Top 11 Gluten-Free Spots for Exquisite Cocktails in Houston

Jenna

As someone with celiac disease, finding safe and delicious gluten-free options can be a challenge, but Pondicheri absolutely delivers! Their menu has so many naturally gluten-free dishes, and the staff is knowledgeable and accommodating when it comes to dietary restrictions. It’s such a relief to enjoy incredible Indian-inspired food without worrying about cross-contamination. Everything I’ve tried has been packed with flavor, fresh, and so thoughtfully prepared. The atmosphere is also warm and inviting, making it a great spot for anything from a casual lunch to a special night out. If you’re gluten-free (or just love amazing food), this place is a must-visit! You can also follow my journey navigating gluten-free life with EoE over at @glutenfreewitheoe on Instagram for more great finds!

Kylie C

We arrived Saturday around noon and didn't have to wait. Food is always fabulous and the staff are friendly and attentive. They have lots of gluten free and vegan options. Love this place!

Kari Tseng

The food is delicious and the portions are generous, with plenty of gluten-free options available. However, be prepared for a wait, as there's usually a line and parking can be quite difficult.

Leo C.

One of the best gluten free buns I’ve ever had. Service was nice and made sure the rest of the burger ingredients were gluten free as well.

m ro

This place is fantastic!!! I can’t tell you the last time i was able to go to an italian restaurant with so many gluten free options! I didn’t feel like i only could eat one thing. a large part of the menu can be made gluten free. there was not one item that i ordered that disappointed me. everything was exceptional especially the gluten free focaccia!

yajaira escobedo

Food is good but pretty loud inside to have a conversation however we went on a Sunday morning and it was very busy. I like the gluten free options for the pancakes.

Ronald Obmaces

This is definitely the BEST Filipino restaurant in Houston, probably Texas too. Their food is super tasty and doesn't look like a pile of slop like typical Filipino food does. They are also super accommodating to food allergies which I have yet to encounter another Filipino restaurant that does, especially gluten. Highly recommend the fried rice, lechon, cola adobo, wings, bistek, bbq skewers, any of their cocktails, and of course their Halo Halo!

Xcal thur

Super good good! Clean and nice service. Waiter was knowledgeable about celiac and attentive to our party. The pad Thai was excellent.

Ron Ronald

Okay, very unique place. Yes, safe Gluten-free The owners are incredible, very knowledgeable, and two people who will give you positive energy—fantastic! Ask for Mary, the owner, and you will be taken care of. Lastly, Houston has a lot of bars, but a handful of cocktail bars. This place is top-notch for drinks. Five stars! Go now!

Megyn Blanchard

Cozy. Excellent food and service. Had the trout and shashito peppers and wine. So many gluten free options

Alida Gray

Ann Buell

kathryn guthrie

Crisp is super yummmmy !! I really enjoy their gluten free pizzas and I’m gluten free . Love the drinks as well. Parking isn’t bad which is good, solid three stalls in the bathroom . The music isn’t super loud , The outside is nice on a good weather day. Happy hour is the way to go as the GF crust is an extra $6 which is steep tbh.

Jasmine

brian our server was great! i have a gluten and shellfish allergy and he was very knowledgeable about the options i had! he also made great suggestions for my date to have the prime rib. don’t pass up on the pad thai too!! thanks brian for enhancing our experience :)

Andrew Martin

Carol Atkinson

My daughter went and picked it up so I have no details other than it was good! It was a gluten-free spinach large pizza! 😋

Josephine Li

We have been to this Snooze location multiple times. The wait staff is friendly and attentive. However, today's food experience has ruined my desire to return. I ordered egg whites with my entree and found a hair cooked right in the middle when I sliced it open. They ended up replacing the egg whites. I also ordered a gluten-free blueberry pancake. As I was finishing the pancake while our tab was being closed out (in a rush to leave as we were the last customers), I commented to my husband that the taste and texture were different from past gluten-free pancakes at Snooze, so we printed out our ticket to confirm our order. It clearly stated that it was a GF pancake, so I assumed it was just made "extra fluffy" today. I returned home and started feeling sick; now suffering all the tell-tale signs of an allergic reaction to gluten. I was willing to overlook the hair but serving the wrong non-allergy order is unacceptable. The kitchen staff needs proper training and improvement. Customers shouldn't have to reconfirm their order with their server before eating, but highly recommend those with allergies do so before eating here and at their own risk.

Logan Wreschner

Made an 8pm reservation and had to wait 40 min for our table. Unacceptable honestly. Food was good and lots of gluten free options, our service was whatever, atmosphere was great!

Dennis Tokarz

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Food, service and atmosphere were all just okay. Nothing was extraordinary. I was told that the quesadilla and chimichanga couldn’t be made gluten-free. I ended up ordering the las enchiladas and chile con queso. If I was already in the area, I’d stop by and try different versions of the gf corn taco but I definitely would not drive back solely to eat at this restaurant.

Dennis Carter

Dominique Hernandez

Edward Evers

Jean Coots

Kenneth Larrick

Gail Loranger

Meagan Mehlhop

The food at Ambriza is pretty good, and my family really liked it. If you have celiac, like me, however, finding something safe to eat is very tricky. Although the menu labels many things as “gluten free,” most of these items are NOT celiac safe because fried items go into a shared fryer and their homemade corn tortillas are made on the same equipment as the flour tortillas. Not even the tortilla chips are safe, unfortunately. I was very lucky to get a very well informed waitress who was able point out the only safe things on the menu: the crema poblana and caldo azteca soups and the grilled chipotle chicken (although the yuca fries will need to be substituted with something else like rice and beans due to CC). Maybe bring your own tortillas if you want more options.

Virginia Hoffman

Joan Harrison

Valerie Brousseau

Derek Gravley

Olivia Walden

Ann Medina

Antonio Schell

Justin Martindale