARRETA
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Midnight Sandwich | 37.2 g | 50.7 g |
| Ceviche Tropical | 109.9 g | 30.3 g |
| Garlic Shrimp | 0.2 g | 24 g |
| Fried Calamari | 6 g | 15.5 g |
| Steak Sandwich | 15.2 g | 9.2 g |
| Chicken Vaca Frita | 1 g | 6.1 g |
| Shrimp in Creole Sauce | 39.9 g | 5.8 g |
| Caramel Flan | 33.5 g | 5.6 g |
| Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice | 0 g | 1.2 g |
| Yuca Croquettes | 61.9 g | 0.7 g |
| Ropa Vieja | 5.5 g | 0.7 g |
| Three Milks Cake | 8.9 g | 0.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Appetizers
- Homemade Plantain Chips: Served with Mojo sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Fried Calamari: Fried squid served with marinara sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Assorted Croquettes: Ham, chicken, codfish and yuca
- Mashed Plantains with Fried Pork Chunks: Fufú con Masitas
- Shrimp Pineapple Tostones: Fried green plantains filled with shrimp in a pineapple and cilantro creole sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Garlic Shrimp: Sautéed with olive oil, garlic, lemon and wine Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb
- Ceviche Tropical: Fresh fish cured in lime, cilantro and jalapeños with avocado, tomatoes and boniato chips Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Natural Yuca Fries: Served with cilantro aioli sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Yuca Croquettes: Stuffed with ground beef picadillo, served with cilantro sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
Main Courses
- The Classic Cuban Sampler: Ground beef picadillo, roast pork, ham croquette, tamale, yuca, white rice, black beans and sweet plantains
- Chicken Vaca Frita: Grilled shredded chicken with onions Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Breaded Chicken Breast Milanese: Topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheese au gratin
- Grilled Chicken Breast: Served with sautéed onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Soy Free
- Shrimp in Creole Sauce: Sautéed shrimp with garlic, onions, bell peppers, wine and tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Churrasco Carretero 10 oz: Skirt steak served with chimi-churri sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ropa Vieja: Shredded beef cooked with onions, peppers and tomato sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Our Famous Cuban Sandwich: Ham, roast pork, swiss cheese on Cuban bread with mustard and pickles Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Midnight Sandwich: Sweet egg roll with ham, roast pork, swiss cheese, mustard and pickles Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Sandwich: Grilled onions, shoestring potatoes, lettuce, tomato and special sauce with french fries Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- La Carreta Cuban Espresso Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
- Mamey Shake
Desserts
- Three Milks Cake: Tres Leches Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Caramel Flan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Frequently Asked Questions about 246 LA CARRETA
- Is 246 LA CARRETA dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. 246 LA CARRETA has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Churrasco Carretero 10 oz and Ropa Vieja.
- What can I eat at 246 LA CARRETA on a dairy-free diet?
- Churrasco Carretero 10 oz and Ropa Vieja carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does 246 LA CARRETA have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Homemade Plantain Chips and La Carreta Cuban Espresso.
- Is 246 LA CARRETA gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at 246 LA CARRETA?
- Midnight Sandwich, at roughly 50.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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