EL REY DE LA FRITA – Restaurant
El Rey De La Frita is a Miami Cuban-frita institution founded in 1979 by Victoriano "Benito" Gonzalez and his wife Angelina, who left Cuba in 1973 and built the business around a single signature item: the frita, a Cuban burger of spiced beef and onion on a soft bun, topped with crispy shoestring potatoes. Their secret seasoning blend, called "La Formula," anchors eight varieties of the sandwich across several Miami-Dade locations, including Little Havana, Bird Road, and Flagler Street, plus a roaming truck. The exact branch behind this listing isn't confirmed, but the frita recipe and format stay consistent citywide.
81821 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135 (305)863-0401 https://www.elreydelasfritas.com/0Cuisine: Restaurant
Dietary options: dairy-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, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at EL REY DE LA FRITA
Dairy-Free at EL REY DE LA FRITA
EL REY DE LA FRITA in Miami has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at EL REY DE LA FRITA
EL REY DE LA FRITA in Miami has 24 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Root Fritters, French Fries and Guava Shake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at EL REY DE LA FRITA
EL REY DE LA FRITA in Miami has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including El Victoriano, Fried Chicken Chunks and Ham Croquettes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at EL REY DE LA FRITA
EL REY DE LA FRITA in Miami has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sauteed Steak Strips and Kid's Chicken Strips. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at EL REY DE LA FRITA
EL REY DE LA FRITA in Miami has 9 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Sandwich, Sauteed Steak Strips and Beef Soup (Large). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at EL REY DE LA FRITA
EL REY DE LA FRITA in Miami has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at EL REY DE LA FRITA
EL REY DE LA FRITA in Miami has 10 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Root Fritters, French Fries and Guava Shake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at EL REY DE LA FRITA
EL REY DE LA FRITA in Miami has 19 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Root Fritters, French Fries and Guava Shake. 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 REY DE LA FRITA
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Midnight Sandwich | 37.2 g | 50.7 g |
| Grilled Pork Steak | 32.4 g | 41.4 g |
| Omelette Sandwich | 19.8 g | 37.8 g |
| Fried Chicken Chunks | 0 g | 37.2 g |
| Country Omelette Sandwich | 47 g | 36.5 g |
| El Victoriano | 16 g | 32.9 g |
| Grilled Skirt Steak | 22 g | 28.9 g |
| Beef Soup (Large) | 18 g | 27.6 g |
| Sauteed Chicken Strips | 130.5 g | 25.5 g |
| Fish Filet Special | 130.5 g | 25.5 g |
| Pork Chops | 130.5 g | 25.5 g |
| Sausage Omelette Sandwich | 49.7 g | 24.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Fritas
- Original Frita - $5.25: 100% ground-beef patty infused with secret family recipe of herbs and spices, topped with finely cut onions, homemade julienne cut fries, and wrapped in a Cuban bread bun.
- Frita With Cheese - $5.5: Original Frita Cubana topped with a slice of cheese.
- Double Frita - $8.75: Double beef patty, double julienne fries, and double onions. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal
- Frita a Caballo - $6.75: Original Frita Cubana topped with a fried egg.
- Frita Dulce - $6.5: Original Frita Cubana topped with fried sweet plantains.
- Frita With Swiss Cheese - $6.5: Original Frita Cubana with Swiss cheese.
- B.S Frita - $7.5: Original Frita Cubana with bacon and Swiss cheese.
- Frita Suprema - $8.85: Original Frita Cubana topped with fried white cheese and sweet plantains.
Appetizers
- Breaded Shrimp - $6.75: Camarones Empanizados Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Cheese Sticks - $6.25: Deditos De Queso Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach
- Corn Fritters - $5.5: Frituras De Maiz Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal
- Root Fritters - $5.5: Frituras De Malanga Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Fried Yuca - $5.5: Yuca Frita
- Order Of Fried Green Plantains - $5.75: Orden De Tostones Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Small Plates
- Beef Soup (Small) - $9.75: Sopa De Res Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Beef Soup (Large) - $10.99: Sopa De Res Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Chicken Soup (Small) - $7.25: Sopa De Pollo Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Volumetrics, Renal
- Chicken Soup (Large) - $8.25: Sopa De Pollo Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Ham Croquettes - $1.75: Croquetas De Jamon Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Meat or Guava Pies - $2.75: Empanadas (Carne / Guayaba)
- Kid's Chicken Strips - $7.5: Deditos De Pollo Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Original Tamale - $6.5: Tamal Original
- Prepared Tamale With Fried Pork Chunks - $10.5: Tamal Preparado Con Masas De Puerco Frito
Special Dishes
- Grilled Skirt Steak - $25.99: Served with rice and beans and choice of plantains, salad, or fries.
