XPLOSION CAFE – American
A Hialeah counter that opens at 6:30 in the morning and runs Cuban cafeteria cooking straight through the workday, weekdays only. The list is short and familiar, with the filetillo de pollo among the plates regulars order by name. Takeout and delivery both available, and the doors stay open into the evening. Quick, cheap, and built for the block it sits on.
2601 W 76 ST, Hialeah, FL, 33016 +1-706-707-0680 https://xplosioncafe.com/0Cuisine: American
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 XPLOSION CAFE
Dairy-Free at XPLOSION CAFE
XPLOSION CAFE in Hialeah has 18 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sampler Platter Big, Shrimp Spicy (Enchilado) and Pork Rinds. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at XPLOSION CAFE
XPLOSION CAFE in Hialeah has 22 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sampler Platter Big, Shrimp Spicy (Enchilado) and Pork Rinds. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at XPLOSION CAFE
XPLOSION CAFE in Hialeah has 24 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sampler Platter Big, Shrimp Spicy (Enchilado) and Breaded Fish Fillet. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at XPLOSION CAFE
XPLOSION CAFE in Hialeah has 12 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Breaded Chicken Steak, Shrimp Spicy (Enchilado) and Tuna Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at XPLOSION CAFE
XPLOSION CAFE in Hialeah has 11 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garlic Shrimps, Chicken Milanese and Fish Trunks. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at XPLOSION CAFE
XPLOSION CAFE in Hialeah has 16 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shrimp Spicy (Enchilado), Garlic Shrimps and Chicken Milanese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at XPLOSION CAFE
XPLOSION CAFE in Hialeah has 9 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tuna Salad, Salmon and Chicken Milanese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at XPLOSION CAFE
XPLOSION CAFE in Hialeah has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Mojarra, Midnight Sandwich and Natural Orange Juice. 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 XPLOSION CAFE
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Wings (6 Small) | 2.7 g | 57.7 g |
| Chicken Wings (12 Large) | 2.7 g | 57.7 g |
| Breaded Pork Steak | 0 g | 52.7 g |
| Midnight Sandwich | 37.2 g | 50.7 g |
| Fried Pork Masses | 0 g | 48.1 g |
| Chicken on Eggs | 1.7 g | 40.1 g |
| Shrimp Spicy (Enchilado) | 8.1 g | 31.2 g |
| Pork Chops | 130.5 g | 25.5 g |
| Salmon | 0 g | 24 g |
| Ham and Cheese Sandwich | 35.1 g | 23.6 g |
| Baby Churrasco | 0 g | 21.8 g |
| Perico Ripiado | 5.2 g | 18.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Breakfast
Breakfasts come with coffee with milk and toast.
- Breakfast 1 - $9.75: 2 fried or scrambled eggs, tortillas, sausage, bacon or ham. Served with coffee with milk and toast. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast 2 - $12.35: Fried or scrambled egg, tortillas, ham, cheese, onion, tomato, chili. Served with coffee with milk and toast. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Steak on Eggs - $18.85: Beef palomilla steak with 3 fried eggs. Served with coffee with milk and toast. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Perico Ripiado - $12.35: Scrambled eggs with ham, chili, onion and tomato. Served with coffee with milk and toast. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Toasts with Cheese - $2.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Toasts with Butter - $1.3 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bagel - $2.6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Ham Croquette - $1.3 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Ham and Cheese Pie - $1.5 Available at: breakfast, brunch
Sandwiches
- Ham and Cheese Sandwich - $8.5: Traditional Cuban recipe with ham and cheese, accompanied with french fries. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Xplosion Sandwich - $12.35: De luxe selection of hams, meats and dressings. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bread with Steak - $11.4: Traditional Cuban steak sandwich accompanied with french fries. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prepared Croquette Sandwich - $9.75: Exquisite croquettes with Cuban dressings. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Midnight Sandwich - $9.75: Traditional Cuban Media Noche recipe accompanied with french fries. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Traditional Cuban Sandwich - $9.75: Signature Cuban sandwich accompanied with french fries. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Sandwich - $8.78: Traditional Cuban tuna sandwich accompanied with french fries. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bread with Pork - $9.75: Traditional Cuban lechon sandwich accompanied with french fries. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Sandwich - $11.4: Traditional Cuban chicken sandwich accompanied with french fries. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bread with Croquette - $6.5: Traditional Cuban croquette sandwich accompanied with french fries. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Small Ham and Cheese Sandwich - $7.15: Traditional Cuban recipe accompanied with french fries. Available at: dinner, lunch
Steaks and Meats
Served with 2 sides of your choice.
- Sirloin Steak - $18.2 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Churrasco - $28.5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Baby Churrasco - $19.5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Beef Milanese - $20.8 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Churrasco Fillets - $29.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Breaded Beef Steak - $9.75
- Sea and Land - $7.15 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Chicken
Served with 2 sides of your choice.
- Chicken Fillet - $16.9 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breaded Chicken Steak - $16.25 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Steak - $15.6 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken on Eggs - $15.6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chicken Milanese - $17.55 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wings (6 Small) - $12.35 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wings (12 Large) - $21.45 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Pork
Served with 2 sides of your choice.
- Pork Chops - $12.99 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breaded Pork Steak - $15.6 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- 2 Pork Chops - $19.5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lomito - $14 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Steak - $14.3 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Pork Masses - $14.3 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Pork Chops - $15.6 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Milanese - $16.9 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sampler Platter Big - $37.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sampler Platter Small - $18.75 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Rinds - $10 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Fish and Seafood
Served with 2 sides of your choice.
- Shrimp Spicy (Enchilado) - $15.6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, 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
- Grilled Fish Fillet - $16.9 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breaded Fish Fillet - $18.2 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Trunks - $14 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whole Fried Fish - $23.15 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon - $19.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Shrimps - $16.25 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Salad - $11.25 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice with Shrimps - $15.6 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Rice - $18.2 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Mojarra - $24.7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Caramel Flan - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Beverages
- Fruit Smoothie - $6.5: Choice of: Mamey, Mango, Milkshake, Wheat, Strawberry, or Chocolate
- Lemonade - $3.9
- Natural Orange Juice - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Sodas - $6.5: Sprite, Coca Cola, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Pepsi, Jupiña, Materva, Fanta, IronBeer, CanadaDry
- Jarritos (Mexican Sodas) - $2.95: Tangerine or Tamarind Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Red Bull - $4.55
- Bottled Water - $1.3
Frequently Asked Questions about XPLOSION CAFE
- Is XPLOSION CAFE dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. XPLOSION CAFE has 18 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sampler Platter Big, Shrimp Spicy (Enchilado) and Pork Rinds.
- What can I eat at XPLOSION CAFE on a dairy-free diet?
- Sampler Platter Big, Shrimp Spicy (Enchilado) and Pork Rinds carry the dairy-free tag, out of 18 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does XPLOSION CAFE have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Fried Mojarra and Midnight Sandwich.
- Is XPLOSION CAFE gluten-free?
- 22 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 XPLOSION CAFE?
- Chicken Wings (6 Small), at roughly 57.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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