CAFE CANTANTE RESTAURANT – Chinese
Live music and a Spanish kitchen share the room at this Southwest Eighth Street venue, where orchestras, DJs and singers rotate through the week and the food keeps pace. The card runs Galician and Iberian: masas de lacon a la gallega with cabbage and paprika chorizo, chipirones in their ink under saffron alioli, grilled piquillo peppers dressed with truffle oil and salt flakes, fried chickpeas with iberico. Tomato salad with anchovies and basil opens things; a fourteen-ounce prime New York steak anchors the grill. Tocinillo del cielo closes. Friday DJ nights and Sunday brunch with live players draw a crowd.
4825 SW 8 ST, Coral Gables, FL, 33134 +1-947-710-1731 https://www.cafecantanterestaurante.com/0Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at CAFE CANTANTE RESTAURANT
Dairy-Free at CAFE CANTANTE RESTAURANT
CAFE CANTANTE RESTAURANT in Coral Gables has 16 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Potato Chips, Plantain Fufu and Grilled Octopus. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at CAFE CANTANTE RESTAURANT
CAFE CANTANTE RESTAURANT in Coral Gables has 15 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Andalusian Shrimp and Squid Mix, Lamb Shank in Red Wine and Port and Grilled Octopus. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at CAFE CANTANTE RESTAURANT
CAFE CANTANTE RESTAURANT in Coral Gables has 23 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Potato Chips, Plantain Fufu and Andalusian Shrimp and Squid Mix. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at CAFE CANTANTE RESTAURANT
CAFE CANTANTE RESTAURANT in Coral Gables has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Octopus, Chicken Wings with Aioli and Grilled Salmon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at CAFE CANTANTE RESTAURANT
CAFE CANTANTE RESTAURANT in Coral Gables has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Octopus, Chicken Wings with Aioli and Stuffed Piquillo Peppers. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at CAFE CANTANTE RESTAURANT
CAFE CANTANTE RESTAURANT in Coral Gables has 7 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Octopus, Grilled Chicken and Cod Croquettes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at CAFE CANTANTE RESTAURANT
CAFE CANTANTE RESTAURANT in Coral Gables has 4 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Octopus, French Fries and Chicken Wings with Aioli. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at CAFE CANTANTE RESTAURANT
CAFE CANTANTE RESTAURANT in Coral Gables has 8 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Potato Chips, Plantain Fufu and Sautéed Potatoes. 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 CAFE CANTANTE RESTAURANT
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Cod Croquettes | 10 g | 27.8 g |
| Grilled Salmon | 0 g | 23.6 g |
| Grilled Octopus | 0.1 g | 21 g |
| Grilled Chicken | 15.9 g | 16.4 g |
| Chicken Wings with Aioli | 0 g | 13.7 g |
| Domestic or Imported Beer | 2.2 g | 11.7 g |
| Chocolate Cake | 62.3 g | 9.5 g |
| Mashed Potatoes | 55.9 g | 6.3 g |
| Shrimp Enchilado | 1.2 g | 5.8 g |
| Mushroom Croquettes | 11.3 g | 5.7 g |
| Potato Chips | 36.1 g | 5.3 g |
| French Fries | 44.6 g | 4.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Brunch Experience
A complete 8-course gastronomic journey with live music.
- 8-Course Sunday Brunch - $53: Bread & smoked butter, Vegetable salad, Fruit salad, Black bean cream, Eggs (fried or scrambled), House sushi, Choice of Tapas, Choice of Main Course, Sides, and Chocolate Cake. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: brunch
- Mother's Day Special Brunch - $63: Full 8-course menu including welcome bread, salads, soup, eggs, sushi, choice of tapas, choice of main, sides, dessert, and coffee. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: brunch, lunch
Lunch Specials
Available Wednesday to Friday, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM.
- 3-Course Lunch Special - $19.95: Choice of Cream/Soup of the day or Salad, Main Course, and House Dessert. Dietary tags: Halal Available at: lunch
Tapas & Starters
Small plates and appetizers (Prices included in brunch/lunch packages or available a la carte).
- Chicken Wings with Aioli: Chicken wings served with garlic aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Iberian Ham Croquettes: Traditional Spanish ham croquettes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Balls: Cheese balls over sweet and sour fruit and vegetable sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cod Croquettes: Bacalao croquettes Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Croquettes: Champignon mushroom croquettes Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrata with Vegetables: Burrata served over vegetables and tomatillos Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Honey Chorizo over Polenta: Spanish chorizo with honey served on a polenta base Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Piquillo Peppers: Peppers stuffed with cod in Vizcaina sauce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Andalusian Shrimp and Squid Mix: Fried seafood mix Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken: Pollo al grill Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, South-Beach, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Chop in Smoked Pepper Sauce: Chuleta de cerdo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Salmon: Salmon al grill Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baby Squid in Ink: Chipirones en su tinta Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Chop 16oz - $10: Chuleta de ternera Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Beef Fillet 8oz - $5: Filete de res al grill Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Branzino Fillet a la Bilbaina - $5: White fish fillet Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Fillet Milanese: Breaded pork in marinara sauce and parmesan Available at: dinner, lunch
- Galician Style Pork Shoulder: Masas de lacón with cabbage and chorizo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Shank in Red Wine and Port: Jarrete de Cordero Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner
- Shrimp Enchilado: Shrimp in spicy tomato sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Octopus: Pulpo al grill Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Grilled Vegetables: Asparagus, carrots, zucchini, and squash Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Sweet Plantains: Maduros fritos Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Chips: Papas chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries: Papas fritas Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sautéed Potatoes: Potatoes with rosemary and parsley Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Rice: Arroz blanco Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plantain Fufu: Mashed plantains Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mashed Potatoes: Puré de Papa Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Chocolate Cake: Chocolate cake with white chocolate and guava sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Espresso Coffee: Cafe Expresso Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Cortadito: Espresso with a splash of milk
- Coffee with Milk: Cafe con Leche Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Domestic or Imported Beer - $5.5: Selection of beers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
Frequently Asked Questions about CAFE CANTANTE RESTAURANT
- Is CAFE CANTANTE RESTAURANT dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. CAFE CANTANTE RESTAURANT has 16 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Potato Chips, Plantain Fufu and Grilled Octopus.
- What can I eat at CAFE CANTANTE RESTAURANT on a dairy-free diet?
- Potato Chips, Plantain Fufu and Grilled Octopus carry the dairy-free tag, out of 16 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does CAFE CANTANTE RESTAURANT have vegan options?
- Yes. 8 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Potato Chips and Plantain Fufu.
- Is CAFE CANTANTE RESTAURANT gluten-free?
- 15 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 CAFE CANTANTE RESTAURANT?
- Cod Croquettes, at roughly 27.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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