AY QUE RICO! – Restaurant
Brandon's Cuban corner on South Parsons Avenue, where a weeknight dinner can turn into karaoke. The fritter case does the heavy lifting: croquetas, papa rellena, yuca rellena, beef and chicken empanadas, hand-rolled devil crab, alcapurrias. Ropa vieja and chicharron hold down the classics. Sandwiches run from a straight cubano and a media noche on sweet bread to the Riconator, stacked with palomilla steak and grilled chicken. Breakfast, batidos and colada coffee round it out, and catering covers ten to a hundred and twenty-five guests. Diners keep mentioning the welcome and the size of the plates. Come hungry, and bring friends.
113 S PARSONS AVE UNIT C, BRANDON, FL, 33511 8139008296 https://ayquericobrandonfl.com/0Cuisine: Restaurant
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at AY QUE RICO!
Dairy-Free at AY QUE RICO!
AY QUE RICO! in Brandon has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at AY QUE RICO!
AY QUE RICO! in Brandon has 20 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Yellow Rice, Cafe Con Leche (Large) and Tequenos (2). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at AY QUE RICO!
AY QUE RICO! in Brandon has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vaca Frita, Chicken Empanada and Chicken Fricasse. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at AY QUE RICO!
AY QUE RICO! in Brandon has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vaca Frita, Ropa Vieja and Chicken Breast. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at AY QUE RICO!
AY QUE RICO! in Brandon has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vaca Frita, Vegetables and Ropa Vieja. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at AY QUE RICO!
AY QUE RICO! in Brandon has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at AY QUE RICO!
AY QUE RICO! in Brandon has 8 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tostones (6), Vegetables and Ox Tail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at AY QUE RICO!
AY QUE RICO! in Brandon has 16 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Yellow Rice, Cafe Con Leche (Large) and Tequenos (2). 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 AY QUE RICO!
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Fricasse | 2.1 g | 44.7 g |
| Chicken Empanada | 0 g | 37.2 g |
| Fajitas (Beef or Chicken) | 53.2 g | 29.5 g |
| Pork Chops | 130.5 g | 25.5 g |
| Vaca Frita | 2.6 g | 24.7 g |
| Ham & Cheese Sandwich | 35.1 g | 23.6 g |
| Chicken Breast | 0 g | 21.7 g |
| Chicken Soup (Small) | 70.8 g | 19.9 g |
| Steak Milanesa | 3.6 g | 17.1 g |
| Chicken Milanesa | 19.7 g | 16.8 g |
| Pork Sandwich | 33.3 g | 12.1 g |
| Cuban Sandwich | 15.7 g | 11.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Breakfast
Breakfasts served with tater tots & Cuban toast.
- Cuban Toast - $3.5: Cuban bread with butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Cuban Toast with Cheese - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Omelette - $11.99: Ham or Bacon
- Two Fried Eggs with Ham or Bacon - $11.99: Two fried eggs with choice of ham or bacon
- Eggs Sandwich - $11.99: Served with tater tots Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Ay Que Rico Breakfast - $13.99: Omelet with ham, cheese, bacon, toast, tater tots & 2 pancakes
- Traditional Pancakes (2) - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Soups
- Chicken Soup (Small) - $5.99: Served with rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Volumetrics, Renal
- Chicken Soup (Large) - $9.99: Served with rice Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
Sandwiches
Served with French fries.
- Cuban Sandwich - $12.99: Ham, pork, cheese, pickles, mayonnaise and mustard Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Ay Que Rico Sandwich - $18.99: Ham, pork, palomilla steak, cheese, pickles, mayonnaise and mustard
- American Cuban Sandwich - $15.99: Ham, pork, cheese, pickles, mayonnaise and mustard, comes with yellow rice, black beans and chopped onions
- Media Noche Sandwich - $12.99: Ham, pork, cheese, pickles, mayonnaise and mustard on sweet bread Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Steak Sandwich - $15.99: Palomilla steak, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, & mayonnaise Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Chicken Sandwich - $15.99: Chicken breast, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, & mayonnaise Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Pork Sandwich - $13.99: Pork, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, & mayonnaise Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- BLT - $11.99: Bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, & mayonnaise
- Ham & Cheese Sandwich - $13.99: Ham, cheese, mayonnaise, & pickles
- Tuna Sandwich - $12.99: Tuna, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, & mayonnaise Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Frita Cubana - $11.99
Main Courses
Served with yellow rice, white rice, or Cuban rice, beans & sweet plantains.
- Ground Beef - $15.99 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Baked Chicken - $15.99 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Picadillo - $12.99 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal
- Chicken Fricasse - $15.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal
- Baked Pork - $15.99 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Ropa Vieja - $15.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Beef with Potatoes - $15.99 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb
- Tamal with Beef - $14.99
- Ox Tail - $26.99: Only Saturdays Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Grill
Served with rice, beans & sweet plantains.
- Palomilla Steak - $18.99 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Chicken Breast - $18.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Vaca Frita - $18.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Pork Chops - $16.99 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Fajitas (Beef or Chicken) - $18.99 Dietary tags: High-Fiber, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Breaded Chicken - $20.99 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- Breaded Steak - $20.99
- Steak Milanesa - $20.99: Ham, cheese & gravy
- Chicken Milanesa - $20.99: Ham, cheese & gravy Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
Appetizers
- Chicken Empanada - $4.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal
- Beef Empanada - $4.5
- Tequenos (2) - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Croquetas (4) - $4.5
- Yuca Rellena - $4.5
- Papa Rellena - $4.5 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
Sides
- White Rice - $3.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic
- Yellow Rice - $3.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, GERD-Friendly
- Cuban Rice - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Tostones (6) - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- French Fries - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- Yuca Con Mojo - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Vegetables - $5.99 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Beans - $4.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
Beverages
- Coke Products - $2
- Specialty Sodas - $2.5 Dietary tags: Halal
- Sparkling Water - $2.75
- Malta - $3 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Cafe Con Leche (Small) - $3.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Cafe Con Leche (Large) - $4.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Cortadito De Leche - $3.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Colada - $2.5: Cuban black coffee
- Mango Shake - $6.75
- Lemonade - $4.99
Frequently Asked Questions about AY QUE RICO!
- Is AY QUE RICO! dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. AY QUE RICO! has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including French Fries.
- What can I eat at AY QUE RICO! on a dairy-free diet?
- French Fries carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does AY QUE RICO! have vegan options?
- Yes. 8 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Tostones (6) and Vegetables.
- What is the highest-protein dish at AY QUE RICO!?
- Chicken Fricasse, at roughly 44.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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