EL TURCO EXPRESS – Middle Eastern
El Turco Express runs a fast-casual counter at MiamiCentral, 550 NW 1st Avenue, spun off from the team behind Michelin Bib Gourmand-recognized El Turco to bring Istanbul-inspired street food to commuters. The menu narrows to bowls, wraps, and baklava built for a quick lunch rather than the sit-down mains of its flagship sibling, with fresh ingredients standing in for the original's slower-cooked plates. A second location operates in Boca Raton under the same concept. Positioned inside a transit hub, it leans on speed, drawing office workers and travelers who want Turkish flavor without the wait of a full restaurant meal.
550 NW 1 AVE STE 240 C11, MIAMI, FL, 33136 917.209.4437 https://www.elturcoexpress.com/0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, 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, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at EL TURCO EXPRESS
Dairy-Free at EL TURCO EXPRESS
EL TURCO EXPRESS in Miami has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Bowl, Lentil Soup and Hummus. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at EL TURCO EXPRESS
EL TURCO EXPRESS in Miami has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Turkish Pickles, Extra Turkish Pickles and Olives Unpitted. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at EL TURCO EXPRESS
EL TURCO EXPRESS in Miami has 20 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Bowl, Kopoglu and Vegetarian Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at EL TURCO EXPRESS
EL TURCO EXPRESS in Miami has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Vegetarian Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at EL TURCO EXPRESS
EL TURCO EXPRESS in Miami has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cacik and Coke Zero. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at EL TURCO EXPRESS
EL TURCO EXPRESS in Miami has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cacik and Coke Zero. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at EL TURCO EXPRESS
EL TURCO EXPRESS in Miami has 12 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Bowl, Lentil Soup and Hummus. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at EL TURCO EXPRESS
EL TURCO EXPRESS in Miami has 19 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Bowl, Kopoglu and Vegetarian Bowl. 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 TURCO EXPRESS
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Protein Bowl | 70.4 g | 47.8 g |
| Lentil Soup | 53.8 g | 29.1 g |
| Vegetarian Bowl | 44.9 g | 27.1 g |
| Kopoglu | 98.3 g | 22.6 g |
| Hummus | 30.9 g | 20.5 g |
| Chicken Doner Wrap | 79.8 g | 15.5 g |
| Su Borek | 42.2 g | 14.8 g |
| Vegan Bowl | 55.1 g | 14 g |
| Turkish Pickles | 68.4 g | 8.5 g |
| Baklava | 28 g | 5.3 g |
| Coke | 1.2 g | 1.7 g |
| Cacik | 1.3 g | 1.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Soup
- Lentil Soup - $12: Red lentils, mint, fresh lemon, served with crispy pita Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Bowls
- Vegan Bowl - $18: Tabouleh, hummus, kopoglu meze (eggplant salad), fresh tomato, Persian cucumber salad, freshly baked pita bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Bowl - $18: Tabouleh, hummus, kopoglu meze (eggplant salad), cacik, fresh tomato, Persian cucumber salad, freshly baked pita bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Protein Bowl - $20.4: Tabouleh, hummus, kopoglu meze (eggplant salad), cacik, fresh tomato, Persian cucumber salad, rice and choice of protein (Chicken doner, Beef doner, or Kavurma) Dietary tags: Mediterranean, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Wraps
- Chicken Doner Wrap - $18: Chicken, aromatic spices, tzatziki sauce, lavash bread, pickles, lettuce Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Doner Wrap - $19.2: Lamb and beef doner, lettuce, fresh tomatoes, Turkish pickles, garlic yogurt sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kavurma (Braised Beef) Wrap - $19.2: Braised beef, lettuce, fresh tomatoes, pickles Available at: dinner, lunch
Over Rice
- Chicken Doner Over Rice - $16.8: Chicken doner, aromatic spices, rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kavurma (Braised Beef) Over Rice - $19.2: Braised beef, aromatic spices, rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb / Beef Doner Over Rice - $18: Lamb and beef doner, rice Available at: dinner, lunch
Mezes
- Cacik - $7.2: Yogurt, cucumber, garlic Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus - $7.2: Chickpeas, tahini, fresh garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kopoglu - $8.4: Roasted eggplants, tomatoes, capia peppers, garlic yogurt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sarma (Stuffed Grape Leaves) - $8.4: Grape leaves, rice, herbs, spices Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkish Pickles - $3.6: Medley of crunchy vegetables Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Olives Unpitted - $2.4: Marinated unpitted 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
Pastry
- Su Borek - $12: Phyllo dough, feta cheese, fresh parsley Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Happy Hour
- Turkish Happy Hour Trio - $10.8: Hummus, cacik, kopoglu, warm pita bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Baklava - $6: Phyllo dough, pistachios, honey syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Carrot Slice Baklava With Pistacchio - $8.4: Phyllo dough, pistachios, honey syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Coke - $3.6
- Coke Zero - $3.6 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Ayran - $6: Turkish yogurt drink
- Eira Still Water (400 ml) - $4.8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Eira Sparkling Water - $4.8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Gazoz w/lemon flavor - $4.8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Gazoz w/orange flavor - $4.8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- San Pellegrino Orange - $4.8
- San Pellegrino Pomegranate - $4.8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Add-ons
- Extra Sarma (Stuffed Grape Leaves) - $2
- Extra Tabouleh - $2 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Extra Turkish Pickles - $2 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
Frequently Asked Questions about EL TURCO EXPRESS
- Is EL TURCO EXPRESS dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. EL TURCO EXPRESS has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Bowl, Lentil Soup and Hummus.
- What can I eat at EL TURCO EXPRESS on a dairy-free diet?
- Vegan Bowl, Lentil Soup and Hummus 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 TURCO EXPRESS have vegan options?
- Yes. 12 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Vegan Bowl and Lentil Soup.
- Is EL TURCO EXPRESS gluten-free?
- 4 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 TURCO EXPRESS?
- Protein Bowl, at roughly 47.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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