El Pueblo – Mexican
El Pueblo captures the vibrant energy of a traditional Mexican morning, where the air is thick with the savory aroma of sizzling chorizo and hand-pressed tortillas. Diners tuck into overstuffed breakfast burritos and plates of saucy chilaquiles topped with cool crema, creating a soulful, sun-drenched experience that celebrates the bold, comforting flavors of home-style cooking.
5965 Village Way, 92130 https://elpueblomex.com/locations/el-pueblo-mexican-food-in-carmel-valley/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at El Pueblo
Dairy-Free at El Pueblo
El Pueblo in San Diego has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beans (8oz), Guacamole (4oz) and Chips and Salsa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at El Pueblo
El Pueblo in San Diego has 19 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cheese Quesadilla, Huevos a la Mexicana and Chips with Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at El Pueblo
El Pueblo in San Diego has 8 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Carne Asada Fries, Menudo and Chile Relleno Plate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at El Pueblo
El Pueblo in San Diego has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole (4oz) and Sour Cream (4oz). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at El Pueblo
El Pueblo in San Diego has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole (4oz) and Sour Cream (4oz). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at El Pueblo
El Pueblo in San Diego has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chips with Guacamole, Beans (8oz) and Guacamole (4oz). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at El Pueblo
El Pueblo in San Diego has 13 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cheese Quesadilla, Huevos a la Mexicana and Chips with Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at El Pueblo
El Pueblo in San Diego has 9 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Huevos a la Mexicana, Guacamole (4oz) and Shredded Chicken Burrito. 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 Pueblo
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Burrito | 102 g | 62.5 g |
| Fajitas Plate | 130.9 g | 60.3 g |
| Pollo Asado Taco | 56.5 g | 58.4 g |
| Surf and Turf Burrito | 51.2 g | 53.5 g |
| Carne Asada Fries | 47.7 g | 51.3 g |
| Shredded Beef Burrito | 0 g | 50.5 g |
| Protein Bowl | 70.4 g | 47.8 g |
| Super Breakfast Bowl | 20.8 g | 43.9 g |
| Nachos Supreme | 11.5 g | 43.6 g |
| Pollo Asado Burrito | 89.8 g | 41.8 g |
| Carnitas Quesadilla | 171.3 g | 41.7 g |
| Carnitas Plate | 31.1 g | 36.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its tender pasta dishes, guests note that the kitchen clearly takes pride in every plate served. Reviewers highlight the attentive and timely service, which pairs perfectly with the pleasant ambiance to ensure a satisfying dining experience.
Menu
Breakfast Burritos
- Super Breakfast Burrito: Eggs, Beans, Cheese, Potato, and Choice of Ham or Bacon Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Steak and Eggs Burrito: Steak, Scrambled Eggs, and Cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Machaca Burrito: Shredded Beef, Bell Peppers, Onion, Tomato, Scrambled with Eggs Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Burrito: Eggs, Beans and Cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chorizo Burrito: Eggs and Chorizo Available at: breakfast, brunch
Breakfast Plates
- Huevos a la Mexicana: Scrambled Eggs, Bell Pepper, Onion, Tomato, and Cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Huevos con Jamon: Scrambled Eggs, Ham, and Cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Huevos Rancheros: Fried eggs over a Fried Tortilla, with Salsa Ranchera and Cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chilaquiles Rojos Or Verdes: Choice of Rojos or Verdes, Tortilla Chips, Scrambled Eggs, Onions, Cilantro, Sour Cream, and Cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
Burritos
- Fish Burrito: Chipotle Sauce, Fried Fish, Cabbage, and Pico de Gallo Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Burrito: Carne Asada with Pico de Gallo and Guacamole Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Supreme Veggie Burrito: Beans, Rice, Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream, and Cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bean and Cheese Burrito: Beans and Cheese in a Fresh, Warm Tortilla Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shredded Chicken Burrito: Shredded Chicken with Rice or Beans Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Burrito: Shredded Beef, with Ranchera Sauce and Beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile Relleno Burrito: Stuffed Chile Pepper, Beans, Sour Cream, and Cheese Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Asado Burrito: Pollo Asado, Guacamole, and Pico de Gallo Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Conga Burrito: Choice of Any Meat, with Rice and Beans Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Burrito: Carnitas, Guacamole, and Pico de Gallo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- California Burrito: Choice of Any Meat, French Fries, Pico de Gallo, and Cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fajitas Burrito: Choice of Any Meat, Tomato, Onion, Bell Pepper, and Guacamole Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Surf and Turf Burrito: Carne Asada, Shrimp, Guacamole, Sour Cream, and Rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Adobada Burrito: Adobada, Guacamole, Onion, Cilantro, and Cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Burrito: Ranchera Sauce, Shrimp, Rice, and Sour Cream Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chimichanga: Deep-Fried Burrito on a Bed of Lettuce, with Choice of Shredded Chicken or Beef. Comes with Guacamole, Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo, and Cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lengua Burrito: Lengua, Guacamole, Onion, and Cilantro Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shredded Beef Burrito: Shredded Beef and Ranchera Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Bowls
