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CAFE ESPECIAL Saarbrücken

Kronenstrasse 1, 66111 Saarbrücken

Closed now · opens 11:30

Latin AmericanMexican€€€€
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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
13.00
Two rolled fried corn tortillas filled with beef, with guacamole and sour cream
estimate≈ 580 kcal42 g carbs
Nachosvegetarian
12.00
Corn tortilla chips baked with cheese, bell peppers and chilies
estimate≈ 650 kcal55 g carbs
Nachos Petit Carne
14.20
Corn tortilla chips with melted cheese, minced meat, guacamole and sour cream
estimate≈ 780 kcal58 g carbs
Nachos Petit Pollo
14.20
Corn tortilla chips with melted cheese, chicken, guacamole and sour cream
estimate≈ 740 kcal58 g carbs
Quesadavegetarian
12.70
Large grilled wheat tortilla filled with cheese and onions, with guacamole and sour cream
estimate≈ 620 kcal48 g carbs
Quesadillas de Queso de Borregovegetarian
13.20
Two small grilled wheat tortillas filled with sheep's cheese and onions, with sour cream
estimate≈ 550 kcal38 g carbs
Sonora del reyvegetarian
12.50
Mexican bean puree with sour cream, guacamole and fried wheat tortilla pieces
estimate≈ 520 kcal45 g carbs
Guacamolevegan, vegetarian
13.10
Dip made from fresh avocados, tomatoes and onions, served with corn tortilla chips
estimate≈ 680 kcal52 g carbs
Flautas
13.00
Two rolled fried wheat tortillas filled with chicken, with a spicy sauce
estimate≈ 560 kcal40 g carbs
Chicken Wings
12.60
Fried chicken wings with barbecue sauce
estimate≈ 620 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Plato de Entradas Mixto
22.00
Patatas, nachos, spare ribs, chicken wings, guacamole, BBQ sauce
estimate≈ 1450 kcal110 g carbsheavy 28
Salads
Caesar Salat
13.50
Romaine lettuce in Parmesan-garlic dressing with croutons, original Tijuana recipe
estimate≈ 420 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Caesar Salat Mit Fajita Chicken
18.70
With Fajita chicken
estimate≈ 610 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Ensalada Mixtavegetarian
10.50
Mixed salads with tomatoes, cucumbers and corn in avocado dressing, in a baked wheat tortilla bowl
estimate≈ 580 kcal52 g carbs
Ensaladas Espinacas
14.50
Spinach leaves and sheep's cheese in mustard dressing, garnished with bacon bits
estimate≈ 480 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
Fajita Chicken Salad
18.50
Romaine lettuce with cucumbers and tomatoes in mustard dressing, topped with marinated Fajita chicken strips
estimate≈ 520 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Ensalada de Pollo
18.50
Mixed salad with cooked chicken pieces, avocado, grated cheese, corn, tomatoes, cucumbers and olives
estimate≈ 580 kcal24 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 83
Specialties
Chili Colorado
23.00
Tender beef cubes stewed in spicy chili sauce, served in a hot pan with Mexican rice and beans
estimate≈ 950 kcal85 g carbsbalanced 68
Queso Fundido
22.80
Spicy minced meat baked with cheese in a hot pan, with stewed onions and tortillas
estimate≈ 880 kcal45 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 68
Spare Ribs
24.50
Crispy pork ribs according to original Texas recipe, with BBQ sauce, Mexican potatoes and a small salad
estimate≈ 920 kcal48 g carbs
Pollo con Chipotles
21.80
Grilled chicken breast fillets topped with a spicy chipotle-tomato salsa, served in a hot pan
estimate≈ 720 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 82
Pollo Picante
21.50
Fried marinated chicken strips in spicy cream sauce, served with rice and salad
estimate≈ 680 kcal55 g carbs
Degustacion del Pacifico
