La Caverna – Italian
Descend into a subterranean sanctuary where dim lighting and a lively hum create an intimate escape that feels worlds away from the city bustle. The air is fragrant with charred corn and zesty lime as tables fill with vibrant street tacos, creamy hand-mashed guacamole, and golden calamari designed for spirited sharing. Every bite, from the crunch of loaded nachos to the smoky sweetness of elote, celebrates the bold, festive flavors of a hidden cantina tucked within its namesake cavernous walls.
122, Rivington Street, New York, NY, 10002-2302 +12124752126 https://lacavernanyc.com0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, renal, tlc, volumetrics, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, slow-carb
Diet fit at La Caverna
Dairy-Free at La Caverna
La Caverna in New York has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sweet Potato Fries, French Fries and Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at La Caverna
La Caverna in New York has 12 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Truffle Fries, Churros Mexicanos and Tres Leches. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at La Caverna
La Caverna in New York has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Carne Tacos, Chicken Wings and Steak or Shrimp Quesadilla. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at La Caverna
La Caverna in New York has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including House Pinot Noir. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at La Caverna
La Caverna in New York has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Pinot Grigio and House Pinot Noir. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at La Caverna
La Caverna in New York has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at La Caverna
La Caverna in New York has 15 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sweet Potato Fries, French Fries and House Chardonnay. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at La Caverna
La Caverna in New York has 22 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Truffle Fries, Churros Mexicanos and Tres Leches. 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 Caverna
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Tostada | 36.2 g | 69.1 g |
| Chicken Wings | 1.4 g | 57.1 g |
| Carne Tacos | 0 g | 31.2 g |
| Elote | 43.6 g | 30.5 g |
| Steak or Shrimp Quesadilla | 19.5 g | 30.4 g |
| Caveman's Burger | 57.7 g | 29.5 g |
| Veggie Quesadilla | 30.5 g | 20.9 g |
| Nachos | 76.6 g | 20.4 g |
| Cavateli Toscana | 6.8 g | 16.4 g |
| Fried Calamari | 6 g | 15.5 g |
| Michelob Ultra | 0.7 g | 12.4 g |
| Guacamole | 37.7 g | 11.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Starters
- Nachos - $12: Corn Tortilla Chips, Monterrey Jack Cheese, Lettuce, Black Beans, Pico De Gallo, Mexican Cream & Jalapeños Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Guacamole - $12: Served with Tortilla Chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Chicken Wings - $12: Served with Celery, Carrots, Blue Cheese or Ranch Dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Elote - $7: Corn on the Cob, Served with Cream, Cotija Cheese & Chile Tajin
- Fried Calamari - $14: Served with Spicy Tomato Sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
Salads
- Caesar Salad - $13: Romaine Lettuce, Croutons & Parmesan Cheese Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory
Main Courses
- Chicken Tacos - $13: Corn Tortilla, Shredded Chicken, Tomatillo Sauce, Guacamole, Cilantro, onion & Queso fresco
- Beef Tacos - $13: Corn Tortilla, Seasoned Ground Beef, Fried beans, Aioli, & Pico de Gallo
- Veggie Tacos - $13: Corn Tortilla, Green Zucchini, Mushrooms, Corn, Spinach, Fried Beans, Red Peppers, Green Peppers & Aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Carne Tacos - $15: Corn Tortilla, Sautéed Flank Steak, Caramelized Onions, Guacamole, Homemade Ranchero Sauce & Fresh Onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Shrimp Tacos - $15: Corn Tortilla, Sautéed Shrimp, Guacamole, Aioli, Cilantro & Pickled Onions Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics
- Veggie Quesadilla - $14: Mexican Cream, Lettuce, Pico De Gallo & Cotija Cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Chicken Quesadilla - $15: Mexican Cream, Lettuce, Pico De Gallo & Cotija Cheese Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Steak or Shrimp Quesadilla - $18: Mexican Cream, Lettuce, Pico De Gallo & Cotija Cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Chicken Flauta - $18: Shredded Chicken rolled and Fried in a crispy tortilla, served with lettuce, Pico de Gallo, & guac Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Chicken Tostada - $17: Shredded Chicken, Serano Tomato Sauce, Cream, Lettuce, Cotija Cheese & Pickled Onions Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Caveman's Burger - $17: Beef Patty, Monterrey Jack Cheese, Guacamole, Lettuce, Tomato & Truffle cream sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fajitas - $28: Sautéed Peppers, Cheese, Onion & Mexican Cream, served with Corn Tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak or Shrimp Fajitas - $30: Sautéed Peppers, Cheese, Onion & Mexican Cream, served with Corn Tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Churrasco - $30: Grilled Skirt Steak, Chimichurri Sauce, Sautéed Peppers and Onions, Rice & Aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Cavateli Toscana - $18: Cavateli Pasta, Sundried Tomatoes in a Spinach Cream sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- French Fries - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Fries - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Truffle Fries - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Tres Leches - $9: Cake served on condensed milk with a caramel topping Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Churros Mexicanos - $9: Deep Fried Churros covered in Cinnamon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Mousse - $9: Airy Chocolate whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Cave Mule - $15: Vodka, Ginger Beer, Fresh Mint, & Fresh Lime Juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- La Caverna Cosmo - $16: Casamigos reposado, Triple Sec, Simple Syrup, Cranberry & Fresh Lime Juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Guava Caipirinha - $13: Cachaca, Fresh Muddled Limes & Guava Juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Margarita & Flavors - $14: Tequila, Fresh Lime Juice & a choice of flavor: Mango, Passion Fruit, Strawberry, Guava, Classic or Spicy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Old Fashioned - $16: Woodford Reserve, Orange Bitters, & Simple Syrup
- The Altamira - $13: Malibu Coconut Rum, St. Germain, Champagne & a Splash of Cranberry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free
- House Merlot - $13: Red Wine by the glass Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- House Cabernet Sauvignon - $13: Red Wine by the glass Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- House Pinot Noir - $13: Red Wine by the glass Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Atkins, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- House Pinot Grigio - $13: White Wine by the glass Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- House Chardonnay - $13: White Wine by the glass Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- House Rosé - $13: Rosé Wine by the glass Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Corona - $8: Bottle
- Stella - $8: Bottle
- Michelob Ultra - $8: Bottle
- Modelo - $8: Bottle
- Blue Moon - $8: Draft
- Goose Island IPA - $8: Draft
- Samuel Adams - $8: Draft Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Frequently Asked Questions about La Caverna
- Is La Caverna dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. La Caverna has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sweet Potato Fries, French Fries and Guacamole.
- What can I eat at La Caverna on a dairy-free diet?
- Sweet Potato Fries, French Fries and Guacamole carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does La Caverna have vegan options?
- Yes. 15 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Sweet Potato Fries and French Fries.
- What is the highest-protein dish at La Caverna?
- Chicken Tostada, at roughly 69.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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