Top 15 Gluten-Free Mexican Spots to Explore in Chicago

Rachel Mandelker

100% Gluten free and so so good! You can bring home taquitos frozen or they can heat them up for you - loved it!!

Rachel Levithan

This place was very good. I have celiac and am super sensitive and did not get sick. I informed the staff of my allergy and they changed their gloves, used different serving spoons for hot toppings, and gave me cold toppings from new containers. I would definitely recommend this place!

Angela Zeigerbacher

I was blown away by how friendly and accommodating they were here. My husband, myself and my 4 year old daughter came in and they were immediately very accommodating to our family. I have celiac and they walked through the only 2 items that cannot be prepared gluten-free and then noted it's a dedicated fryer and they take care to keep those few items away from the other prep spaces to avoid cross contamination. They assured me I would be safe eating there which was so incredibly kind. Now onto the food! We had fried plantains, panuchos and flautas. All very flavorful and fresh. We also ordered the horchata and a margarita which were both great as well. I look forward to coming back and trying more of the menu!

Hailey Weeg

Food was amazing! Great gluten free options

Rose H

Happy to have visited the Chicago location after going to Seattle's earlier this year. What a great spot.. A so happy to realize that most is gluten free! Vegans and non vegans alike should check this place out.

Luis

Food taste good, service is also good. The table where we were seat was kinda of small. Prices seem to be kind of high and they also charge you 20% upfront for the service. They don't offer gluten-free toast or pancakes.

Kassie

Celiac friendly! 99% gluten free. Separate fryers!

Sarah W

Good upscale Mexican restaurant with GF food! Safe celiac protocols but not many options- I couldn’t have the chips which was a bummer.

Neena O

Despite knowing the dish I wanted couldn't be made gluten free, they accommodated my request and were able to make it as gluten free as possible. The blood orange mimosas were amazing and we didn't have to wait long to get refills on our drinks. The manager came around to check on the tables which made it that much more personable.

M Pawlowski

Wow! What a wonderful restaurant. We had this place on our radar for a while and finally went for Friday date night. We ordered the lamb shank and a tlayuda. Both were very flavorful and delicious. This place has a very fun menu and we will be back soon to try additional items. The servers were very nice and they bring out chips with bean dip for an appetizer which was a fun and delicious change of pace from chips and salsa. This place is very friendly for gluten free diners and items that contain gluten are clearly marked on the menu.

Emily Schwefel

Came here with the family and had a wonderful time! Adrian was our server, he was so kind and helpful! He was also super knowledgeable about all the gluten free options on the menu and brought out my tacos in a separate dish! Great atmosphere, food, and drinks! Will definitely be back soon!

Adriana Soto

staff doesn't have gluten-free knowledge

Stefani Godina

The food is amazing and the customer service is just as great! You can definitely tell the food is made with so much love. I've enjoyed several outings here and always leave so satisfied. Gluten free options make for a 10/10 recommendation! Tell a friend to tell a friend.

Katharine F

Gluten free options with lettuce wrap or corn tortilla, and you can customize and get rewards on their website if you use it to order ahead. It's 1am. You're drunk/high. Velvet Taco is the only solution.

Katie McKee

Our server also had celiac and guided me through the whole dinner. I had no reaction and the food was incredible. I can’t wait to go back!

Jyoti Yelagalawadi

Decent place to have a quick bite. We were extremely hungry, so I didn't take pictures of the taco. Gluten-free and vegetarian options were available, so that made my day

Celine Myer

This is among the best places we visited in our time in Chicago. Trust me, you can taste the love in the queso birria. It came out quickly with perfect char and that consume is insane. To add, Joana was wonderful. Super attentive, had great recommendations and an infectious smile. I would also recommend the horchata- and all gluten free to boast! Multilingual and a great neighborhood vibe!

Mia Z

I love how gluten free friendly this place is. I don’t have celiac but I generally try my best to follow a gluten free diet, I would call ahead of time for any questions. Food always tastes fresh and well seasoned. Slightly pricy but also expected in Chicago, and I don’t mind paying slightly higher for better quality. Pick up is an easy experience too.

Jae Irene

Love this place. Much better than Chipotle. I visited on a whim with my 4 year old niece and girlfriend and the food and service was bomb. And they’re gluten free!!!

