Chupacabra Kitchen – Mexican
Chupacabra Kitchen pulses with a vibrant, high-energy spirit where the irresistible aroma of bubbling queso and the rhythmic sizzle of the fryer set the stage for a social feast. Friends gather over overflowing platters of molten buffalo chicken dip and towering nachos, savoring the satisfying crunch of flash-fried greens and zesty pickles that transform classic comfort snacks into a bold, communal experience.
409 South Main Street, Salado TX 76571 https://chupacabratx.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, 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, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Chupacabra Kitchen
Dairy-Free at Chupacabra Kitchen
Chupacabra Kitchen in Salado has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cup of Soup, Onion Rings (Side) and French Fries (Side). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Chupacabra Kitchen
Chupacabra Kitchen in Salado has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cup of Soup and Bowl of Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Chupacabra Kitchen
Chupacabra Kitchen in Salado has 23 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Cheese Sandwich w/ Chips, Cup of Soup and Celery & Ranch. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Chupacabra Kitchen
Chupacabra Kitchen in Salado has 6 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Raspberry Chicken Salad, Shrimp Wings Style and Buffalo Chicken Dip. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Chupacabra Kitchen
Chupacabra Kitchen in Salado has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tzatziki & Vegetables, Thai Chili Brussel Sprouts (Side) and Bone-In Wings. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Chupacabra Kitchen
Chupacabra Kitchen in Salado has 5 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shrimp Wings Style, Celery & Ranch and Tzatziki & Vegetables. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Chupacabra Kitchen
Chupacabra Kitchen in Salado has 7 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cup of Soup, French Fries (Side) and Chips. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Chupacabra Kitchen
Chupacabra Kitchen in Salado has 17 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cup of Soup, Celery & Ranch and Cheese Curds. 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 Chupacabra Kitchen
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Taco Salad | 0 g | 76.6 g |
| Chicken Strips w/ Chips | 33.3 g | 70.7 g |
| Chicken Cordon Bleu | 14.9 g | 49.7 g |
| Cheese Burger | 58.4 g | 39.5 g |
| Raspberry Chicken Salad | 66.5 g | 38.6 g |
| Buffalo Chicken Dip | 0 g | 37.2 g |
| Monte Cristo | 20.4 g | 35.7 g |
| Dinner Salad | 20.9 g | 33.8 g |
| Chef Salad | 9 g | 31.7 g |
| Chicken Italian | 16.9 g | 30.1 g |
| Turkey Bacon Sandwich | 65.5 g | 29.2 g |
| Cobb Salad | 43.9 g | 28.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Sunday - Wednesday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the savory flavors and generous portions, frequently highlighting how satisfying and well-prepared the meals are. Praised for its inviting space and memorable atmosphere, the venue offers a cozy setting that guests find perfect for an impressive dinner experience. Reviewers also highlight the warm, attentive service from a knowledgeable staff that ensures every guest feels welcome and well-informed about the menu.
Menu
Appetizers
- Brussels Sprouts - $9.99: Crispy Brussels sprouts tossed in Buffalo, BBQ, or Thai Chili sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Green Beans - $9.99: Breaded and seasoned green beans served with ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Pickles - $9.99: Breaded pickle chips served with ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Curds - $9.99: Wisconsin cheese curds, battered and fried, served with ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Dip - $12.99: Buffalo sauce, shredded chicken, and melted cheese, served with tortilla chips Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips & Queso - $9.99: Served with 12oz of queso Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mozzarella Sticks - $9.99: Breaded and fried mozzarella sticks served with marinara Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - $12.99: Tortilla chips topped with cheese, seasoned beef, jalapeños, lettuce, and tomatoes Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loaded Potato Skins - $10.99: Crispy potato skins topped with cheese, bacon, and green onions, served with sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeño Poppers - $9.99: Stuffed jalapeños filled with cream cheese, breaded and fried, served with ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Burgers & Sandwiches
- Hamburger - $12.99: 1/2lb burger topped with lettuce, tomato and red onion Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Burger - $13.99: 1/2lb burger, American cheese, lettuce, tomato and red onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Cheese Burger - $14.99: 1/2lb burger, Smoked applewood bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomato and red onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Swiss Burger - $13.99: Grilled mushrooms, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and red onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Patty Melt Sandwich - $13.99: Ground chuck, sautéed with onions and topped with Swiss cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Po Boy - $13.99: 6 fried or grilled shrimp, lettuce, tomato and remoulade sauce on a toasted hoagie roll Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish (Cod) Sandwich - $13.99: Battered cod, lightly fried, lettuce, tomato and tartar sauce on a toasted hoagie roll Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Italian - $13.99: Grilled chicken with Italian herbs, marinara, onions, bell peppers and provolone on a toasted hoagie roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Sandwich - $13.99: Fried or grilled chicken dunked in hot wing sauce with