Mexican Food for Diabetics
Beans, tortillas, salsas and traditional dishes with GI ratings. Every food rated by glycemic index with nutrition facts.
GI Distribution
All Mexican Foods (249)
Machaca con Huevo (Dried Beef + Egg)
Portion: 1 serving
Pork Carnitas (Homemade)
Portion: 1 serving
Mexican Carne Asada Plain
Portion: 1 serving
Mexican Carne Asada Mx2
Portion: 1 serving
Beef Barbacoa (Slow Cooker)
Portion: 1 serving
Cochinita Pibil (Slow Pork)
Portion: 1 serving
Cochinita Pibil Slow Pork
Portion: 1 serving
Mexican Pollo Asado Mx2
Portion: 1 serving
Mx Ceviche Final2
Portion: 1 serving
Mx Fajita Final2
Portion: 1 serving
Ceviche Final Mx
Portion: 1 serving
Carnitas Full Plate Mx
Portion: 1 serving
Pollo Pibil Full Plate Mx
Portion: 1 serving
Mexican Nopales Grilled
Portion: 1 serving
Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus, No Sugar)
Portion: 1 serving
Carne Asada Full Bowl Mx
Portion: 1 serving
Pumpkin Seeds (Roasted)
Portion: 1 serving
Cotija Cheese
Queso Cotija
Portion: 20g crumble
Queso Oaxaca
Queso Oaxaca
Portion: 30g serving
Queso Fresco
Queso Fresco
Portion: 30g crumble
Mexican Oregano (Dried)
Oregano Mexicano
Portion: 1 tsp (2g)
Pepitas (Pumpkin Seeds)
Pepitas
Portion: 30g handful
Steak Fajitas (No Tortilla)
Portion: 1 serving
Birria Bowl (Mexican Beef No Shell)
Portion: 1 serving
Camarones a la Diabla (Spicy Shrimp)
Portion: 1 serving
Shrimp Ceviche
Portion: 1 serving
Aguachile (Raw Shrimp, Lime)
Portion: 1 serving
Aguachile Raw Shrimp Lime
Portion: 1 serving
Dried Hibiscus Flowers (Unsweetened)
Flores de Jamaica Deshidratadas
Portion: 30g serving
Epazote (Fresh Herb)
Epazote
Portion: 1 tbsp (5g)
Nopales (Cactus Paddle, Grilled)
Portion: 1 serving
Agua de Limon (No Sugar)
Agua de Limon sin Azucar
Portion: 1 glass (250ml)
Jamaica (Hibiscus Tea, Unsweetened)
Agua de Jamaica sin Azucar
Portion: 1 glass (250ml)
Cafe de Olla (No Sugar)
Cafe de Olla sin Azucar
Portion: 1 cup (200ml)
Pollo Pibil (Yucatan Chicken)
Portion: 1 serving
Pollo Pibil Yucatan Chicken
Portion: 1 serving
Chicken Al Pastor Full Mx
Portion: 1 serving
Shrimp Veracruz Style
Portion: 1 serving
Mx Taco 7K
Portion: 1 serving
Turkey Taco Lettuce Cups + Pico de Gallo
Tacos de Pavo en Lechuga
Portion: 4 cups + pico
Shrimp Ceviche + Avocado + Cucumber
Ceviche de Camaron Ligero
Portion: 1 bowl
Avocado (Half)
Aguacate
Portion: 1/2 avocado (68g)
Guacamole
Guacamole
Portion: 1/4 cup (60g)
Mexican Crema (Light)
Crema Mexicana Ligera
Portion: 1 tbsp (15g)
Huevos a la Mexicana
Huevos a la Mexicana
Portion: 1 plate (170g)
Scrambled Eggs with Epazote
Huevos con Epazote
Portion: 1 plate (150g)
Mexican Chia Pudding
Pudin de Chia Mexicano
Portion: 1 cup (180g)
Mexican Egg White Omelette + Pico
Omelette de Claras con Pico
Portion: 1 omelette (160g)
Guacamole + Vegetable Sticks
Guacamole con Verduras
Portion: 1/2 cup + veggies (120g)
Nopal (Cactus) Scramble
Nopales con Huevo
Portion: 1 plate (180g)
Mx Tacos Final2
Portion: 1 serving
Nopales con Huevo (Cactus + Egg)
Portion: 1 serving
Fish Taco Bowl (No Tortilla)
Portion: 1 serving
Chile Verde (Pork + Tomatillo)
Portion: 1 serving
Chile Verde Pork Tomatillo
