Little Donkey – Mexican
This high-energy destination pulses with a global spirit, where ice-chilled seafood towers and jewel-toned crudos showcase the ocean’s freshest treasures. The kitchen balances playful decadence with refined technique, offering everything from buttery caviar sandwiches to zesty tuna tostadas that ignite the palate in a stylish, bustling atmosphere.
505, Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, 02139 +16179451008 http://www.littledonkeybos.com0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, 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, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Little Donkey
Dairy-Free at Little Donkey
Little Donkey in Cambridge has 10 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Egg, Add Oyster Shooter and Oysters on the Half Shell. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Little Donkey
Little Donkey in Cambridge has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Egg, Add Oyster Shooter and Oysters on the Half Shell. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Little Donkey
Little Donkey in Cambridge has 24 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salmon Crudo, Shrimp Toast Bao Buns and Add Egg. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Little Donkey
Little Donkey in Cambridge has 6 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Oysters on the Half Shell, Corn Maze and Grilled Octopus. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Little Donkey
Little Donkey in Cambridge has 5 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Egg, Oysters on the Half Shell and Widowmaker Blue Comet NE IPA. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Little Donkey
Little Donkey in Cambridge has 6 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Egg, Oysters on the Half Shell and Widowmaker Blue Comet NE IPA. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Little Donkey
Little Donkey in Cambridge has 3 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Egg, Oysters on the Half Shell and Add Caviar. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Little Donkey
Little Donkey in Cambridge has 17 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ode to Pablo, Notch Czech Style Pilsner and Widowmaker Blue Comet NE IPA. 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 Little Donkey
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Harvest Chicory Salad | 30.9 g | 51.6 g |
| Oysters on the Half Shell | 0.2 g | 39.1 g |
| Mushroom Fried Rice | 20 g | 34.3 g |
| Add Pimento Cheese | 31.8 g | 30.6 g |
| Wagyu Steak Tartare | 101.5 g | 28.8 g |
| Tuna Tostada | 104.1 g | 26.5 g |
| Manti | 17.8 g | 25.7 g |
| Samosa Pupusa | 86.7 g | 23.3 g |
| Caviar Sandwich | 0 g | 22.4 g |
| Corn Maze | 46.3 g | 22.1 g |
| Grilled Octopus | 0.1 g | 21 g |
| Heirloom Carrots | 0 g | 20.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Raw Bar & Platters
- Oysters on the Half Shell - $4: Chef selection, rotates daily Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Tower - $98: Assorted shellfish and marine life with traditional and nontraditional accompaniments Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Crudos
- Tuna & Salmon Belly Tartare - $20: Crispy sushi rice, tobiko Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Crudo - $20: Cranberry nuóc châm, blood orange chutney, sunflower praline Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Tostada - $20: Charred tortilla salsa, avocado, radish, hatch chili crema Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Ceviche - $19: Mexican style shrimp, avocado, saltines Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamachi Crudo - $20: Red pepper kimchi sauce, kimchi salad, yuzu, olive oil Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Snacks
- Caviar Sandwich - $26: Grilled Martin's potato roll, whipped butter, chive, sturgeon caviar Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- BLT Lettuce Wraps - $20: Lamb bacon, pimento cheese, tomato jam, pickled red onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wagyu Steak Tartare - $22: Caper dijonnaise, horseradish, potato chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Parker House Rolls - $9: Sesame seeds, roasted pumpkin spice butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Toast Bao Buns - $17: Scallion, sesame, spicy mayo Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Philly Cheesesteak Arancini - $19: Shaved ribeye, coopers sharp cheese, long hots mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Savory Churros - $15: Salt cod churro, lemon aioli, malt vinegar powder Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Empanada - $13: Octopus, chorizo, potato, guindilla aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
Veggies
- Fall Harvest Chicory Salad - $17: Green apple, grapes, spiced nuts, stilton, buttermilk vinaigrette, delicata Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kowloon Fried Cauliflower - $17: Chili garlic, sesame Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Heirloom Carrots - $19: Rose harissa, pepita dukkah, labneh, goat butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brussels Sprouts - $17: Mikes hot honey, pomegranate, smoked salt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Noodles, Rice & Masa
