LATIN CREATIONS – Mexican
"Your Puerto Rican Kitchen," the sign says, and it means it. Out on the St. Johns Bluff corridor in Jacksonville, Latin Creations turns out plates that taste like somebody's abuela made them: mofongo in every configuration, pernil, arroz con gandules, alcapurrias, relleno de papa, pasteles, and a chuleta kan kan large enough to share whether you meant to or not. Two things surface in nearly every review — the portions are enormous and the prices are not. Family-run, open from breakfast through the evening, with catering on the side.
3505 St. Johns Bluff Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32224 904.253.3886 https://www.latin-creations.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, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at LATIN CREATIONS
Dairy-Free at LATIN CREATIONS
LATIN CREATIONS in Jacksonville has 10 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Morcilla (1lb), Mofongo with Skirt Steak and Mofongo Flight. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at LATIN CREATIONS
LATIN CREATIONS in Jacksonville has 8 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Morcilla (1lb), Mofongo with Skirt Steak and Mofongo Flight. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at LATIN CREATIONS
LATIN CREATIONS in Jacksonville has 13 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Corn and Cheese Fritter, Cheese Flan and Toast. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at LATIN CREATIONS
LATIN CREATIONS in Jacksonville has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mofongo with Fried Pork Chunks, Medalla Beer and Shrimp Empanada. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at LATIN CREATIONS
LATIN CREATIONS in Jacksonville has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Passion Fruit Juice and Fried Whole Snapper. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at LATIN CREATIONS
LATIN CREATIONS in Jacksonville has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Passion Fruit Juice and Fried Whole Snapper. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at LATIN CREATIONS
LATIN CREATIONS in Jacksonville has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fried Whole Snapper. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at LATIN CREATIONS
LATIN CREATIONS in Jacksonville has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Toast, Sweet Plantains and Passion Fruit Juice. 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 LATIN CREATIONS
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Media Noche | 24.3 g | 45.1 g |
| Medalla Beer | 1.7 g | 27.4 g |
| Mofongo with Fried Pork Chunks | 21.7 g | 27 g |
| Shrimp Empanada | 0.2 g | 24 g |
| Cuban Sandwich | 15.7 g | 11.4 g |
| Chicken and Rice Soup | 13.1 g | 10.3 g |
| Stuffed Potato Ball | 5 g | 6.3 g |
| Papa's Locas | 29.9 g | 6 g |
| Tres Leches Cake | 9.4 g | 5.8 g |
| Nutella Milkshake | 21.7 g | 5 g |
| Toast | 44 g | 4.6 g |
| Cheese Flan | 1.4 g | 4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Breakfast
- Toast - $2.5: Toasted bread 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: breakfast, brunch
- El Boricua Breakfast Platter - $10.5: Two eggs, bacon, ham or sausage, sweet plantains or fries with toast Available at: breakfast, brunch
- El Escolar II Sandwich - $7.5: Ham, egg, and cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- El Boriquen Sandwich - $7.99: Ham, egg, cheese, and salad Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- El Newyorican Sandwich - $7.99: Bacon, egg, and cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- El Jibaro Sandwich - $7.99: Sausage, egg, and cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Appetizers
- Fried Green Plantains with Mojito - $4.5: Fried green plantains with a special garlic sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries with Mayo Ketchup - $4: French fries with a side of special sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Alcapurria - $4.5: Homemade fritter with seasoned beef filling Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pastelillos - $3.5: Deep fried patty with choice of chicken or beef Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pizza Empanadilla - $3.5: Doughy patty filled with cheese and sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Potato Ball - $3.5: Homemade potato fritter with beef filling Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corn and Cheese Fritter - $3: Sorullo de Maiz y Queso Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Surtido Platter - $26: Mini beef, chicken and cheese empanadas, mini alcapurrias and mini potato balls (30 pieces) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Surtido Deluxe - $36: Mini empanadas, corn fritters, potato balls, fried pork chunks, fried chicken chunks and tostones Available at: dinner, lunch
- Papa's Locas - $15: French fries, cheese, mayoketchup, pork, beef, chicken and tomatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Empanada - $5: Pastelillo de Camarrones Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicharron (1lb) - $12: Marinated and cured pork belly with skin Available at: dinner, lunch
- Morcilla (1lb) - $14: Blood sausage Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- El Don Coqui - $29: Fried cheese, corn meal fritters, plantain chips, fried pork chunks and chicken chunks Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Cheese with Guava Sauce - $6.5: Queso frito with guava sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Rice and Beans with Sirloin Steak - $15: Sirloin steak with onions in a red sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice and Beans with Grilled Chicken Breast - $15: Grilled chicken breast and onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice and Beans with Pork Chop - $12: Rice and beans with one pork chop Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice and Beans with Roasted Pork - $12.5: Pernil with rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice and Beans with Fried Pork Chunks - $12.5: Carne frita with rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken and Rice Soup - $15: Asopado de Pollo Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp and Rice Soup - $19: Asopado de Camarones Available at: dinner, lunch
- Churrasco - $27.99: Marinated tender skirt steak topped with grilled onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Whole Snapper - $32: Prepared with red criollo sauce, garlic sauce, or fried Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Mofongo
- Mofongo with Fried Pork Chunks - $17: Green plantains, garlic, oil and pork rinds with carne frita Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mofongo with Shrimp in Creole Sauce - $19: Green plantains, garlic, oil and pork rinds with shrimp in red sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mofongo Flight - $32.99: Three types of Mofongo: Chicken in creole sauce, Shrimp in garlic sauce, and Skirt steak Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mofongo with Skirt Steak - $27.99: Marinated skirt steak served with mofongo and side salad Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- El Criollito Sandwich - $15: Green plantains, grilled steak, chicken or pork with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and special sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cuban Sandwich - $12: Pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard dressing on toasted garlic bread Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tripleta Sandwich - $15: Chicken, pork and steak with special sauce, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Media Noche - $12: Virginia ham, Swiss cheese, mustard and pickles on sweet bread Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Sweet Plantains - $4: Amarillos 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
- Yellow Rice with Pigeon Peas - $4: Arroz con gandules Available at: dinner, lunch
- Macaroni Salad - $3: Ensalada de codito Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Cheese Flan - $4.5: Homemade caramel custard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Tres Leches Cake - $5.5: Three milk cake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Puerto Rican Moist Cake - $5.98: Almond flavored moist cake Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
Beverages
- Flan Milkshake - $10.5: Flan, vanilla ice cream, and ice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Passion Fruit Milkshake - $8.5: Passion fruit pulp, vanilla ice cream, and ice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Nutella Milkshake - $9.5: Nutella, vanilla ice cream, and ice
- Passion Fruit Juice - $5.5: Natural juice Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Medalla Beer - $4: Puerto Rican Beer Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
Frequently Asked Questions about LATIN CREATIONS
- Is LATIN CREATIONS dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. LATIN CREATIONS has 10 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Morcilla (1lb), Mofongo with Skirt Steak and Mofongo Flight.
- What can I eat at LATIN CREATIONS on a dairy-free diet?
- Morcilla (1lb), Mofongo with Skirt Steak and Mofongo Flight carry the dairy-free tag, out of 10 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does LATIN CREATIONS have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Toast and Sweet Plantains.
- Is LATIN CREATIONS gluten-free?
- 8 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 LATIN CREATIONS?
- Media Noche, at roughly 45.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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