FRITAS – Mexican
A Southard Street counter built around one thing: the frita, Havana's street burger. Theirs stacks beef, pork and chorizo under a nest of crisp shoestring potatoes and house sauce on a Cuban roll. Around it sits the rest of the island repertoire, a pressed Cuban sandwich, pan con bistec with mojo-marinated skirt steak, guava-glazed pork tacos with chipotle aioli and Caribbean slaw, empanadas made in house. Pastries and ice cream close things out. A fast, unfussy lunch a short walk from Duval. Key West, by way of Havana.
425 SOUTHARD ST, KEY WEST, FL, 33040 617-429-1169 https://fritascubanburgers.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, 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, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at FRITAS
Dairy-Free at FRITAS
FRITAS in Key West has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Maduros Sweet Plantains, Sampler Platter and Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at FRITAS
FRITAS in Key West has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Maduros Sweet Plantains, Guacamole and Homemade Tostones and Mojo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at FRITAS
FRITAS in Key West has 35 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Arroz Con Huevo Frito, Maduros Sweet Plantains and Sampler Platter. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at FRITAS
FRITAS in Key West has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Elote Street Corn, Homemade Empanadas and Cuban Cigars. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at FRITAS
FRITAS in Key West has 13 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Maduros Sweet Plantains, Sampler Platter and Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at FRITAS
FRITAS in Key West has 34 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Arroz Con Huevo Frito, Maduros Sweet Plantains and Sampler Platter. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at FRITAS
FRITAS in Key West has 9 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Maduros Sweet Plantains, Rice & Beans Bowl and Bum Farto Rice and Beans. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at FRITAS
FRITAS in Key West has 3 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cuban Pork Tacos, Rum Cake and Coconut Water. 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 FRITAS
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Homemade Empanadas | 15.2 g | 57 g |
| Cuban Cigars | 28.7 g | 39.8 g |
| Steak Tacos | 8 g | 34.8 g |
| Birria Tacos | 11.6 g | 26.9 g |
| Elote Street Corn | 10 g | 23.8 g |
| Rum Cake | 12.4 g | 21 g |
| Gaucho Burger | 5.5 g | 20.9 g |
| Sampler Platter | 40.7 g | 20.2 g |
| Hand cut French Fries | 46.4 g | 17.2 g |
| Café Con Leche | 22.5 g | 14.8 g |
| Cuban Pork Tacos | 82.3 g | 13.3 g |
| Watermelon Juice | 2.7 g | 12.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Starters & Shareables
- Guacamole - $14.95: Salsa Verde & Handmade Chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Elote Street Corn - $6.5: mayo, queso fresco, cilantro, chipotle & lime Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Elote Street Corn Dip & Chips - $7.95: Roasted corn dip served with handmade chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Homemade Empanadas - $10.95: Choice of two assorted empanadas with salsa verde. Meat and Vegetarian options. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Conch Fritters - $16.95: tossed with cherry peppers, chorizo sausage with chipotle dip Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sampler Platter - $12.95: tostones, yuca fries, and sweet plantains with sauces Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cuban Cigars - $10.95: 2 crispy fried eggrolls stuffed with Cuban ham, pork, swiss cheese and pickles Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tostones Nachos - $14.95: with black beans, melted cheese, jalapenos, salsa verde Available at: dinner, lunch
The Frita
- Traditional Frita - $12.95: beef, pork and chorizo patty seasoned with Spanish spices topped with onion, Frita Sauce and crispy julienne fried potato on a freshly baked Cuban roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Frita Confundita - $15.95: Frita Burger topped with onion, Frita Sauce, mojo pork, Carribean Slaw and crispy fried julienne potatoes on a Cuban roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- El Fuego Frita! - $16.95: Frita burger topped with onion, Frita Sauce, Birria short rib and chuck roast Carribean slaw, crowned with crispy julienne potatoes on a Cuban roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Milanesa Frita - $15.95: Fried chicken breast topped with croquettas, carribean slaw, onion, pickle, crowned with crispy julienne potatoes, Frita Sauce on a Cuban roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Frita - $16.95: Grilled Yellow tail snapper topped with swiss cheese, pickle and chipotle aioli, Carribean slaw and crowned with crispy julienne potatoes on a Cuban roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Impossible Frita - $13.95: plant based veggie burger, Spanish spices, Frita Sauce, chopped onion, crowned with crispy julienne potatoes on a Cuban roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Frita Bello - $14.95: fried panko crusted portobello cap with cheese, onion, crowned with crispy julienne fried potatoes and homemade sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gaucho Burger - $15.95: beef burger with grilled onion, cheese, fried egg and bacon on a Cuban roll. Side of guava & ketchup and chimichurri. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Smashburgers
