La Bodeguita Del Medio – Spanish
Stepping into this vibrant sanctuary feels like a spirited escape to Old Havana, where the air is perfumed with the irresistible aroma of garlic-laced mojo and slow-roasted pork. Golden-brown empanadas and crisp potato croquetas offer a satisfying crunch that gives way to savory, traditional fillings, while bright plates of citrus-cured ceviche and zesty crab cakes bring a refreshing coastal energy to the table. It is a lively, rhythmic space where the warmth of Caribbean hospitality invites guests to linger over rich bowls of black bean soup and shared plates of garlicky shrimp.
463, South California Avenue, Palo Alto +16503267762 https://www.labodeguita.com/0Cuisine: Spanish
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, 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, low-fodmap, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at La Bodeguita Del Medio
Dairy-Free at La Bodeguita Del Medio
La Bodeguita Del Medio in Palo Alto has 13 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crispy Yuca, Yesica Salad and Raw Slaw. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at La Bodeguita Del Medio
La Bodeguita Del Medio in Palo Alto has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Raw Slaw, Platanos Maduros and Cuban Table Oil (250ml). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at La Bodeguita Del Medio
La Bodeguita Del Medio in Palo Alto has 21 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crispy Yuca, Yesica Salad and Raw Slaw. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at La Bodeguita Del Medio
La Bodeguita Del Medio in Palo Alto has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cubano Sandwich, Crab Cakes and Marinated Olives. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at La Bodeguita Del Medio
La Bodeguita Del Medio in Palo Alto has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Raw Slaw and Pan-Seared Snapper. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at La Bodeguita Del Medio
La Bodeguita Del Medio in Palo Alto has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Raw Slaw and Pan-Seared Snapper. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at La Bodeguita Del Medio
La Bodeguita Del Medio in Palo Alto has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cuban Table Oil (250ml) and Marinated Olives. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at La Bodeguita Del Medio
La Bodeguita Del Medio in Palo Alto has 13 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Estrella Galicia Draught, Crispy Yuca and Yesica Salad. 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 La Bodeguita Del Medio
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Cubano Sandwich | 8.6 g | 56.1 g |
| Seafood Ajiaco | 104.6 g | 55.6 g |
| Pasta Verde | 3.3 g | 49.1 g |
| Chicharrones De Pollo Sandwich | 27.1 g | 36.7 g |
| Yesica Salad | 67.1 g | 36.5 g |
| Shrimp Po' Boy Sandwich | 32.6 g | 36.4 g |
| Tierra Y Mar | 31.4 g | 30.5 g |
| Platanos Maduros | 48.6 g | 22.9 g |
| Paloma | 23 g | 21.9 g |
| Marinated Olives | 1.2 g | 17.8 g |
| Camarones con Mojo | 23.4 g | 17.4 g |
| Crab Cakes | 0.4 g | 15.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
- Monday - Thursday
- 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Starters
- Pork Empanadas - $17.4: House-made pork picadillo turnovers, chilis, cheese, black bean salsa, cabbage slaw, coconut/jalapeño sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Camarones con Mojo - $17.2: Spicy sauteed shrimp, piquillos, garlic, habanero peppers, cuban style toasts Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan Roasted PEI Mussels - $17.6: Sautéed in cuban table oil, garlic, sour orange, soy pan sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Croquetas - $14.6: Potato fritters, aged manchego cheese, pimenton, chives, tamarind-smoked jalapeno BBQ sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Ceviche - $17.2: Black beans, habanero, red onion, coconut milk, fresh key lime juice, cilantro Dietary tags: Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Cakes - $17.8: Crab, JO #1 spice, roasted corn salsa, avocado-cilantro pesto, sofrito sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cuban Black Bean Soup - $8.8: Spanish onion, parsley Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Empanadas - $18.4: Turmeric crusted, shredded chicken, mushrooms, spinach, chilis, aged manchego, chive crema Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Yesica Salad - $11.4: Mixed greens, roasted shaved corn & pepper salsa, black beans, carrots, radish, citrus-cumin vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Palmitos Salad - $14.6: Frisee, radicchio, hearts of palm, ruby red grapefruit, sugar cane walnuts, avocado, lime vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Raw Slaw - $8.8: Shaved green cabbage, carrots, cilantro, smoked paprika vinaigrette, jalapeños Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Raw-Food, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plantain Crusted Goat Cheese - $16.4: Arugula, radicchio, toasted pepitas, sultanas, aged sherry vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- 1 Pound Bindle of BBQ Ribs - $29.2: Guava bbq sauce, fried yuca, spicy ketchup, raw slaw, MHS aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tierra Y Mar - $31.8: Grilled marinated skirt steak, coconut crusted shrimp, sofrito mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, avocado-cilantro