CALI VIEJO RESTAURANT – Mexican (Note: While "Cali
Seven in the morning is when Cali Viejo gets interesting. The Brandon Boulevard dining room runs a full Colombian breakfast, from arepas with cheese or palomilla steak to the calentado deluxe, huevos platters and a Cuban breakfast sandwich, long before it gets anywhere near lunch. Then come the grandmother's recipes: bandeja paisa, ajiaco, sancocho de res, mondongo. Chef specials add churrasco and mofongo, with ropa vieja and both Colombian and Cuban empanadas covering the middle. A weekday lunch menu runs eleven to three. Open early, close late, family-friendly, unapologetically Latin American. Come hungry; restraint is really not the house style.
436 E Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511 813-841-3590 https://caliviejo.com/0Cuisine: Mexican (Note: While "Cali
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, pescatarian, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, south-beach, tlc, volumetrics, zone, soy-free
Diet fit at CALI VIEJO RESTAURANT
Dairy-Free at CALI VIEJO RESTAURANT
CALI VIEJO RESTAURANT in Brandon has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pork Belly with Yellow Potatoes and Surf and Turf Ceviche. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at CALI VIEJO RESTAURANT
CALI VIEJO RESTAURANT in Brandon has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Surf and Turf Ceviche. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at CALI VIEJO RESTAURANT
CALI VIEJO RESTAURANT in Brandon has 22 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Arepa with Cheese and Eggs, Steak with Fried Eggs and Chicken and Rice Symphony. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at CALI VIEJO RESTAURANT
CALI VIEJO RESTAURANT in Brandon has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Omelette and Ribeye. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at CALI VIEJO RESTAURANT
CALI VIEJO RESTAURANT in Brandon has 1 vegan-tagged dish on its current menu, including Colombiana Soda Can. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at CALI VIEJO RESTAURANT
CALI VIEJO RESTAURANT in Brandon has 12 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Arepa with Cheese and Eggs, Vegetarian Omelette and Venezuelan Cheese Fingers. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at CALI VIEJO RESTAURANT
CALI VIEJO RESTAURANT in Brandon has 3 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pasta with Shrimp, Sweet Corn Cake with Cheese and Scrambled Eggs. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at CALI VIEJO RESTAURANT
CALI VIEJO RESTAURANT in Brandon has 24 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Steak with Fried Eggs, Chicken and Rice Symphony and Pasta with Chicken. 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 CALI VIEJO RESTAURANT
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Omelette | 76.7 g | 103.5 g |
| Liver and Onions | 90.6 g | 56.7 g |
| Special Breakfast | 56.8 g | 46.4 g |
| Pork Chop Breakfast | 29.6 g | 28.8 g |
| Basic Breakfast | 73.8 g | 24.1 g |
| Ribeye | 0.4 g | 21.3 g |
| Supreme Omelette | 40.5 g | 20.8 g |
| Vegetarian Omelette | 11.3 g | 20.3 g |
| Steak Breakfast | 58.1 g | 15.8 g |
| Pasta with Shrimp | 52.1 g | 11.8 g |
| Whole Fried Red Snapper | 1 g | 10.4 g |
| Scrambled Eggs | 16 g | 8.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Breakfast Omelettes
- Vegetarian Omelette - $12.99: Stuffed with Cheese, Bell Peppers, tomatoes, and Mushrooms. Served with Cuban Toast. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chicken Omelette - $15.99: Stuffed with Grilled Chicken, Green Peppers, Onions, tomatoes and Queso Fresco. Served with Cuban Toast. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Supreme Omelette - $14.99: Stuffed with Ham, Sausage, Bacon, Green Peppers, Onions and Cheese Fresco. Served with Cuban Toast. Available at: breakfast, brunch
Arepas
- Arepa with Cheese and Eggs - $10.99: White Colombian Corn Cake, topped with melted Queso Fresco, and Eggs. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Sweet Corn Cake with Cheese - $8.99: Colombian Sweet Corn Cake, with melted Queso Fresco. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Palomilla Steak Arepa - $17.99: Crispy Arepa, with Palomilla Steak.
- Grilled Chicken Arepa - $16.99: Crispy Arepa, with Grilled Chicken Breast.