- Americano Smashburger - $14.95: 1/4 lb single patty beef smashed with melted cheese, carmelized onion, and chipotle mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Cuban Pork Tacos - $12.95: guava glazed pork, chipotle aioli, Carribean slaw Dietary tags: Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cuban Chicken Tacos - $12.95: grilled chicken, chipotle aioli, Carribean slaw Available at: dinner, lunch
- Birria Tacos - $16.95: spicy shortrib and boneless chuck with cheese, side of Carribean slaw and consume sauce Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Local Fish Tacos - $16.95: Local Yellow tail snapper, chipotle aioli, Carribean slaw and elote corn salsa Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Avocado Tacos - $14.95: Fried Avocado with hibiscus blossom, queso fresco, chipotle aioli, cherry pepper and Carribean Slaw Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Tacos - $16.95: mojo marinated steak with cilantro and onion. Side of guacamole and salsa verde Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Traditional Cuban Sandwich - $12.95: marinated roast pork, smoked ham, swiss cheese, pickle and mustard hot pressed on fresh Cuban bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan Con Bistec - $16.95: mojo marinated skirt steak, melted swiss cheese, grilled onion and sweet pepper, crispy julienne potato and a side of chimichurri Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Cuban - $14.95: marinated grilled chicken breast, smoked turkey, swiss cheese, sweet pickle, Alabama White BBQ hot pressed on fresh Cuban bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan Con Lechon Sandwich - $14.95: roast pork, grilled onion mojo sauce, crispy julienne fried potatoes and a side of peppercorn horseradish sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cuban Muffaletta - $16.95: marinated roast pork, swiss cheese, ham, chorizo and olive cherry pepper spread Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Rice & Beans Bowl - $14.95: coconut ginger jasmine rice, black beans, melted cheese, maduro plantains and salsa verde Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arepas - $8.95: gluten free handshaped corncakes with cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- House Pineapple Mango Avocado Salad - $14.95: spring greens, mango avocado pineapple salad with queso fresco cheese, citrus dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Hand cut French Fries - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yuca Fries - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Homemade Tostones and Mojo - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maduros Sweet Plantains - $6.5 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
- Bum Farto Rice and Beans - $4.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arroz Con Huevo Frito - $5.95: rice with fried egg Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Cheese Toast - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Kids Menu
- Chicken & Cheese Quesadilla & Fries - $10.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Quesadilla & Fries - $8.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tenders & Fries - $11.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheeseburger slider and fries - $12.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corn Dog & fries - $10.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Mexican Coke & Sodas - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Fresh Squeezed Lemonade - $4
- Iced Teas - $3.75
- Arnold Palmer - $4
- Watermelon Juice - $6
- Coconut Water - $6.5 Dietary tags: 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, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Can Soda - $2.75
- Sparkling Water - $2.5
- Bottled Water - $1.5
- Bucci / Espresso - $2.35 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Café Con Leche - $5.45
- Cortadito - $5.45
- Colada - $5.75
- Iced Con Leche 24 oz - $7.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Chocolate Cracked Iced Coffee - $8.45 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Desserts
- Hot Fresh Churros (3) - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Flamingo Crossing Ice Cream (1 Scoop) - $5.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Flan Ice Cream Cone - $14.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Milkshakes - $8.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Frozen Coconut Drink - $8.75 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
- Root Beer Float - $8.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Chocolate Dipped Banana Split - $16.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Dubai Burger Ice Cream Sandwich - $14.99
- Concha Ice Cream Sandwich - $14.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium
- Cookies - $4.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Rum Cake - $7.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol
- Key Lime Pie - $6.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Cuatro Leches - $8.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Flan - $7.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Choco Flan - $8.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Frozen Chocolate-Dipped Key Lime Pie on a Stick - $6.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about FRITAS
- Is FRITAS dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. FRITAS has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Maduros Sweet Plantains, Sampler Platter and Guacamole.
- What can I eat at FRITAS on a dairy-free diet?
- Maduros Sweet Plantains, Sampler Platter and Guacamole carry the dairy-free tag, out of 9 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does FRITAS have vegan options?
- Yes. 13 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Maduros Sweet Plantains and Sampler Platter.
- Is FRITAS 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 FRITAS?
- Homemade Empanadas, at roughly 57g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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