LA TORTUGA VERDE – Mexican
La Tortuga Verde grew out of a catering and meal-delivery operation into a storefront on US 17 in Bowling Green, and it still works that way: a special decided in the morning, posted, and served until it runs out. The range is wider than the address suggests. Creamy Cajun chicken alfredo and seafood platters, crab boils with black mussels, pork tamales, stuffed bell peppers, fried tilapia. Most plates land in the low teens. Regulars order ahead for catering and custom requests. A small counter-service room doing genuinely varied cooking.
4938 US HIGHWAY 17 N, BOWLING GREEN, FL, 33834 863-431-2242 https://latortugaverde.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, gerd, south-beach, aip, alkaline, raw-food, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, soy-free
Diet fit at LA TORTUGA VERDE
Dairy-Free at LA TORTUGA VERDE
LA TORTUGA VERDE in Bowling Green has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Ceviche. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at LA TORTUGA VERDE
LA TORTUGA VERDE in Bowling Green has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Ceviche. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at LA TORTUGA VERDE
LA TORTUGA VERDE in Bowling Green has 5 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shrimp Cocktail, Ceviche and Seafood Platter. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at LA TORTUGA VERDE
LA TORTUGA VERDE in Bowling Green has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Shrimp Cocktail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at LA TORTUGA VERDE
LA TORTUGA VERDE in Bowling Green has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Seafood Platter. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at LA TORTUGA VERDE
LA TORTUGA VERDE in Bowling Green has 1 vegan-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fresh Coconut Water. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at LA TORTUGA VERDE
LA TORTUGA VERDE in Bowling Green has 1 vegetarian-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fresh Coconut Water. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at LA TORTUGA VERDE
LA TORTUGA VERDE in Bowling Green has 1 heart-healthy-tagged dish on its current menu, including Grilled Fish of the Day. 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 TORTUGA VERDE
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Shrimp Cocktail | 11 g | 21 g |
| Seafood Platter | 1.2 g | 10.4 g |
| Grilled Fish of the Day | 11.8 g | 3.4 g |
| Bottled Water | 6.9 g | 0.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Appetizers
- Shrimp Cocktail - $12: Fresh shrimp served with house cocktail sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ceviche - $10.5: Fresh fish marinated in citrus juices and spices Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Grilled Fish of the Day - $15: Freshly caught local fish grilled with herbs Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Platter - $22: Assorted grilled seafood including shrimp, fish, and calamari Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Bottled Water - $2: Purified drinking water
- Fresh Coconut Water - $3.5: Natural water from fresh coconuts Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about LA TORTUGA VERDE
- Is LA TORTUGA VERDE dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. LA TORTUGA VERDE has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Ceviche.
- What can I eat at LA TORTUGA VERDE on a dairy-free diet?
- Ceviche carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does LA TORTUGA VERDE have vegan options?
- Yes. 1 dish is tagged vegan on the current menu, including Fresh Coconut Water.
- Is LA TORTUGA VERDE gluten-free?
- 1 dish is 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 TORTUGA VERDE?
- Shrimp Cocktail, at roughly 21g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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