Jasmine

Had dinner here and we ordered the chicken tacos - changed to lettuce wrap and the mixed seafood platter (which was served w their hand pressed corn tortillas). Service was nice and friendly Food was good, albeit a little salty. The hand pressed corn tortillas are gluten free and were very delicious! Would have been 5 stars if the food was less salty!

Penelope Bell

I enjoyed eating here. They had multiple gluten free options and the food was great. Also I have the same name as the restaurant which is funny. The only reason I rated 4 stars instead of 5 is due to them having desert options listed on the menu but not regularly carrying most of them. Also the chips were somewhat burnt and really not worth the price.

Kara Cavanaugh

I come here every time I fly through Chicago - it's hard to find gluten free options at airports, but they have corn poblano for lunch and yogurt for breakfast (and most importantly, margaritas!). The bartenders have always been so friendly; it's a pleasant escape in an otherwise bustling and stressful airport.

Josiah V. Popp

If you are gluten free, this restaurant is an incredibly helpful place to eat if you love good food. Our waiter already knew exactly how to prepare a celiac-friendly meal for my good friend, made an excellent margarita with in-house freshly squeezed limes, and the food itself was fantastic. Highly recommend!

Bruce Norquist

Tallboy Taco is an amazing place for tacos. They make their own chips, too. Very intentional with dietary needs. I am gluten-free and their on line menu is very clear about which tacos are gluten-free and vegan. The on person menu isn't quite so clear. But you can always ask or go online to check.

Chris Kraszewski

The wonderful scent of the wood burning oven greets you as you enter the restaurant. The drink selection of cocktails, wine, and beer is great. If you prefer a mocktail there are several options to choose. Order a few small plates, you won’t be disappointed. I ordered the seafood platter which was great and they made an accommodation to make it gluten free friendly. The flan for dessert was excellent. I’m sure all the desserts are wonderful but I only had room left for one.

Mandy DeShane

I absolutely love Mas Alla del Sol! Not only do they have amazing food and drink options, but they have very friendly staff as well. The food may be a bit pricy compared to other Mexican/Latino restaurants but it's worth it. Additionally, as someone with Celiac, I have personally never gotten sick from eating there. I highly recommend the tortilla soup and salsa verde!

Heather Murphy

Ordered catering for 25 people. Everything was ready on time, fresh, delicious, and generous with all the toppings. They also helped me with a GF (true celiac) option and a vegan option. Highly recommend.

Ryley N

Fun environment! One staff member especially deserves a gold star for assisting me. I asked them 1,000 questions, verifying that the food I ordered was gluten-free and they continuously assured me. And they were right! The rice side was very good.

Amber Easterling

Great spot for GF Mexican food!! Almost everything on the menu is or can be made gluten-free using corn tortillas. The only exceptions are quesadillas and burritos! They have a dedicated fryer for chips! The staff is very knowledgeable about the menu!

Emy Moore

Most of their menu is GF, they used to have seperated fryer

Carlos Steele

John Doerrer

Liked this place. Food was very good. Chicken tacos were soso, but carnitas was very good. I'm gluten free. I think the mole has gluten in it as I had a reaction.