- Sauteed Steak Strips - $18.99: Filetillo De Res Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Pepper Steak - $25.99: Filetillo Mixto Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Shredded Flank Steak With Sauteed Onions - $15.75: Vaca Frita Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal
- Sauteed Chicken Strips - $15.75: Filetillo De Pollo Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Palomilla Steak Special - $15.75: Especial De Palomilla Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Fish Filet Special - $16.99: Filete De Pescado Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Grilled Chicken Steak Special - $16.5: Especial Pechuga De Pollo Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Breaded Chicken Breast Special - $17.75: Especial De Pollo Empanizado
- Chicken Milanese - $17.99: Milanesa De Pollo Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal
- Fried Chicken Chunks - $15.75: Chicharrones De Pollo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Grilled Pork Steak - $15.75: Bistec De Puerco Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Pork Chops - $16.75: Chuletas De Puerco Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Liver Steak Special - $15.99: Especial De Higado Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Breaded Grouper Filet - $17.5: Cherna Empanizada Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
Sandwiches
- Steak Sandwich - $10.25: Pan Con Bistec Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal
- Steak Sandwich With Plantains - $11: Pan Con Bistec y Tostones Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Steak Sandwich With Fried Eggs - $12: Pan Con Bistec a Caballo
- Steak Sandwich With Lettuce & Tomato - $11.75: Pan Con Bistec Con Lechuga y Tomate Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- El Cubanito Steak Sandwich - $13.99: Pan Con Bistec El Cubanito Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal
- La Chancleta - $13.99: Steak Sandwich Topped With An Omelette
- El Gallego - $13.99: Steak & Chorizo Sandwich Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal
- Spanish Sausage Sandwich - $8.5: Pan Con Chorizo
- Cuban Sausage Sandwich - $8.5: Pan Con Butifarra
- Roast Pork Sandwich - $8.5: Pan Con Lechon Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Fish Sandwich - $8.5: Pan Con Minuta Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Ham Croquette Sandwich - $8.25: Croqueta Preparada
- Omelette Sandwich - $7.5: Pan Con Tortilla Callejera Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Country Omelette Sandwich - $7.75: Pan Con Tortilla Campesina Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Sausage Omelette Sandwich - $10: Pan Con Tortilla De Chorizo
- Ham Omelette Sandwich - $8.5: Pan Con Tortilla De Jamon
- Ham Sandwich - $5.5: Sandwich De Jamon Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal
- Chicken Sandwich - $11.75: Sandwich De Pollo Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Tuna Sandwich - $9.25: Sandwich De Atun Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic
- Cuban Sandwich - $9.75: Sandwich Cubano Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Midnight Sandwich - $8.75: Media Noche Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
Breakfast
- 2 Eggs Breakfast - $7.99: 2 Fried or Scrambled eggs with Ham, Bacon or Sausage. Served with Coffee with Milk & Cuban Toast.
- El Victoriano - $6.99: Egg, Ham, & Cheese Sandwich Dietary tags: High-Protein
- El Rey's Steak & Eggs Breakfast - $11.99: Steak and eggs with Cuban Toast & Coffee/Milk
Sides
- Julienne Fries - $5: Papitas a La Juliana Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- French Fries - $5: Papitas Fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
Desserts
- Homemade Flan - $5.75: Flan Casero Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Flan With Coconut - $5.75: Flan Casero Con Coco Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Milk Custard - $5.75: Dulce De Leche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Fried Dough With Cinnamon Syrup - $5.75: Buñuelos Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Rice Pudding - $5.75: Arroz Con Leche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Beverages
- Mamey Shake - $5.75
- Wheat Shake - $5.75: Trigo
- Mango Shake - $5.75
- Malted Shake - $5.75: Malteada
- Guava Shake - $5.75: Guayaba Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Chocolate Shake - $5.75
- Plantain Shake - $5.75: Platano Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Papaya Shake - $5.75: Fruta Bomba
- Soursop Shake - $5.75: Guanabana
- Lemonade - $5: Limonada
- Natural Juice - $4.75: Melon, Pineapple, Mango, Tamarind, or Passionfruit Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse
- Sugar Cane Juice - $5.5: Guarapo Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Fresh Squeezed O.J. - $5.5: Naranja Natural Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Beer - $5.95: Cerveza
- Sodas - $1.85
Frequently Asked Questions about EL REY DE LA FRITA
- Is EL REY DE LA FRITA dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. EL REY DE LA FRITA has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including French Fries.
- What can I eat at EL REY DE LA FRITA on a dairy-free diet?
- French Fries carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does EL REY DE LA FRITA have vegan options?
- Yes. 10 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Root Fritters and French Fries.
- What is the highest-protein dish at EL REY DE LA FRITA?
- Midnight Sandwich, at roughly 50.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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