Cafe Especial - Köln, Neuhöfferstraße
Neuhöfferstraße 32, 50679 Köln
Open now · until 23:59
Latin AmericanMexican€€€€
Menu
Source: the restaurant's website, read on 16 September 2026. Prices and dishes may have changed since.
Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 16 September 2026, for a typical portion. They are not medical advice and do not replace what the kitchen can tell you. "Diabetes-friendly" means: modest carbohydrates for the course, little sugar and no fast-absorbing base such as fries, white bread or white rice.
Appetizers
Taquitos
13.50
Two rolled fried corn tortillas filled with beef, with guacamole and sour cream
estimate≈ 520 kcal38 g carbs
Nachosvegetarian
13.50
Corn tortilla chips baked with cheese, bell peppers and chilies
estimate≈ 680 kcal45 g carbs
Nachos Todos
16.00
Corn tortilla chips baked with cheese and minced meat, bell peppers and chilies, topped with salad and sour cream
estimate≈ 850 kcal52 g carbsheavy 41
Quesadavegetarian
13.50
A large grilled wheat tortilla filled with cheese and onions, with guacamole and sour cream
estimate≈ 620 kcal42 g carbs
Quesadillas de Queso de Borregovegetarian
14.00
Two small grilled wheat tortillas filled with sheep's cheese and onions, with sour cream
estimate≈ 580 kcal38 g carbs
Sonora del reyvegetarian
12.10
Mexican bean puree with sour cream, guacamole and fried wheat tortilla corners
estimate≈ 480 kcal45 g carbsbalanced 65
Sonora del reyvegetarian
19.00
Mexican bean puree with sour cream, guacamole and fried wheat tortilla corners
estimate≈ 480 kcal45 g carbsbalanced 65
Guacamolevegan
14.80
Dip made from fresh avocados, tomatoes and onions, served with corn tortilla chips
estimate≈ 610 kcal48 g carbs
Flautas
13.50
Two rolled fried wheat tortillas filled with chicken, with a spicy sauce
estimate≈ 540 kcal35 g carbs
Chicken Wings
15.00
Fried chicken wings with barbecue sauce
estimate≈ 580 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Plato de Entradas Mixto
22.00
A combination of guacamole, quesadilla, taquito, chicken wings and ensalada de pollo
estimate≈ 1450 kcal95 g carbsheavy 28
Salads
Caesar Salat
14.50
Romaine lettuce in Parmesan-garlic dressing with croutons, original Caesar Hotel Tijuana recipe
estimate≈ 520 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
Caesar Salat Mit Fajita Chicken
17.50
Caesar salad with fajita chicken
estimate≈ 710 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
Ensalada Mixtavegetarian
12.00
Mixed salads with tomatoes, cucumbers and corn in avocado dressing, served in a baked wheat tortilla bowl
estimate≈ 680 kcal55 g carbs
Ensaladas Espinacas
14.50
Spinach leaves and sheep's cheese in mustard dressing, garnished with bacon bits
estimate≈ 450 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Fajita Chicken Salad
18.50
Romaine lettuce with cucumbers and tomatoes in mustard dressing, topped with marinated grilled fajita chicken strips
estimate≈ 510 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Ensalada de Pollo
18.50
Mixed salad with cooked chicken pieces, avocado, grated cheese, corn, tomatoes, cucumbers and olives
estimate≈ 580 kcal28 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Specialties
Chili Colorado
23.00
Tender beef cubes stewed in spicy chili sauce, served in a hot pan with Mexican rice and beans
estimate≈ 920 kcal85 g carbsbalanced 75
Spare Ribs
24.50
Crispy pork ribs according to original Texas recipe, served with patatas and an ensalada
estimate≈ 880 kcal42 g carbsbalanced 68
Pollo con Chipotles
24.70
Grilled chicken breast fillets topped with a spicy chipotle-tomato salsa, served in a hot pan
estimate≈ 780 kcal62 g carbsbalanced 75
Degustacion del Pacifico
31.00
Cafe Pacifico's legendary assortment of various Mexican dishes: Chili Colorado, beef taco, chicken enchilada
estimate≈ 1200 kcal95 g carbsheavy 38
Mexican Chili Steak
32.50
Argentine Angus rump steak stuffed with chilies, onions and cheese, served with steak sauce and patatas
