Puerta – Mexican
Puerta serves as a vibrant gateway to elevated Latin flavors, where the air is thick with the savory scent of bubbling queso fundido and the bright, citrusy zing of fresh-caught seafood. The experience unfolds through a parade of inventive plates, from the smoky, crisp indulgence of wagyu tlayudas to the unexpected harmony of oysters al pastor Rockefeller, all set within an atmosphere that feels both effortlessly chic and deeply soulful.
Puerta, Pecan Avenue, Plaza Midwood, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, 28205, United States https://puertaclt.com0Cuisine: 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, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Puerta
Dairy-Free at Puerta
Puerta in Charlotte has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole, Street Corn and Sun Squash Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Puerta
Puerta in Charlotte has 7 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole, Sun Squash Soup and Tuna Tostaditas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Puerta
Puerta in Charlotte has 20 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole, Street Corn and Jalapeño Cheddar Grits. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Puerta
Puerta in Charlotte has 9 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Scallop Pozole Verde, Tuna Tostaditas and Chopped Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Puerta
Puerta in Charlotte has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chorizo Links and Bacon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Puerta
Puerta in Charlotte has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chorizo Links, Hash Browns and Bacon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Puerta
Puerta in Charlotte has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Bacon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Puerta
Puerta in Charlotte has 10 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole, Street Corn and Sun Squash Soup. 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 Puerta
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Surf & Turf Fajitas | 134.1 g | 66.7 g |
| Chopped Salad | 1.4 g | 62.3 g |
| Tuna Tostaditas | 50.2 g | 56.1 g |
| Arroz a la Tumbada | 43.2 g | 46.8 g |
| Crispy Pork Belly Torta | 49.7 g | 45.8 g |
| Chicken al Pastor Ballotine | 102.1 g | 40.3 g |
| Octopus a la Plancha | 14.8 g | 37.6 g |
| Crab Tetelas | 4.5 g | 35.6 g |
| Potatoes with Chorizo | 32.2 g | 33.2 g |
| Shrimp and Grits | 22.1 g | 32.9 g |
| Charro Beans | 6.4 g | 32.8 g |
| Wagyu Tlayuda | 33.2 g | 32.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Scallop Ceviche - $26: horchata leche, crisp jícama, lime, chile Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Belly Chicharron - $22: crispy heritage pork belly, pineapple-habanero glaze, hibiscus-pickled onion, plantain chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso Fundido - $16: shishito peppers, caramelized shallots, oaxaca, chihuahua, and monterey cheese, choice of chorizo or birria mushrooms Available at: dinner, lunch
- Empanadas (2) - $14: choice of smoked chicken tinga or lamb birria Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamachi Crudo - $22: smoked roma tomato leche de tigre, guacamole pea mousse, crispy corn husk threads, serrano chile oil Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Guacamole - $18: fresh guacamole topped with sesame and tuna tartare served with charred tostadas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom and Jackfruit Tostones - $17: golden plantain sandwich stuffed with smoky adobo mushrooms and jackfruit, melted oaxaca cheese, pickled onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wagyu Tlayuda - $19: black beans, avocado, chile, smoked manchego, hoja santa Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Tostaditas - $18: blue fin tuna, guajillo & achiote, cucumber, chilis, aromatics, avocado puree, sesame Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oysters al Pastor Rockefeller - $23: roasted oysters with pineapple chile butter, masa crumble, cilantro oil, micro herbs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Tetelas - $19: Guajillo, poblano purée, avocado epazote crema, chile oil, queso fresco Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- Sun Squash Soup - $12: roasted butternut, coconut, caramelized onion, chile oil, lime, toasted pepitas 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, Renal, Macrobiotic, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fire Chicken Soup - $11: guajillo chicken broth, radish, cilantro oil, charred corn, pulled chicken, crisp chicken skin Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Heirloom Tomato and Poached Pear Salad - $16: hibiscus pickled onion, spiced pepita brittle, tempura avocado, shaved manchego, herb salad Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chopped Salad - $14: crispy tortilla strips, black beans, queso fresco, pico de gallo, charred corn, jicama, avocado, romaine & avocado ranch Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Caesar Salad - $14: romaine hearts, heirloom cherry tomato, pickled onion, queso fresco, corn croutons, caesar dressing Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Roasted Whole Red Snapper - $54: Guerrero chile adobo, esquites, black garlic crema Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potatoes with Chorizo - $20: crispy potato, chorizo, crema, pico de gallo queso, house hot sauce, two sunny side up eggs Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Carne Asada & Eggs - $40: hash