EL NOVILLO RESTAURANT – Mexican
A Nicaraguan grill house on New Barn Road, El Novillo builds nearly everything around churrasco: the eight-ounce baby, the twelve-ounce classic, and a sixteen-ounce Big Daddy for the ambitious. Miami Lakes alone gets marinated flap meat asada. Beyond that sit achiote pork tenderloin, medallions marchand de vin, tenderloin tips under creamy jalapeno sauce, and the Taconazo, a thick heel-shaped cut in garlic butter and mushrooms. Regulars talk about gallo pinto and sweet plantain tajadas kept coming, steak cooked precisely to the temperature asked, live music, a properly stocked bar. Finish with pio quinto or tres leches. Honest food, honest drinks.
15450 New Barn Rd., Miami Lakes, FL 33014 (305)284-8417 https://www.elnovillorestaurant.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
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, carnivore, low-fodmap, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at EL NOVILLO RESTAURANT
Dairy-Free at EL NOVILLO RESTAURANT
EL NOVILLO RESTAURANT in Miami Lakes has 22 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Steak and Onions, Shrimp Cocktail and Sample Platter (Small). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at EL NOVILLO RESTAURANT
EL NOVILLO RESTAURANT in Miami Lakes has 22 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Steak and Onions, Shrimp Cocktail and Sample Platter (Small). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at EL NOVILLO RESTAURANT
EL NOVILLO RESTAURANT in Miami Lakes has 21 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fish Fillet - Broiled or Meuniere, Shrimp Cocktail and Repocheta "El Novillo". Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at EL NOVILLO RESTAURANT
EL NOVILLO RESTAURANT in Miami Lakes has 5 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shrimp Cocktail, Shrimp Casino and Fish Ceviche. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at EL NOVILLO RESTAURANT
EL NOVILLO RESTAURANT in Miami Lakes has 6 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shrimp Casino, Shrimp Ceviche and Sautéed Mushrooms. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at EL NOVILLO RESTAURANT
EL NOVILLO RESTAURANT in Miami Lakes has 8 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Steak and Onions, Shrimp Cocktail and Shrimp Casino. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at EL NOVILLO RESTAURANT
EL NOVILLO RESTAURANT in Miami Lakes has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Lobster Thermidor. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at EL NOVILLO RESTAURANT
EL NOVILLO RESTAURANT in Miami Lakes has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sautéed Mushrooms and Medallion Marchand de Vin. 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 RESTAURANT
| 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 typical slaw salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Repocheta "El Novillo" - $8.5: Cheese-filled grilled corn tortilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vigoron - $8.99: Pork cracklings and yuca with a slaw and tomato vinaigrette salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Country Sausage - $8.5: Thick slices of country sausage served with salsa criolla and tortilla Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Tacos - $9.5: Six small fresh tenderloin tacos served with sour cream and slaw salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sautéed Mushrooms - $7.99: Fresh mushrooms sautéed with garlic and wine Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Baby Ribs - $9.5: Nicaraguan style baby ribs served with corn tortilla and slaw salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Cocktail - $14.99: Served in special red sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- "El Novillo" Cocktail - $15.99: Oysters, Shrimp and Ceviche Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Ceviche - $14.99: Gulf shrimp in lime juice and spices Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Raw-Food, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Ceviche - $13.99: Sea bass in lime juice and spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Raw-Food, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sample Platter (Small) - $19.99: Selection of best appetizers, serves two Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sample Platter (Medium) - $28.99: Selection of best appetizers, serves four Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sample Platter (Large) - $35.99: Selection of best appetizers, serves six Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Executive Lunch Specials
- Executive Churrasco - $25.5: Center tenderloin cut, charbroiled. Choice of Chimichurri, tomato and onion red sauce, or pickled onions Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Executive Chicken Churrasco - $23.5: Boneless butterflied chicken breast charbroiled in chimichurri sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tenderloin Tips with Jalapeño Sauce - $23.5: Charbroiled tips with medium hot creamy jalapeño and onion sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Medallion Marchand de Vin - $22.5: 6 oz. medallion served in a wine and mushroom sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Central American Steak - $23.99: Tenderloin tip served with tacos, fried cheese, sausage, and criolla salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak and Onions - $22.99: Juicy tenderloin steak served with sautéed onions Dietary tags: Low-Carb, 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
- Nicaraguan Fajitas - $22.99: Sizzling tenderloin or chicken strips sautéed with onions, peppers and mushrooms Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Breast in White Sauce - $23.5: Boneless chicken breast in a creamy white wine and mushroom sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Fish Fillet - $25.5: Broiled salmon fish fillet with vegetables Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Broiled Fish Fillet - $22.99: White fish fillet broiled with a touch of lemon Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Achiote Pork Tenderloin - $23.99: Butterflied lean pork tenderloin marinated in tangy achiote sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Three Way Shrimp - $24.99: Shrimp prepared in mild Jalapeño creamy sauce, garlic sauce, or mild red sauce on white rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood
- Baby Churrasco and Lobster - $45.99: 8 oz. Churrasco and 6 oz. lobster tail Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tipitapa Whole Fish - $27.5: Whole fish dipped in cornmeal and herbs, served with tomato and onion sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Fillet - Broiled or Meuniere - $23.99: White fish fillet prepared in meuniere, jalapeño, or creole sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Kabob - $29.99: Grilled marinated shrimp with peppers and onions Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, 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, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Your Way - $29.5: Large sautéed shrimp in garlic and butter, jalapeño, or creole sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Thermidor - $57.99: 12-14 oz. lobster prepared in traditional manner Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, 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: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, 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, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Shrimps on the Side - $14.99: Additional shrimp cooked in your favorite sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about EL NOVILLO RESTAURANT
- Is EL NOVILLO RESTAURANT dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. EL NOVILLO RESTAURANT has 22 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Steak and Onions, Shrimp Cocktail and Sample Platter (Small).
- What can I eat at EL NOVILLO RESTAURANT on a dairy-free diet?
- Steak and Onions, Shrimp Cocktail and Sample Platter (Small) carry the dairy-free tag, out of 22 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does EL NOVILLO RESTAURANT have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Sautéed Mushrooms and Medallion Marchand de Vin.
- Is EL NOVILLO RESTAURANT gluten-free?
- 22 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 RESTAURANT?
- Shrimp Your Way, at roughly 31.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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