EL FLAMBOYAN KITCHEN – Mexican
El Flamboyan Kitchen works out of a small unit off St Johns Bluff Road on Jacksonville's southside, a family-run counter built on Puerto Rican and Cuban recipes rather than a brand playbook. The specialty is Chuleta Kan Kan, a bone-in fried pork chop, alongside pernil, churrasco, arroz con pollo and empanadas made in-house. Guests can eat in at a handful of tables or take plates home, and the kitchen leans on family recipes rather than a scaled-up menu. Regulars keep describing the staff as unusually warm for a counter this size, and the pernil as the dish worth returning for.
3546 ST JOHN'S BLUFF RD S UNIT 202, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32224 904-903-7413 https://elflamboyankitchen.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at EL FLAMBOYAN KITCHEN
Dairy-Free at EL FLAMBOYAN KITCHEN
EL FLAMBOYAN KITCHEN in Jacksonville has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pollo Guisado, Tostones and Maduros. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at EL FLAMBOYAN KITCHEN
EL FLAMBOYAN KITCHEN in Jacksonville has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pollo Guisado, Tostones and Maduros. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at EL FLAMBOYAN KITCHEN
EL FLAMBOYAN KITCHEN in Jacksonville has 5 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tostones, Maduros and White Rice and Beans. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at EL FLAMBOYAN KITCHEN
EL FLAMBOYAN KITCHEN in Jacksonville has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tostones, Maduros and White Rice and Beans. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at EL FLAMBOYAN KITCHEN
EL FLAMBOYAN KITCHEN in Jacksonville has 5 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tostones, Maduros and White Rice and Beans. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at EL FLAMBOYAN KITCHEN
EL FLAMBOYAN KITCHEN in Jacksonville has 3 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including White Rice and Beans, Tropical Juice and Malta India. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at EL FLAMBOYAN KITCHEN
EL FLAMBOYAN KITCHEN in Jacksonville has 3 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including White Rice and Beans, Tropical Juice and Malta India. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at EL FLAMBOYAN KITCHEN
EL FLAMBOYAN KITCHEN in Jacksonville has 5 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tostones, Maduros and White Rice and Beans. 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 FLAMBOYAN KITCHEN
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| White Rice and Beans | 24.7 g | 2.4 g |
| Tostones | 34.3 g | 1.1 g |
| Piña Colada | 10.4 g | 0.3 g |
| Empanadas | 12.2 g | 0.1 g |
| Malta India | 8 g | 0 g |
| Tropical Juice | 4.1 g | 0 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Appetizers
- Empanadas - $3.5: Choice of beef, chicken, or cheese Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Alcapurrias - $4: Green banana and taro root fritters stuffed with seasoned ground beef Available at: dinner, lunch
- Relleno de Papa - $3.75: Mashed potato balls stuffed with seasoned ground beef Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Mofongo with Garlic Shrimp - $18.99: Mashed green plantains with garlic, olive oil, and pork cracklings, topped with shrimp in garlic sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arroz con Gandules & Pernil - $15.5: Rice with pigeon peas served with slow-roasted pork shoulder Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Guisado - $13.99: Puerto Rican style chicken stew with potatoes and carrots Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Tostones - $4.5: Fried green plantains Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maduros - $4.5: Sweet fried yellow plantains Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Rice and Beans - $5: Steamed white rice with pink or red beans Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Piña Colada - $6: Classic pineapple and coconut cream blend (Non-alcoholic)
- Malta India - $2.5: Carbonated malt beverage Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Tropical Juice - $3.5: Choice of Passion Fruit, Guava, or Mango Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about EL FLAMBOYAN KITCHEN
- Is EL FLAMBOYAN KITCHEN dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. EL FLAMBOYAN KITCHEN has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pollo Guisado, Tostones and Maduros.
- What can I eat at EL FLAMBOYAN KITCHEN on a dairy-free diet?
- Pollo Guisado, Tostones and Maduros carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does EL FLAMBOYAN KITCHEN have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Tostones and Maduros.
- Is EL FLAMBOYAN KITCHEN gluten-free?
- 3 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 FLAMBOYAN KITCHEN?
- White Rice and Beans, at roughly 2.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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