EL PARADOR – Mexican
On SW 88th Street in Miami, El Parador runs a Cuban and Latin buffet sold by the pound, with trays refreshed through the day rather than a printed menu diners order from. The cooking follows family recipes rather than restaurant-style plating, built for speed: hot food ready to go the moment it is scooped. Doors open early, around seven most mornings, and stay open through evening on weekdays. The draw for regulars is consistent value: generous portions at a fair price, served without ceremony. It works as a daily lunch-counter fixture for the neighborhood rather than a sit-down dinner spot.
12758 SW 88 ST, MIAMI, FL, 33186 7865660321 https://elparador.net/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at EL PARADOR
Dairy-Free at EL PARADOR
EL PARADOR in Miami has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Canned Vegetables and Olives, Classic Dry-Cured Sausages and Prosciutto. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at EL PARADOR
EL PARADOR in Miami has 5 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Classic Dry-Cured Sausages, Prosciutto and Jamon Serrano Reserva. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at EL PARADOR
EL PARADOR in Miami has 2 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Canned Vegetables and Olives and Elizondo Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at EL PARADOR
EL PARADOR in Miami has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Prosciutto and Jamon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at EL PARADOR
EL PARADOR in Miami has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Prosciutto. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at EL PARADOR
EL PARADOR in Miami has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Prosciutto. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at EL PARADOR
EL PARADOR in Miami has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Prosciutto. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at EL PARADOR
EL PARADOR in Miami has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Canned Vegetables and Olives and Elizondo Extra Virgin Olive Oil. 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 PARADOR
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Prosciutto Crudo | 22.4 g | 63.6 g |
| Jamon | 0.2 g | 23.3 g |
| Cooked Ham | 0.7 g | 20.8 g |
| Prosciutto | 0 g | 18.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Cured Meats
Premium selection of traditional Spanish and Italian cured hams.
- Jamon: Elite Spanish delicacy - rich taste of dry-cured ham prepared according to a special recipe. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prosciutto: Traditional Italian delicacy - dry-cured pork ham. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prosciutto Crudo: Italian-style dry-cured ham produced under the Albero brand. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jamon Serrano Reserva: Spanish-style dry-cured ham produced under the Albero brand. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Delicacies and Sausages
A variety of artisanal sausages and meat specialties from Europe and South America.
- Classic Dry-Cured Sausages: Classic types of Italian and Spanish dry-cured sausages. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cooked Ham: High-quality cooked ham produced according to original Italian recipes. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Pantry and Oils
Premium oils and traditional Spanish preserves.
- Elizondo Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Exclusive oil from green Picual olives. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Canned Vegetables and Olives: Vegetables and olives preserved according to traditional Spanish recipes by Industrias Coquet. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about EL PARADOR
- Is EL PARADOR dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. EL PARADOR has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Canned Vegetables and Olives, Classic Dry-Cured Sausages and Prosciutto.
- What can I eat at EL PARADOR on a dairy-free diet?
- Canned Vegetables and Olives, Classic Dry-Cured Sausages and Prosciutto carry the dairy-free tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does EL PARADOR have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Canned Vegetables and Olives and Elizondo Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
- Is EL PARADOR gluten-free?
- 5 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 PARADOR?
- Prosciutto Crudo, at roughly 63.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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