Top 28 Gluten-Free Mexican Havens to Explore in New York City

Ben Vogel

Was an amazing experience. Food was excellent and my wife who is gluten free had the time of her life!

Holly P

Perfect for gluten free meals! Amazing experience, beautiful atmosphere, delicious food, friendly waiter, clean bathrooms, and lovely outdoor seating with a view of NYC! I got the roasted mushroom tacos! Delicious!

Rina S

This is not a dedicated gf kitchen. They make pizzas and do not have separate cooking spaces. The staff is very educated and knowledgeable about allergies though.

NYC Treats

One of my favorite restaurants on the UES by far! The mac & cheese can be made gluten free and it's AMAZING. We also loved their roasted artichoke salad, paella, tuna tartare, and hamburger! The cozy atmosphere here is unmatched and this place is truly a hidden gem. Highly recommend making a reservation because it's definitely a popular spot

James Ash

Madison Pivonka

Good gluten free options! Good quality for the price and atmosphere

Kate Riddle

Nearly all GF menu and celiac safe

Natalie Hackbarth

Amazing margaritas, food was so awesome. Highly recommend for locals and out-of-towners. Authentic Mexican food. Great service. So many gluten free options!

Gaby Kitner

100% gluten free and largely vegetarian at fair prices with a super friendly staff.

Emma Brown

Gf fryer and very celiac friendly

Abi Hall

Excellent food, lots of gluten free choices.

Harris Bleaker

Literally the best tacos I’ve ever had and I think the entire menu may be gluten free? The menu is simple and I love that. It’s one of the most reliable places I eat at. I’m celiac and I’ve never had a problem.

Isis A

Incredibly accomodating for those who need gluten free alternatives. They made sure to set my gf order separately, heating the tortillas aside and having the staff handle the food properly to avoid issues. Much appreciated! The chicken taco was pretty tasty and the tacos al pastor is a must. Very tasty add ins, such as a delicious fire roasted chile spicy condiment, as well. Be prepared for a non-sitting experience.

Laura Sandstedt

We had dinner here. The wait staff ask about any food allergies before you order. I felt very comfortable eating here. Yummy food! The guac is amazing!!

Marsha Mei

Came here on a Saturday for boozy brunch. They had a bunch of different mimosa flavors and sangria. It was fun trying different flavors. They had many gluten free and vegan food options as well. Carolyn was awesome! She was super nice and friendly!

Janine Pickwick

Excellent food. However, not safe for Celiacs. Delicious Margaritas!

Ash Bachani

Gary Savage

Superb in every way - vegetarian and gluten-free friendly too!

Bernard Flaherty

Alberta Dennis

Lior Seidel

McKenna Lee

I do love this place. The food is good, the plantains incredible and the women that work here r on top of it. I’m an avid goer and lover of this spot, however recently they have been updating their menu and the markings for what is GF and Vegan or Vegetarian are not consistent. This is a huge issue that I hope they solve. As I am annoying, I walked the waiter through all the mistakes in the menu which prompted a lovely waitress who seemed much more knowledgeable than the grumbling man I was dealing with, to come out and confirm I hadn’t been glutening myself here for 4 years. Please please I beg you fix the markings, have someone knowledgeable in dietary restrictions look over it or at least have multiple eyes on it to double check it’s consistent, because it’s super scary and incredibly annoying. Otherwise a gem, please get the plantains

A Google User

It’s easy to miss this great taco spot - because it’s on a mostly residential side street, just off Broadway. Very tasty and great service. The menu says the tortillas are made with gluten free handmade nixtamal tortillas. This is the best place to get tacos and drinks in the West 90’s.

Rafael T.F.

I was so excited to try Colonia Verde but sadly left very disappointed. While most of the menu is marked gluten free, for some reason they use a shared fryer. The place is beautiful, but the food is just OK. I had the mushroom tacos and the picanha, and to be honest they were just fine. Our waiter seemed a little confused around what was safe for celiac or not, which again was just disappointing given how well the menu is marked!

