EL AMATE RESTAURANT – Mexican
Malabar Road in Palm Bay is home to this family-run Salvadoran and Mexican kitchen, where the pupusas draw the loudest praise, stuffed generously rather than skimped on, served hot alongside curtido. Beyond the pupusas, the menu runs through tamales, tacos, burritos and a chimichanga, giving diners a wider Salvadoran-Mexican spread than the pupusa reputation suggests. Reviewers repeatedly call out the friendly, knowledgeable staff and a dining room dressed with fresh flowers on every table. Open daily for lunch through dinner, it draws a steady following that treats it as a reliable stop for a filling plate at a fair price.
160 MALABAR RD STE 104, PALM BAY, FL, 32907 321-341-6865 https://elamaterestaurant.com/el-amate-ll/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, aip, volumetrics, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, soy-free
Diet fit at EL AMATE RESTAURANT
Dairy-Free at EL AMATE RESTAURANT
EL AMATE RESTAURANT in Palm Bay has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pollo Asado and Chicken, Steak and Shrimp Platter. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at EL AMATE RESTAURANT
EL AMATE RESTAURANT in Palm Bay has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pollo Asado and Chicken, Steak and Shrimp Platter. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at EL AMATE RESTAURANT
EL AMATE RESTAURANT in Palm Bay has 4 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pupusa de Loroco, Quesadilla and Chips and Salsa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at EL AMATE RESTAURANT
EL AMATE RESTAURANT in Palm Bay has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Pupusa Revuelta. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at EL AMATE RESTAURANT
EL AMATE RESTAURANT in Palm Bay has 1 vegan-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chips and Salsa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at EL AMATE RESTAURANT
EL AMATE RESTAURANT in Palm Bay has 2 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Quesadilla and Chips and Salsa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at EL AMATE RESTAURANT
EL AMATE RESTAURANT in Palm Bay has 3 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pupusa de Loroco, Pupusa de Queso and Sopa de Mondongo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Paleo at EL AMATE RESTAURANT
EL AMATE RESTAURANT in Palm Bay has 2 paleo-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pollo Asado and Chicken, Steak and Shrimp Platter. 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 EL AMATE RESTAURANT
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Nachos Supreme | 11.5 g | 43.6 g |
| Pupusa Revuelta | 3 g | 37.2 g |
| Pollo Asado | 78.3 g | 22 g |
| Quesadilla | 24 g | 10.3 g |
| Chips and Salsa | 44.1 g | 6.3 g |
| Pollo Encebollado | 25.8 g | 6.2 g |
| Sopa de Mondongo | 3.5 g | 0.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Appetizers
- Taquitos: Shredded beef rolled in fried corn tortilla, served with taquito sauce, topped with cheese, guacamole and sour cream. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos Supreme: Corn chips covered with refried beans, enchilada sauce, shredded beef, mozzarella and cheddar cheese, served with guacamole, sour cream, tomato and jalapeño.
- Vuelve a la Vida (Ceviche): Mixed ceviche, baby shrimps, calamari and scallops cooked with lime juice. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Chips and Salsa: Fresh, warm, and crisp corn chips served with salsa. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Soups
- Sopa de Mondongo: Tripe soup, cow feet, yuca, corn cob, plantain and carrots. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics
Main Courses
- Pollo Encebollado: Chicken breast sautéed with garlic butter, onions, green peppers and tomatoes. Served with rice, salad and refried beans. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mario's Platter: Cheese and beef enchiladas covered with sauce and cheddar cheese served with beef taco, rice and beans. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab and Shrimp Enchilada - $9: Baby shrimp and lump crabmeat sautéed in garlic butter and mushrooms, rolled in a flour tortilla and covered with ranchera sauce. Served with rice and beans. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Asado: Broiled chicken breast with pico de gallo and guacamole. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Three Taco Lunch Special - $6.99: Three crisp tacos with beef and potatoes, served with rice, lettuce, tomato, and refried beans. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken, Steak and Shrimp Platter: Mixed grill platter with chicken, steak, and shrimp. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesadilla: Traditional flour tortilla with melted cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Pupusas
- Pupusa Revuelta: Mixed pupusa with cheese and pork. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pupusa de Loroco: Pupusa filled with cheese and edible loroco flowers. Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pupusa de Queso: Traditional cheese-filled pupusa. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about EL AMATE RESTAURANT
- Is EL AMATE RESTAURANT dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. EL AMATE RESTAURANT has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pollo Asado and Chicken, Steak and Shrimp Platter.
- What can I eat at EL AMATE RESTAURANT on a dairy-free diet?
- Pollo Asado and Chicken, Steak and Shrimp Platter carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does EL AMATE RESTAURANT have vegan options?
- Yes. 1 dish is tagged vegan on the current menu, including Chips and Salsa.
- Is EL AMATE RESTAURANT 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 EL AMATE RESTAURANT?
- Nachos Supreme, at roughly 43.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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