LA ESENCIA LATIN CUISINE – Mexican
Dominican and Mexican cooking share one menu at La Esencia, on Collins Avenue in North Beach. Birria is the throughline and the kitchen runs it in every direction: birria tacos with consomme for dipping, tostones de birria, yaroa de birria, even a birria pizza. Everything is made to order. The room is casual and walk-in friendly, warm and busy from late morning into the evening. Diners come back for the birria and stay for the Dominican side of the menu. A fusion that actually commits.
6944 Collins AVE, Miami Beach, FL, 33141 +1-305-397-8175 https://la-esencia-domimex.res-menu.net/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, aip, renal, tlc, lectin-free, soy-free
Diet fit at LA ESENCIA LATIN CUISINE
Dairy-Free at LA ESENCIA LATIN CUISINE
LA ESENCIA LATIN CUISINE in Miami Beach has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chimi Birria, Fries with Special Sauce and Tostones. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at LA ESENCIA LATIN CUISINE
LA ESENCIA LATIN CUISINE in Miami Beach has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chimi Birria, Tostones and Yaroa with Beef. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at LA ESENCIA LATIN CUISINE
LA ESENCIA LATIN CUISINE in Miami Beach has 3 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fries with Special Sauce, Tostones and Country Club Soda. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at LA ESENCIA LATIN CUISINE
LA ESENCIA LATIN CUISINE in Miami Beach has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fries with Special Sauce, Tostones and Country Club Soda. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at LA ESENCIA LATIN CUISINE
LA ESENCIA LATIN CUISINE in Miami Beach has 3 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fries with Special Sauce, Tostones and Country Club Soda. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at LA ESENCIA LATIN CUISINE
LA ESENCIA LATIN CUISINE in Miami Beach has 1 heart-healthy-tagged dish on its current menu, including Country Club Soda. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at LA ESENCIA LATIN CUISINE
LA ESENCIA LATIN CUISINE in Miami Beach has 1 low-fat-tagged dish on its current menu, including Country Club Soda. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at LA ESENCIA LATIN CUISINE
LA ESENCIA LATIN CUISINE in Miami Beach has 4 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fries with Special Sauce, Tostones and Country Club Soda. 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 ESENCIA LATIN CUISINE
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Fusion Sandwich | 35.7 g | 30 g |
| Birria Tacos | 11.6 g | 26.9 g |
| Country Club Soda | 46.2 g | 3.3 g |
| Tostones | 34.3 g | 1.1 g |
| Jarritos | 29.8 g | 1 g |
| Empanadas | 12.2 g | 0.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Empanadas: Traditional savory pastries Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tostones: Crispy, golden, and perfectly seasoned fried green plantains Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loaded Nachos with Shrimp: Nachos topped with shrimp and savory seasonings Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Birria Tacos: Mexican-style slow-cooked beef tacos Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yaroa with Beef: Dominican-style loaded dish with beef Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chimi Birria: Fusion of Dominican Chimichurri burger and Mexican Birria Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fusion Sandwich: Toasted bread, juicy tender meat, and fresh toppings Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Fries with Special Sauce: Crispy fries served with house-made special sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Jarritos: Assorted Mexican sodas
- Country Club Soda: Dominican soft drinks including Raspberry flavor Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
Frequently Asked Questions about LA ESENCIA LATIN CUISINE
- Is LA ESENCIA LATIN CUISINE dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. LA ESENCIA LATIN CUISINE has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chimi Birria, Fries with Special Sauce and Tostones.
- What can I eat at LA ESENCIA LATIN CUISINE on a dairy-free diet?
- Chimi Birria, Fries with Special Sauce and Tostones carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does LA ESENCIA LATIN CUISINE have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Fries with Special Sauce and Tostones.
- Is LA ESENCIA LATIN CUISINE gluten-free?
- 3 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 ESENCIA LATIN CUISINE?
- Fusion Sandwich, at roughly 30g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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