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El Cafetero

Rue Tronchet 53, 69006 Lyon

Closed now · opens Thu 12:00

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Source: the restaurant's website, read on 12 September 2026. Prices and dishes may have changed since.

Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 12 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.

Starters
Empanadas Colombiennes
8.90
Corn flour turnovers stuffed with beef and potatoes, served with sauce
estimate≈ 320 kcal35 g carbsbalanced 67
Ceviche Camarones
9.50
Shrimp marinated in lemon juice, red onions, coriander
estimate≈ 180 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 79
Yuca Frita
8.50
Cassava fries with "verde" sauce
estimate≈ 280 kcal38 g carbsbalanced 71
Empanadas de Pollo
8.90
Corn flour turnovers stuffed with chicken, served with spicy sauce (on the side)
estimate≈ 300 kcal34 g carbsbalanced 77
Patacon con Chicharron
9.00
Fried plantain, guacamole, grilled pork belly
estimate≈ 380 kcal28 g carbs
Main Courses
Chuleta Apanada
16.90
Breaded pork cutlet, lime zest, served with rice, house salad, and mango sauce
estimate≈ 780 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 70
Sopita Tradicional
17.50
Traditional Colombian soup served with rice, beef and salad
estimate≈ 650 kcal55 g carbsbalanced 79
Pollo Caribeno
17.50
Chicken fillet in coconut sauce, with peppers, carrots, rice and coriander
estimate≈ 620 kcal52 g carbsbalanced 84
Pescado a la Naranja
19.50
Cod loin with orange sauce, coriander, served with rice and seasonal vegetables
estimate≈ 580 kcal50 g carbsbalanced 85
Ceviche de Pescado
19.90
Ceviche de Pescado (plat traditionnellement servi froid) — Cod loin cooked in lemon juice, crunchy peppers, coriander
estimate≈ 610 kcal58 g carbsbalanced 85
Hamburguesa de Quinoavegetarian
17.90
Hamburguesa de Quinoa (végétarien) — Homemade organic quinoa steak, mimolette, caramelized onions, guacamole, salsa verde
estimate≈ 850 kcal85 g carbs
Hamburguesa Latina
17.90
Homemade beef steak, mimolette, caramelized onions, guacamole, salsa verde
estimate≈ 920 kcal80 g carbs
Bandeja Paisa
22.50
Bandeja Paisa (plat traditionnel) — Grilled pork belly & sausage, pulled beef, red beans, arepa (corn cake)
estimate≈ 1200 kcal95 g carbs
Churrasco Chimichurri
30.90
Charolaise ribeye (350g), chimichurri herb sauce, cassava fries and salad
estimate≈ 950 kcal45 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65
Albondigas de Carne
16.90
Beef meatballs in tomato sauce, served with mashed potatoes and coriander
estimate≈ 680 kcal48 g carbsbalanced 73
Children's Menu
Children's Choice
9.90
Chuleta apanada, escalope de porc panée, accompagnée de riz et salade maison Ou Nuggets fait maison, accompagné de riz et salade maison — Breaded pork cutlet or homemade nuggets, served with rice and house salad
estimate≈ 550 kcal45 g carbs
Desserts
Pastel 3 Leches
8.90
Milk and cream cake flavored with Colombian brown rum, with passion fruit coulis
estimate≈ 450 kcal48 g carbsheavy 31
Torta de Mango
7.90
Mango clafoutis flavored with vanilla and lime zest
estimate≈ 380 kcal42 g carbsheavy 37
Flan de Coco
8.90
Coconut flan served with red berry coulis
estimate≈ 320 kcal30 g carbsheavy 42
Fondant Chocolat
7.90
Chocolate, coconut and passion fruit coulis
estimate≈ 420 kcal38 g carbsheavy 35
Pina y Mentavegan, vegetarian
7.50
Fresh pineapple chunks infused with fresh mint
estimate≈ 80 kcal20 g carbs
Set Menus
MENU GOURMAND
31.90
Choice of empanadas - Main: Pollo caribeño or Chuleta apanada - Dessert of choice from the menu
estimate≈ 1250 kcal110 g carbs
MENU PAISA
35.90
Choice of empanadas - Bandeja Paisa - Dessert of choice from the menu
estimate≈ 1800 kcal160 g carbsheavy 31

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Limited Low Carb Options

How well someone with diabetes eats here, from the menu and estimated carbohydrates. Not medical advice.

The menu has few diabetes-friendly choices. Most dishes contain significant amounts of rice, corn, or sugar.

2 diabetes-friendly · 23 dishes

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Address
Rue Tronchet 53, 69006 Lyon
Hours
Mon—
Tueclosed
Wed—
Thu12:00–13:30, 19:00–21:00
Fri12:00–13:30, 19:00–21:30
Sat12:00–14:00, 19:00–21:30
Sun12:00–14:00
Contact
+32437440961
Sources
Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), elcafetero-lyon.com/
Record
completeness 83 %, confidence 94 %

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