DON CRIOLLO BAKERY & RESTAURANT – Mexican
The second Don Criollo brought Arroyo, Puerto Rico cooking to South Combee Road in Lakeland: bakery counter on one side, kitchen on the other, doors open from six most mornings. Sandwiches are the backbone, the tripleta stacked with pork, ham and beefsteak alongside a cubano, media noche and pastrami, all of them pressed to order. Beyond bread there is carne frita, chicharron de pollo, mofongo, tostones of plantain or breadfruit, octopus and shrimp salads. Natural juices run parcha, tamarindo and guanabana; tres leches and flan finish. Regulars single out tender, well-seasoned meats and the pastry case. Family-run, and it shows.
2101 S COMBEE RD UNIT 24, LAKELAND, FL, 33801 863-333-7052 https://www.doncriollo.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Diet fit at DON CRIOLLO BAKERY & RESTAURANT
Dairy-Free at DON CRIOLLO BAKERY & RESTAURANT
DON CRIOLLO BAKERY & RESTAURANT in Lakeland has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at DON CRIOLLO BAKERY & RESTAURANT
DON CRIOLLO BAKERY & RESTAURANT in Lakeland has 8 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beefsteak Sandwich, Tuna Sandwich and Flan. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at DON CRIOLLO BAKERY & RESTAURANT
DON CRIOLLO BAKERY & RESTAURANT in Lakeland has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Cubano. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at DON CRIOLLO BAKERY & RESTAURANT
DON CRIOLLO BAKERY & RESTAURANT in Lakeland has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at DON CRIOLLO BAKERY & RESTAURANT
DON CRIOLLO BAKERY & RESTAURANT in Lakeland has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Natural Juice, Fried Plantains or Breadfruit and Soft Drink (Can). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at DON CRIOLLO BAKERY & RESTAURANT
DON CRIOLLO BAKERY & RESTAURANT in Lakeland has 7 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beefsteak Sandwich, Flan and Natural Juice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at DON CRIOLLO BAKERY & RESTAURANT
DON CRIOLLO BAKERY & RESTAURANT in Lakeland has 5 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tuna Sandwich, Flan and Natural Juice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at DON CRIOLLO BAKERY & RESTAURANT
DON CRIOLLO BAKERY & RESTAURANT in Lakeland has 10 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beefsteak Sandwich, Pastrami Sandwich and Tuna Sandwich. 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 DON CRIOLLO BAKERY & RESTAURANT
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Tripleta | 22.4 g | 103.9 g |
| Cubano | 12.1 g | 71 g |
| Media Noche | 24.3 g | 45.1 g |
| Ham & Cheese | 19.1 g | 12.8 g |
| Pork Sandwich | 33.3 g | 12.1 g |
| Soft Drink (Can) | 42.8 g | 10.2 g |
| Tuna Sandwich | 11.4 g | 9.2 g |
| Chicken Sandwich | 17.9 g | 9.1 g |
| Pastrami Sandwich | 35 g | 7.1 g |
| Chicken Cracklings | 40 g | 5.8 g |
| Soft Drink (Bottle) | 32.1 g | 4.7 g |
| French Fries | 44.6 g | 4.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Sandwiches
- Cubano - $8.99: Ham, Pork, Swiss Cheese, Pickle, Mayo & Mustard Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Sandwich - $6.49: Mayo, Onions, Cabbage & Tomato Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beefsteak Sandwich - $9.99: Swiss Cheese, Mayo, Cabbage, & Tomato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tripleta - $9.99: Pork, Ham, Beefsteak, Swiss Cheese, Mayo, Ketchup, Cabbage & Tomato Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ham & Cheese - $3.99: Ham, Cheese, Mayo, Ketchup Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: lunch
- Hard Salami Sandwich - $7.99: Mayo, Swiss cheese, Cabbage, Tomato Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pastrami Sandwich - $9.99: Swiss Cheese, Tomato, Mayo, Ketchup Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Sandwich - $7.49: Swiss Cheese, Cabbage, Tomato, Mayo
- Pork Sandwich - $8.49: Pork, Swiss Cheese, Cabbage, Tomato, Mayo Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Chicken Sandwich - $7.49: Swiss Cheese, Cabbage, Tomato, Mayo Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Media Noche - $9.99: Ham, Pork, Swiss Cheese, Pickle, Mayo, Mustard
Main Courses
- Fried Pork Chunks - $15.99: Carne Frita
- Chicken Cracklings - $13.99: Chicharron de pollo Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Octopus Seafood Salad - $20.99: Pulpo Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Shrimp Seafood Salad - $20.99: Camarones Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
Sides
- French Fries - $3.99: Papas Fritas Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Fried Plantains or Breadfruit - $4.99: Tostones de platano o Pana Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Mofongo - $5.99: Mashed Plantains Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
Desserts
- Tres Leches - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Flan - $4.99: Custard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Beverages
- Natural Juice - $3.99: Passion Fruit, Tamarind, Lemon, Guava, or Soursop Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse
- Frappe - $6: Strawberry, Mango, Guava, Piña Colada, Passion Fruit, Oreo, Cameo Cookie, Red Velvet, or Banana Strawberry
- Soft Drink (Can) - $1.5: Coca Cola, Sprite, Grape, Pineapple, Kola Champagne, Malta, or Coco Rico Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Soft Drink (Bottle) - $2: Coca Cola, Sprite, Grape, Pineapple, Kola Champagne, Malta, or Coco Rico Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about DON CRIOLLO BAKERY & RESTAURANT
- Is DON CRIOLLO BAKERY & RESTAURANT dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. DON CRIOLLO BAKERY & RESTAURANT has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including French Fries.
- What can I eat at DON CRIOLLO BAKERY & RESTAURANT on a dairy-free diet?
- French Fries carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does DON CRIOLLO BAKERY & RESTAURANT have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Natural Juice and Fried Plantains or Breadfruit.
- What is the highest-protein dish at DON CRIOLLO BAKERY & RESTAURANT?
- Tripleta, at roughly 103.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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