Top 16 Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Havens to Explore in San Antonio

souporlouis

Newly diagnosed celiac here. Came for the "Real Cheeseburger" on a gluten free bun and it it was one of the best burgers I've ever had. Will definitely return. The staff were knowledgeable and assured me my food would be celiac safe. When it arrived to the table, we were asked first where the gluten free burger went. The sodas were good and fries very delicious!

Glenn Campbell

While staying at the Hyatt, I found this place online for a friend with gluten allergies. There were many doubts and some in our group wanted to turn back as we walked there. Man were we happy we didn't listen to the naysayers! This place was awesome! The outside doesn't look great but the inside is very quaint. The staff were very nice and the food was simply amazing. Most of the group went back the following day.

Awanda Johnson

This was my first time visiting the restaurant. I was in town for a wedding and googled. Having celiac and egg allergy it not always easy to find a good place with good options, but I was amazed by the food here. I went back a couple time's before leaving. This is going to be my to go spot always when in SA. Staff were great, atmosphere is very cute and friendly and did I mention the food ....it was AMAZING, so delicious, great variety , it made me like a normal person enjoying food actual regular food and not having to worry about getting sick!!! A definite win!!!

Brandy Iskin

What a treat to have vegetarian and gluten free! The food was delicious! And the agua fresca was sweet and refreshing. There were so many yummy sounding choices it was hard to pick, I’ll have to come back.

Dannie Morris

We came here to celebrate our son's 23rd birthday as well as his upcoming graduation from The Culinary Institute of America, and it was well worth every cent! We did the tasting menu and shared everything family style. The food is dairy and gluten free as well as plant-forward. That said, the braised shirt ribs did not disappoint. We left full and happy. If you're dining with someone who doesn't like vegetables, bring them here to change their mind.

Alma Silva

Service is always top notch! The food was excellent, the creme brulee and drinks were awesome! I love the fact that they have so many gluten free options. Definitely will be back!

Vicky Kelso

This was in fact the best keto and gluten free cake I have ever had! Perfect texture/perfect amount of sweetness. Clean ingredients that even my non keto and non celiac friends loved it! Excellent communication throughout the whole ordering process.

Lisa Cosgrave

We had an amazing experience on Wed, 3/19/25, with server Max. It did take a bit of time to get items, like the table side guacamole. Our cart sat while he attended other tables before he made our guac. I asked if the tortilla chips were fried in a seperate or shared fryer. He immediately asked "do you have Celiac?". I do & he made sure everything was safe for me. I really appreciated that, I never felt like I was a bother because of my Celiac. The food & drinks were delicious, though on the pricier side. Max was very personable, he made the experience so great.

Keith Williams

I was very impressed by this pizza spot. Great atmosphere, great service, and great food. Had the loaded queso dip, taco nirvana chicken pizza, and the mighty meaty pizza. All had fantastic taste. They even had delicious gluten-free options available for one of my neices. 😋 Can't wait to visit again.

Janet T.I.

Very pleasant experience. The waitress told me “we take allergies very seriously here. We don’t have a seperate GF menu because the majority can be made GF”.

Stefanie Vazquez

Amazing food! They have gluten free and vegan options

Sam H

My fiancé and I were visiting San Antonio in April for the eclipse and had dinner at Fogo de Chao for the first time. Staff were wonderful and welcoming from the moment we walked in. The servers treated all of the tables as their own. A special thank you to the manager who was kind enough to bring me the allergen list and go through item by item with me as I have celiac disease. Avoiding gluten while eating out can be daunting but she made me feel confident and safe. The food was delicious, the salad bar had multiple options and there was never a shortage of meat coming to the table. We felt very special at the end when we were surprised with a crème brûlée. We would 10/10 recommend and hope to go back someday.

Christie Carl

We ordered pizza for pickup to eat at our Airbnb. We were outside of the delivery area. Food was ready on time and everything as we ordered it. We tried both regular and gluten free crusts. Both were delicious. The cheese pizza was kid approved and the anti pasta and beet w arugula salads were enjoyed by the adults. We loved the Hawaiian, ambassador and omnivore pizzas! Look forward to dropping by next time we are in San Antonio!

Alecsandra Bezilla

I came in from out of town on a business trip and naturally, had to check out riverwalk & grab a bite to eat on the water ! Here's the catch- I have severeeeeee celiac disease. Like, cross contamination sensitive. It makes finding safe eateries while traveling a...challenge to say the least. That being said, I found Paesano's via a Google search and saw immediately they had a huge gluten free menu...I called and spoke to the staff before I decided to catch an Uber there..and they made me feel so safe. Understood the allergen protocol. I get to the restaurant and I'm seated immediately- during peak dinner hours. I get a cozy little spot right on the riverwalk, perfect for people watching as I dine solo. My server, Rudy** was such a pleasure - kind , attentive and understood the assignment right away when i explained my allergen needs. He assured me multiple times before food was dropped that he spoke to Chef Raul** and told me their cross contamination precautions. Wow did I feel safe. It means so much to us allergy folks when places just GET IT. And they GET IT . Lovely vibes, personable and friendly service even during peak dinner ! For a solo dining guest ! I am happy to report I have a safe spot to visit next time I'm here in SAT.

Jayme Cox

Gluten free / dairy free is legit!!! Haven’t been contaminated once.

David Howell

When your whole order is Gluten Free because of celiac disease (read: allergy) and they send you a wheat flour cake… smh

R Sebeck

Multiple gluten free and vegan options on the menu, very good price, good atmosphere! Very much enjoyed my bbq chicken salad even though I was eyeing up the gluten free sandwiches! They have a tangible gluten free menu rather than leaving you to decipher the main menu and our server was very knowledgeable. I am very sensitive to cross contact with gluten and I did not have a reaction. All of my gluten eating friends at the table also thoroughly enjoyed their meals :)

Rosalinda Garza

I asked the waiter if they had a gluten free menu. He was kind to get me a menu. After I gave my order, I had a gentleman come to talk to me about my order. He wanted to make sure my order was properly taken care of. He was going to make sure the cooks changed their gloves. The service I received was above and beyond.

