Celebrate all things Mexican with our collection of 25 insanely delicious Keto recipes that can be made in 30-minutes or less. Whether you’re enjoying Cinco de Mayo with family OR friends, no one will have a clue that EVERY dish is low-carb and keto-friendly.
This is keto Mexican food at its best!
Drag out the sombreros and colorful tablecloths because we’ve got one decadent Mexican feast coming your way…
WHAT IS CINCO DE MAYO?
Cinco de Mayo means the “5th of May” and it commemorates victory at the Battle of Puebla, a military battle won against the French in 1862.
You don’t need to live in Mexico or the USA to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. It’s just a damn good excuse to eat a lot of keto Mexican food!
WHAT KETO MEXICAN FOOD IS KETO-FRIENDLY?
From simple appetizers and quick dips to sink a crispy keto tortilla into, to cheesey, soul-restoring main dishes like tacos, burrito bowls, quesadillas, you won’t believe that your keto diet will be 100% on track with these recipes.
You’ll also find refreshing salads that provide some crunch with a few squeezes of lime to complete that south of the border zing.
And we haven’t forgotten to include some low-carb, sugar-free cocktails in this collection of Keto Mexican food. We’ve got spicy margaritas, keto Paloma’s and more to get the party started.
TYPICAL KETO MEXICAN FOOD INGREDIENTS
As you can see from this list, there are tons of classic Mexican foods that are suitable for a ketogenic diet!
- avocado
- cheese
- sour cream
- fresh tomatoes
- jalapeños
- chilis
- proteins such as chicken, beef, pork
- bell peppers
- canned tomatoes
- cilantro a.ka. coriander
- limes
HIGH CARB MEXICAN INGREDIENTS TO AVOID IF FOLLOWING A KETO DIET
- beans
- corn
- corn chips
- flour & corn tortillas. See low-carb versions here
- sugar – especially in cocktails like Margaritas. Scroll down to the recipes below for 2 low-carb versions!
WHY THESE MEXICAN RECIPES ARE SIMPLY THE BEST…
- make them in 30-minutes or less
- lots of kid friendly options
- perfect for Cinco de Mayo parties
- Keto-friendly, low-carb and sugar-free
- fresh ideas for Taco Tuesday
- easy recipes to transport for “bring a dish” or potluck
- they’re just too hard to resist!
ENJOY ♥♥♥♥♥
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KETO MEXICAN APPETIZER & SNACK RECIPES
30-minutes and ONE-POT is all you need to make this amazing chicken taco soup which is loaded with tender pieces of chicken, hearty vegetables and cheesey goodness. Load it up!
You'll love this brilliant 3 ingredient recipe hack for making crunchy, low-carb tortilla chips. Dip healthy tortilla chips into guacamole, serve with hot, cheesy, beef nachos or top with your favorite cheese.
This Keto Salsa is a tasty dip for those who follow a keto diet! Simple to whip up, this keto recipe takes just 10 minutes to prepare and is gluten-free, refined sugar-free, nut-free, paleo, Whole30-compliant, AND vegan!
This recipe for quick Keto queso has 3 ingredients and takes 5 minutes to make. It’s a delicious low carb cheese sauce that’s got just 2g net carbs per serving.
It's a dip, it's a sauce, and it's a salad dressing - this flavor-packed Creamy Jalapeno Dip is soo good and soo addictive, you'll be putting it on everything!
Everyone needs a simple guacamole recipe in their repetoire to serve as a dip or accompaniment to almost any Mexican dish.
KETO LOW-CARB MEXICAN COCKTAIL RECIPES
Cocktails are still on the menu when you're on a ketogenic diet or going sugar free! This low-carb Keto Spicy Margarita recipe is perfect for Cinco de Mayo celebrations or any summer party.
This Keto Paloma Cocktail is a refreshing blend of sugar free grapefruit soda, lime juice, and white tequila.
Whether it is a “Cinco de Mayo” alternative or just a refreshing drink for any gathering of friends and family, it is delicious! A zesty and Tasty Low Carb treat!
Looking for your next delicious mixed drink? This is a wonderfully refreshing keto-friendly margarita perfect for any occasion!
KETO LOW-CARB MEXICAN MAIN COURSE RECIPES
Probably the best recipe for Grilled Chicken Tacos you will ever try! Spicy chicken with a zesty avocado salsa and drizzled with sour cream dressing is your ultimate keto-friendly summer grill recipe.
Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas made with bell peppers, red onions, and homemade fajita seasoning. Serve them with lettuce wraps and some avocado and you’ve got yourself a healthy, low carb dinner in under 20 minutes!
EASY keto quesadilla recipe loaded with cheese and chicken. Perfect for lunch or a lazy dinner!
This easy Low-Carb Taco Bowl will satisfy any Taco Tuesday craving with lashings of spices & topped with generous servings of sour cream, avocado & cheese.
This recipe is a low carb and Keto take on the classic chili con carne. And each bowl has just 236 calories and 3g net carbs.
Low-carb Mexican chicken burgers can be ready in 15 minutes, start to finish. The perfect low carb, keto, grain free, healthy family meal.
Seasoned pork chops with a delicious green chile sauce is done in 30 minutes. Great flavor with minimum effort!
Keto Nachos are the perfect quick and easy recipe to get you in the mood to celebrate Cinco De Mayo.
One pan wonders! This easy keto Mexican Cauliflower Rice with beef is a skillet meal the whole family will love. Ready in 25 minutes!
Hearty, spicy and ready in 30-minutes. Loaded with classic Tex-Mex goodness — minus the carbs — this easy keto casserole will satisfy all your south-of-the-border cravings.
KETO LOW CARB MEXICAN SIDES, SALADS & BASICS
You'll love this easy and healthy low-carb Mexican coleslaw with a lime dressing. Divine!
Cauliflower rice gets a boost of flavor with a Mexican flair! This easy to make Low Carb side dish can be served in under 15 minutes. It makes a perfect busy weeknight side!
Keto Mexican Street Corn Salad! All the flavors of street corn without all the carbs. It’s jam-packed with flavor and goes really well with most Mexican food as well as all the typical cookout fare.
This taco seasoning recipe is made with squeaky clean ingredients so it’s Paleo, Gluten Free, Sugar Free, plus it’s totally delicious on veggies, ground beef, chicken, shrimp, or really any kind of meat.
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What a fabulous collection of recipes – I hardly know which to start with! I eat Mexican cuisine all year long, and can’t wait to try many of these!
They are all fantastic Jenn…you can’t go wrong! Please let us know which recipes are your favorites 🙂