- Breakfast Bowl: Eggs, Beans, Potatoes, Rice, Cheese and Cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Surf and Turf Bowl: Carne Asada, Shrimp, Guacamole, Rice and Sour Cream Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Protein Bowl: Beans, Rice, Lettuce, Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, and Choice of Meat Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super Breakfast Bowl: Eggs, Beans, Cheese, Potatoes, & Choice of Breakfast Meat Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Carne Asada Taco: Carne Asada, Pico de Gallo, and Guacamole Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Taco: Carnitas, Pico de Gallo, and Guacamole Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Taco: Shrimp, Rice, Sour Cream, and Salsa Ranchera Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Tongue: Lengua, Guacamole, Onion, and Cilantro Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Adobada Taco: Adobada, Onion, Cilantro, and Guacamole Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- 3 Flautas: Choice of Chicken or Beef, Flour Tortillas, Guacamole, Lettuce, Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream, and Cheese Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hardshell Shredded Beef Taco: Beef, Lettuce, and Cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- 5 Rolled Tacos: Topped with Guac or Sour Cream. Choice of Chicken or Beef. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hardshell Shredded Chicken Taco: Chicken, Lettuce, and Cheese Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- 3 Rolled Tacos: Topped with Guac or Sour Cream. Choice of Chicken or Beef. Available at: dinner, lunch
- El Pueblo Fish Taco - $1.39: Chipotle Sauce, Cabbage, and Pico de Gallo Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Asado Taco: Pollo Asado, Guacamole, and Pico de Gallo Dietary tags: High-Protein
Enchiladas
- Beef Enchiladas (2): Beef, Enchilada Sauce, Lettuce, and Cheese
- Shredded Chicken Enchiladas (2): Shredded Chicken, Enchilada Sauce, Lettuce, and Cheese
- Cheese Enchiladas (2): Beans and Cheese in a Fresh, Warm Tortilla Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Quesadillas
- Veggie Quesadilla: Pico de Gallo, Lettuce, and Sour Cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Quesadilla: Carne Asada Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Quesadilla: Fresh Shrimp and Cheese in a Warm Tortilla Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Quesadilla: Tortilla and Cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shredded Chicken Quesadilla: Shredded Chicken and Mexican Cheese in a Warm Tortilla Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Asado Quesadilla: Pollo Asado and Cheese in a Warm Tortilla Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Adobada Quesadilla: Adobada and Cheese in a Warm Tortilla Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Carnitas Quesadilla: Carnitas and Mexican Cheese in a Fresh, Warm Tortilla Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC
Tortas
- El Pueblo Torta: Carnitas, Avocado, Lettuce, Tomato, and Enchilada Sauce. Served with Fries. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber
Fan Favorites
- Chicken Tortilla Soup: Chicken, Tortilla strips Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Nachos Supreme: Choice of Meat, Served with Beans, Guacamole, and Lettuce
- Carne Asada Fries: Choice of Meat, Sour Cream, Guacamole, and Cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, High-Fiber
- Menudo: Saturdays and Sundays Only Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Chile Relleno: Chile Stuffed to the Brim with Shredded Cheese Dietary tags: High-Fiber
Dinner Combos
- Chile Relleno Plate: Cheese Stuffed Chiles, Served with Rice, Beans, Lettuce, Guac, Salsa Fresca, and Tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber
- Carne Asada Plate: Perfectly Seasoned Carne Asada, Served with Rice, Beans, Lettuce, Guac, Salsa Fresca, and Tortillas Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
- Fajitas Plate: Option of Chicken Or Beef, Served with Rice, Beans, Lettuce, Guac, Salsa Fresca, and Tortillas Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Machaca Plate: Served with Rice, Beans, Lettuce, Guac, Salsa Fresca, and Tortillas. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal
- Chorizo Plate: Served with Rice, Beans, Lettuce, Guac, Salsa Fresca, and Tortillas. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal
- Carnitas Plate: Served with Rice, Beans, Lettuce, Guac, Salsa Fresca, and Tortillas. Dietary tags: High-Fiber
Sides
- Beans (8oz) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Rice (8oz) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Sour Cream (4oz) Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach
- Guacamole (4oz) Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Chips and Salsa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium
- Chips with Guacamole Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Horchata
- Jamaica
- Fountain Drinks Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about El Pueblo
- Is El Pueblo dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. El Pueblo has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beans (8oz), Guacamole (4oz) and Chips and Salsa.
- What can I eat at El Pueblo on a dairy-free diet?
- Beans (8oz), Guacamole (4oz) and Chips and Salsa carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does El Pueblo have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Chips with Guacamole and Beans (8oz).
- What is the highest-protein dish at El Pueblo?
- Breakfast Burrito, at roughly 62.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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