SELVA NEGRA – Mexican
Marisol Mendoza's Nicaraguan family institution, founded in 2000 and 25 years into feeding Miami's Hispanic community from two rooms — West Flagler in Little Havana and Sweetwater. Traditional Nicaraguan plates run beside a varied Latin menu, banquet halls, catering, cocktails, coffee, UberEats, and a 3-to-7 happy hour, weekends opening at 9. It suits fritanga-scale appetites, quinceañera banquet bookings, gallo-pinto breakfasts, and Nicaraguans fed like family since the millennium turned. The West Flagler original anchors the story that the Sweetwater sequel extends daily.
2025 W Flagler ST, Miami, FL, 33135 +1-786-332-3631 https://selvanegrarestaurants.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at SELVA NEGRA
Dairy-Free at SELVA NEGRA
SELVA NEGRA in Miami has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pork Tenderloin, Carne Asada 12 oz and Baby Back Ribs. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at SELVA NEGRA
SELVA NEGRA in Miami has 5 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pork Tenderloin, Carne Asada 12 oz and Baby Back Ribs. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at SELVA NEGRA
SELVA NEGRA in Miami has 2 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Salmon and Seafood Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at SELVA NEGRA
SELVA NEGRA in Miami has 5 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mixed Chaufa Rice, Selva Negra Grill and Grilled Salmon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at SELVA NEGRA
SELVA NEGRA in Miami has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Fish Tipitapa Style, Pork Fillet in Achiote and Lobster Thermidor. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at SELVA NEGRA
SELVA NEGRA in Miami has 5 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garlic Lobster, Fresh Fish Tipitapa Style and Pork Fillet in Achiote. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at SELVA NEGRA
SELVA NEGRA in Miami has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Pork Fillet in Achiote. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at SELVA NEGRA
SELVA NEGRA in Miami has 2 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Salmon and Seafood Rice. 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 SELVA NEGRA
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Selva Negra Grill | 43.7 g | 98.5 g |
| Mixed Chaufa Rice | 5.6 g | 53.8 g |
| Pullazo | 26 g | 24 g |
| Grilled Salmon | 0 g | 23.6 g |
| Pork Fillet in Achiote | 0.2 g | 21.8 g |
| Lomo Saltado | 120.4 g | 21.3 g |
| Grilled or Breaded Chicken Fillet | 0.1 g | 20.8 g |
| Neapolitan Chicken Steak | 21 g | 17.5 g |
| Lobster Thermidor | 5.2 g | 8.9 g |
| Fresh Fish Tipitapa Style | 2.8 g | 7.8 g |
| Garlic Lobster | 19.3 g | 6.2 g |
| Branzino Fillet | 10.7 g | 5.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday
- 10:00AM - 11:00PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 9:00AM - 11:30PM
Menu
Main Courses - Beef
- Carne Asada - $19: Flank Steak, marinated in our special house seasoning, grilled to your liking, served with fried cheese and pico de gallo. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Churrasco - $26: Skirt steak, One of our favorite cuts of meat grilled to your liking. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pullazo - $28: New York steak 12oz, sweet corn (guirila), fresh cheese and gallo pinto. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- New York Steak - $26: A juicy cut of meat, cook to your liking on the grill. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Selva Negra Grill - $60: Beef ribs, grilled chicken, carne asada, pork tenderloin, Argentine chorizo, golden potatoes and corn. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lomo Saltado - $30: Steak strips sautéed with onions, tomatoes and chili, seasoned with soy sauce and spices. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada 12 oz - $23: Grilled carne asada, marinated with our house seasoning. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses - Seafood
- Branzino Fillet - $38: Branzino Fillet, cooked on the griddle, served with a lemon, white wine and caper sauce, over a bed of vegetables. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Salmon - $28: Salmon fillet, cooked on the griddle, served with a passion fruit sauce, broccoli and mashed potatoes. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Rice - $28: Delicious seafood rice with our house seasonings. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Lobster - $50: Sautéed with fresh garlic, parsley, butter and a touch of white wine. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Chaufa Rice - $24: Fried rice with shrimp, chicken and beef, cooked with oriental seasonings, Peruvian style. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Fish Tipitapa Style: Fried snapper topped with an onion and pepper sauce. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Thermidor - $55: Gratinated with a creamy white wine and butter sauce. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses - Chicken & Pork
- Neapolitan Chicken Steak - $22: Crispy chicken breast, cover with ham, grilled cheese, sliced tomatoes and marinara sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Breast in Jalapeño Sauce - $16: Chicken breast on the grill, covered with a creamy sauce with onions and jalapenos. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Tenderloin - $16: Pork tenderloin, marinated with our house seasoning. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baby Back Ribs - $26: Baby back ribs, marinated in our special creole achiote sauce, cooked on the grill. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled or Breaded Chicken Fillet - $17: Marinated with house seasoning, cooked on the grill or breaded. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Fillet in Achiote - $20: Pork fillet marinated with house seasoning. 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: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about SELVA NEGRA
- Is SELVA NEGRA dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. SELVA NEGRA has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pork Tenderloin, Carne Asada 12 oz and Baby Back Ribs.
- What can I eat at SELVA NEGRA on a dairy-free diet?
- Pork Tenderloin, Carne Asada 12 oz and Baby Back Ribs carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Is SELVA NEGRA gluten-free?
- 5 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 SELVA NEGRA?
- Selva Negra Grill, at roughly 98.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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