- Bangkok Street Noodles - $19: Roasted pork, rice noodles, fried peanuts Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Fried Rice - $19: Shitake, maitake, king trumpet, egg, szechuan Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Manti - $22: Meat ravioli, garlic, sour cream, red pepper butter Available at: dinner, lunch
- Samosa Pupusa - $17: Heirloom masa, chihuahua cheese, potato, mint, green chili Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cacio e Pepe - $23: Miso, fresh locally made ramen noodles, black pepper, parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Meat & Fish
- Crispy Chicken Sandwich - $16: Pickled jalapeños, som tum slaw, avocado ranch Available at: dinner, lunch
- Little Donkey Burger - $18: Dry aged beef, buffalo pickles, onion soup, mayo, jalapeño chips, cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Branzino - $26: Grilled mediterranean sea bass, nam phrik, fried cashews, lime Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Octopus - $23: White beans, kalamata, preserved lemon, herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wagyu Beef Cheek Vol-au-vent - $26: Crimini mushrooms, pot pie, puff pastry Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Sweets
- Cookie Dough - $13: Cocoa nibs, milk espuma Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Miso Brownie Sundae - $15: Kalamansi caramel, vanilla ice cream, yuzu meringue Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chamoyada - $15: Mango sorbet, diced mango, chamoy, tajin Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Hot Chocolate Mousse - $14: Coffee ice cream, chocolate pearls Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Cocktails
- The One in the Grapefruit - $20: Tequila, cantaloupe, lemongrass, lime, grapefruit, topo chico Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Lectin-Free
- Ode to Pablo - $18: Mezcal, aperol, spicy ginger shrub, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Frozee - $18: Rum, orange, pineapple, coconut cream, nutmeg Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Lectin-Free
- Punch, Drunk, Love - $18: White & dark rum, passion fruit, lime, grenadine, bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Golf Widow - $18: Rye, cynar, raspberry, iced tea, lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Natty Ice - $18: Frozen winter rosé sangria Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Corn Maze - $18: Bourbon, punt e mes, apricot, bitters Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium
- Respect the Pouch - $18: Clarified milk punch, vodka, apple, cherry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Frozee Zero - $12: Orange, pineapple, coconut cream, nutmeg Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Snow Day - $12: Spicy ginger shrub, ginger beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal
- Topo Chico - $3.5: Sparkling mineral water
- Widowmaker Blue Comet NE IPA - $12: 7.1% ABV Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Winter Hill Rebel City Red Ale - $12: 4.8% ABV Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Modelito - $5: Mexican lager, 4.4% ABV
- Estrella Galicia - $7: Spanish lager, 4.6% ABV Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Notch Czech Style Pilsner - $12: 4.0% ABV Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Tsingtao - $8: Chinese lager, 4.7% ABV Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Tecate - $6: Mexican lager, 4.5% ABV
- Miller High Life - $6: American lager, 4.6% ABV
- Allagash White - $9: Wheat beer, 5.0% ABV
- Shacksbury Arlo Cider - $6: 6.2% ABV Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Amabuki Himawari Sake - $14: Junmai gingo sake (150ml) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Add-ons
- Add Caviar - $7: Per gram Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Add Oyster Shooter - $5 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Add Pimento Cheese - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Add Egg - $4 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Little Donkey
- Is Little Donkey dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Little Donkey has 10 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Egg, Add Oyster Shooter and Oysters on the Half Shell.
- What can I eat at Little Donkey on a dairy-free diet?
- Add Egg, Add Oyster Shooter and Oysters on the Half Shell 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 Little Donkey have vegan options?
- Yes. 17 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Ode to Pablo and Notch Czech Style Pilsner.
- Is Little Donkey gluten-free?
- 6 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 Little Donkey?
- Fall Harvest Chicory Salad, at roughly 51.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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