EL CUSCATLECO REST – Mexican
Family-owned since 2005, El Cuscatleco has spent two decades serving a Salvadoran-Cuban menu out of a small, casual dining room in Hollywood, open daily from morning into the night. Pupusas anchor the menu, thick hand-pressed corn discs stuffed with cheese, beans, or pork and served with curtido and salsa roja, sitting alongside Cuban standards like pressed sandwiches and ham croquettes. Breakfast platters arrive with cafe con leche and Cuban toast. The room is small and kid-friendly, with soft lighting that keeps the pace relaxed. Regulars return for a menu that treats two cuisines as equally authentic, never as an afterthought.
6857 TAFT ST, HOLLYWOOD, FL, 33024 954-986-8686 http://elcuscatlecorestaurantfl.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: gluten-free, halal, vegan, vegetarian, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, soy-free
Diet fit at EL CUSCATLECO REST
Gluten-Free at EL CUSCATLECO REST
EL CUSCATLECO REST in Hollywood has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fried Yuca with Pork. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at EL CUSCATLECO REST
EL CUSCATLECO REST in Hollywood has 3 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Whole Tilapia, Salvadoran Soda and Ensalada Drink. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at EL CUSCATLECO REST
EL CUSCATLECO REST in Hollywood has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salvadoran Soda and Ensalada Drink. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at EL CUSCATLECO REST
EL CUSCATLECO REST in Hollywood has 2 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salvadoran Soda and Ensalada Drink. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at EL CUSCATLECO REST
EL CUSCATLECO REST in Hollywood has 1 low-fat-tagged dish on its current menu, including Salvadoran Tamales. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at EL CUSCATLECO REST
EL CUSCATLECO REST in Hollywood has 1 low-sodium-tagged dish on its current menu, including Salvadoran Tamales. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Paleo at EL CUSCATLECO REST
EL CUSCATLECO REST in Hollywood has 1 paleo-tagged dish on its current menu, including Ensalada Drink. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Pescatarian at EL CUSCATLECO REST
EL CUSCATLECO REST in Hollywood has 3 pescatarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Whole Tilapia, Salvadoran Soda and Ensalada Drink. 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 CUSCATLECO REST
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Pollo Encebollado | 25.8 g | 6.2 g |
| Salvadoran Soda | 37.2 g | 5.3 g |
| Salvadoran Tamales | 3.7 g | 1.9 g |
| Horchata | 8.6 g | 0.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Appetizers
- Pupusas - $3.5: Handmade corn tortillas stuffed with cheese, pork, or beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Yuca with Pork - $10.99: Fried cassava served with chunks of fried pork and pickled cabbage Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salvadoran Tamales - $4.25: Corn masa filled with chicken or pork, wrapped in banana leaves Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Carne Asada - $16.99: Grilled steak served with rice, beans, salad, and tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Encebollado - $14.5: Chicken sautéed with onions, served with rice and beans Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Whole Tilapia - $18.25: Whole fried fish served with rice, salad, and fresh lime Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Horchata - $3.99: Traditional Salvadoran rice and seed drink with cinnamon
- Ensalada Drink - $4.5: Fruit cocktail drink with finely chopped tropical fruits Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Salvadoran Soda - $2.75: Kolashampan or other imported sodas Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
Frequently Asked Questions about EL CUSCATLECO REST
- Is EL CUSCATLECO REST gluten-free-friendly?
- Yes. EL CUSCATLECO REST has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fried Yuca with Pork.
- What can I eat at EL CUSCATLECO REST on a gluten-free diet?
- Fried Yuca with Pork carry the gluten-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does EL CUSCATLECO REST have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Salvadoran Soda and Ensalada Drink.
- What is the highest-protein dish at EL CUSCATLECO REST?
- Pollo Encebollado, at roughly 6.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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