Top 31 Gluten-Free Mexican Havens to Explore in Illinois

Irena Savic

Delicious gluten-free burgers! Knowledgeable and family-owned.

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!!

April Henry

My celiac family stops here whenever we visit the zoo. ☺️

Brian Gaines

I was looking forward to eating here after an overnight flight because I have a gluten allergy (celiac) and this place had a lot of really good reviews (both here & other sources) about being accommodating. Unfortunately, my experience wasn't like any of the previous reviews. The person asked if I actually have celiac, which was encouraging, but otherwise didn't seem to care and wasn't willing to take any additional precautions that others have reported (glove changing, etc.). I was hangry, and even though ORD is notorious for its lack of GF food options (it's embarrassing for an airport of this size), I didn't want to give them my business after that interaction. Hopefully I just got unlucky with who happened to be working at the time but still rather disappointing. So, if you're looking for GF options while passing through ORD, I'd still give this place a try, just know that it's not a slam dunk and you might have to go elsewhere.

Hallie Meunier

Genuinely some of the best food I have had in a long time! So fresh and delicious. Staff was so friendly and it was such a cute vibe. I also have celiac disease and need to eat strictly gluten free and they were so knowledgeable about cross contamination and there were only 3 things on the whole menu that couldn’t be made gluten free. This will definitely be a regular spot for me!

Stephon Berry

Enjoyed the Nadine, just substituted the pepperoni for chicken and my partner had a gluten free pesto chicken pizza. All in all a good dinner. I'd recommend for those with disposable income as it's not cheap, but it's not exorbitantly expensive. A single small pizza in enough to fill one person

Callie Bunker

Great place to take family and friends, breakfast, lunch or dinner all delicious. Have celiac and there are always safe options for eating gluten free. Servers are attentive and knowledgeable

Torie Thoman

Cannot recommended enough!!!! Gluten-free and vegan menus!

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.

Brianne Zabel

We loved our food here. My young boys are SO picky. They loved the food and asked for more so I had to place a second order! We were only in town for a couple days but make sure to go back again as requested by my sons and of course I was thrilled as well. They do phenomenal with gluten free and you must try the handmade corn tortillas!!

T Traveler

We were at the hospital and needed gluten free food for my mom. Most of the menu was gluten free. And it was delicious. The tacos were good size. I only needed one. I will be back.

Kassie

Celiac friendly! 99% gluten free. Separate fryers!

Jenny Vause

Delicious food and drinks! Also, I am celiac and feel so safe eating at Lucha! I communicate with my server or make a note when I order online, and have not had an issue!

Jeana Roth

Fantastic! Their corn tortillas are gluten free and absolutely delicious!

Zoë Friedman

Tzuco is an upbeat and elegant dining experience in the heart of River North, Chicago. However, there were only 2 gluten free items on the entire menu. I ordered the Mayan Ceviche (to make gluten free, ask for plaintain chips on the side) and my friend ordered the Albondigas en Calldillo (not gluten free). Both were extreme tasty with layers of flavor, but pretty spicy. Overall, if you’re gluten free, maybe look elsewhere. Tzuco is definitely going to be standout if you’re not gluten-free and willing to spend enough to order multiple dishes (to feel satisfied) and not hungry afterwords. The atmosphere itself was lively and exciting, and not too loud so I could still hear my friend. A good place for work dinners or celebrations!

Noah Rider

Excellent service from Alexis! We ate at the bar and couldn’t have had a better time. My fiancé is gluten free due to celiacs disease and was able to eat the Pollo Chipotle and chips & salsa. I ordered the quesabirria tacos and they were delicious. Best Mexican food in the Chicago suburbs by far! We also love Alejandro!

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.

Olivia Palak

It’s always spooky going to restaurants and not knowing if I’ll get sick or have cross contamination. This entire place is completely gluten-free minus the mole sauce. But it’s really easy to swap that out. You run no risk of cross-contamination here. Even the tortilla chips are gluten-free Everything there is so tasty. One of the owners cannot have gluten, which is why everything is so easily eatable by gluten-free people. Staff is completely knowledgeable! Just make sure you tell them you cannot have gluten and they’ll take care of you. This is my new favorite spot. I was able to eat the tortilla chips lol I know that seems really funny though but you get it!

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.

My Life - DIY

Love the drinks, guacamole, tacos, everything!!! Gluten-free options are marked, and have had them all! All delicious 😋 😍

Casey Guzik

Best Gluten Free food on the South side

Roni D'Andria

The Gluten free crust was good. We had the Garden Veggie and everything was fresh and delicious.

J B

Our server was very informed about Celiac and cross contamination and I felt a lot of confidence eating here needing to be gluten free. The food and drinks were delicious and the atmosphere was very cool, we'll definitely be coming back here! Great to have this resource for eating safely gluten free downtown.

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!

corey TRID

Great for a person with celiac many great options and the chips are fried in a dedicated fryer.

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.

David

NOT 100% GF ANYMORE: This restaurant is no longer Celiac friendly. Over the summer of 2024, they added breaded chicken options that contaminated the deep fryers. Disregard previous reviews on Google and Find Me Gluten Free. They are no longer accurate. If you don’t have allergies, I highly recommend the food. Everything always tastes great. Just disappointing that a good portion of the menu is now cross-contaminated.