Portion: 1 serving
Escabeche (Pickled Fish Mexican)
Portion: 1 serving
Chicken Mole Full Home Mx
Portion: 1 serving
Carne en su Jugo (Beef Broth)
Portion: 1 serving
Nopal Chips (Baked)
Chips de Nopal al Horno
Portion: 1 cup (40g)
Salsa Verde + Jicama Chips
Salsa Verde con Jicama
Portion: 1/4 cup salsa + jicama (100g)
Jicama Sticks with Lime & Chili
Jicama con Limon y Chile
Portion: 1 cup (120g)
Jicama (Raw)
Jicama
Portion: 1 cup (130g)
Tomatillo
Tomatillo
Portion: 2 tomatillos (68g)
Agua de Chia (No Sugar)
Agua de Chia sin Azucar
Portion: 1 glass (250ml)
Chayote Sticks with Lime
Chayote con Limon
Portion: 1 cup (130g)
Chipotle Pepper in Adobo
Chile Chipotle en Adobo
Portion: 1 pepper (15g)
Cucumber with Tajin & Lime
Pepino con Tajin y Limon
Portion: 1 cucumber (180g)
Chayote (Cooked)
Chayote
Portion: 1 cup (160g)
Salsa Roja
Salsa Roja
Portion: 2 tbsp (30g)
Salsa Verde
Salsa Verde
Portion: 2 tbsp (30g)
Agua Fresca de Pepino (No Sugar)
Agua de Pepino sin Azucar
Portion: 1 glass (250ml)
Carne Guisada (Braised Beef)
Portion: 1 serving
Huevos Rancheros Full Set Mx
Portion: 1 serving
Chile Relleno Baked Full Mx
Portion: 1 serving
Mole Chicken Full Set Mx
Portion: 1 serving
Mx Enchilada Final2
Portion: 1 serving
Chicken Fajita Lettuce Wraps + Guacamole
Fajitas de Pollo en Lechuga
Portion: 4 wraps + guac
Mexican Cottage Cheese Bowl
Requeson con Fruta y Nuez
Portion: 1 bowl (180g)
Homemade Fiesta Bowl (Cauliflower Rice)
Portion: 1 bowl (350g)
Palanqueta (Peanut Brittle, SF)
Palanqueta sin Azucar
Portion: 2 pieces (30g)
Mexican Vanilla Yogurt (SF)
Yogur de Vainilla Mexicano sin Azucar
Portion: 1 small cup (120g)
Mexican Hot Chocolate (Dark, Sugar-Free)
Chocolate Caliente Oscuro sin Azucar
Portion: 1 cup (200ml)
Tamarindo Water (No Sugar)
Agua de Tamarindo sin Azucar
Portion: 1 glass (250ml)
Agua de Tamarindo (No Sugar)
Portion: 1 serving
Homemade Crunchwrap (Lettuce Wrap)
Portion: 1 wrap (220g)
Tostada Full Home Set Mx
Portion: 1 serving
Tacos Final Mx
Portion: 1 serving
Huevos Divorciados Full
Portion: 1 serving
Taco Al Pastor Full Home Mx
Portion: 1 serving
Pollo al Pastor (Pineapple Chicken)
Portion: 1 serving
Pollo en Mole Rojo
Portion: 1 serving
Picadillo (Ground Beef + Veg)
Portion: 1 serving
Enchiladas Rojas Full Home Mx
Portion: 1 serving
Mx Bowl Final2
Portion: 1 serving
Grilled Chicken + Chayote Salad + Guacamole
Pollo a la Plancha con Chayote
Portion: 1 plate
Homemade Mexican Pizza (Cauliflower Crust)
Portion: 1 pizza (200g)
Mexican Breakfast Plate (Eggs Beans)
Portion: 1 serving
Mexican Chocolate Mousse (Dark, SF)
Mousse de Chocolate Mexicano sin Azucar
Portion: 1 small cup (80g)
Chile Relleno Baked Full
Portion: 1 serving
Sopa de Lima (Yucatan Lime Soup)
Portion: 1 serving
Sope Full Plate 3pc Mx
Portion: 1 serving
Birria Quesadilla WG Mx
Portion: 1 serving
Tacos Gobernador Mx
Portion: 1 serving
Roasted Chickpeas Mexican-Style
Garbanzos Tostados al Chile
Portion: 1/3 cup (50g)
Chiles en Nogada Walnut Sauce
Portion: 1 serving
Taco Plate Full WG 3 Mx
Portion: 1 serving
Tamale Plate Full 2pc Mx
Portion: 1 serving
Pollo Asado + Frijoles Charros
Portion: 1 serving
Chicken Mole Oaxaqueno
