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!!

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

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.

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

Kassie

Celiac friendly! 99% gluten free. Separate fryers!

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!

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!

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.

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.

Sam Lackey

Every dish was so good! The margaritas were on point, as well. Love that most of the menu is gluten free, I will definitely be back!

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

Luna Shotsberger

Go for the great moles and leave the rest. The masa + meat appetizer was so good! Shrimp cocktail was great and flavorful. The rest of the menu was a tad underwhelming. Margaritas are made from a premade mix (passion fruit & regular), would definitely skip the cocktails next time. No gluten free options, chips and other fried foods are made in same fryer as the rest. Cross contamination highly likely

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.

Jane Wilberding

This place has excellent drinks and an amazing atmosphere. I would also highly recommend their karake downstairs. I have celiac and the staff is very helpful in letting me know what I can/cannot eat but there aren't really that many items that are not cross contaminated. This is really disappointing because Mexican food is usually one of the few food types I can go to with a group.

Rachel Gomez

GLUTEN FREE VEGAN HEAVEN!!!!!!! Was so happy to finally make it to this restaurant! Very clear what is gluten free and SO MANY OPTIONS! THE STEAK TACOS WERE TO DIE FOR! Also, all of the tamales are GF, I only got to try two but the Poblano Pepper Tamale was amazing. Finally, the rice pudding was the perfect finish to my meal. Sweet but not so sweet you don't want to finish the serving...great serving size too, not to huge not too small . 10/10 recommend. On top of amazing food, the staff was so kind and helpful with recommendations. We had a fair sized order for 2 people and I decided to tip $15 bc I love what the restaurant stands for and they threw in two huge drinks (tasted like a really delicious sweet fresh drink, like the best tea you'll ever have) and a desert for my bf. Love this place and can't wait to come back

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.

Jacob Henry-Camille

Incredible vegan and gluten free options.

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!

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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.

Sara Binyon

Hospital. Gluten free and dairy free options available. Great food.

Ed Murray

I don’t speak Spanish and I’m gluten free, but they were very friendly and accommodating. I would come back for a nice neighborhood experience😋