- Arepa with Cheese - $7.99: White Colombian Corn Cake, topped with melted Queso Fresco. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Skirt Steak Arepa - $21.99: Crispy Arepa, with Argentinian Skirt Steak.
- Shredded Beef Arepa - $15.99: Crispy Arepa, and Shredded Beef.
Breakfast Eggs
- Basic Breakfast - $12.99: 2 Fried Eggs Served with 2 Slices of Bacon, Ham or Sausage Patties and Cuban Toast or Home Style Potatoes.
- Steak Breakfast - $15.99: Grilled Steak Served with 2 Fresh Eggs, 2 Pieces of Bacon, Ham or Sausage and French Fries or Home Potatoes. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber
- Pork Chop Breakfast - $14.99: Tender Pork Chop Served with 2 Fresh Eggs and French Fries or Home Potatoes.
Pancakes and Toast
- Pancakes with Eggs - $12.99: 3 Pancakes Served with 2 Fresh Eggs and 2 Slices of Bacon, Ham or Sausage. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- French Toast with Eggs - $12.99: 3 Slices of French Toast Served with 2 Eggs and 2 Slices of Bacon, Ham or Sausage Patties.
Breakfast Sandwiches
- Huevono Sandwich - $10.99: Pandebono Bread, Egg and Cheese, Bacon, with Ham or Sausage.
- Croissant Breakfast - $8.99: Eggs, and Cheese, with Bacon Ham or Sausage.
- Cuban Breakfast Sandwich - $9.99: On Cuban bread, and your choice of Bacon, Ham or Sausage.
Breakfast Specialties
- Deluxe Colombian Breakfast - $19.99: Grilled Steak, Pork Sausage, 2 Eggs, Mixed rice and Beans, and Arepa with Cheese.
- Special Breakfast - $15.99: Grilled Steak, 2 Eggs, Mixed Rice and Beans, and a Small Arepa. Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Colombian Tamale - $14: Served with White Rice and a Small Arepa. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Ranch Style Eggs - $14.99: 2 Fried Eggs over a Crispy Corn Tortilla Topped with Tomatoes, Onions and Jalapeños. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Lentils Breakfast - $19.99: Grilled Steak, 2 Eggs, Mixed Rice and Lentils with Diced Sweet Plantains and a Small Arepa.
- Traditional Breakfast - $11.99: 2 Eggs, Mixed Rice and Beans, with a Small Arepa. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Scrambled Eggs - $8.99: Scrambled Eggs with Tomatoes and Scallions. Served with Rice and a Small Arepa. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Liver and Onions - $17.99: Grilled Liver and Onions. Served with White Rice and a Small Arepa.
Appetizers
- Colombian Tapas Board - $22.99: Chicharrón, chorizo, morcilla, fried arepa, and mini beef empanadas. Served with garlic and hot sauces.
- Dual Meat Pastry - $14.99: Six delicate flour empanadas — half filled with savory beef, half with tender chicken.
- Venezuelan Cheese Fingers - $12.99: Eight golden batons of fried cheese pastry, served with pineapple dipping sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Surf and Turf Ceviche - $20.99: Shrimp and crisp pork, marinated in citrus-wine emulsion with red onion, tomato, cucumber, and cilantro. Crowned with avocado and served with plantain chips.
- Pork Belly with Yellow Potatoes - $14.99: Crispy, golden-fried pork belly served with tender Colombian yellow creamer potatoes.
- Corn Patties with Beef and Potato - $12.99: Golden corn dough encasing seasoned beef and potato, deep-fried.
- Pork Crackling Delight - $8.99: Perfectly rendered pork skin, paired with a warm, handmade arepa.
- Salchipapa Bacon - $14.99: Crispy fries topped with juicy sausages, melted cheese, and smoky bacon.
Grandma Traditions
- Plantain Soup - $18.99: Beef broth with cuts of beef, green plantain, cassava, and corn. Served with rice, avocado, and sweet plantains. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC
- Potato and Chicken Soup - $18.99: Three textures of potato broth with shredded chicken, capers, and cream. Served with rice, avocado, and plantains.
