EL ENCUENTRO RESTAURANT – Mexican
El Encuentro Restaurant serves a Latin American menu from a strip storefront on Lake Worth Road in Palm Springs, working through starters like fresh guacamole with chips and fried calamari. Nachos come loaded two ways, piled with shredded chicken or strip steak and finished with birria beef, jalapenos, and red onion. Burritos anchor the menu, stuffed with carne asada, picadillo, shrimp, or a fish filling, alongside salads built around shrimp, chicken Caesar, or seasoned taco toppings. The restaurant also handles catering and private events beyond its regular dining-room service. Reviewers describe the portions as generous and the flavors as bold.
2020 by Madre. Proudly created by ZAEK GRAPHIC DESIGN3068 Lake Worth Rd ste 1, Palm Springs, FL 33461 845-538-2560 https://www.elencuentrofoods.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, soy-free
Diet fit at EL ENCUENTRO RESTAURANT
Dairy-Free at EL ENCUENTRO RESTAURANT
EL ENCUENTRO RESTAURANT in Palm Springs has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chips & Salsa, Fresh Guacamole & Chips and Shrimp Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at EL ENCUENTRO RESTAURANT
EL ENCUENTRO RESTAURANT in Palm Springs has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Shrimp Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at EL ENCUENTRO RESTAURANT
EL ENCUENTRO RESTAURANT in Palm Springs has 7 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chips & Salsa, Fresh Guacamole & Chips and Shrimp Burrito. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at EL ENCUENTRO RESTAURANT
EL ENCUENTRO RESTAURANT in Palm Springs has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Shrimp Cocktail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at EL ENCUENTRO RESTAURANT
EL ENCUENTRO RESTAURANT in Palm Springs has 1 vegan-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fresh Guacamole & Chips. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at EL ENCUENTRO RESTAURANT
EL ENCUENTRO RESTAURANT in Palm Springs has 2 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chips & Salsa and Fresh Guacamole & Chips. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at EL ENCUENTRO RESTAURANT
EL ENCUENTRO RESTAURANT in Palm Springs has 3 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shrimp Burrito, Chicken Burrito and Chicken Caesar Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at EL ENCUENTRO RESTAURANT
EL ENCUENTRO RESTAURANT in Palm Springs has 1 low-fat-tagged dish on its current menu, including Shrimp Cocktail. 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 ENCUENTRO RESTAURANT
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Taco Salad | 0 g | 76.6 g |
| Carne Asada Burrito | 40.1 g | 25 g |
| Shrimp Cocktail | 11 g | 21 g |
| Fish Burrito | 74.9 g | 16.5 g |
| Fried Calamari | 6 g | 15.5 g |
| Chicken Caesar Salad | 17.9 g | 9.1 g |
| Fresh Guacamole & Chips | 12.3 g | 8 g |
| Birria Nachos | 50.8 g | 6.5 g |
| Chips & Salsa | 44.1 g | 6.3 g |
| Shrimp Burrito | 25.7 g | 5.4 g |
| Chicken Burrito | 4 g | 4.9 g |
| House Salad | 7.4 g | 2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Appetizers
- Fresh Guacamole & Chips - $6.99: Lime, garlic, cilantro, roma tomatoes, jalapeno pepper Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips & Salsa - $3.99: Fresh tomatoes, honey, lime, jalapeno, diced tomatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari - $14.99: Fresh tomatoes, honey, lime, jalapeno, diced tomatoes Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Cocktail - $13.99: Saltine crackers, shrimp, clamato juice, avocado, hot sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oysters - $17.99: Fresh oysters, butter, garlic, Romano cheese, black pepper Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nacho Supreme Chicken - $13.99: Sour cream, shredded chicken, chili, tortilla chips, black olives Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nacho Supreme Steak - $15.99: Cream cheese, refried beans, strip steak, sour cream, ribs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Birria Nachos - $17.99: Beef Birria, nacho cheese, jalepeños, red onions, cilantro and guacamole Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Shrimp Salad - $14.99: Romaine lettuce, red onion, olive oil, garlic, cilantro Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Caesar Salad - $13.99: Creamy Caesar dressing, skinless chicken breasts, cracker barrel, romaine lettuce, seasoned Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Salad - $13.99: Lean ground beef, sour cream, avocado, fire roasted salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad - $5.99: Red cabbage, red wine vinegar, avocado, heirloom tomatoes, olive oil Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Burritos
- Carne Asada Burrito - $7.99: Grilled steak Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Burrito - $6.99: Red beans, cream cheese, grain white rice, avocado, tomato, lettuce Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Picadillo Burrito (Ground Beef) - $7.99: Ground beef, tomato sauce, potato, beef broth, green bell pepper Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Burrito - $10.99: Sour cream, roasted garlic, avocado, fire roasted corn Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Burrito - $10.99: Red cabbage, blue grenadier, sour cream, savoy cabbage Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about EL ENCUENTRO RESTAURANT
- Is EL ENCUENTRO RESTAURANT dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. EL ENCUENTRO RESTAURANT has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chips & Salsa, Fresh Guacamole & Chips and Shrimp Salad.
- What can I eat at EL ENCUENTRO RESTAURANT on a dairy-free diet?
- Chips & Salsa, Fresh Guacamole & Chips and Shrimp Salad 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 ENCUENTRO RESTAURANT have vegan options?
- Yes. 1 dish is tagged vegan on the current menu, including Fresh Guacamole & Chips.
- Is EL ENCUENTRO RESTAURANT 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 ENCUENTRO RESTAURANT?
- Taco Salad, at roughly 76.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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