EL VEZ - W FORT LAUDERDALE – Mexican
El Vez inside the W Fort Lauderdale is a 300-seat regional Mexican restaurant from restaurateur Stephen Starr, occupying the hotel's first floor along Fort Lauderdale Beach. The room combines indoor dining with a lively indoor-outdoor bar and an oceanview terrace, where guests can play cornhole or shuffleboard between courses. A beer-can wall art installation by a local artist adds to the restaurant's vibrant, whimsical feel. The kitchen focuses on regional Mexican cooking, while the bar turns out creative cocktails such as a pineapple mojito and specialty margaritas. Reservations apply to indoor dining only, while outdoor terrace seating stays first-come, first-served.
401 N FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, 33304 +1-561-425-4672 https://www.fatboyzbarbecue.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, 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, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at EL VEZ - W FORT LAUDERDALE
Dairy-Free at EL VEZ - W FORT LAUDERDALE
EL VEZ - W FORT LAUDERDALE in Fort Lauderdale has 13 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pulled Pork Plate, Pulled Pork (Full Pound) and Beef Brisket Plate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at EL VEZ - W FORT LAUDERDALE
EL VEZ - W FORT LAUDERDALE in Fort Lauderdale has 11 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pulled Pork Plate, Pulled Pork (Full Pound) and Beef Brisket Plate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at EL VEZ - W FORT LAUDERDALE
EL VEZ - W FORT LAUDERDALE in Fort Lauderdale has 6 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread, Potato Salad and Corn on the Cob. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at EL VEZ - W FORT LAUDERDALE
EL VEZ - W FORT LAUDERDALE in Fort Lauderdale has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pulled Pork (Full Pound) and Burnt Ends Plate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at EL VEZ - W FORT LAUDERDALE
EL VEZ - W FORT LAUDERDALE in Fort Lauderdale has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pulled Pork (Full Pound) and Burnt Ends Plate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at EL VEZ - W FORT LAUDERDALE
EL VEZ - W FORT LAUDERDALE in Fort Lauderdale has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pulled Pork (Full Pound) and Burnt Ends Plate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at EL VEZ - W FORT LAUDERDALE
EL VEZ - W FORT LAUDERDALE in Fort Lauderdale has 1 vegan-tagged dish on its current menu, including Corn on the Cob. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at EL VEZ - W FORT LAUDERDALE
EL VEZ - W FORT LAUDERDALE in Fort Lauderdale has 6 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread, Potato Salad and Corn on the Cob. 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 VEZ - W FORT LAUDERDALE
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Two Meat Combo | 13.7 g | 104 g |
| Burnt Ends (Full Pound) | 0 g | 22.6 g |
| Mac n Cheese | 50.5 g | 18 g |
| Corn on the Cob | 32.6 g | 17.3 g |
| Texas Hot Link Sandwich | 0 g | 11.7 g |
| Pulled Pork (Full Pound) | 1.5 g | 9.1 g |
| St. Louis Ribs (Full Rack) | 33.1 g | 5.8 g |
| Brisket Baked Beans | 11 g | 3.9 g |
| Burnt Ends Plate | 3.1 g | 3.3 g |
| Coleslaw | 21 g | 1.6 g |
| Potato Salad | 11.2 g | 1.5 g |
| Smoked Chicken (Half) | 19.8 g | 1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Main Plates
- Burnt Ends Plate - $25.45: Slow-smoked beef burnt ends Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Two Meat Combo - $28.65: Choice of two smoked meats Available at: dinner, lunch
- Three Meat Combo - $32.85: Choice of three smoked meats Available at: dinner, lunch
- Half Smoked Chicken Plate - $16.46: Slow-smoked half chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rib Tip Plate - $21.25: Smoked pork rib tips Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- St Louis Rib Plate - $24.35: St. Louis style pork ribs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Pork Plate - $16.95: Slow-smoked pulled pork Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Brisket Plate - $23.35: Slow-smoked sliced beef brisket Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Texas Hot Link Sausage Plate - $14.35: Spicy Texas-style sausage links Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Chicken Plate - $16.45: Smoked chicken with jerk seasoning Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches & Burgers
- Burnt Ends Sandwich - $15.95: Smoked beef burnt ends on a bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brisket Sandwich - $13.75: Sliced beef brisket on a bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Texas Hot Link Sandwich - $8.45: Spicy Texas sausage on a bun Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rib Tips on Texas Toast - Lunch Special - $11.65: Smoked rib tips served on Texas toast Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Pork Sandwich - Lunch Special - $11.65: Pulled pork on a bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fat Boy Burger - Lunch Special - $11.65: Signature house burger Available at: dinner, lunch
Meats by the Pound
- Beef Brisket (Full Pound) - $30.75 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burnt Ends (Full Pound) - $32.85 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Pork (Full Pound) - $20.15 Dietary tags: 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
- St. Louis Ribs (Full Rack) - $37.1 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rib Tips (Full Pound) - $21.15 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Chicken (Half) - $12 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Chicken (Half) - $12 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wings (10 Wings) - $14.85 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Texas Sausage (Per Link) - $4.25 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Mac n Cheese - $38.45 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brisket Baked Beans - $31.8 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aunt Gloria's Candied Yams - $31.8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grandma's Collard Greens - $38.45 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Salad - $33.35 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coleslaw - $31.8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corn on the Cob - $31.8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread - $42.4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about EL VEZ - W FORT LAUDERDALE
- Is EL VEZ - W FORT LAUDERDALE dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. EL VEZ - W FORT LAUDERDALE has 13 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pulled Pork Plate, Pulled Pork (Full Pound) and Beef Brisket Plate.
- What can I eat at EL VEZ - W FORT LAUDERDALE on a dairy-free diet?
- Pulled Pork Plate, Pulled Pork (Full Pound) and Beef Brisket Plate carry the dairy-free tag, out of 13 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does EL VEZ - W FORT LAUDERDALE have vegan options?
- Yes. 1 dish is tagged vegan on the current menu, including Corn on the Cob.
- Is EL VEZ - W FORT LAUDERDALE gluten-free?
- 11 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 VEZ - W FORT LAUDERDALE?
- Two Meat Combo, at roughly 104g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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