EL NOVILLO – Steakhouse
This Miami Lakes steakhouse belongs to the El Novillo family group, a Nicaraguan-owned operation with roots reaching back to a restaurant opened in South Florida in 1985. The kitchen centers on churrasco, but the wider list includes all-natural chicken breast, shrimp, fish, and pork prepared to the same standard, finished with the restaurant's own chimichurri rather than a bottled sauce. Staff walk tables through cuts and marinades for first-time visitors, and the dining room carries the Spanish colonial styling the family built in from the start. A sister location operates on Bird Road in Miami, under the same family ownership.
15450 New Barn Rd., Miami Lakes, FL 33014 (305)819-2755 https://www.elnovillorestaurant.com/0Cuisine: Steakhouse
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at EL NOVILLO
Dairy-Free at EL NOVILLO
EL NOVILLO in Miami Lakes has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Medallion Marchand de Vin, Nicaraguan Fajitas and Broiled Fish Fillet. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at EL NOVILLO
EL NOVILLO in Miami Lakes has 8 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Medallion Marchand de Vin, Nicaraguan Fajitas and Broiled Fish Fillet. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at EL NOVILLO
EL NOVILLO in Miami Lakes has 19 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Nicaraguan Fajitas, Broiled Fish Fillet and Steak and Onions. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at EL NOVILLO
EL NOVILLO in Miami Lakes has 5 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Medallion Marchand de Vin, Nicaraguan Fajitas and Broiled Fish Fillet. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at EL NOVILLO
EL NOVILLO in Miami Lakes has 5 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Nicaraguan Fajitas, Fish Ceviche and Shrimp Ceviche. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at EL NOVILLO
EL NOVILLO in Miami Lakes has 8 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Nicaraguan Fajitas, Steak and Onions and Fish Ceviche. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at EL NOVILLO
EL NOVILLO in Miami Lakes has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Salmon Fish Fillet. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at EL NOVILLO
EL NOVILLO in Miami Lakes has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Medallion Marchand de Vin and Sautéed Mushrooms. 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 NOVILLO
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Shrimp Your Way | 71.8 g | 31.4 g |
| Shrimp Cocktail | 11 g | 21 g |
| Country Sausage | 2.6 g | 15.8 g |
| Fish Ceviche | 1.6 g | 15.5 g |
| Shrimp Casino | 1.2 g | 12.9 g |
| Fried Cheese | 3.5 g | 12.5 g |
| Vigoron | 72.5 g | 9.8 g |
| Lobster Thermidor | 5.2 g | 8.9 g |
| Grilled Lobster | 2.5 g | 1.8 g |
| Shrimp Ceviche | 4.7 g | 1.7 g |
| Steak and Onions | 13.7 g | 1.5 g |
| Sautéed Mushrooms | 1.5 g | 0.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Starters
- Beans "Ollita" - $7.99: Bean casserole served with fried cheese and corn tortilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Cheese - $9.5: Nicaraguan style fried cheese served with corn tortilla and slaw salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Repocheta "El Novillo" - $8.5: Cheese-filled grilled corn tortilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Vigoron - $8.99: Pork cracklings and yuca with a slaw and tomato vinaigrette salad
- Country Sausage - $8.5: Thick slices of country sausage served with salsa criolla and tortilla
- Beef Tacos - $9.5: Six small fresh tenderloin tacos served with sour cream and slaw salad
- Sautéed Mushrooms - $7.99: Fresh mushrooms sautéed with garlic and wine Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Pork Baby Ribs - $9.5: Nicaraguan style baby ribs served with corn tortilla and slaw salad
- Shrimp Cocktail - $14.99: Served in special red sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- "El Novillo" Cocktail - $15.99: Oysters, Shrimp and Ceviche Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline
- Shrimp Ceviche - $14.99: Gulf shrimp in lime juice and spices Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Raw-Food, TLC, Alkaline, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb
- Fish Ceviche - $13.99: Sea bass in lime juice and spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Raw-Food, Alkaline, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb
- Sample Platter (Small) - $19.99: Selection of best appetizers, serves two Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Sample Platter (Medium) - $28.99: Selection of best appetizers, serves four Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Sample Platter (Large) - $35.99: Selection of best appetizers, serves six Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Executive Lunch Specials
- Executive Churrasco - $25.5: Center tenderloin charbroiled with choice of Chimichurri, tomato and onion red sauce, or pickled onions Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo
- Executive Chicken Churrasco - $23.5: Boneless butterflied chicken breast charbroiled in chimichurri sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Tenderloin Tips with Jalapeño Sauce - $23.5: Charbroiled tips with medium hot creamy jalapeño and onion sauce
- Medallion Marchand de Vin - $22.5: 6 oz. medallion served in a wine and mushroom sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Central American Steak - $23.99: Tenderloin tip served with tacos, fried cheese, sausage, and criolla salad
- Steak and Onions - $22.99: Juicy tenderloin steak served with sautéed onions Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Nicaraguan Fajitas - $22.99: Tenderloin or chicken strips sautéed with onions, peppers and mushrooms Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo
- Chicken Breast in White Sauce - $23.5: Boneless chicken breast in a creamy white wine and mushroom sauce
- Salmon Fish Fillet - $25.5: Broiled salmon fish fillet with vegetables Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Broiled Fish Fillet - $22.99: White fish fillet broiled with a touch of lemon Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Achiote Pork Tenderloin - $23.99: Butterflied lean pork tenderloin marinated in tangy achiote sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Three Way Shrimp - $24.99: Shrimp prepared in Jalapeño creamy sauce, garlic sauce, or tomato/onion red sauce on white rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
Seafood
- Baby Churrasco and Lobster - $45.99: 8 oz. Churrasco and 6 oz. lobster tail Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tipitapa Whole Fish - $27.5: Dipped in cornmeal and herbs mixture, served with tomato and onion sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Fillet – Broiled or Meuniere - $23.99: White fish fillet prepared in meuniere, jalapeño, or creole sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Kabob - $29.99: Grilled marinated shrimp with peppers and onions Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Casino - $29.99: Shrimp wrapped in bacon, peppers and onions, grilled with butter and mushroom sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Your Way - $29.5: Large sautéed shrimp in garlic butter, jalapeño, or creole sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Thermidor - $57.99: 12-14 oz. lobster prepared in the traditional manner Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Lobster - $50: 12-14 oz. lobster grilled with jalapeño or creole sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Combination Platter - $49.99: 5 marinated shrimp, 6 oz lobster tail, and fish fillet served with vegetables Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Add-ons
- Shrimps on the Side - $14.99: Additional shrimp cooked in your favorite sauce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Frequently Asked Questions about EL NOVILLO
- Is EL NOVILLO dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. EL NOVILLO has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Medallion Marchand de Vin, Nicaraguan Fajitas and Broiled Fish Fillet.
- What can I eat at EL NOVILLO on a dairy-free diet?
- Medallion Marchand de Vin, Nicaraguan Fajitas and Broiled Fish Fillet carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does EL NOVILLO have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Medallion Marchand de Vin and Sautéed Mushrooms.
- Is EL NOVILLO gluten-free?
- 8 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 NOVILLO?
- Shrimp Your Way, at roughly 31.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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