Wesaun

Gabby was a wonderful server today for my first lunch at this restaurant. I had the gluten free Summer Rolls with the rice wrap without chicken. I didn't take photos but beautiful presentation of the meal. She was understanding towards my goals of eating healthier and made helpful suggestions. She was happy to assist with me getting more peanut sauce for my summer rolls. They were delicious and the veggies truly were fresh and tasted great. I took some home and ended up placing another order. It was a calm and relaxing atmosphere. I'm glad this place was close to where I had some fieldwork today and I would come here again.

Jai Berg

Everything here is gluten free, but my absolute favorite dish is the fried fish tacos. Crispy fish, great sauce.

Paola RG

We ate as a family 4/13/25 my dish was salmon. I am celiac and I was able to eat well. The food delicious and abundant. I recommend

Google User

Since reading a few weeks ago that Mexican food is the most serotonin-boosting cuisine in the world, I've been craving a good Mexican meal. I had friends visiting from Iceland, where there really isn't such a thing as decent Mexican food. We used to go to a Tex-Mex spot that’s gone now, and never really found a replacement. I'm vegan. My friends are not. I asked some friends, "Where can my friend get a good frozen margarita and Mexican food?" There were 2 or 3 popular choices. You know which ones. Then I looked at their menus. My boyfriend, trying to be helpful, was like, "Well this one place has like a salad, if you get it without the chicken. Or they have this grilled mushroom dish. (Blegch... mushrooms? Ew!)" I thought -- I have been looking forward to this for weeks. I am NOT having some consolation meal. I want to eat what I love! I checked my usual Vegan NYC groups on Facebook for recommendations, but I knew my friends weren't in the mood to spend $30–40 for an entrée. Then my boyfriend just googled... and said, "How about JaJaJa???" Don't laugh... Whenever I saw that place on DoorDash, I actually thought it was like some virtual kitchen. So I've never even ordered from them. You guys! JaJaJa is a REAL restaurant where you can dine in — or even sit outdoors on their patio — or skip the meal and head downstairs to the bar/lounge for drinks! Okay so first, the atmosphere. We visited on May 3rd, and they basically filled the entire restaurant with helium balloons for Cinco de Mayo. From the festive atmosphere, I was like, "Oh, this place looks like a good time!" They have a FULL bar. So whatever you want, they've got it. And they have mocktails! I don't drink. Honestly, I don’t often order mocktails, but I LOVE when I see them on the menu because it makes me think, "Awwwww! Someone thought about me!" I ordered the Enchiladas Mole. I thought I really wanted the Enchiladas Suizas (because it was carne, not pollo) but the waiter mentioned they were spicy, whereas the Mole was not. I should say, the first bite was like, "Ooh, this is spicy! I don’t know if I can handle this..." but it wasn't too spicy. It was the kind of spicy that's just warm in the mouth. I got used to it by the second bite. I used to tolerate spicy food. Now, mayonnaise is too spicy for me! One helpful critique I could offer – while the menu is pretty good about identifying allergens (gluten and nuts), there is nothing to indicate whether a dish is spicy, nor how spicy. If they had, for example, a 3-chili-peppers rating, I'd have given the tap water 0 chili peppers, the Enchiladas Mole 1 chili pepper, and my friend said the Suizas was probably a 2 or 3. That would be super helpful on the menu. But everything was absolutely delicious and obviously cooked by someone who was very intentional about, "We know what kind of familiar, hedonistic experience people are coming here for, and we're gonna deliver on that!" I didn't tell my friends in advance that the place was vegan. At first my friend asked, "I don't see chicken anywhere on the menu," and I pointed out that pollo is Spanish for chicken. And yes, I told her, it was vegan. She was fine with that. I need pictures! I can't usually imagine from a text-only description what my meal is going to look like. So remember: their website had photos of every single menu item! This helped me find more things I want to try next time. They just found it delicious! I will give ONE more critique... just cuz I'm like SEARCHING for things I think they could improve on... I wanted to put my arm around my boyfriend, but the textiles lining the back of the booths are sort of a scratchy, area-rug kind of material. I kept trying to put my arm around him, but it was like, "Ouch... not happening." I say this because I can't think of anything else to critique, and I don't wanna sound like I'm just blowing smoke. This is my new go-to place, and it's nowhere near my apartment! I have a burrito place 2 avenues away that delivers, and they have vegan options, but forget it. From now on, it's JaJaJa or nothing.