- Chicken and Rice Symphony - $21.99: Rice infused with thyme and tomato, tossed with shredded chicken and vegetables. Served with sweet plantains and salad.
- Steak with Fried Eggs - $26.99: Seared steak in Creole tomato-onion sauce, topped with two eggs. Served with beans, rice, and sweet plantains.
- Tripe Soup - $19.99: Slow-braised tripe and vegetables. Served with rice, avocado, plantains, and a corn arepa.
- Lentil Soup with Palomilla Steak - $16.99: Lentils stewed with vegetables, paired with seared palomilla steak, rice, and sweet plantains. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnivore’s Platter for 2 - $44.99: Pork belly, sausages, ribs, steak, potatoes, tostones, and grilled chicken breast. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breaded Pork Loin - $24.99: Golden breaded pork loin with rice, French fries, red beans, and sautéed spinach. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Chef Specials - Beef
- Colombian New York Steak - $33.99: Charred New York steak with red beans, white rice, fries, and sautéed spinach. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Top Sirloin Steak (Picanha) - $31.99: Brazilian cut sirloin with black beans, rice, spinach, and sweet plantains. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ribeye - $35.99: Ribeye steak over mashed potatoes, served with steamed vegetables and salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Argentinian Skirt Steak - $30.99: Skirt steak with rice, red beans, and sweet plantains. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Palomilla Steak with Onions - $24.99: Thin-cut steak with caramelized onions, red beans, rice, and spinach. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peruvian Stir-Fry (Lomo Saltado) - $22.99: Wok-seared steak, red onions, and tomatoes with soy-infused jus, fries, rice, and sweet plantains. Available at: dinner, lunch
Chef Specials - Seafood & Pasta
- Creamy Seafood Stew - $31.99: Shrimp, Calamari, Mussels, and White Fish in a heavy-cream sauce. Served with white rice and tostones. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whole Fried Red Snapper - $35.99: Whole snapper with rice, fried yucca, and green plantains. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pasta with Shrimp - $23.99: Creamy Latin-style pasta with shrimp, herbs, and garlic. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pasta with Chicken - $20.99: Tender chicken strips over al dente pasta with savory Latin sauce. Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chaufa Rice - $22.99: Wok-tossed rice with eggs, scallions, vegetables, chicken, shrimp, and Colombian chorizo. Served with tostones and salad. Available at: dinner, lunch
Hand Helds
- Beef Burger - $12.99: Beef patty, vegetables, caramelized onions, and house condiments on a toasted bun. Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gourmet Steak Sandwich - $16.99: Grilled Brazilian sirloin, goat cheese, arugula, spinach, caramelized onions, and chimichurri on a croissant. Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Traditional Cuban Sandwich - $13.99: Pulled pork, ham, salami, Swiss cheese, and pickles on La Segunda Cuban bread. Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- White Rice - $4.99 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Beans - $4.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Yucca - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Plantains (Tostones) - $4.99 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Low-Sodium, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Plantains (Maduros) - $4.99 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Low-Sodium, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Mango Smoothie - $5.99: Water base (Milk +$1.00)
- Coffee with Milk (Large) - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Fresh Orange Juice - $4.99
- Colombiana Soda Can - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Desserts
- Tiramisu - $10.99: Layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and creamy mascarpone. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Tres Leches - $8.99: Sponge cake soaked in three milks, topped with whipped cream. Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium
- Passion Fruit Mousse - $7.99: Light, airy dessert with tangy tropical flavor. Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium
- Flan - $6.99: Traditional Latin custard with caramel topping. Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about CALI VIEJO RESTAURANT
- Is CALI VIEJO RESTAURANT dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. CALI VIEJO RESTAURANT has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pork Belly with Yellow Potatoes and Surf and Turf Ceviche.
- What can I eat at CALI VIEJO RESTAURANT on a dairy-free diet?
- Pork Belly with Yellow Potatoes and Surf and Turf Ceviche 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 CALI VIEJO RESTAURANT have vegan options?
- Yes. 1 dish is tagged vegan on the current menu, including Colombiana Soda Can.
- Is CALI VIEJO RESTAURANT gluten-free?
- 1 dish is 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 CALI VIEJO RESTAURANT?
- Chicken Omelette, at roughly 103.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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