lettuce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Cordon Bleu - $13.99: Fried or grilled chicken and ham with melted Swiss cheese, honey mustard, lettuce, tomato and green onion on a hoagie roll Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Philly Cheese Steak - $13.99: Thinly sliced steak, sautéed with bell peppers and onions, topped with provolone cheese on a toasted hoagie roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cajun Chicken Sandwich - $13.99: Grilled and blackened chicken, lettuce, tomato, green onion and tartar sauce on a hoagie roll Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Dip Sandwich - $13.99: Thinly sliced roast beef on a toasted hoagie roll with provolone cheese and au jus Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roast Beef Sandwich - $13.99: Thinly sliced roast beef, American cheese, tomato, onions, lettuce, and mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- BLT Sandwich - $13.99: Applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo on Texas toast Available at: dinner, lunch
- Monte Cristo - $13.99: Ham and turkey layered with American and Swiss cheese, battered and fried, dusted with powdered sugar, served with raspberry preserves Available at: brunch, lunch
- Turkey Bacon Sandwich - $13.99: Turkey, lettuce, Swiss cheese, smoked bacon, tomato and mayo Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ham & Swiss Sandwich - $13.99: Thinly sliced ham, Swiss cheese, mustard, mayo, lettuce and tomato Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: lunch
- Gyro Wrap - $13.99: Lamb and beef gyro in pita bread with lettuce, tomato, red onion and tzatziki Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Fish & Chips - $14.99: Hand battered cod served with tartar sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Shrimp Meal - $15.99: Hand battered shrimp served with cocktail sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fingers - $14.99: Hand battered chicken strips and fries with choice of honey mustard, BBQ or Ranch Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bone-In Wings - $14.99: 10 wings with choice of sauce, celery and bleu cheese or ranch Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boneless Wings - $14.99: 10 wings with choice of sauce, celery and bleu cheese or ranch Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Wings Style - $14.99: 10 shrimp with choice of sauce, celery and bleu cheese or ranch Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Chef Salad - $13.99: Mixed spring greens with turkey, American cheese, Swiss cheese, tomato, and egg Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fajita Chicken Salad - $13.99: Mixed spring greens with grilled southwestern chicken, shredded cheese, grilled onions and peppers, tomato on a tortilla bed Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Raspberry Chicken Salad - $13.99: Grilled chicken, pecans, cran-raisins, red onion, tomato, and feta cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cobb Salad - $13.99: Grilled chicken, spring mixed greens, egg, bacon, tomato, bleu cheese, shredded cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Salad - $13.99: Crispy fried chicken in buffalo sauce, mixed greens, bleu cheese, red peppers, bacon, and ranch drizzle Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Salad - $13.99: Grilled chicken or beef, mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, celery, green onions, red onion, green peppers, eggs, shredded cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Salad - $13.99: Grilled chicken, shredded lettuce, kalamata olives, feta cheese, red onions, tomato, cucumber Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Salmon Salad - $13.99: Mixed greens, grilled salmon, cherry tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, and balsamic dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad - $13.99: Mixed greens, shredded cheese, tomato, cucumber, red onions, and croutons Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $13.99: Romaine lettuce, shredded Parmesan cheese, croutons, and Caesar dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides & Extras
- French Fries (Side) - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tomato & Cucumber Salad - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Rings (Side) - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Chili Brussel Sprouts (Side) - $4.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dinner Salad - $5.99: Spring greens mix, red onion, cheese, eggs, tomato, bacon, cucumber and dressing Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus & Vegetables - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Celery & Ranch - $4.99 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tzatziki & Vegetables - $4.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cup of Soup - $4.99: 8oz Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bowl of Soup - $6.99: 12oz 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
Kids Meals
- Grilled Cheese Sandwich w/ Chips - $6.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamburger w/ Chips (Kids) - $6.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Strips w/ Chips - $6.99 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corn Dog w/ Chips - $6.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Chupacabra Kitchen
- Is Chupacabra Kitchen dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Chupacabra Kitchen has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cup of Soup, Onion Rings (Side) and French Fries (Side).
- What can I eat at Chupacabra Kitchen on a dairy-free diet?
- Cup of Soup, Onion Rings (Side) and French Fries (Side) carry the dairy-free tag, out of 8 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Chupacabra Kitchen have vegan options?
- Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Cup of Soup and French Fries (Side).
- Is Chupacabra Kitchen 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 Chupacabra Kitchen?
- Taco Salad, at roughly 76.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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