Miguel's Cocina – Mexican
Vibrant coastal energy radiates through this lively space, where the bright tang of citrus-cured ceviche and the delicate crunch of ahi tuna tostaditas celebrate the fresh, bold spirit of Mexican cuisine. Guests gather amidst a hum of conversation to share golden-fried carnitas flautas and savory picadillo empanadas, savoring a festive atmosphere that feels like a sun-soaked escape to the heart of Mexico City.
5980, Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA, 92008 +17607591843 https://miguels-cocina.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, 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, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Miguel's Cocina
Dairy-Free at Miguel's Cocina
Miguel's Cocina in Carlsbad has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole and Sesame-Seared Tuna Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Miguel's Cocina
Miguel's Cocina in Carlsbad has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole and Sesame-Seared Tuna Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Miguel's Cocina
Miguel's Cocina in Carlsbad has 14 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Red Chile Caesar Salad, Huevos Rancheros and House Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Miguel's Cocina
Miguel's Cocina in Carlsbad has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shrimp Cocktail and Ceviche Loco. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Miguel's Cocina
Miguel's Cocina in Carlsbad has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Kenwood Brut. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Miguel's Cocina
Miguel's Cocina in Carlsbad has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Calamari and Kenwood Brut. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Miguel's Cocina
Miguel's Cocina in Carlsbad has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole and Kenwood Brut. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Miguel's Cocina
Miguel's Cocina in Carlsbad has 9 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Huevos Rancheros, House Salad and Crispy Cinnamon Churros. 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 Miguel's Cocina
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Pozole Rojo | 99.7 g | 68.4 g |
| Breakfast Burrito | 102 g | 62.5 g |
| Ceviche Loco | 46.9 g | 46 g |
| Mexico City-Style Quesadilla | 50.7 g | 40.1 g |
| Machaca con Huevos | 127.5 g | 40 g |
| Mexican Chopped Salad | 44.8 g | 39.3 g |
| Sesame-Seared Tuna Salad | 41.3 g | 37.4 g |
| Tostada Grande | 31.6 g | 36.5 g |
| Traditional Sopes | 16.7 g | 35.8 g |
| Chorizo con Huevos | 93 g | 35.5 g |
| Skirt Steak Skillet | 61.4 g | 32.9 g |
| Avocado Omelet | 19.3 g | 27.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Ahi Tuna Tostaditas - $14.95: Avocado, mango, cucumber, red onion, cumin-cilantro vinaigrette & sriracha aioli Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ceviche Loco - $16.95: Octopus, ahi tuna, ceviche, mango, avocado, tajin & chamoy with flour tortilla chips Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas and Cheese Flautas - $12.95: Carnitas, jack cheese, roasted chile in a rolled flour tortilla with guacamole, salsa fresca & cotija cheese Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Traditional Sopes - $11.95: Black beans, salsa verde, queso fresco, onion, cilantro & lime crema; choice of chicken, beef or carnitas Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ceviche - $13.95: Shrimp, scallops & white fish cured in citrus juices with diced tomato, sliced avocado, onion & cilantro; served with crispy tortilla chips Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Cocktail - $14.95: Mexican shrimp, avocado, tomato, cucumber, onion & celery in spicy cocktail sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari - $13.95: Tender golden strips with our famous jalapeño white sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miguel's Taquitos - $11.95: Crispy rolled corn filled with shredded chicken or beef, topped with sour cream, guacamole & salsa fresca Available at: dinner, lunch
- Picadillo Empanadas - $12.95: Three empanadas stuffed with ground beef, jack cheese, roasted corn, tomatoes & chiles then topped with lime crema; served with guacamole & salsa fresca Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexico City-Style Quesadilla - $13.95: Fresh chile-corn tortillas, crispy pork belly, jack cheese, salsa molcajete, queso fresco, onion & cilantro Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Surf and Turf Queso Fundido - $15.95: Sautéed mexican shrimp, chorizo & salsa fresca in skillet of molten jack cheese; served with flour tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miguel's Nachos - $13.95: Crispy corn tortilla chips topped with shredded beef or chicken, cheese, salsa fresca, sour cream and guacamole Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miguel's Sampler - $19.95: Flautas de carnitas, cheese nachos with guacamole, fried calamari, empanadas picadillo & ceviche Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole - $10.95: Ripe avocados serrano chile, lime, onion & cilantro Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups and Salads