pesto Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Masitas - $27.8: Slow-braised pork shoulder, white rice, black beans, pickled red onions, spicy pork demi-glaze Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ropa Vieja - $31.4: Shredded skirt steak, peppers, tomatoes, chilis, spiced yellow rice, sofrito sauce, maduros Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caribbean Curry - $26.2: Turmeric yellow curry, spinach, carrots, yuca, red sweet peppers, coconut milk, chilis, laurel-scented white rice Dietary tags: Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arroz Con Pollo - $26.8: Oven-roasted chicken, spiced yellow rice, sweet platanos maduros, pollo braising sauce, roasted sofrito sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Impossible Savory Cuban Picadillo Hash - $27.6: Plant-based hash, roasted tomatoes, chilis, sultanas, capers, olives, black beans, laurel rice, braised purple cabbage Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paella Cubana - $68.2: Shrimp, chicken, chorizo, mussels, yellow rice, shellfish stock, petit pois, olives, piquillo peppers Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Ajiaco - $74.8: Lobster tails, black mussels, clams, shrimp, yuca, plantain, spicy tomato bisque, laurel rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan-Seared Snapper - $31.8: Ajiaco-spice dusted snapper, boniato mash, braised baby purple cabbage, roasted garlic-citrus compound butter, cilantro oil Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Chicharrones De Pollo Sandwich - $18.4: Buttermilk fried chicken, spicy MHS aioli, brioche bun, raw slaw Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cubano Sandwich - $18.4: Acme sourdough, roasted pork, ham, dill pickle, swiss, spicy dijon, side salad Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Pork Sandwich - $18.4: Guava bbq sauce, pickled red onions, jalapenos, spicy slaw, MHS aioli, pimenton vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shredded BBQ Chicken Sandwich - $18.4: Brioche bun, pickled onions, slaw, side salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Po' Boy Sandwich - $18.4: Buttermilk crispy shrimp, slaw, brioche bun, MHS aioli, side salad Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Bean Burger - $18.4: Housemade black bean patty, pepper-jack cheese, dijon-pickle brine aioli, pickled red onions, brioche bun, side salad Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Pasta Verde - $26.2: Spinach, squash, petit pois, avocado, asparagus, aged manchego, avocado-cilantro butter sauce, pimenton oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Short Person Pasta - $8: Plain pasta with cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Platanos Maduros - $8: Sweet, ripe plantains Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Yuca - $8: Fried yuca with house ketchup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marinated Olives - $7.4: House citrus and spice blend, orange zest Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mariquitas Plantain Chips - $8.8: Thinly sliced plantains, black bean salsa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cuban Table Oil (250ml) - $13.8: Signature orange oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Black Bean Meatballs - $8: Roasted red pepper sofrito Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Havana Bananas - $15.4: Caramelized bananas, spiced walnuts, cinnamon, caramel sauce, vanilla gelato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cuban Flan - $9.4: Traditional house recipe, dark caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Mr. Johnson’s Chocolate Rum Cake - $13.6: Dark Callebaut chocolate sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Key Lime Tart - $13.4: Key lime custard, graham cracker crust, guava berry coulis Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Fiorello's Sorbet - $8.8: Rotating flavors like blood orange, pineapple, or coconut Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Carajillo - $15.4: Espresso, Licor 43, turbinado sugar rim Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
Beverages
- Mojito - $17.8: Bacardi Limon, mint, sugar, lemon, lime, soda
- Zacapa Manhattan - $17.6: Zacapa 23 rum, Carpano Antica, bitters, Luxardo cherry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Mezcalito - $17.8: Mezcal, basil syrup, lemon, lime, tajin rim
- Paloma - $16.8: Cazadores reposado, grapefruit juice, sugar cane syrup, lime, soda
- Sangria - $16.8: Wine, rum, fresh fruit
- Estrella Galicia Draught - $7.8: Spanish Lager Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
Frequently Asked Questions about La Bodeguita Del Medio
- Is La Bodeguita Del Medio dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. La Bodeguita Del Medio has 13 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crispy Yuca, Yesica Salad and Raw Slaw.
- What can I eat at La Bodeguita Del Medio on a dairy-free diet?
- Crispy Yuca, Yesica Salad and Raw Slaw 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 La Bodeguita Del Medio have vegan options?
- Yes. 13 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Estrella Galicia Draught and Crispy Yuca.
- Is La Bodeguita Del Medio 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 La Bodeguita Del Medio?
- Cubano Sandwich, at roughly 56.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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