Esperanza Latin Restaurant – Mexican
Esperanza Latin Restaurant pulses with a vibrant energy, where the rhythmic sounds of a bustling kitchen mingle with the enticing aromas of citrus-marinated seafood and slow-simmered spices. Guests are transported to a sun-drenched escape as they savor plates brimming with bold, soulful flavors that celebrate the rich culinary heritage of Latin America in every colorful bite.
2441, Northwest 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL, 32606 +13525053131 https://esperanzagnv.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-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, low-fodmap, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Esperanza Latin Restaurant
Dairy-Free at Esperanza Latin Restaurant
Esperanza Latin Restaurant in Gainesville has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Brussel Sprouts, Soup of the Day and Mofongo Topping: Churrasco. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Esperanza Latin Restaurant
Esperanza Latin Restaurant in Gainesville has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mofongo, Soup of the Day and Mofongo Topping: Churrasco. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Esperanza Latin Restaurant
Esperanza Latin Restaurant in Gainesville has 13 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Brussel Sprouts, Seafood Paella for 1 and Blackened Mahi Mahi. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Esperanza Latin Restaurant
Esperanza Latin Restaurant in Gainesville has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seafood Paella for 1, Seafood Paella for 2 and Chorizo in Wine. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Esperanza Latin Restaurant
Esperanza Latin Restaurant in Gainesville has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day and Chorizo in Wine. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Esperanza Latin Restaurant
Esperanza Latin Restaurant in Gainesville has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day and Chorizo in Wine. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Esperanza Latin Restaurant
Esperanza Latin Restaurant in Gainesville has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Soup of the Day. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Esperanza Latin Restaurant
Esperanza Latin Restaurant in Gainesville has 1 vegan-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chip and Salsa. 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 Esperanza Latin Restaurant
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Seafood Paella for 2 | 89.8 g | 71.1 g |
| Seafood Paella for 1 | 22.2 g | 32.6 g |
| Chorizo in Wine | 0 g | 17.7 g |
| Vaca Criolla | 30.7 g | 16.4 g |
| Calamari | 2.3 g | 14.2 g |
| Broccolini Salad | 13.6 g | 12.7 g |
| Fried Cheese | 3.5 g | 12.5 g |
| Blackened Mahi Mahi | 33.5 g | 9.7 g |
| Corn Fritters | 75.9 g | 9.2 g |
| Shrimp Soup | 15.8 g | 6.2 g |
| Brussel Sprouts | 3.9 g | 2.5 g |
| Soup of the Day | 2.9 g | 0.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Calamari - $15: Crispy battered calamari served with tamarind lime sauce and a charred lemon. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Cheese - $14: Lightly fried soft cheese served with guava sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brussel Sprouts - $10: flash-fried brussels sprouts with red chili aioli, and crushed peanuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chip and Salsa - $15: house-made crispy tortilla chips served with fresh pico de gallo. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corn Fritters - $12: Fried corn meal stuff with cheddar cheesed. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ceviche - $18: fish medley, onions, red pepper, extra virgin olive oil, and lime juice Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo in Wine - $12: Spanish sausage in a red wine sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Galician Style Octopus - $18: Spanish octopus pan-fried with paprika oil and potatoes as garnish Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mini Mofongo Flight - $18: 3 mini mofongo fried and shaped into cups, then filled with your choice of Fried Pork, Fish Ceviche, Garlic Shrimp, or Vaca Criolla Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups and Salads
- Broccolini Salad - $12: lightly fried broccolini, shaved brussels sprouts, lettuce, bacon bits, dried cranberries, and queso cotija. Served with tamarind fruit vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $8: chopped romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese tossed in our house-made caesar dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup of the Day - $8: Chef's choice of soup. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Soup - $10: Rice and shrimp soup with savory herbs. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Course
- Mofongo: fried mashed plantain with garlic Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cilantro Chicken - $12: chicken simmered in a cilantro sauce served with cilantro rice and yuca fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vaca Criolla - $20: Tender, slow-cooked beef in traditional Puerto Rican flavors and criolla sauce; served with arroz mamposteado and sweet plantains. Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Can Can Tomahawk Porkchop - $45: Two-pound skin-on pork chop expertly fried. Accompanied by arroz mamposteado and crispy tostones Available at: dinner, lunch
- Churrasco - $30: Expertly grilled marinated skirt steak served with black beans and rice, sweet plantains, and our house-made chimichurri. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Paella for 1 - $25: House-made saffron rice with shrimp, squid, mussels, green peas, artichoke, and asparagus. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Paella for 2 - $40: House-made saffron rice with shrimp, squid, mussels, green peas, artichoke, and asparagus. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Mahi Mahi - $22: Seared mahi with blackened seasoning served with arroz mamposteado and sweet plantains Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Add-ons
- Mofongo Topping: Fried Pork - $2: Add-on for Mofongo Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Mofongo Topping: Fish Ceviche - $3: Add-on for Mofongo Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free
- Mofongo Topping: Garlic Shrimp - $5: Add-on for Mofongo
- Mofongo Topping: Churrasco - $7: Add-on for Mofongo Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Esperanza Latin Restaurant
- Is Esperanza Latin Restaurant dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Esperanza Latin Restaurant has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Brussel Sprouts, Soup of the Day and Mofongo Topping: Churrasco.
- What can I eat at Esperanza Latin Restaurant on a dairy-free diet?
- Brussel Sprouts, Soup of the Day and Mofongo Topping: Churrasco 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 Esperanza Latin Restaurant have vegan options?
- Yes. 1 dish is tagged vegan on the current menu, including Chip and Salsa.
- Is Esperanza Latin Restaurant gluten-free?
- 6 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 Esperanza Latin Restaurant?
- Seafood Paella for 2, at roughly 71.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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