CAYO ESQUIVEL – Seafood
The Palacios family opened Cayo Esquivel in Hialeah Gardens in 1999 and later added this Bird Road dining room, where Latin seafood is the whole point. Pulpo a la gallega arrives over boiled potatoes with smoked paprika; the lobster empanadas are made in-house and fried to order. Mains run to pargo entero frito, cherna Isabella with sliced potatoes, onions and white wine, camarones enchilados, parrillada de mariscos and paella ordered in advance. Choose two sides: tostones, maduros, yuca frita or black beans. Open until nine most nights, ten on Fridays and Saturdays. Relaxed, family-run, unfussy about everything except the fish.
7725 SW 40 ST, Miami, FL, 33155 +1-663-368-8936 https://cayoesquivel.com/0Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, low-carb, paleo, pescatarian, whole30, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, aip, alkaline, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at CAYO ESQUIVEL
Dairy-Free at CAYO ESQUIVEL
CAYO ESQUIVEL in Miami has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shrimp Platter and Grilled Snapper. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at CAYO ESQUIVEL
CAYO ESQUIVEL in Miami has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shrimp Platter and Grilled Snapper. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at CAYO ESQUIVEL
CAYO ESQUIVEL in Miami has 2 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shrimp Platter and Grilled Snapper. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at CAYO ESQUIVEL
CAYO ESQUIVEL in Miami has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Shrimp Platter. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Paleo at CAYO ESQUIVEL
CAYO ESQUIVEL in Miami has 2 paleo-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shrimp Platter and Grilled Snapper. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Pescatarian at CAYO ESQUIVEL
CAYO ESQUIVEL in Miami has 2 pescatarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shrimp Platter and Grilled Snapper. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Whole30 at CAYO ESQUIVEL
CAYO ESQUIVEL in Miami has 2 whole30-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shrimp Platter and Grilled Snapper. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Anti-Inflammatory at CAYO ESQUIVEL
CAYO ESQUIVEL in Miami has 2 anti-inflammatory-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shrimp Platter and Grilled Snapper. 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 CAYO ESQUIVEL
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Shrimp Platter | 14.6 g | 10.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday
- 11:00am – 9:00pm
- Friday
- 11:00am – 10:00pm
- Saturday
- 12:00pm – 10:00pm
- Sunday
- 12:00pm – 9:00pm
- Monday
- 11:30am – 9:00pm
- Friday
- 11:30am – 10:00pm
Menu
Seafood Specialties
Fresh fish and shellfish dishes inspired by traditional flavors.
- Grilled Snapper: Fresh snapper grilled with traditional Latin and Caribbean flavors Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Platter: Fresh shrimp prepared with passion and Caribbean spices Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about CAYO ESQUIVEL
- Is CAYO ESQUIVEL dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. CAYO ESQUIVEL has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shrimp Platter and Grilled Snapper.
- What can I eat at CAYO ESQUIVEL on a dairy-free diet?
- Shrimp Platter and Grilled Snapper carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Is CAYO ESQUIVEL gluten-free?
- 2 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 CAYO ESQUIVEL?
- Shrimp Platter, at roughly 10.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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