LA ESQUINITA CALIENTE – Mexican
21514276 SW 152 Avenue, Miami, FL 33186 786-438-7928 https://laesquinitacolombiana.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
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, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at LA ESQUINITA CALIENTE
Dairy-Free at LA ESQUINITA CALIENTE
LA ESQUINITA CALIENTE in Miami has 18 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Filete de Salmon, Lomo Cerdo Plancha and Sobrebarriga. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at LA ESQUINITA CALIENTE
LA ESQUINITA CALIENTE in Miami has 19 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Filete de Salmon, Lomo Cerdo Plancha and Sobrebarriga. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at LA ESQUINITA CALIENTE
LA ESQUINITA CALIENTE in Miami has 31 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Arroz Frutos del Mar, Filete de Salmon and Arepa con Camarones. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at LA ESQUINITA CALIENTE
LA ESQUINITA CALIENTE in Miami has 6 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Filete de Pescado a la Plancha, Camarones al Ajillo and Higado. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at LA ESQUINITA CALIENTE
LA ESQUINITA CALIENTE in Miami has 5 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cazuela de Mariscos, Higado and Mondongo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at LA ESQUINITA CALIENTE
LA ESQUINITA CALIENTE in Miami has 9 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cazuela de Mariscos, Camarones al Ajillo and Baby Churrasco. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at LA ESQUINITA CALIENTE
LA ESQUINITA CALIENTE in Miami has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Higado and Bistec Encebollado. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at LA ESQUINITA CALIENTE
LA ESQUINITA CALIENTE in Miami has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tostones con Hogao, Jugo en Agua and Café Espresso. 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 ESQUINITA CALIENTE
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chuleta Caleña | 68.1 g | 37.4 g |
| Pechuga a la Parrilla | 11.7 g | 36 g |
| Cazuela de Mariscos | 0 g | 24.3 g |
| Camarones al Ajillo | 10.6 g | 24.1 g |
| Baby Churrasco | 0 g | 21.8 g |
| Desayuno Americano | 78.6 g | 19.5 g |
| Sancocho de Costilla | 0 g | 17.1 g |
| Bistec Encebollado | 1.2 g | 17 g |
| Mojarra Frita | 61.4 g | 16.2 g |
| Filete de Pescado Empanizado | 3.2 g | 16 g |
| Higado | 5.7 g | 15.9 g |
| Café con Leche | 22.5 g | 14.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Antojitos/Appetizers
- Buñuelo - $2.5: Cheesy dough fritters Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Arepa con Queso - $5.5: Grilled White Corn Cake and Cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Arepa de Choclo - $6.95: Sweet Corn Cake and Cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Chorizo y Arepa - $6: Colombian Sausage and white Corn Cake Available at: dinner, lunch
- Morcilla con Arepa - $6: Blood Sausage and White Corn Cake Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicharron y Arepa - $9: Pork rind and White Corn Cake Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tequeños - $2.25: Fried breaded cheese stick Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pandebono - $2.25: Cheesy roll Bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast
- Empanadas - $2.25: Meat, Chicken, Cheese Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pandeyuca - $2.25: Cassava Cheese Bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Comidas Rapidas/Quick Bites
- Picada Pequeña (2-3 People) - $45: Beef, pork ribs, sausage, pork rind, blood sausage, yellow potatoes, french fries, fried cassava, green plantains Available at: dinner, lunch
- Picada Grande (4-5 People) - $80: Beef, pork ribs, sausage, pork rind, blood sausage, yellow potatoes, french fries, fried cassava, green plantains Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salchipapas - $9.5: French Fries and Chopped Hot Dogs Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salchicriolla - $10.5: Yellow Potato and Chopped Hot Dogs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maicitos Carne o Chorizo - $10.95: Sweet corn, mozarella cheese, steak or sausage, grinded potatoes and sauces Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maicito con Queso - $7.25: Sweet Corn, Mozarella Cheese, Grinded Potatoes and Sauces Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maicito con Pollo - $9.95: Sweet Corn, Mozarella Cheese, Grinded Potatoes and Sauces, Chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maicito Mixto - $11.95: Sweet corn, mozarella cheese, grinded potatoes and sauces and two options: Steak, sausage, pork rind or chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arepa con Camarones - $14.95: Shrimp in pink sauce with gratin cheese over a white corn cake Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arepas con Pollo y Tocineta - $11.95: Chopped chicken, bacon bits with gratin cheese over a white corn cake Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tostones con Camarones y Guacamole - $17.95: Shrimps and guacamole over three fried green plantains Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tostones con Guacamole y Lomo de Res - $17.95: Beef tenderloin chopped and guacamole over three fried green plantains Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tostones con Hogao - $8: Tomato and onions sauce over three fried green plantains Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Desayuno/Breakfast
All options come with coffee, chocolate, white corn cake with cheese or bread. Served 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.
