Top 8 Gluten-Free Mexican Spots to Delight in Wilmington

Janice Buck

The falafels are labeled on the menu as GF, but all food is cooked in a shared fryer. I had told our waitperson that I was GF and TNF and asked if my order was safe; I was not warned about the shared fryer. Safe if one can eat just a little bit of gluten.

Tom Dintino

The food is very authentic Mexican food. We really enjoy the large selection of dishes and the atmosphere. I really enjoy the chips because the are fresh made and completely gluten free! We have been there many times and the best server is Madison, you should request her when you go!

Lydia Francois

Taylor Cavanaugh

such a cute and fun place to go to!!! food is amazing and the taco tuesday special is the best!! very helpful with people who cannot have certain things such as dairy, gluten, etc. definitely recommend to anyone wanting delicious food!

Clara Smith

We have been loyal fans of K38 for years. Throughout my pregnancy, Monday night Baja fish tacos were my ultimate craving — a true highlight of those months. In fact, I was enjoying K38 the night I went into labor, and it’s a special memory we’ve always cherished. Because of that, we chose K38 to celebrate our daughter’s first birthday this week, wanting to honor the tradition. Unfortunately, I’m sad to say it was the worst restaurant experience I’ve had in a very long time. First, I want to note that our server was wonderful — kind, apologetic, and doing her best to navigate the situation. None of this was her fault. However, when I ordered my usual two grilled fish tacos on corn tortillas (no cheese) — something I’ve ordered countless times — our server informed us that as of that day, K38 would no longer allow substitutions for the Monday night fish tacos, meaning, no grilled fish. Disappointed but understanding, I ordered another entrée that I knew was gluten free, again requesting no cheese. When the dish arrived, it had cheese all over it. I had to send it back, and by that point, feeling frustrated, I ordered the simplest thing I could think of — two ground beef tacos. They were just okay — nothing remarkable — and yet we were shocked to find they cost $16. Over the years, what made K38 special was their willingness to accommodate allergies and dietary needs with care. That is no longer the case. It seems that flexibility and attention to customer needs have fallen by the wayside. For anyone who is gluten-free, dairy-free, or has dietary restrictions, be warned: Monday Baja taco nights are no longer what they once were. It truly breaks my heart to write this, but after years of loyalty, tonight left us feeling disappointed and unappreciated. We’ll be taking a break from K38 — at least for now.

David Rust

Cary Parker

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