Caracol – Mexican
Caracol transports diners to a sun-drenched coastal escape where the vibrant spirit of the Mexican shoreline comes alive through a celebration of the sea’s freshest treasures. Zesty aguachiles and citrus-bright ceviches sparkle with heat and acidity, while towering seafood platters and golden, crispy empanadas invite guests to linger over shared plates in an atmosphere of effortless, salt-kissed elegance. The experience balances the raw artistry of delicate tiraditos and chilled oysters with the smoky depth of tender lamb ribs, offering a soulful journey through the bold and refreshing flavors of the coast.
2200, Post Oak Boulevard, Houston, TX, 77056 +17136229996 https://www.caracol.net/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-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, low-fodmap, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Caracol
Dairy-Free at Caracol
Caracol in Houston has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Robalo con Mole Amarillo, Guacamole y Totopos and Mariscos al Ajillo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Caracol
Caracol in Houston has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Robalo con Mole Amarillo, Mariscos al Ajillo and Costillas de Borrego. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Caracol
Caracol in Houston has 12 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Camote a las Brasas, Campechana Blanca and Torre De Mariscos. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Caracol
Caracol in Houston has 6 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Camote a las Brasas, Campechana Blanca and Ceviche de Chile Canario. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Caracol
Caracol in Houston has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Costillas de Borrego. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Caracol
Caracol in Houston has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Costillas de Borrego. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Caracol
Caracol in Houston has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Costillas de Borrego. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Caracol
Caracol in Houston has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hugo Rita, Jalisco G&T and Guacamole y Totopos. 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 Caracol
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Torre De Mariscos | 46.8 g | 48.8 g |
| Queso Flameado con Langosta | 48.2 g | 46 g |
| Campechana Blanca | 8.1 g | 42.3 g |
| Empanadas de Camarón | 41.7 g | 37.3 g |
| Camote a las Brasas | 22.9 g | 27.7 g |
| Aguachile de Camarón | 8.8 g | 26.8 g |
| Taquitos Tronadores | 2.4 g | 24.2 g |
| Ceviche de Chile Canario | 21.1 g | 24.1 g |
| Tostadas de Atún Crudo | 11.2 g | 23.6 g |
| Tiradito de Medregal | 53.4 g | 21.8 g |
| Costillas de Borrego | 0 g | 21.2 g |
| Callo de Hacha | 65.4 g | 19.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Crudos & Cocktails
- Vuelve a la Vida - $20: seafood cocktail, oyster, squid, shrimp, crab, tomato, avocado, serrano, cilantro
- Aguachile de Camarón - $17: lime-cured shrimp, avocado, tomatillo, cucumber, serrano, lime Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
- Tostadas de Atún Crudo - $19: raw tuna tostadas, chipotle mayonnaise, serrano, leeks, guava gel Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Tiradito de Medregal - $21: sliced yellowtail, cucumber, roasted jalapeño, lime juice, mint Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline, Juice-Cleanse
- Campechana Blanca - $19: shrimp, octopus, cherry tomato, serrano chile, cilantro, cucumbers, lime juice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb
- Ceviche de Chile Canario - $20: lime-cured red snapper, chile canario, cherry tomato, cucumber, pearl onion, cilantro, radish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Alkaline
- Ostiones en su Concha - $19: raw Gulf oysters on the half shell, salsa bruja, cocktail sauce, horseradish, lime Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Torre De Mariscos - $146: Seafood Tower ~ raw oysters, mussels, jumbo shrimp, ceviche canario, campechana, lobster tails, crab fingers, clams, costeño aioli, canario mignonette, cocktail sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
Appetizers
- Costillas de Borrego - $22: grilled lamb chops, mole costeño Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Empanadas de Camarón - $16: corn empanadas, shrimp, tomatoes, jalapeño, caper, creamy cilantro sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso Flameado con Langosta - $26: lobster, peppers, onion, melted Chihuahua cheese, flour tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulpo Ahumado - $23: smoked octopus, Mexican sausage, potatoes, onions, peppers, pipian verde, pumpkin seed dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taquitos Tronadores - $16: crispy rolled pork tacos, avocado-tomatillo salsa, crema fresca, queso fresco Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicharrón de Calamar - $18: fried squid, serrano, crispy garlic, chipotle-tomatillo sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ostiones Asados - $15: wood-roasted Gulf oysters, cheese, chipotle butter, toasted breadcrumbs Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Mariscos al Ajillo - $44: sautéed scallop, shrimp, lobster, clams, mussels, octopus, crab fingers, garlic, quelites, chile de árbol, cooked tomatillo sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Callo de Hacha - $38: pan-seared sea scallops, roasted cauliflower, macadamia-costeño, creamy corn bomba rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Robalo con Mole Amarillo - $38: grilled striped bass wrapped in banana leaf, wild mushrooms, mole amarillo Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada con Mole Negro - $57: grilled 12oz Angus Prime ribeye, scalloped potatoes, mole negro Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pescado Zarandeado: butterflied boneless catch of the day marinated with a la talla sauce, pineapple salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Langosta Puerto Nuevo - $120: fire-roasted lobster, flour tortillas, playa la ropa beans, arroz Mexicano Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Arroz de Jaiba - $16: Gulf Coast crab rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Camote a las Brasas - $10: charred sweet potato, spicy salsa macha, cotija cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole y Totopos - $12: guacamole, Mexican sauce, chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- El Coco - $17: chocolate shell, coconut buttercream, coconut ganache, coconut streusel, whipped coconut, passion fruit sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Churros Rellenos y Chocolate Caliente - $16: churros stuffed with dulce de leche, housemade hot chocolate Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Flan De Queso - $15: Cream cheese flan, chai cream, pomegranate gel, almond crisp Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Hugo Rita - $10: tequila, triple sec, lime juice, simple syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Jalisco G&T - $10: Titanium Tequila, Hendrick's Gin, lime, Fever Tree tonic, hibiscus-cucumber ice cube Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Negra Modelo - $5: Vienna Lager, Mexico
Frequently Asked Questions about Caracol
- Is Caracol dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Caracol has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Robalo con Mole Amarillo, Guacamole y Totopos and Mariscos al Ajillo.
- What can I eat at Caracol on a dairy-free diet?
- Robalo con Mole Amarillo, Guacamole y Totopos and Mariscos al Ajillo carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Caracol have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Hugo Rita and Jalisco G&T.
- Is Caracol gluten-free?
- 3 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 Caracol?
- Torre De Mariscos, at roughly 48.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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