Sabrina Lois

Suitable for celiacs and they speak Spanish! A celiac can eat perfectly without gluten. The waiter knew that it is cross contamination, and was very careful. So everything was truly Gluten Free. The waiters: very friendly, professional and at least one knew how to speak Spanish. The place is very well located, although you get a little cold after a while because of the air conditioning, like almost all restaurants in the USA. The only thing, the level of spiciness. I asked for zero spicy and they told me that it wasn't spicy at all, but it was somewhat spicy, they need to learn that in Spain zero spicy is zero, not a little bit. But hey, otherwise the food is good and according to many, the best taco food.

Dory Rohrs

Delicious & fast for a quick layover. Queso is incredibly spicy & creamy, and the chips are served hot. Seems like a small bag, but they’re rich, so it’s the perfect amount for 2 people. They have really great gluten-free options. The steak bowl was generous & we turned it into an epic nachos experience (for an airport it was what we needed - fast, friendly, spicy, protein & veg). The spicy hot sauce is unbelievably hot in a really good way, and the milder hot sauce is equally delicious.

Matthew Hajost

Hands down the best taco experience I have ever had. Props to Chef Diaz to making an amazing dining experience that boasts a 95% gluten free menu. The flan and gluten free Tres Leche cake are to die for. Parcera and I will be back soon😁

gigi going

Our lunch here was amazing! My boyfriend and I are celiac/gluten free and our server, Amanda S, was so helpful! She was able to get us exactly what we needed! Some of the best service we’ve ever had. 10/10 will be back!

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.

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!

Kataryna Beatty

Staff was amazing. They were able to accommodate our gluten allergies and the flavors were 10/10!!!!!

Katelyn Sager

The person that took care of us, Anthony, was so kind! I have a severe gluten allergy that makes going out difficult. He so happily made my meal safe. He changed out all the serving utensils, washed his hands, put hand sanitizer on, put on new gloves, and grabbed safe lettuce for me. Even when a coworker came to help that didn’t have safe gloves, Anthony chose safety and did not accept the help. This employee goes above and beyond to help his customers fell safe. I will be telling everyone about this experience! This place is great for those with gluten allergies

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!

Jack Bohen

I love this place , i actually only come here because of the manager Tom . He accommodates perfectly for my girlfriend and I . You can come here and make sure you won’t be getting dairy and gluten contamination . It’s actually the only reason we come so often . Thank you Tom !!!!

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

Kristine Torres

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Laura

Every happy I went here! I have (non-classical) celiacs, so I have to be very careful of gluten & cross-contamination. At the end of the menu they list which items are specifically gluten-free and the rest are likely cross-contaminated. Never saw this before anywhere, impressive off the bat! The waitress was knowledgeable as well and gave great service! I had barbacoa tacos, cauliflower rice (never had before & much tastier than I expected) plus black beans. My husband is picky about salsas but liked it quite a bit. Meal was great-tasting with reassurances of safety plus excellent service. Definitely recommend and look forward to coming back!

Alex Smith

Good food. Pretty good gluten free options and I didn't feel anything from cross contamination or anything. Probably about as rigorous gluten free standards as Chipotle.

Mark Erickson

Our first visit to Mago. Several tasty gluten free options. Fun atmosphere. One dish was a bit salty. Water glasses were tiny, but server did a good job refilling. We would come back.

Miguel Archibeque

Loved this place. We only got tacos and they were delicious! The drinks were great, too. My wife is gluten free and she was able to eat the food. Very friendly staff and a super cute location.

jessica beltran garcia

My family & I (husband, 13 & 9 yo) LOVE this place! The food is DELICIOUS & the owners are VERY accommodating to gluten & dairy free. I am currently healing my gut and have such a restricted diet and they were very kind and accommodated my needs. This is a great restaurant with nutritious food. We LOVE Riobamba!

Jules S. Ro (Jules)

Our favorite Chipotle location comes with a drive thru Starbucks! Expect great, friendly service here. The team really keeps the dining area neat and clean, stocked with items. I'm a little disappointed in the salad dressing; lately it's been greasy and there's such a paltry amount in the container. On some occasions the chicken is cooked overly greasy. Overall, we enjoy the location and service. I don't see the employees change their gloves, so If you have celiacs or are gluten intolerant, ask for a glove change.

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.

S Hutchison

This is THE place to go in Tazewell County if someone in your party has dietary restrictions. The people with no restrictions will love the food and the person with restrictions (gluten free, legume free, Paleo, etc) will have actual options including multiple high quality desserts. We tried a few different flavors of tacos and I thought the Whiskey BBQ pulled pork was the best. Service was top notch. The metal slat chairs aren't really comfortable, but that won't keep us away. Great place. Parking was easy. There is a free lot behind the shoe store across the street if you can't find street parking.

Kip Slayback

Friendly staff, gluten free options but cross contamination is very possible. I don't eat here anymore because they've made me sick to many times.

Denise Charckon

Friendly staff, clean restaurant, busy around typical rush hours. Gluten free, soy free, and vegetarian options available.