- Sesame-Seared Tuna Salad - $17.95: Red onion-papaya salsita & a ginger-habanero vinaigrette Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, High-Fiber, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Albondigas - $8.95: Mexican meatballs in tomato-vegetable broth Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tostada Grande - $15.95: Crispy flour tortilla topped with refried beans, shredded beef or chicken, lettuce, tomato, avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole & salsa fresca Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad - $9.95: Romaine & fresh lettuces tossed with a creamy cilantro dressing & garnished with radishes, avocados & carrots Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Chile Caesar Salad - $12.95: Crisp romaine tossed in our tj-style red chile caesar dressing with red pepper, avocado, tortilla strips & cotija cheese; served with cheesy garlic bread Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Barb's Caesar - $17.95: A variation on the classic with sonoran-spiced shrimp, Miguel’s famous carnitas, fresh tomatoes & mangos Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Chopped Salad - $16.95: Chopped fresh greens, red peppers, cucumbers, carrots, red onion, black beans & queso fresco tossed with creamy chipotle dressing & topped with choice of marinated chicken or skirt steak Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Brunch
- Pozole Rojo - $14.95: Pork pozole with hominy served with lime, chopped onion, cilantro, green cabbage & avocado; served with choice of tortillas Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Chorizo con Huevos - $13.95: Mexican spicy sausage scrambled with two eggs; served with rice, beans & tortillas Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Huevos Rancheros - $13.95: Two eggs sunnyside up on corn tortillas & topped with house-made ranchero sauce; served with rice & beans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Coconut French Toast - $15.95: Coconut-crusted french toast topped with fresh berries; served with scrambled eggs, two strips of bacon & chorizo potato hash Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Machaca con Huevos - $14.95: Two eggs scrambled with shredded beef, onions & bell peppers; served with tortillas, rice & beans Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Skirt Steak Skillet - $17.95: Diced skirt steak, chorizo-potato hash, salsa fresca & cheese topped with two eggs any style & guacamole Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Burrito - $13.95: Flour tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, bacon, potatoes & cheese; served with rice & beans Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chilaquiles con Huevos - $14.95: Corn tortilla chips in our house-made sauce, topped with shredded chicken, two eggs any style, cheese, guacamole & sour cream; served with a side of beans Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Avocado Omelet - $14.95: Three egg omelet with roasted peppers, tomatoes, sour cream, cheese & avocado slices topped with Spanish sauce; served with chorizo-potato hash Dietary tags: South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Surf and Turf Omelet - $17.95: Mexican shrimp & carne asada sautéed with mushrooms, salsa fresca & jack cheese folded into a three egg omelet topped with chipotle cream & avocado slices; served with chorizo-potato hash Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Carnitas Benedict - $15.95: English muffin, poached eggs & slow roasted carnitas topped with avocado tomatillo sauce & pickled onions; served with chorizo-potato hash Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Miguel’s Breakfast Bowl - $14.95: Scrambled eggs & bacon over chorizo- potato hash & topped with jalapeño sausage gravy & cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch
Desserts
- Fried Ice Cream - $8.95: Rich vanilla ice cream coated in cinnamon-frosted corn flakes & deep fried; topped with chocolate syrup & whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Empanadas - $8.95: Abuela’s favorite!
- Crispy Cinnamon Churros - $7.95: Fried mexican pastries rolled in cinnamon & sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Coconut Flan - $7.95: Coconut custard topped with smooth caramelized glaze Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Apple Chimis - $8.95: Served a la mode with a caramel crème anglaise sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Mud Pie - $9.95: Chocolate cookie crust topped with a deep layer of mocha ice cream & finished with rich fudge, whipped cream & chopped nuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Kenwood Brut - $9: Sparkling wine Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Miguel's Cocina
- Is Miguel's Cocina dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Miguel's Cocina has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole and Sesame-Seared Tuna Salad.
- What can I eat at Miguel's Cocina on a dairy-free diet?
- Guacamole and Sesame-Seared Tuna Salad carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Miguel's Cocina have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Guacamole and Kenwood Brut.
- Is Miguel's Cocina gluten-free?
- 2 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 Miguel's Cocina?
- Pozole Rojo, at roughly 68.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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