Portion: 1 serving
Enchilada Suiza Full Plate Mx
Portion: 1 serving
Enchilada Full Set WG Mx
Portion: 1 serving
Burrito Bowl Final Mx
Portion: 1 serving
Albondigas Soup (Meatball)
Portion: 1 serving
Chicken Tortilla Soup (Homemade)
Portion: 1 serving
Calabacitas con Elote
Portion: 1 serving
Birria de Res (Lean) + Consomme + Salad
Birria de Res Ligera + Ensalada
Portion: 1 bowl + salad
Calabacitas con Pollo + Corn Tortilla
Calabacitas con Pollo
Portion: 1 plate + tortilla
Fish Veracruzana + Steamed Vegetables
Pescado a la Veracruzana + Verduras
Portion: 1 plate
Whole Wheat Flour Tortilla
Tortilla de Harina Integral
Portion: 1 large (60g)
Black Beans (Cooked)
Frijoles Negros
Portion: 1 cup (170g)
Black Bean Dip + Veggies
Dip de Frijol Negro con Verduras
Portion: 1/3 cup + veggies (100g)
Nopales Salad + Grilled Chicken + Corn Tortilla
Ensalada de Nopales con Pollo
Portion: 1 plate
Chicken Taco Bowl (No Rice) + Beans + Salsa
Bowl de Taco sin Arroz
Portion: 1 bowl
Mexican Lentil Soup + Whole Wheat Tortilla
Sopa de Lentejas con Tortilla
Portion: 1 bowl + tortilla
Stuffed Poblano Pepper + Black Beans
Chile Relleno con Frijoles
Portion: 1 pepper + beans
Nopales & Bean Stew + Whole Wheat Tortilla
Guiso de Nopales y Frijol + Tortilla
Portion: 1 bowl + tortilla
Rajas con Crema (Light) + Black Beans
Rajas con Crema Ligera + Frijoles
Portion: 1 plate
Refried Beans (No Lard)
Frijoles Refritos sin Manteca
Portion: 1/2 cup (130g)
Flautas Baked Full Mx
Portion: 1 serving
Tacos Al Carbon Full 3
Portion: 1 serving
Chilaquiles Rojos Full Egg
Portion: 1 serving
Tamale Full Plate Mx
Portion: 1 serving
Chiles Rellenos (Baked)
Portion: 1 serving
Papaya with Lime & Chili
Papaya con Limon y Chile
Portion: 1 cup (150g)
Pozole Rojo Full Mx
Portion: 1 serving
Sopa Azteca Tortilla Soup
Portion: 1 serving
Caldo de Res (Beef Veg Soup Mexican)
Portion: 1 serving
Horchata (No Sugar)
Portion: 1 serving
Pinto Beans (Cooked)
Frijoles Pintos
Portion: 1 cup (170g)
Sopa de Frijol Negro + Corn Tortilla + Avocado
Sopa de Frijol Negro
Portion: 1 bowl + tortilla
Black Bean Burrito Bowl + Salsa + Guacamole
Bowl de Burrito de Frijol Negro
Portion: 1 bowl
Chicken Mole Verde + Side Salad
Pollo en Mole Verde + Ensalada
Portion: 1 plate
Grilled Fish + Nopales Salad + Corn Tortilla
Pescado a la Plancha con Nopales
Portion: 1 plate
Shrimp Ceviche + Tostada + Avocado
Ceviche de Camaron con Tostada
Portion: 1 bowl + tostada
Enfrijoladas (Whole Wheat) + Salad
Enfrijoladas Integrales + Ensalada
Portion: 2 pieces + salad
Caldo de Pollo + Corn Tortilla (2)
Caldo de Pollo con Tortilla
Portion: 1 bowl + tortillas
Grilled Shrimp + Jicama Slaw + Corn Tortilla
Camarones a la Plancha con Jicama
Portion: 1 plate
Albondigas Soup (Turkey) + Vegetables
Sopa de Albondigas de Pavo
Portion: 1 bowl
Sopa de Lima (Chicken) + Small Tostada
Sopa de Lima con Tostada
Portion: 1 bowl + tostada
Homemade Chicken Soft Taco (Corn Tortilla)
Portion: 2 tacos (200g)
Shrimp Tostada (Baked 2)
Portion: 1 serving
Sopes Full 2pc Bean Cheese
Portion: 1 serving
Tostadas de Pollo 2pc
Portion: 1 serving
Taco Bell-Style Black Bean Tacos
Portion: 2 tacos (180g)
Tacos Arabes (Pita Meat WG)
