COTOITA – Italian
A fast-casual Ecuadorian counter downtown on NW 1st Avenue, weekdays only, from chef Alejandra Espinoza of Cotoa and Somos. The format is a bowl built in four steps: annatto rice with quinoa, an Andean kale and red cabbage salad, or half of each, then a protein. Choices include seco de pollo braised in orange juice and beer, pork hornado, seco de chivo with tamarind, or turmeric-spiced lentil menestra. Toppings run roasted choclo corn, cotija, pickled onion and sweet plantain; sauces include passion-fruit aji and a signature peanut heat. Snack on cevichocho, pan de yuca with mamey chutney, or chifles alongside.
550 NW 1 AVE STE 240-C8, Miami, FL, 33136 +1-786-328-1460 https://cotoita.rest/0Cuisine: Italian
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, carnivore, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at COTOITA
Dairy-Free at COTOITA
COTOITA in Miami has 10 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Extra Protein, Seasonal Paletas and Helados de Salcedo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at COTOITA
COTOITA in Miami has 8 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Extra Protein, Seasonal Paletas and Helados de Salcedo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at COTOITA
COTOITA in Miami has 16 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Extra Protein, Seasonal Paletas and Humita abuelita. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at COTOITA
COTOITA in Miami has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seco de Pollo Patacones and Seco de Chivo Patacones. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at COTOITA
COTOITA in Miami has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Just Water. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at COTOITA
COTOITA in Miami has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Just Water. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at COTOITA
COTOITA in Miami has 11 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seasonal Paletas, Maduros - Sweet Plantain (3 units) and Avocado. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at COTOITA
COTOITA in Miami has 13 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seasonal Paletas, Humita abuelita and Maduros - Sweet Plantain (3 units). 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 COTOITA
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Custom Bowl with Coconut Chicken | 66.7 g | 26.9 g |
| Seco de Pollo Patacones | 11.2 g | 22 g |
| Seco de Chivo Patacones | 11.2 g | 22 g |
| Cevichocho | 34.5 g | 19.7 g |
| Cold Pressed Juices | 74.8 g | 18.8 g |
| Radiate Kombucha Miami Local | 32.9 g | 14.3 g |
| Custom Bowl with Braised Chicken | 91.5 g | 13.5 g |
| Custom Bowl with Pork Hornado | 92.4 g | 11 g |
| Custom Bowl with Braised Goat | 92.4 g | 11 g |
| Custom Bowl Base | 13.7 g | 8.4 g |
| Harmless Harvest Coconut Water | 42 g | 8.2 g |
| Just Water | 2.1 g | 3.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Build Your Own Bowl
Step-by-step customizable bowls starting at $14.
- Custom Bowl Base - $14: Choice of Arroz Ancestral, Andean Salad, or Half & Half with Lentil Stew and choice of toppings and sauce. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Custom Bowl with Braised Chicken - $17: Choice of base, Seco de Pollo (braised chicken with orange juice and light beer), toppings, and sauce. Dietary tags: Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Custom Bowl with Coconut Chicken - $17: Choice of base, Pollo Encocado (coconut milk, peanuts, warm spices), toppings, and sauce. Dietary tags: Dairy-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Custom Bowl with Pork Hornado - $17: Choice of base, Grilled pork sautéed with warm spices and green onion, toppings, and sauce. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Custom Bowl with Braised Goat - $22: Choice of base, Seco de Chivo (braised goat stew with tamarind and herbs), toppings, and sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
All Day Snacks
- Cevichocho - $9: Zesty chocho ceviche with citrus, onions, herbs, and chifles. Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Raw-Food, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan de yuca (5 units) - $7: Cassava bread served with mamey chutney. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic
- Humita abuelita - $5: Ecuadorian cornbread with cotija, mozzarella and smoked palo santo butter. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maduro con queso - $6: Sweet plantains with queso fresco and sal prieta. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
House Favorites: Loaded Patacones
- Seco de Pollo Patacones - $12: Tostones topped with braised chicken, cotija cheese, pickled onions, cilantro, and aji de tomate de árbol. Dietary tags: High-Protein, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hornado Patacones - $12: Tostones topped with grilled pork, cotija cheese, pickled onions, cilantro, and aji de tomate de árbol. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seco de Chivo Patacones - $14: Tostones topped with braised goat stew, cotija cheese, pickled onions, cilantro, and aji de tomate de árbol. Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Add-ons
- Extra Protein - $6 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Maduros - Sweet Plantain (3 units) - $1.5 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
- Avocado - $2.5 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
- Pan de yuca (2 pieces) - $2.5: Combo add-on 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
Desserts
- Seasonal Paletas - $5: Made with Ecuadorian fruits. 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
- Helados de Salcedo - $5: Choice of Passion fruit, Peanut butter, Amazonian Vanilla, or Toasted coconut. Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Soy Free
Beverages
- Radiate Kombucha Miami Local - $6: Piña Caliente (Pineapple, Turmeric, Cayenne). Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, Renal
- Sodas - $3.5: Diet Coke, Coca Cola.
- Ecuadorian Sodas - $3.5: Manzana, Fioravanti. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Harmless Harvest Coconut Water - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Guitig Sparkling Water - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Just Water - $3 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Cold Pressed Juices - $8: Orange or Lime + Lemon + Ginger. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about COTOITA
- Is COTOITA dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. COTOITA has 10 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Extra Protein, Seasonal Paletas and Helados de Salcedo.
- What can I eat at COTOITA on a dairy-free diet?
- Extra Protein, Seasonal Paletas and Helados de Salcedo carry the dairy-free tag, out of 10 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does COTOITA have vegan options?
- Yes. 11 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Seasonal Paletas and Maduros - Sweet Plantain (3 units).
- Is COTOITA gluten-free?
- 8 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 COTOITA?
- Custom Bowl with Coconut Chicken, at roughly 26.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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