EL CARBONERO – Mexican
El Carbonero occupies a patio-forward space on Lake Avenue in Lake Worth, a Salvadoran kitchen built around an open-air courtyard, shady umbrellas and Spanish-language music that gives the room a festive, backyard feel. Pupusas anchor the menu alongside baleadas, fried yuca with chicharron, tamales, and quesadillas, with caldos including chicken soup, beef soup and menudo, plus chicken and steak tacos. Weekend hours start early, at 8:30 a.m. Regulars single out the affordability and how consistently fresh the food tastes, making it a draw for large groups and out-of-town visitors passing through Lake Worth's downtown core. It is a neighborhood favorite.
1414 LAKE AVE, LAKE WORTH, FL, 33460 561-543-8986 https://www.elcarbonerobarandgrill.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, whole30, atkins, gerd, high-fiber, south-beach, alkaline, raw-food, renal, volumetrics, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at EL CARBONERO
Dairy-Free at EL CARBONERO
EL CARBONERO in Lake Worth has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Ceviche Mixto. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at EL CARBONERO
EL CARBONERO in Lake Worth has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Ceviche Mixto. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at EL CARBONERO
EL CARBONERO in Lake Worth has 5 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Camarones Diablos, Pescado Entomatado and Red Snapper Special. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at EL CARBONERO
EL CARBONERO in Lake Worth has 2 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Red Snapper Special and Sopa de Mondongo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Paleo at EL CARBONERO
EL CARBONERO in Lake Worth has 1 paleo-tagged dish on its current menu, including Ceviche Mixto. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Pescatarian at EL CARBONERO
EL CARBONERO in Lake Worth has 5 pescatarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Camarones Diablos, Pescado Entomatado and Red Snapper Special. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Whole30 at EL CARBONERO
EL CARBONERO in Lake Worth has 1 whole30-tagged dish on its current menu, including Ceviche Mixto. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Atkins at EL CARBONERO
EL CARBONERO in Lake Worth has 1 atkins-tagged dish on its current menu, including Yuca con Chicharron. 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 CARBONERO
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Red Snapper Special | 28.9 g | 23.1 g |
| Lomo Saltado | 120.4 g | 21.3 g |
| Pollo Saltado | 18.1 g | 20.5 g |
| Yuca con Chicharron | 6.1 g | 10.2 g |
| Sopa de Mondongo | 3.5 g | 0.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Appetizers
- Ceviche Mixto - $20.99: Mixed tilapia, shrimp and squid. Marinated with lemon juice, red onion, spices and cilantro. Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yuca con Chicharron - $15.99: Crispy yucca paired with golden pork chicharron. Served with pickled cabbage and house tomato sauce. Dietary tags: Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb
- Taquitos Mixtos - $13.99: Mixed taquitos, steak and chicken fried tacos. Served with guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo. Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Sopa de Mondongo - $18.99: Tripe/bone soup served with corn, cabbage, zucchini, carrot, plantain, yucca and corn tortilla. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Raul Special - $29.99: Red Snapper fillet topped with shrimps. Served with vegetables and white rice. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pescado Entomatado - $23.99: A whole fish seasoned with Spanish spice and tomato sauce. Served with rice, beans and salad. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Camarones Diablos - $24.99: Shrimp in spicy sauce served with white rice and salad. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Snapper Special - $29.99: Whole fried red snapper served with white rice, black beans, salad and a house special sauce. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Saltado - $19.99: Grilled chicken strips sautéed with red onion, tomato, green pepper and french fries. Served with white rice and beans. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plato La Union - $27.99: NY steak with fried plantains. Served with white rice, beans and salad. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada - $25.99: Grilled steak served with yellow rice and beans. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lomo Saltado - $24.99: Grilled meat strips sautéed with green pepper, onion, tomato and french fries. Served with white rice and beans. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about EL CARBONERO
- Is EL CARBONERO dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. EL CARBONERO has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Ceviche Mixto.
- What can I eat at EL CARBONERO on a dairy-free diet?
- Ceviche Mixto carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Is EL CARBONERO gluten-free?
- 1 dish is 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 CARBONERO?
- Red Snapper Special, at roughly 23.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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