29.50
A selection of Mexican dishes: Chili Colorado, beef taco, chicken enchilada
estimate≈ 1100 kcal85 g carbsheavy 42
Fajitas
32.50
Grilled marinated beef or chicken strips (or mixed) with bell peppers and onions
estimate≈ 850 kcal45 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Main Courses
Tacos
20.60
Two rolled corn tortillas filled with chicken OR beef, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and taco sauce
estimate≈ 620 kcal48 g carbsbalanced 65
Tacos California
20.60
Two crispy taco shells with chicken OR beef, topped with cheese, tomatoes, lettuce and taco sauce
estimate≈ 710 kcal52 g carbsbalanced 65
Nachos Grande Carne
17.00
Corn tortilla chips with melted cheese, sour cream, guacamole and minced beef
estimate≈ 980 kcal62 g carbs
Nachos Grande Pollo
17.00
Corn tortilla chips with melted cheese, sour cream, guacamole and chicken
estimate≈ 920 kcal62 g carbs
Enchiladas Suizasvegetarian
18.50
Two rolled corn tortillas filled with cheese and onions, topped with enchilada sauce and sour cream
estimate≈ 650 kcal42 g carbs
Enchiladas Suizas with chicken OR beef
22.00
Enchiladas Suizas mit Hähnchen ODER Rindfleisch — Enchiladas Suizas additionally filled with chicken OR beef
estimate≈ 820 kcal45 g carbs
Enchiladas Verdesvegetarian
21.00
Two rolled corn tortillas filled with fresh spinach, cheese and onions, topped with traditional Salsa Verde
estimate≈ 610 kcal38 g carbsbalanced 66
Enchiladas Aguacatevegetarian
20.80
Two rolled wheat tortillas filled with fresh avocado, cheese and onions, topped with ranchera sauce
estimate≈ 780 kcal48 g carbsbalanced 65
Burritovegetarian
20.00
Large wheat tortilla filled with cheese, zucchini, bell peppers and corn
estimate≈ 740 kcal78 g carbsbalanced 72
Burrito with chicken OR beef OR minced beef
23.50
Burrito mit Hähnchen ODER Rindfleisch ODER Rinderhackfleisch — Burrito filled with chicken OR beef OR minced beef
estimate≈ 920 kcal75 g carbs
Burrito with Chili Colorado
24.50
Burrito mit Chili Colorado — Burrito filled with Chili Colorado
estimate≈ 980 kcal78 g carbs
Chimichanga
23.50
Large fried wheat tortilla filled with cheese and minced beef OR chicken OR beef
estimate≈ 1050 kcal68 g carbs
Mexican Wrapvegetarian
15.90
Wheat tortilla filled with lettuce, tomatoes and cheese, served with chipotle dip and a small salad
estimate≈ 580 kcal48 g carbs
Fish Dishes
Enchiladas con Pescadopescatarian
24.10
Two rolled wheat tortillas filled with pan-fried salmon fillet, white wine-cream cheese sauce
estimate≈ 720 kcal42 g carbsbalanced 65
Salmon Asadopescatarian
25.00
Grilled salmon fillet with an avocado-tomato salsa
estimate≈ 540 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Camarones a la Plancha del Guajillopescatarian
25.00
Grilled shrimp marinated in a light chili sauce with a Guajillo dip
estimate≈ 480 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Extras
Bohnenmusvegan, vegetarian
5.40
traditional side dish, quail beans cooked into a mash with Mexican herbs
estimate≈ 220 kcal24 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 81
Mexican Ricevegan, vegetarian
5.40
Mexikanischer Reis — Homemade rice cooked with tomatoes, coriander and chili
estimate≈ 280 kcal52 g carbs
Guacamolevegan, vegetarian
4.80
fresh, homemade avocado dip
estimate≈ 250 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Patatasvegan, vegetarian
6.50
Fried, seasoned potato slices
estimate≈ 320 kcal30 g carbs
Ensaladavegan, vegetarian
6.50
Small mixed side salad with avocado dressing
estimate≈ 180 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Totopos con Salsavegan, vegetarian
6.00
