BORICUA BITES – Puerto Rican (Note:
5119 US HWY 98 N, LAKELAND, FL, 33809 8632580599 https://boricua-bites.com/0Cuisine: Puerto Rican (Note:
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, alkaline, renal, tlc, lectin-free, soy-free
Diet fit at BORICUA BITES
Dairy-Free at BORICUA BITES
BORICUA BITES in Lakeland has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side of Beans, Maduros and Tostones. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at BORICUA BITES
BORICUA BITES in Lakeland has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Maduros, Mofongo with Chicken and Mofongo with Fried Pork. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at BORICUA BITES
BORICUA BITES in Lakeland has 5 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side of Beans, Maduros and Pizza Empanadilla. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at BORICUA BITES
BORICUA BITES in Lakeland has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side of Beans, Maduros and Malta India. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at BORICUA BITES
BORICUA BITES in Lakeland has 7 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side of Beans, Maduros and Pizza Empanadilla. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at BORICUA BITES
BORICUA BITES in Lakeland has 1 heart-healthy-tagged dish on its current menu, including Side of Beans. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at BORICUA BITES
BORICUA BITES in Lakeland has 1 low-fat-tagged dish on its current menu, including Malta India. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at BORICUA BITES
BORICUA BITES in Lakeland has 6 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side of Beans, Maduros and Pizza Empanadilla. 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 BORICUA BITES
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Tostones | 34.3 g | 1.1 g |
| Coco Rico | 5 g | 0.9 g |
| Malta India | 8 g | 0 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Appetizers
- Alcapurrias - $4.5: Fried fritters made of green bananas and taro root, stuffed with seasoned ground beef. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Empanadilla - $3.75: Fried pastry turnover filled with seasoned ground beef. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Empanadilla - $3.75: Fried pastry turnover filled with shredded seasoned chicken. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pizza Empanadilla - $3.5: Fried pastry turnover filled with cheese and tomato sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Relleno de Papa - $4: Fried mashed potato ball stuffed with seasoned ground beef. Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Mofongo with Fried Pork - $16.99: Mashed fried green plantains with garlic and olive oil, served with fried pork chunks. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mofongo with Chicken - $15.99: Mashed fried green plantains with garlic and olive oil, served with seasoned chicken. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Pork Shoulder (Pernil) Platter - $14.5: Slow-roasted marinated pork shoulder served with rice and beans. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stewed Chicken (Pollo Guisado) Platter - $13.99: Traditional Puerto Rican chicken stew with potatoes and carrots, served with rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Arroz con Gandules - $5.5: Puerto Rican yellow rice with pigeon peas. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tostones - $4.99: Fried green plantain slices. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maduros - $4.99: Sweet fried yellow plantains. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Beans - $3.5: Pink beans stewed with pumpkin and potatoes. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Coco Rico - $2.5: Coconut flavored soda. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Malta India - $3: Non-alcoholic carbonated malt beverage. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Kola Champagne - $2.5: Puerto Rican fruit flavored soda. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Canned Soda - $1.75: Assorted varieties.
Frequently Asked Questions about BORICUA BITES
- Is BORICUA BITES dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. BORICUA BITES has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side of Beans, Maduros and Tostones.
- What can I eat at BORICUA BITES on a dairy-free diet?
- Side of Beans, Maduros and Tostones carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does BORICUA BITES have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Side of Beans and Maduros.
- Is BORICUA BITES gluten-free?
- 4 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 BORICUA BITES?
- Tostones, at roughly 1.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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