- Desayuno Calentado - $16.99: Heated Rice and Beans with chopped Pork rind, eggs to taste, and corn cake with cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Desayuno Colombiano - $10.95: Eggs to taste and corn cake with cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Desayuno Montañero - $20.95: Heated Rice and Beans with chopped Pork rind, eggs to taste, grilled meat and corn cake with cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Desayuno Americano - $10.95: Eggs to taste, Bacon or Ham, Hash brown or french fries, and bread Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Carne Asada con Arepa Y Queso - $20.25: Grilled Meat with White Corn Cake and Cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Tipicos/Most Popular
Comes with two sides: white rice, beans, ripe plantain, fries, cassava, twice-fried green plantain or salad.
- Tamales - $13: Spiced Corn Dough with beef and pork wrapped in a plantain leaf served with white rice or white corn cake Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada - $21: Grilled flap steak Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bandeja Paisa - $24.99: Colombian sausage, red beans, rice, avocado, pork rind, fried egg and sweet plantain Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sobrebarriga - $19.95: Flank Steak Colombian Style Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chuleta Caleña - $19: Breaded Pork Steak Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baby Churrasco - $27.95: 8 oz grilled skirt steak Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Skirt Steak - Entraña - $35: 12 oz Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bistec Salsa Criolla - $22: Steak creole sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bistec Encebollado - $22: Grilled flap meat topped with sautee onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lomo Cerdo Plancha - $18: Grilled pork loin Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Higado - $20: Liver Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cazuela de Frijoles - $16.5: Bowl of beans with chopped pork rind, sweet plantain, avocado, ground meat and white corn cake Available at: dinner, lunch
Sopas/Soups
Comes with two sides: white rice, beans, ripe plantain, fries, cassava, twice-fried green plantain or salad.
- Ajiaco - $18.5: Colombian shredded chicken, corn and potato soup Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mondongo - $18.5: Colombian tripe, pork and vegetable soup Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sancocho de Gallina - $19: Hen stew with cassava, potato, corn and green plantains Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sancocho de Costilla - $21.99: Rib stew with cassava, potato, corn and green plantains Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Pescado/Fish
- Arroz Frutos del Mar - $24.99: Seafood Rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pargo Frito - $27.99: Fried Red Snapper Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Filete de Salmon - $23: Grilled Salmon Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mojarra Frita - $27: Fried Tilapia Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cazuela de Mariscos - $24.99: Seafood Stew on Coconut Milk Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Camarones al Ajillo - $19.95: Shrimp on Garlic Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arroz con Camarones - $19.5: Yellow Rice with Shrimp and Vegetables with Twice fried plantain Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Camarones Enchilados - $20: Shrimp in Hot Sauce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Camarones Empanizados - $19.5: Breaded Shrimp Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ceviche Clasico - $20: With leche de tigre Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Raw-Food, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Filete de Pescado a la Plancha - $18: Grilled Fish Fillet Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Filete de Pescado Empanizado - $18.99: Breaded Fried Fish Fillet Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Filete de Pargo - $30: Red snapper Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Filete de Corvina - $19.99: Corvina Fillet Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Viudo de Pargo - $33.99: Red snapper cooked in coconut milk Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Pollo/Chicken
Served with white rice and ripe plantain.
- Arroz con Pollo - $16.95: Yellow Rice with shredded Chicken and Vegetables accompanied sweet plantains and salad Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pechuga Napolitana - $18: Gratin Breast Chicken in Creole Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pechuga Empanizada - $17: Breaded Breast Chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pechuga a la Criolla - $17: Breast Chicken in Creole Sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pechuga Encebollada - $17: Grilled Chicken Breast Topped with Sautee Onions Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pechuga a la Parrilla - $15: Grilled Chicken Breast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pechuga en Salsa de Champiñones - $18: Chicken Breast in Mushrooms Sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Postres/Desserts
- Flan - $7.95: Caramel Flan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Arroz con Leche - $7: Rice Pudding Dessert Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Postre de Natas - $6: Colombian-Style Milk Pudding Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Postre 3 Leches - $9: Three Milk Cake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Milo Frio - $6: Cold Milo Drink Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Colada - $2: Cuban Coffee
- Cortadito - $2: Small Espresso and Warm Milk
- Cappucino - $4.25
- Café Espresso - $1.6: Cuban Coffee Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Café Americano - $2: Regular Black Coffee Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Limonada - $6: Lemonade
- Chocolate Caliente - $3: Hot milk chocolate beverage
- Café con Leche - $2.5: Latte
- Jugo en Agua - $6.25: Fruit Juice: Tangerine, Pineapple, Mango, Lulo, Passion Fruit, Guanabana, Blackberry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Juice-Cleanse
- Jugo en Leche - $6.75: Milk and fruit juice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
Frequently Asked Questions about LA ESQUINITA CALIENTE
- Is LA ESQUINITA CALIENTE dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. LA ESQUINITA CALIENTE has 18 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Filete de Salmon, Lomo Cerdo Plancha and Sobrebarriga.
- What can I eat at LA ESQUINITA CALIENTE on a dairy-free diet?
- Filete de Salmon, Lomo Cerdo Plancha and Sobrebarriga carry the dairy-free tag, out of 18 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does LA ESQUINITA CALIENTE have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Tostones con Hogao and Jugo en Agua.
- Is LA ESQUINITA CALIENTE gluten-free?
- 19 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 ESQUINITA CALIENTE?
- Chuleta Caleña, at roughly 37.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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