Bernadette Swain

Ian Kupchik

Absolutely incredible. Almost everything can be made gluten free and they’re very knowledgeable about celiac disease. Staff is super friendly. Best tacos in NY. Juan L. Is awesome

Adriana Carraway

Flora Adkins

Jessica Kohn

Found this little gem and reserved for dinner. We were supposed to be in the Crystal Room but our host let us know that there was a big family with lots of kids so we opted to stay downstairs for a quieter meal. The main floor is decorated very nicely and while there were a number of other guests, it wasn't very loud at all. The food and drinks were fantastic, the service was impeccable, and the prices were reasonable considering the area. Lots of vegetarian and gluten-free options as well, for those with dietary needs. I would definitely dine here again!

Bob Banks

Jolene Green

Jana Elias

Great service, great food. Nice location near the Museum of Moving Image. Great prices. Have gluten free options and gf nachos!

Mackenzie Horch

Hands down my favorite restaurant! This place is been a god-send for an ex-meat eater who looooooooved birria tacos. Their vegan version, served with a side of consome, is unbelievable. Fatty, meaty, cheesy, all the things I loved in my favorite indulgence meal, without any of the animal products. I have a hard time branching out and trying new things because the birria tacos are just too damn good to pass up. I also love to start with the nachos, substituting the chorizo for jackfruit so my celiac partner can share. And if you can manage to leave room, the churros with coconut cream are also incredibleeeeeeeeeeee. The restaurant itself is lovely, nicely decorated and clean, though I love to grab a table out front when the weather allows. Servers are always friendly and pleasant, though, it can get quite busy and service can understandably be a bit slower during peak hours, so I prefer to go in the late afternoon between lunch and dinner when they aren’t so busy.

Charlotte Oestrich

Beautiful restaurant with an intimate, artistic vibe. I love coming here, the food is consistently good and the atmosphere is great. The fresh made tortillas are one of the best parts of this place! I would come here for a date I want to impress or for a cute night with a friend or small group! Such a gem of a restaurant! The entire menu is gluten free and the tortillas are 100% corn, all celiac safe too!

Brian Sanford

Nancy Stevens

gemma bennett

Fantastic restaurant find while on holiday in New York. The menu has lots of variety and has great gluten free options also. The portion sizes were also great value. Deserts were also delicious. It’s a 2 minute walk from the charging bull statue and very close to the boat terminal to see the Statue of Liberty. Highly recommend.

Joann Cavalier

Darrell Keller (dkeller123)

Great service at the bar! Great margs! Gluten and dairy conscious!

Lior Seidel

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Lisa Taylor

We very much enjoyed our date night here! Loved the ambience and decor. Server very accommodating and efficient in checking with chef re my multiple questions about two entree and later the desserts to discern what was both gluten-free and egg-free. We got the guac and chips, enchiladas suizas and carne asada tacos (all gluten-free and egg-free) as well as drinks. Everything was very delicious! Sadly, none of the desserts were both egg-free an gluten-free but given how full we were it was just as well. Very chilly on a cold December night, had to keep our coats on (it's why I docked a star though wish I could just do a quarter star). We will definitely be back!

Jose White

Christine Melvin

Sana Azadian

Great casual dinner spot with wonderful staff and good food. I have food allergies (gluten and dairy) which they do well to accommodate. I have never gotten sick here. I would highly recommend this place!

Madison Brolly

The gluten free burrito wraps are amazing! I recommend the California burrito with pollo asado and carne asada. Great to visit for a casual lunch or order in for takeout.