Playa Cafe – Mexican
Step into a sun-drenched sanctuary where the golden crust of hand-crimped ground beef empanadas offers a satisfying crunch before revealing a savory, spiced center. Fragrant steam rises from generous platters of rice and pigeon peas, perfectly paired with succulent roasted chicken that brings the vibrant, soulful flavors of the coast to every table.
1330, South Cesar E Chavez Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53204 +14146261063 https://playacafewi.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, high-protein, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, aip, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Playa Cafe
Dairy-Free at Playa Cafe
Playa Cafe in Milwaukee has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Roasted Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Playa Cafe
Playa Cafe in Milwaukee has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Roasted Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Playa Cafe
Playa Cafe in Milwaukee has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Ground Beef Empanadas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Playa Cafe
Playa Cafe in Milwaukee has 1 heart-healthy-tagged dish on its current menu, including Rice with Pigeon Peas Platter. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Playa Cafe
Playa Cafe in Milwaukee has 1 low-fat-tagged dish on its current menu, including Rice with Pigeon Peas Platter. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Playa Cafe
Playa Cafe in Milwaukee has 2 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ground Beef Empanadas and Rice with Pigeon Peas Platter. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Paleo at Playa Cafe
Playa Cafe in Milwaukee has 1 paleo-tagged dish on its current menu, including Roasted Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Whole30 at Playa Cafe
Playa Cafe in Milwaukee has 1 whole30-tagged dish on its current menu, including Roasted Chicken. 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 Playa Cafe
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef Empanadas | 0 g | 19.2 g |
| Rice with Pigeon Peas Platter | 65.7 g | 16.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Popular Items
- Ground Beef Empanadas - $4.68 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice with Pigeon Peas Platter - $15.18 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Chicken - $11.49: Our delicious roasted chicken is marinated with a secret family recipe that will make your mouth water!!! Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Playa Cafe
- Is Playa Cafe dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Playa Cafe has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Roasted Chicken.
- What can I eat at Playa Cafe on a dairy-free diet?
- Roasted Chicken carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Is Playa Cafe 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 Playa Cafe?
- Ground Beef Empanadas, at roughly 19.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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