Portion: 1 serving
Tacos Arabes Pita Meat WG
Portion: 1 serving
Tacos de Birria 3 Corn
Portion: 1 serving
Street Tacos al Pastor (Corn 3)
Portion: 1 serving
Enchiladas de Mole (2)
Portion: 1 serving
Enchiladas Rojas (Chicken)
Portion: 1 serving
Enchiladas Suizas (Chicken Green)
Portion: 1 serving
Amaranth (Cooked)
Amaranto Cocido
Portion: 1/2 cup (125g)
Flan (Sugar-Free, Small)
Flan sin Azucar
Portion: 1 small (80g)
Burrito Bowl Full Mx
Portion: 1 serving
Pico de Gallo + Whole Grain Crackers
Pico de Gallo con Galletas Integrales
Portion: 1/4 cup + crackers (60g)
Fruit with Chamoy (Sugar-Free)
Fruta con Chamoy sin Azucar
Portion: 1 cup (150g)
Chicken Pozole Verde
Portion: 1 serving
Dulce de Calabaza (SF, Small)
Dulce de Calabaza sin Azucar
Portion: 1 small cup (80g)
Tortilla Soup (Mexican)
Portion: 1 serving
Tepache (Fermented Pineapple, Light)
Tepache Ligero
Portion: 1 glass (200ml)
Agua de Horchata (No Sugar)
Portion: 1 serving
Carnitas Bowl (Lean) + Pinto Beans + Salsa
Bowl de Carnitas Magras
Portion: 1 bowl
Chicken Mole (Light) + Black Beans + Salad
Pollo en Mole Ligero
Portion: 1 plate
Chicken Tinga Bowl + Black Beans + Salad
Bowl de Tinga de Pollo
Portion: 1 bowl
Black Bean Tostada Plate + Guacamole + Salad
Tostadas de Frijol Negro
Portion: 3 tostadas + sides
Bean & Cheese Quesadilla (Whole Wheat) + Guacamole
Quesadilla de Frijol Integral + Guacamole
Portion: 1 quesadilla + guac
Sopa de Tortilla + Avocado + Grilled Chicken
Sopa Azteca con Pollo
Portion: 1 bowl + chicken
Chicken Tortilla Soup + Avocado
Sopa de Tortilla con Pollo
Portion: 1 bowl
Whole Wheat Quesadilla with Egg
Quesadilla Integral con Huevo
Portion: 1 quesadilla (150g)
Taco Bell-Style Power Bowl at Home
Portion: 1 bowl (350g)
Salbutes (Yucatan Puff Taco 3)
Portion: 1 serving
Enfrijoladas (Bean-Dipped Tortillas)
Portion: 1 serving
Gorditas WG 2pc
Portion: 1 serving
Birria Tacos (Corn 2)
Portion: 1 serving
Birria Tacos Corn 2pc
Portion: 1 serving
Fish Tacos (Corn Tortilla, 2)
Portion: 1 serving
Huevos Rancheros (WG Tortilla)
Portion: 1 serving
Tlayuda Full Oaxacan WG
Portion: 1 serving
Carne Asada Tacos (Corn, 3)
Portion: 1 serving
Chicken Tinga Tacos (Corn 3)
Portion: 1 serving
Chilaquiles Verdes (Light Baked)
Portion: 1 serving
Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos
Portion: 1 serving
Chicken Enchiladas (Homemade WG)
Portion: 1 serving
Chicken Burrito Bowl (Full)
Portion: 1 serving
Vegetable Enchiladas (WG)
Portion: 1 serving
Pozole Blanco (White Pozole)
Portion: 1 serving
Agua de Sandia (Watermelon, No Sugar)
Agua de Sandia sin Azucar
Portion: 1 glass (250ml)
Chicken Fajita Plate + Corn Tortilla (2)
Fajitas de Pollo con Tortilla de Maiz
Portion: 1 plate
Alambre (Grilled Beef & Peppers) + Corn Tortilla
Alambre de Res con Tortilla
Portion: 1 plate + tortillas
Enchiladas Suizas (Whole Wheat) + Salad
Enchiladas Suizas Integrales
Portion: 2 enchiladas + salad
Pozole Rojo (Chicken) + Tostada
Pozole Rojo de Pollo
Portion: 1 bowl + tostada
Breakfast Burrito (Whole Wheat)
Burrito de Desayuno Integral
Portion: 1 burrito (200g)
Taco Bell-Style Chicken Quesadilla (WG)
Portion: 1 quesadilla (200g)
