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: high-protein, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, keto, diabetic, mediterranean, pescatarian, heart-healthy, sugar-free, plant-based, whole30, paleo, low-fat, clean-eating, high-fiber, atkins, anti-inflammatory, low-cholesterol, south-beach, raw-food, tlc, detox, volumetrics, carnivore, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free
Currently open
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: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Cheese - $14: Lightly fried soft cheese served with guava sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Brussel Sprouts - $10: flash-fried brussels sprouts with red chili aioli, and crushed peanuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Chip and Salsa - $15: house-made crispy tortilla chips served with fresh pico de gallo. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Corn Fritters - $12: Fried corn meal stuff with cheddar cheesed. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Ceviche - $18: fish medley, onions, red pepper, extra virgin olive oil, and lime juice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Chorizo in Wine - $12: Spanish sausage in a red wine sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Galician Style Octopus - $18: Spanish octopus pan-fried with paprika oil and potatoes as garnish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- 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 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
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-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, High-Fiber
- Caesar Salad - $8: chopped romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese tossed in our house-made caesar dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Soup of the Day - $8: Chef's choice of soup. Dietary tags: Volumetrics
- Shrimp Soup - $10: Rice and shrimp soup with savory herbs. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
Main Course
- Mofongo: fried mashed plantain with garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Cilantro Chicken - $12: chicken simmered in a cilantro sauce served with cilantro rice and yuca fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Vaca Criolla - $20: Tender, slow-cooked beef in traditional Puerto Rican flavors and criolla sauce; served with arroz mamposteado and sweet plantains. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Can Can Tomahawk Porkchop - $45: Two-pound skin-on pork chop expertly fried. Accompanied by arroz mamposteado and crispy tostones Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Churrasco - $30: Expertly grilled marinated skirt steak served with black beans and rice, sweet plantains, and our house-made chimichurri. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber
- Seafood Paella for 1 - $25: House-made saffron rice with shrimp, squid, mussels, green peas, artichoke, and asparagus. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Seafood Paella for 2 - $40: House-made saffron rice with shrimp, squid, mussels, green peas, artichoke, and asparagus. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Mayo-Clinic
- Blackened Mahi Mahi - $22: Seared mahi with blackened seasoning served with arroz mamposteado and sweet plantains Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Clean-Eating
Add-ons
- Mofongo Topping: Fried Pork - $2: Add-on for Mofongo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Mofongo Topping: Fish Ceviche - $3: Add-on for Mofongo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Detox, Slow-Carb
- Mofongo Topping: Garlic Shrimp - $5: Add-on for Mofongo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Mofongo Topping: Churrasco - $7: Add-on for Mofongo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free