Paul Hostetler

This is an excellent restaurant. My wife cannot have gluten, and they serve great gluten-free options. My favorite is the chicken quesadilla with corn tortillas or the 1lb grilled chicken platter for 2. Delicious, and I am looking forward to going again.

Julia Kottarathil

They have a separate gluten-sensitive menu. Really delicious!! I had the New York Strip with Garlic Mashed Potatoes.

Maureen Purcell

GO EAT HERE ASAP!! The whole experience was positive from start to finish. We made a birthday dinner reservation that we needed to push back, and the staff happily accommodated us. The hostess was very helpful and provided us with the specialty menu, which has a lot of options for gluten-free, lactose/dairy sensitive, vegetarian, and vegan dishes. We ordered the crab/shrimp stuffed mushrooms, artichoke hearts with hummus, filet mignon & lobster tail, beef steak salad, and trout. They were DELICIOUS, and I highly recommend every one of these dishes! Shoutout to our server Jonathan for making sure every need and want was taken care of. We were there past closing, and once we walked outside, we decided to take a few photos even though the lights were dim. The staff saw this and turned the lights up for us. 🥹 TLDR: The interior is elegant but doesn't require you to be dressed up, the staff is so kind, and the food is delicious and reasonably priced. What are you waiting for? Check them out today!

Michelle

I thoroughly enjoy going here! Their ice cream is fantastic and never fails to amaze me. They have a seasonal flavor section that gives you something extra to look forward to when going there. Not that you even need an extra push, I mean, it's ice cream! But I appreciate getting to try new flavors every season. They also now have a doggy cup, so your dog can have a little something too! The place itself is small. Very little chairs to fit in it. So go there with temperature in mind, as you may be walking or sitting outside while having your ice cream. If the place seems too packed inside for you, they have almost a "drive-thru" window on the side that you can order at. Since it's at the Pearl, you can't actually drive up to it, more like a... walk-thru? Either way, it's a nice addition to makeup for lack of space! I highly recommend going there. It's delicious, and you can even ask for samples before committing to your order. There's gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan options as well! Inside doesn't seem wheelchair friendly however, but the walk-thru definitely is. I aim to go there anytime I go to the Pearl because it's such a mistake to miss it!

Salvatore Pacilio

I like the atmosphere and the gluten free options, but $4 upcharge for gluten free bread is insane to me

Charles Elerick

This was our first time here and we were very impressed with the flavors and atmosphere. There are many gluten free options and everything tastes terrific. We can’t wait to come back and try the rest of the menu!

Samantha

First time going there, was a surprise from my hubby. I also have a food allergy, and our waiter was very informative about that I could eat. I have celiac disease, and I actually could eat a lot! Felt like I didn't have to worry about getting contaminated, it was so nice! And the food is amazing! Would highly recommend!

Meg

Great place for Gluten Free options and someone with dietary restrictions! The crème brûlée dessert was amazing and would definitely recommend!

Annette Castaneda

My children chose to take me to North Italia to celebrate Mother’s Day. We were seated promptly. We ordered an appetizer which took 35 minutes to be served. I assumed it was busy due to Mother’s Day. We promptly ordered our entrees. I ordered the gluten free pasta. And we waited and waited and waited. 90 minutes later our meals arrived. My pasta was watery and very unappetizing but I was determined to enjoy it and move on. My daughter could see the dish was a mess and brought it to the attention of the manager who came over. Very friendly! I told him I was ok and would eat it but could I have some bread to soak up some of the water. The bread came after the waiter had cleaned up our table! It seems as if the people that bring the food are clueless to any issues with the table. Our waiter was also the bartender so we waited some more for our ticket. They comped my meal and dessert which were delicious!! But unfortunately never again. There are sooo many other great Italian choices in the city I’ll go anywhere else.

Kelly Perryman

Started of pretty quiet during our reservation, then progressively loud as more people came in. Anthony our server was great. Food was great and I was very happy with the gluten free menu.

Rosemarie Montgomery

They've added a foot long gluten free, meat free, sub with mushrooms, onions, and bell peppers that is incredible!

Cynthia Saenz

Perfect Spot!!! I LOVED EVERYTHING!! Great food choices! Lots of Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten Free choices too. Prices are very reasonable. Great service our server Karen W. was super friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. I ordered the Eggs Francisco (Delicious!) with the Buttermilk Pancakes (so fluffy!) and a Capuccino. It is now my favorite breakfast spot! Definetely a A+++

Lior Seidel

M J Lucas

Delicious food and excellent service. It’s pretty loud inside, but the patio is very peaceful. All waitstaff is ‘your’ waitstaff, so you never have to wait until you see (or remember) who your waitstaff was to get something else. Every one is very friendly and helpful. I love that they have gluten free bread (that is very good). The Bruschetta platter is amazing and enjoyed the Nut Bar for dessert.

Tifney S.

We went to BellaGreen today for my birthday and really enjoyed everything. Don’t let the buildings facelift deter you, parking in the garage is validated as well. They also cater, including gluten free options. We had: the OG pizza, a huge salad honey fried goat cheese and arugula, honey garlic cauliflower wings Gluten free, and kids pasta with Alfredo. For dessert the gluten free carrot cake and the apple crumble. Impressed with the gluten free options, overall restaurant cleanliness and great service. we will definitely be back.

Lior Seidel