browns, salsa roja, two sunny side up eggs and queso fresco Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Churro Pancakes - $21: dulce de leche, cinnamon & sugar whipped cream, chorizo link, two eggs Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Shrimp and Grits - $30: birria mushrooms, pico, roasted jalapeño cheese grits, chorizo gravy, queso fresco Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Crispy Pork Belly Torta - $22: crispy chicharron, morita aioli, mixed cheese, over easy eggs, pickled onions, guacamole, plantains Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Chilaquiles - $22: lamb birria with rojo, queso fresco, crema, two sunny side up eggs, avocado, cilantro, onions Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Enchiladas Verde - $21: calabacitas, black beans, pico, grilled corn, salsa verde, mixed cheese, mexican crema, pickled red onion, chipotle slaw, rice and beans Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Street Tacos (3) - $23: Choice of 3 tacos, served with rice and charro beans Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken al Pastor Ballotine - $32: pineapple gualillo glaze, Oaxacan mole, arepa, white bean chorizo purée, crispy leeks, roasted plantain Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada - $44: grilled hanger steak, potato pavé, carmelized onion puree, mezcal jus Available at: dinner, lunch
- Octopus a la Plancha - $28: purple potato chorizo espuma, smoked avocado purée, salsa macha vinaigrette, toasted pepita, cascabel chile, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallop Pozole Verde - $39: seared scallops over green corn grits with tomatillo serrano broth, radish, pepitas, cilantro oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arroz a la Tumbada - $34: squid-ink arroz, shrimp, fish, clams, guajillo, charred blood orange, jicama, masa chips Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Para La Mesa (For 2) - $85: Choice of meat and side, served with toppings and corn tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Para La Mesa (For 3-4) - $150: Choice of 2 meats and 2 sides, served with toppings and corn tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Milanesa Torta - $18: panko fried chicken breast, refried beans, chipotle slaw, guacamole, morita aioli, crispy plantains Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chimichanga - $21: grilled flour tortilla stuffed with rice, beans, cheese, cilantro, onions, topped with ranchero sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Surf & Turf Fajitas - $24: grilled steak and shrimp, peppers, onions, calabacitas, served with tortillas and sides Dietary tags: High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Bacon - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Hash Browns - $6 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chorizo Links - $6 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Plantains - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charro Beans - $8: chorizo, pepper, onions, queso fresco Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeño Cheddar Grits - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Street Corn - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salsa Trio - $8: verde, roja, pico Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Soy Free
- Queso - $8 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Spanish Rice - $8 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calabacita Succotash - $9: mexican squash, grilled corn, black beans, pico, queso fresco Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Corn Bread - $13: warm corn cake, airy corn mousse, atole de elote Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Carajillo Flan - $13: espresso, tequila, citrus crema, blood orange, toasted pepitas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC
- Oaxacan Chocolate Tart - $13: chocolate crémeux, mezcal caramel, house-made cajeta ice cream, passionfruit gel, cocoa nib shard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Churros - $12: dulce de leche and spiced chocolate sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Quatro Leches Cake - $14: macerated strawberries, toasted meringue Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Tamarind Sticky Toffee Pudding - $13: piloncillo caramel, coconut, pepita Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Beverages
- Bloody Maria - $14: el jimador tequila or 400 conejos mezcal, house made sangrita, tajin rim
- Mexican Mimosa - $13: terra madi brut, fresh squeezed orange juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Tommy’s Margarita - $15: tequila or mezcal, lime, agave Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Pacifico - $5: Beer
- Blackberry Basil Agua Fresca - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Mexican Coke - $4
- L.A. Cetto Chenin Blanc - $14: White Wine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Puerta
- Is Puerta dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Puerta has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole, Street Corn and Sun Squash Soup.
- What can I eat at Puerta on a dairy-free diet?
- Guacamole, Street Corn and Sun Squash Soup carry the dairy-free tag, out of 9 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Puerta have vegan options?
- Yes. 10 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Guacamole and Street Corn.
- Is Puerta gluten-free?
- 7 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 Puerta?
- Surf & Turf Fajitas, at roughly 66.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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