Linda Williams

Yours Truely

My wife & I have been coming here on & off over several years, & it has been wonderful to see them grow & endure as a vegan small business which is also woman & latino owned 💙 We will support them always for that alone & love their values & how they are proud to share them! Being vegan & gluten-free, my wife & I often struggle to find good, quality food where we can dine out, especially when it comes to breakfast & latino food which we LOVE so much. This spot has always had options for us that are so yummy, & we love that they use JustEgg & provide hearty meals that taste culturally authentic 💯 😪 As much as I love this place tho, I've come to be a lil' disappointed in recent years. Mostly bc I became GF (my gut's choice, not mine) & then realized that meant I was limited on options from their menu since there are no GF bread options. There are no GF desert options either. While I love me some corn tortillas, tamales & gorditas, I very much miss tortas (& sammies in general) & burritos. Many GF breads out there often contain egg making them not vegan, but I know for a fact there ARE brands that offer vegan/GF bread options since I buy them in grocery stores. There are also dedicated GF small business bakeries that offer vegan products that restaurants can partner with. Burrito-sized vegan/GF tortillas also exist. I wish more vegan spots would acknowledge that gluten intolerance is on the rise & that many of us would appreciate options to accommodate the vegan/GF community. I say this with love & not with any bad intentions but I'd visit more if I could eat more options. Aside from that, while I really love how creative & presentable their menu is, which is displayed on 3 large screens in-store, it is somewhat confusing. We so much appreciate when menus are marked with icons to indicate wheat, soy, nuts, etc for dietary restrictions... but I've found it is not marked accurately. I've asked about menu items that are NOT marked with the wheat or GF icon, only to be told the item DOES contain wheat. Not sure how that came to be, but it would be great if it were overviewed & fixed to relay accuracy. I don't like to have to bother staff with questions, we really do our best to inform ourselves & read everything, but I don't like when the menu is unclear either. It is also not fun when the staff member at the counter, most of the time a young man named Diego, seems to have an unhappy demeanor. Often he comes off as if he does not want to be there or seems inconvenienced when approached with menu questions, which doesnt make me feel confident staff is entirely informed on the menu either. I'm left wondering if he's okay? bc the interactions are not entirely welcoming, which is a bummer bc a friendly, kind engagement from staff can lend to a much more positive experience. While the menu can be a lil' pricey, it is one of the more affordable vegan spots, & we do appreciate the generous, tastey portions which hit the spot. Tho we didn't expect the Chilaquiles to basically be crispy chips with salsa & chz shreds on top since authentically they are usually made soft (we are latinas ourselves who cook culturally at home) I wasnt looking to eat nachos for breakfast. Love love love the beans, rice & salsas, just wasnt what I was expecting in that dish. They never seem to have horchata anymore either, which is our favorite & this was like one of the only places to find it made without milk. We really love this spot, but wish these things would improve. Especially considering we drive almost 40 mins to visit & support their business. Overall, we will always recommend this spot for healthy vegan latino food options, one of the best around Chicago! 💙

Paul Rzepka

Fun and colorful. Mole is gluten free and many other gluten free options. Fresh fruit margaritas. Will be coming back.

Camryn Slosky

I have a gluten allergy and Drew was fantastic at making sure to confirm everything that was and wasn't gluten free

Allyssa Lighthart

The food here was excellent! We had 2 vegans and 1 gluten-free person in our party, and we found plenty of options. The server told us almost everything was gluten-free (though I didn’t ask for ingredient lists or anything so if it’s a big concern I’d double check). Highly recommend checking this place out!

John Keen

First time at this location and was blown away. Food was great especially at the price point and open windows created a cool vibe. Also appreciated the gluten free options that were delicious.

Arthur Crawford

Callie Bunker

Menu clearly indicates gluten free items. Server was kind and was able to indicate order was for celiac. Went there was they were having a special on the marg flight. Outdoor seating was plentiful, good energy on the patio

rebecca mckinney

Really enjoyed the experience here :) I had the burnt ends hash and it was probably one of the best breakfasts I have ever had. I ordered with corn tortillas instead of toast because I can’t have gluten, and the tortillas were incredible. Our server was also very helpful with directing me to menu items that could be accommodated to be gluten free!

Aaron Greer

I hosted my wife’s 30th surprise party at Barcocina in west town. They were very helpful with getting me all the information I needed in a timely manner from start to finish! Our guest loved the ambiance in the event room with the 2fire places as well. The guest also loved each and every taco tray I order. I had purchased the steak,mahi mahi and bangbang shrimp. They were mostly gluten free which also was a plus because one of our guest can’t have gluten. But I want to thank Desi the event planner for helping and answering any questions I had. I highly recommend having a party at this location

Caroline Calhoun

Some of the best tacos (fish and non-fish) I’ve ever had and MY FAVORITE MARG EVER! Awesome atmosphere and service - one of my fav places to come and sit inside or out!! Gluten free friendly!

Virginia Maselli

Daniel Ramirez

Jesse Brooks

Axel

Some of the best birria in town! Good prices and the food is delicious. They make their own corn tortillas and even big tortillas for quesadillas. I don't know of any other place that makes huge tortillas that size. A plus for gluten free options. A must try if you're in the neighborhood.

MariaFernanda Cruz

Atmosphere is fantastic. Service is amazing all very welcoming and nice. The food is 10/10 our group had different plates and everyone raved about the food. They have amazing vegan and gluten free options. The drinks are also fantastic. Can’t wait to go again.

Steve Conlon

Edward Lemus