Homemade, seasoned corn tortilla chips with a spicy tomato-coriander-chili salsa
estimate≈ 450 kcal48 g carbs
Pico de Gallovegan, vegetarian
4.20
Side dish of tomatoes, onions, chilies and coriander
estimate≈ 60 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Sour Creamvegetarian
3.00
Sauerrahm — Sour cream
estimate≈ 110 kcal3 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Chipotle Dipvegetarian
3.60
Spicy chili mayonnaise
estimate≈ 150 kcal4 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Jalapeñosvegan, vegetarian
4.20
Jalapenos — Marinated green chilies
estimate≈ 40 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Tortillas (3 pcs)
4.00
Tortillas (3 Stk.)
estimate≈ 300 kcal54 g carbs
Dessert
Flan de Caramelo
7.80
Traditional Mexican festive pudding
estimate≈ 350 kcal42 g carbsheavy 41
Torta de Chocolate con Chili
7.80
Chocolate cake with chili caramel, 2 pcs
estimate≈ 550 kcal60 g carbsheavy 30
LUNCH
Fajita Chicken Salad
15.90
Romaine lettuce with cucumbers and tomatoes in mustard dressing, topped with marinated grilled fajita chicken strips
estimate≈ 480 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Ensalada de Pollo
15.90
Mixed salad with cooked chicken pieces, avocado, grated cheese, corn, tomatoes, cucumbers and olives
estimate≈ 580 kcal28 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 83
Quesada Grande
15.90
Large wheat tortilla filled with melted cheese, iceberg lettuce and zucchini-pepper-corn vegetables, with guacamole
estimate≈ 850 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 66
Burrito
15.90
Large wheat tortilla filled with cheese and bean mash, topped with sauce
estimate≈ 720 kcal85 g carbsbalanced 78
Comidas
Ensalada Especial
18.50
Mixed salad with marinated grilled fajita chicken strips, avocado, feta cheese, corn, tomatoes and cucumbers
estimate≈ 620 kcal45 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Guacamole Burger „Happy Cow“
17.90
Juicy homemade beef burger with homemade guacamole, crisp lettuce, cheese, tomatoes and homemade BBQ sauce
estimate≈ 880 kcal48 g carbsbalanced 68
Patatas & Chipotle Dip
6.50
Patatas & Chipotle-Dip — Optional with Patatas & Chipotle Dip
estimate≈ 470 kcal34 g carbs
Guacamole Burger „Happy Cow“ VEGANvegan
15.50
Juicy burger made from grilled mushrooms, shiitake, oats and sun-dried tomatoes, with homemade guacamole
estimate≈ 720 kcal68 g carbsbalanced 66

Is this menu still right?

78veggie
scoreestimate

Mexican food in Saarbrücken

How well a vegetarian eats here, read from the menu. Not a review score.

Vegetarian options include Enchiladas Suizas and a Burrito with zucchini, peppers, and corn. Vegans can order a burger made from mushrooms, oats, and dried tomatoes.

22 vegetarian and 10 vegan dishes out of 61

68dia
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Latin dining with carb options

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

This restaurant offers various protein-rich salads and grilled fish. Many main courses contain high amounts of tortillas and rice.

20 diabetes-friendly · 61 dishes

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Address
Kronenstrasse 1, 66111 Saarbrücken
Hours
Mon11:30–23:59
Tue11:30–23:59
Wed11:30–23:59
Thu11:30–23:59
Fri11:30–23:59
Sat11:30–23:59
Sun12:00–23:59
Mo – Sa open end. So und Feiertage: ab 12 Uhr
Contact
+06813906619 saarbruecken@cafe-especial.com
Sources
Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), cafe-especial.com/sarrebruck/
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completeness 83 %, confidence 95 %

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