Sopes (2 small, Bean + Cheese)
Portion: 1 serving
Entomatadas (Whole Wheat)
Entomatadas Integrales
Portion: 2 pieces (170g)
Molletes (WG, Bean + Cheese)
Portion: 1 serving
Gorditas de Nopales (Baked)
Gorditas de Nopales al Horno
Portion: 2 pieces (140g)
Tres Leches (Sugar-Free Slice)
Tres Leches sin Azucar
Portion: 1 thin slice (60g)
Hominy (Pozole Corn)
Maiz Pozolero
Portion: 1/2 cup (80g)
Plantain (Green, Cooked)
Platano Macho Verde
Portion: 1/2 plantain (80g)
Salsa Roja + Whole Grain Tortilla Chips
Salsa con Totopos Integrales
Portion: 1/4 cup salsa + 10 chips (60g)
Huarache (Whole Grain) + Chicken + Beans
Huarache Integral de Pollo
Portion: 1 huarache + sides
Sopes (Whole Grain) + Chicken + Refried Beans
Sopes Integrales de Pollo
Portion: 2 sopes + beans
Fish Tacos (Corn Tortilla) + Cabbage Slaw
Tacos de Pescado con Ensalada de Col
Portion: 3 tacos + slaw
Chicken Enchilada (Whole Wheat) + Side Salad
Enchilada de Pollo Integral + Ensalada
Portion: 2 enchiladas + salad
Tlacoyos (Blue Corn) + Nopales + Salsa
Tlacoyos de Maiz Azul con Nopales
Portion: 2 tlacoyos + sides
Taco Bell-Style Bean Burrito (WG Tortilla)
Portion: 1 burrito (220g)
Bean & Cheese Tostada (Baked)
Tostada de Frijol y Queso
Portion: 2 tostadas (140g)
Chicken Flautas (Baked, 3)
Portion: 1 serving
Mexican Oatmeal with Cinnamon
Avena Mexicana con Canela
Portion: 1 bowl (200g)
Tamale Oaxaqueno (Mole, 1)
Portion: 1 serving
Tlayuda (Oaxacan Pizza, WG)
Portion: 1 serving
Enchiladas Verdes (Chicken, 2)
Portion: 1 serving
Chicken Tamale Verde (1 large)
Portion: 1 serving
Chilaquiles (Baked, Green Sauce)
Portion: 1 serving
Burrito (WG Tortilla, Chicken+Bean)
Portion: 1 serving
Carnitas Bowl (Brown Rice+Beans)
Portion: 1 serving
Carnitas Bowl Brown Rice Beans
Portion: 1 serving
Chicken Mole + Brown Rice
Portion: 1 serving
Tamale Pie (Homemade WG)
Portion: 1 serving
Grilled Corn Salad (Mexican)
Portion: 1 serving
Pozole Rojo (Hominy Soup, Lean Pork)
Portion: 1 serving
Atole de Avena (Oat Drink)
Portion: 1 serving
Camote al Horno (Baked Sweet Potato)
Camote al Horno
Portion: 1 small (100g)
Tamales (Corn Husk, Chicken) + Salsa Verde
Tamales de Pollo con Salsa Verde
Portion: 2 tamales + salsa
Churro Bites (Baked, Sugar-Free)
Churros al Horno sin Azucar
Portion: 4 bites (50g)
Mexican Rice (Brown + Tomato)
Portion: 1 serving
Corn Tortilla
Tortilla de Maiz
Portion: 2 tortillas (50g)
Chilaquiles Rojos (Baked)
Chilaquiles Rojos al Horno
Portion: 1 plate (180g)
Tamales de Elote (Corn, Small, WG)
Portion: 1 serving
Mole Poblano + Brown Rice
Portion: 1 serving
Esquites (Corn Cup, No Mayo)
Esquites sin Mayonesa
Portion: 1 cup (130g)
Arroz con Leche (Sugar-Free, Small)
Arroz con Leche sin Azucar
Portion: 1 small cup (80g)
Elote (Grilled Corn, No Mayo)
Elote a la Plancha
Portion: 1 ear (120g)
Elote Asado (Grilled Mexican Corn)
Portion: 1 serving
Mexican Street Corn (Elote Light)
Portion: 1 serving
Elote en Vaso (Corn Cup, No Mayo)
Portion: 1 serving
Mango Slices with Chili & Lime
Mango con Chile y Limon
Portion: 1/2 mango (100g)
Piloncillo (Unrefined Sugar, Tiny)
Piloncillo
Portion: 1 tsp (5g)
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