LA CANITA BEACH – Mexican (Note: While
A stretch of Ocean Drive given over to the flavors of the Americas and the Caribbean. La Canita Beach opens at three and runs until close, with a cocktail list poured, in their words, with plenty of corazon. Dinner keeps the group's strongest hands: empanadas criollas, shrimp-scampi croquetas with lemon aioli, masitas de puerco over congri and mojo, lechon asado with steamed yuca and chicharrones, a grass-fed ribeye off the grill. Churrasco and ropa vieja for the table that plans to share. Diners come for the buzz as much as the plates.
1200 Ocean DR, Miami Beach, FL, 33139 +1-305-392-0811 https://www.lacanitamiami.com/location/miami-beach/0Cuisine: Mexican (Note: While
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, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at LA CANITA BEACH
Dairy-Free at LA CANITA BEACH
LA CANITA BEACH in Miami Beach has 13 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ropa Vieja, Coconut Rice and Whole Boneless Yellowtail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at LA CANITA BEACH
LA CANITA BEACH in Miami Beach has 9 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ropa Vieja, Whole Boneless Yellowtail and Mexican Style Shrimp Cocktail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at LA CANITA BEACH
LA CANITA BEACH in Miami Beach has 25 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shrimp Ceviche, Smashed Avocado and Secret Tres Leches. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at LA CANITA BEACH
LA CANITA BEACH in Miami Beach has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Rice with Seafood. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at LA CANITA BEACH
LA CANITA BEACH in Miami Beach has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ropa Vieja and Grilled Market Vegetables. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at LA CANITA BEACH
LA CANITA BEACH in Miami Beach has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ropa Vieja, Grilled Market Vegetables and Mango Juice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at LA CANITA BEACH
LA CANITA BEACH in Miami Beach has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Grilled Market Vegetables. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at LA CANITA BEACH
LA CANITA BEACH in Miami Beach has 10 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Coconut Rice, Black Beans and Sweet Plantains. 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 CANITA BEACH
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Rice with Seafood | 38.5 g | 66.1 g |
| Cuban Experience Sandwich | 35.7 g | 51.1 g |
| La Cañita Burger | 26 g | 43.5 g |
| Grass Fed Ribeye | 62.5 g | 29.7 g |
| Roasted Pork Sandwich | 43.8 g | 23.6 g |
| Watermelon Caprese | 57.3 g | 19.3 g |
| Ropa Vieja Sandwich | 51 g | 17.3 g |
| Tropical Ceviche | 14.1 g | 15.9 g |
| Fried Calamari | 6 g | 15.5 g |
| Key Lime Pie | 110.2 g | 12.2 g |
| Rice and Beans Mix | 53.6 g | 11.2 g |
| Grilled Chicken with Rice | 14.4 g | 10.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Appetizers
- Serrano Ham Croquettes - $13: Fig marmalade Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Croquettes - $14: Blackberry marmalade Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Scampi Croquettes - $15: Lemon aioli Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Empanadas - $13: Creamy corn Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Empanadas - $13: Leeks and melting cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Creole Empanadas - $14: Hand-cut beef, olives, raisins Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Empanada Trio - $21: Creole, spinach, and chicken Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Style Shrimp Cocktail - $19: Yucatan style with chipotles, tomatoes, avocados, and cilantro Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Ceviche - $19: Lime, chilies, cilantro with plantain chips Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tropical Ceviche - $23: Fresh seafood, passion fruit leche de tigre Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Raw-Food, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari - $17: Pickled peppers, lemon garlic aioli Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Wahoo Fish Dip - $16: Celery, golden saltines Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Conch Fritters - $17: Dusted with cayenne powdered sugar Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wings - $19: Jalapeño-ranch sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smashed Avocado - $16: Topped with corn esquites, queso fresco with plantain chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- Watermelon Caprese - $18: Watermelon, tomatoes, basil, mint, balsamic vinaigrette, Italian soft mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $16: Shredded romaine, everything bagel spiced croutons, caesar dressing, parmesan Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- My Style Chicken Soup - $17: Pumpkin, yuca, plantain, and cilantro Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- La Cañita Burger - $24: Two beef patties, American cheese, special sauce, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ropa Vieja - $32: Shredded beef, onions, peppers, spices Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Pork - $25: Slow braised Cuban pork with garlic mojo, steamed yuca, pork rinds Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Chunks - $27: Rice with beans and mojo Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grass Fed Ribeye - $58: Cooked salsa criolla with Pedro Ximenez, french fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oxtail Gnocchi - $32: Potato gnocchi on a braised oxtail sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Spare Ribs - $32: Guava BBQ sauce, french fries Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken with Rice - $30: Seared half chicken, olive and herb salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whole Boneless Yellowtail - $46: Guasacaca, Haitian pikliz Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Local Fish of the Day - $38: Citrus butter, coconut rice, roast squash, black eyed peas and curry Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Soup - $43: Sofrito, shrimp, fish, and shellfish Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice with Seafood - $48: Calamari, clams, mussels, fish, chorizo cantimpalo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Grilled Florida Fish Sandwich - $24: Citrus slaw, cilantro, tartar sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Sandwich - $19: Buttermilk marinated chicken, shredded lettuce, aioli, pickles Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ropa Vieja Sandwich - $21: Shredded beef, melting mozzarella, mustard aioli Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Pork Sandwich - $18: Pulled pork, mojo aioli Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cuban Experience Sandwich - $33: Roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, yellow mustard, Cuban bread Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Black Beans - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Rice - $7 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
- Coconut Rice - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice and Beans Mix - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Plantains - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Green Plantains - $8: Mojo aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Market Vegetables - $12: Green chimichurri Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-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, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Skinny Flan - $11: Papaya sweet Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Churros - $12: Chocolate and dulce de leche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Secret Tres Leches - $14: Whipped cream and cherries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Bread Pudding - $16: Vanilla and Caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Key Lime Pie - $14: Zested lime Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
Beverages
- Classic Mojito - $13: Flor de Caña 4 rum, lime, sugar, mint, soda, bitter Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Piña Colada - $16: Secret rum blend, coconut, pineapple
- La Margarita - $13: Cazadores Reposado, agave, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Estrella Damm - $8: Lager, Spain Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Fresh Lemonade - $7
- Mango Juice - $9 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about LA CANITA BEACH
- Is LA CANITA BEACH dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. LA CANITA BEACH has 13 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ropa Vieja, Coconut Rice and Whole Boneless Yellowtail.
- What can I eat at LA CANITA BEACH on a dairy-free diet?
- Ropa Vieja, Coconut Rice and Whole Boneless Yellowtail 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 CANITA BEACH have vegan options?
- Yes. 10 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Coconut Rice and Black Beans.
- Is LA CANITA BEACH gluten-free?
- 9 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 CANITA BEACH?
- Rice with Seafood, at roughly 66.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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