Molina's Ranch Restaurant – Mexican
Stepping into this storied Cuban landmark feels like a warm embrace, where the savory perfume of garlic and slow-roasted pork wafts from a bustling kitchen into a nostalgic, wood-paneled dining room. Generations of families gather over plates of crispy vaca frita and golden sweet plantains, savoring an authentic taste of Havana heritage that lingers long after the last drop of potent café cubano.
4090, East 8th Avenue, Hialeah, FL 33013 +13056934440 http://molinasranch.com0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Molina's Ranch Restaurant
Dairy-Free at Molina's Ranch Restaurant
Molina's Ranch Restaurant in Hialeah has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sautéed Sausages, Molina's Combo and Shrimp Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Molina's Ranch Restaurant
Molina's Ranch Restaurant in Hialeah has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Plantains Stuffed with Shrimp, Sautéed Sausages and Molina's Combo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Molina's Ranch Restaurant
Molina's Ranch Restaurant in Hialeah has 25 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shrimp in Green Sauce, Lobster & Shrimp Combo Lunch and Shrimp Cocktail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Molina's Ranch Restaurant
Molina's Ranch Restaurant in Hialeah has 7 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cod Fritters, Shrimp Cocktail and Canoe of Seafood. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Molina's Ranch Restaurant
Molina's Ranch Restaurant in Hialeah has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Sautéed Sausages. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Molina's Ranch Restaurant
Molina's Ranch Restaurant in Hialeah has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sautéed Sausages and Shrimp Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Molina's Ranch Restaurant
Molina's Ranch Restaurant in Hialeah has 1 vegan-tagged dish on its current menu, including Malanga Fritters. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Molina's Ranch Restaurant
Molina's Ranch Restaurant in Hialeah has 3 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Mozzarella Sticks, Mac & Cheese and Malanga Fritters. 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 Molina's Ranch Restaurant
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Paella Valenciana | 60.7 g | 94.4 g |
| Loaded Fries | 64.7 g | 64.3 g |
| Seafood Mix Lunch | 24.5 g | 62.9 g |
| Canoe of Seafood | 22.7 g | 53.2 g |
| Grilled Shrimp | 0 g | 23.6 g |
| Shrimp Cocktail | 11 g | 21 g |
| Grilled Fish | 0 g | 20.3 g |
| Surf and Turf | 0.1 g | 19 g |
| Cod Fritters | 0 g | 17.1 g |
| Pork Chop Lunch | 21.6 g | 14.4 g |
| Turkey Plate Lunch | 21.9 g | 11.8 g |
| Fish Finger & French Fries | 48.2 g | 11.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Shrimp Cocktail - $15: Chilled shrimp served with cocktail sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Molina's Combo - $24: A variety of Molina's finest appetizers on one plate Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sautéed Sausages - $13.5: Chorizo salteado Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Plantains Stuffed with Shrimp - $18.5: Tostones rellenos de camaron Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Squid - $14.5: Calamares fritos Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cod Fritters - $13.5: Frituras de bacalao Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Fingers - $11.5: Deditos de pescado Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Conch Fritters - $14: Frituras de cobo Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charcuterie Plate - $18.5: Prosciutto, Cantimpalo, Manchego Cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Malanga Fritters - $13.5: Frituras de malanga Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Croquettes - $1: Ham croquetas Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Mozzarella Sticks - $11.5: 6 pieces Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loaded Fries - $13.5: French fries with melted cheese and bacon Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Plantains with Shredded Beef or Ground Beef - $9.5: Tostones rellenos (2 pieces) with Ropa Vieja or Picadillo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Plantains with Shrimp or Jerked Beef - $10.5: Tostones rellenos (2 pieces) with Camarones or Tasajo Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sautéed Octopus - $25: Pulpo a la Gallega Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Lunch Specials
- Roast Beef Lunch - $13: Boliche, Moros & Sweet Plantains Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Chop Lunch - $13: 1 piece pork chop, Moros & Sweet Plantains Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Pork Chunks Lunch - $13: Masas de Puerco, Moros & Sweet Plantains Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roast Pork Lunch - $13: Lechon Asado, Moros & Sweet Plantains Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Mix Lunch - $21: Shrimp, Fish Chunk, Fried Squid, Moros & Sweet Plantains Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Fish Chunks Lunch - $13: Tronchos de Pescado, Moros & Plantains Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Creole Lunch - $15: Camarones Enchilados, White Rice & Sweet Plantains Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Chunks Lunch - $13: Chicharon de Pollo, Moros & Sweet Plantains Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: lunch