estimate≈ 850 kcal45 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
Pollo Mole Negro
27.00
Grilled chicken breast fillets in traditional festive Mole Negro sauce, served in a hot pan
estimate≈ 780 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 75
Carne Asada
32.00
Grilled rump steak (200g) marinated in tequila, garlic and chili, served with rice and salad
estimate≈ 720 kcal55 g carbsbalanced 79
Fajitas
32.50
Grilled marinated beef or chicken strips (or mixed) with bell pepper and onion strips
estimate≈ 680 kcal40 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Main Courses
Tacos
22.60
Two rolled corn tortillas filled with chicken OR beef, topped with iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and taco sauce
estimate≈ 580 kcal52 g carbsbalanced 71
Tacos California
21.00
Two crispy taco shells with chicken OR beef filling, topped with cheese, tomatoes, lettuce and taco sauce
estimate≈ 650 kcal55 g carbsbalanced 65
Enchiladas Suizas (vegetarian)vegetarian
20.50
Enchiladas Suizas (vegetarisch) — Two rolled corn tortillas filled with cheese and onions, topped with enchilada sauce and sour cream
estimate≈ 620 kcal48 g carbs
Enchiladas Suizas (chicken OR beef)
23.50
Enchiladas Suizas (Hähnchen ODER Rindfleisch) — Two rolled corn tortillas filled with chicken OR beef, topped with enchilada sauce and sour cream
estimate≈ 680 kcal45 g carbsbalanced 65
Enchiladas Verdesvegetarian
21.80
Two rolled corn tortillas filled with fresh spinach, cheese and onions, topped with traditional Salsa Verde
estimate≈ 550 kcal42 g carbsbalanced 70
Enchiladas Aguacatevegetarian
23.50
Two rolled wheat tortillas filled with fresh avocado, cheese and onions, topped with rancheros sauce
estimate≈ 640 kcal48 g carbsbalanced 66
Burrito (vegetarian)vegetarian
21.80
Burrito (vegetarisch) — Large wheat tortilla filled with cheese and zucchini, bell pepper and corn filling
estimate≈ 610 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 72
Burrito (chicken OR beef OR ground beef)
23.60
Burrito (Hähnchen ODER Rindfleisch ODER Rinderhackfleisch) — Large wheat tortilla filled with chicken OR beef OR ground beef
estimate≈ 750 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 76
Burrito (Chili Colorado)
24.60
Large wheat tortilla filled with Chili Colorado
estimate≈ 780 kcal62 g carbsbalanced 75
Quesada Grande (vegetarian)vegetarian
21.80
Quesada Grande (vegetarisch) — Large wheat tortilla filled with melted cheese, iceberg lettuce, zucchini, bell pepper, corn and guacamole
estimate≈ 680 kcal58 g carbs
Quesada Grande (meat filling)
24.80
Quesada Grande (Fleischfüllung) — Large wheat tortilla filled with chicken OR beef OR ground beef / Fajitas Chicken or Chili Colorado
estimate≈ 780 kcal55 g carbsbalanced 69
Chimichanga
25.50
Large fried wheat tortilla filled with cheese and ground beef OR chicken OR beef
estimate≈ 880 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 65
Mexican Wrap (vegetarian)vegetarian
16.90
Mexican Wrap (vegetarisch) — Wheat tortilla filled with lettuce, tomatoes and cheese, served with chipotle dip and a small side salad
estimate≈ 480 kcal42 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
Mexican Wrap (chicken OR beef)
20.00
Mexican Wrap (Hähnchen- ODER Rindfleisch) — Wheat tortilla filled with chicken OR beef, lettuce, tomatoes and cheese, served with chipotle dip
estimate≈ 580 kcal40 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
Fish Dishes
Enchiladas con Pescadopescatarian
24.50
Two rolled wheat tortillas filled with pan-fried fresh salmon fillet, topped with white wine cream cheese sauce
estimate≈ 620 kcal45 g carbsbalanced 65
Salmon Asadopescatarian
25.00
Grilled salmon fillet with avocado-tomato salsa
estimate≈ 580 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Camarones a la Plancha del Guajillopescatarian
26.50
Grilled prawns marinated in a light chili sauce with Guajillo dip
estimate≈ 420 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Extras
Bohnenmusvegan
5.40
Traditional side dish of mashed quail beans cooked with Mexican herbs
