EL CARNIVAL – Mexican
El Carnival Churrascaria brought Brazilian flair to Lincoln Road in Miami Beach, in a space developed by Terranova Corporation as part of the strip's culinary revival, run by Wael Chaal and Manuela Coiana, who spent fifteen years running the original El Carnival on Espanola Way before reopening under this name. The churrascaria format centers on picanha, with coxinha, farofa, yuca fries, and rice and beans rounding out the table, and caipirinhas, martinis and Aperol spritzes at the bar. Saturday afternoons bring live samba performances that turn dinner into something closer to a full celebration, built for a festive night out.
809 Lincoln RD, Miami Beach, FL, 33139 +1-534-660-0304 https://resident.com/food-and-drink/2025/01/14/samba-sizzle-and-steak-el-carnival-churrascaria-brings-brazilian-flair-to-lincoln-road0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at EL CARNIVAL
Dairy-Free at EL CARNIVAL
EL CARNIVAL in Miami Beach has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Brazilian Salad, Rice and Beans and Yuca Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at EL CARNIVAL
EL CARNIVAL in Miami Beach has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fresh Brazilian Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at EL CARNIVAL
EL CARNIVAL in Miami Beach has 3 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Brazilian Salad, Rice and Beans and Yuca Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at EL CARNIVAL
EL CARNIVAL in Miami Beach has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fresh Brazilian Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at EL CARNIVAL
EL CARNIVAL in Miami Beach has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fresh Brazilian Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at EL CARNIVAL
EL CARNIVAL in Miami Beach has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fresh Brazilian Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at EL CARNIVAL
EL CARNIVAL in Miami Beach has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Brazilian Salad, Rice and Beans and Yuca Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at EL CARNIVAL
EL CARNIVAL in Miami Beach has 3 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Brazilian Salad, Rice and Beans and Yuca Fries. 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 CARNIVAL
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Signature Picanha | 39.2 g | 23.8 g |
| Coxinha | 16.1 g | 11.5 g |
| Caipirinha | 61.5 g | 7 g |
| Classic Martini | 33.1 g | 5 g |
| Fresh Brazilian Salad | 6.4 g | 4.8 g |
| Yuca Fries | 8.9 g | 2.6 g |
| Aperol Spritz | 17.4 g | 1.4 g |
| Rice and Beans | 0.7 g | 0.9 g |
| Farofa | 61.9 g | 0.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Appetizers
Traditional Brazilian starters to begin your meal.
- Coxinha: Crispy chicken croquettes Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
Expertly grilled meats served in the traditional churrascaria style.
- Signature Picanha: Tender grilled sirloin steak, churrasco style Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
Traditional accompaniments for your churrasco feast.
- Farofa: Toasted cassava flour mixture Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yuca Fries: Fried cassava Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice and Beans: Quintessential Brazilian staple Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
Fresh options to balance the rich flavors of the meats.
- Fresh Brazilian Salad: Fresh, colorful seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
Iconic cocktails and expertly crafted drinks.
- Caipirinha: Brazil's iconic cocktail
- Classic Martini: Expertly crafted martini
- Aperol Spritz: Refreshing Italian-style spritz
Frequently Asked Questions about EL CARNIVAL
- Is EL CARNIVAL dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. EL CARNIVAL has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Brazilian Salad, Rice and Beans and Yuca Fries.
- What can I eat at EL CARNIVAL on a dairy-free diet?
- Fresh Brazilian Salad, Rice and Beans and Yuca Fries carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does EL CARNIVAL have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Fresh Brazilian Salad and Rice and Beans.
- Is EL CARNIVAL 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 CARNIVAL?
- Signature Picanha, at roughly 23.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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