- Mixed Seafood Creole Lunch - $21: Shrimp, Fish, Mussels Creole, White Rice & Sweet Plantains Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breaded Chicken Chunks Lunch - $14: 7oz Breaded Chicken, Moros and Sweet Plantains Available at: lunch
- Grilled Chicken Steak Lunch - $13: 7oz Chicken Steak, Moros & Sweet Plantains Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Pepper Steak Lunch - $17: Punta de Filete de Puerco Salteada, Moros & Sweet Plantains Available at: lunch
- Seafood Trio Lunch - $32.5: White Rice & Sweet Plantains Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: lunch
- Lobster & Shrimp Combo Lunch: White Rice & Sweet Plantains Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Plate Lunch - $13: Turkey, Mashed Potatoes & Vegetables Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood
- Whole Fried Snapper - $37.5: Served with French Fries Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Kingfish Steak - $24: Rueda de Serrucho, Moros & Sweet Plantains Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Fish & Shrimp - $28.5: White Rice & Sweet Plantains Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sirloin Steak & Breaded Fried Shrimp - $39.5: Moros & Sweet Plantains Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Creole - $28.5: Camarones Enchilados, Moros & Sweet Plantains Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Creole - $23.5: Filete de Pescado Enchilado, White Rice & Sweet Plantain Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breaded Shrimp - $26.5: Camarones Empanizados, Moros & Sweet Plantains Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp & Filet of Chicken in Lobster Sauce - $28.5: White Rice & Sweet Plantains Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp & Fish Chunks in Garlic Sauce - $28.5: White Rice & Sweet Plantains Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Creole: White Rice & Sweet Plantains Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Scampi - $28.5: Camarones al Ajillo, White Rice & Sweet Plantains Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp in Green Sauce - $28.5: White Rice & Sweet Plantains Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Shrimp - $28.5: White Rice & Sweet Plantains Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Fish Chunks - $23.5: Moros & Sweet Plantains Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Surf and Turf: Sirloin Steak and Lobster, White Rice & Sweet Plantains Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Fillet in Creole Sauce - $26.5: White Rice & Sweet Plantains Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Fish - $22.5: White Rice & Plantains Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breaded Fish - $21.5: Moros & French Fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paella Valenciana - $36.5: Minimum 2 orders, 1 hour preparation Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Shrimp & Boneless Chicken Breast Chunks - $22.5: Moros & Sweet Plantains Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Canoe of Seafood: Lobster, Shrimp, Mussels and Calamari, White Rice & Sweet Plantains Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Soup - $34.5: Asopao de Camarones Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood & Yellow Rice - $39.5: Minimum 2 orders, 1 hour preparation Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Kids Menu
- Fried Chicken - $10.5: Served with French Fries or Sweet Plantains Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baby Steak - $10.5: Served with French Fries or Sweet Plantains Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Fillet - $10.5: Served with French Fries or Sweet Plantains Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ham Croquettes Kids - $8.5: Served with French Fries or Sweet Plantains Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Finger & French Fries - $10.5: Kids portion Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac & Cheese - $10.5: Classic macaroni and cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Side Orders
- Stuffed Corn Husks - $5.75: Tamal en Hoja Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Molina's Ranch Restaurant
- Is Molina's Ranch Restaurant dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Molina's Ranch Restaurant has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sautéed Sausages, Molina's Combo and Shrimp Soup.
- What can I eat at Molina's Ranch Restaurant on a dairy-free diet?
- Sautéed Sausages, Molina's Combo and Shrimp Soup carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Molina's Ranch Restaurant have vegan options?
- Yes. 1 dish is tagged vegan on the current menu, including Malanga Fritters.
- Is Molina's Ranch Restaurant 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 Molina's Ranch Restaurant?
- Paella Valenciana, at roughly 94.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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