estimate≈ 210 kcal24 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 87
Mexican Ricevegan
5.40
Mexikanischer Reis — Homemade rice cooked with tomatoes, coriander and chili
estimate≈ 280 kcal45 g carbs
Guacamolevegan
5.50
Fresh, homemade avocado dip
estimate≈ 250 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Patatasvegan
6.50
Fried, seasoned potato slices
estimate≈ 320 kcal28 g carbs
Ensaladavegetarian
6.50
Small mixed side salad with avocado dressing
estimate≈ 180 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Totopos con Salsavegan
6.50
Homemade, seasoned corn tortilla chips with spicy tomato-coriander-chili salsa
estimate≈ 450 kcal48 g carbs
Pico de Gallovegan
4.20
Side dish of tomatoes, onions, chilies and coriander
estimate≈ 60 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Sour Creamvegetarian
3.50
Sauerrahm — Sour cream
estimate≈ 60 kcal2 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Chipotle Dip
3.60
Spicy chili mayonnaise
estimate≈ 110 kcal3 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Jalapeños
4.20
Jalapenos — Marinated green chilies
estimate≈ 40 kcal4 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Tortillas (3 pcs)
4.00
Tortillas (3 Stk.)
estimate≈ 280 kcal54 g carbs
Dessert
Platano Macho
6.50
Banana in a crispy baked wheat tortilla wrap with chocolate sauce
estimate≈ 520 kcal65 g carbsheavy 41
Flan de Caramelo
6.50
Traditional Mexican festive pudding
estimate≈ 350 kcal38 g carbsheavy 41
Piña Fresca
6.50
Fresh pineapple with cream
estimate≈ 220 kcal22 g carbs
Pudin de Chocolate
6.00
Homemade chocolate pudding with fruity mango sauce
estimate≈ 380 kcal42 g carbsheavy 37
Kahlua Creme Brulée
6.00
estimate≈ 320 kcal28 g carbsheavy 42
Empanada de Manzana
6.50
Warm filled apple pockets, served with apple syrup
estimate≈ 410 kcal52 g carbsheavy 42
LUNCH
Chicken Caesar Salad
15.90
Romaine lettuce in Parmesan-garlic dressing with croutons and grilled chicken breast strips
estimate≈ 620 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Fajita Chicken Salad
15.90
Romaine lettuce with cucumbers and tomatoes in mustard dressing, topped with marinated, fried fajita chicken strips
estimate≈ 420 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Ensalada Espinacas
15.90
Spinach leaves and feta cheese in mustard dressing, garnished with bacon bits
estimate≈ 480 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Ensalada de Pollo
15.90
Mixed salad with cooked chicken pieces, avocado, grated cheese, corn, tomatoes, cucumbers and olives
estimate≈ 550 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Mexican Wrap
15.90
Wheat tortilla filled with lettuce, tomatoes and cheese, served with chipotle sauce and a small side salad
estimate≈ 680 kcal58 g carbsbalanced 65
Is this menu still right?
74veggie
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Mexican dishes in Cologne
How well a vegetarian eats here, read from the menu. Not a review score.
Vegetarian main courses include Enchiladas Verdes and the vegetarian Burrito. Vegans can assemble a meal using guacamole, Mexican rice, and patatas.
21 vegetarian and 7 vegan dishes out of 64
73dia
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Latin food with carb options
How well someone with diabetes eats here, from the menu and estimated carbohydrates. Not medical advice.
The menu offers several protein-rich dishes. Grilled fish and salads are good choices.
23 diabetes-friendly · 64 dishes
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Practical
- Address
- Neuhöfferstraße 32, 50679 Köln
- Hours
- Mon12:00–23:59Tue12:00–23:59Wed12:00–23:59Thu12:00–23:59Fri12:00–23:59Sat12:00–23:59Sun12:00–23:59open end. Pitcher Hour: Täglich 17:30 - 18:30 Uhr und 22:30 - 23:30 Uhr
- Contact
- +49221814755 koeln@cafe-especial.com
- Sources
- Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), cafe-especial.com/cologne/
- Record
- completeness 83 %, confidence 80 %
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