Top 28 Gluten-Free Mexican Havens to Explore in Tennessee

Bailey Connell

We recently moved to Nashville and are still finding the local haunts - we loved this spot! The ordering system is efficient, the food is well priced and fantastic. Service was also wonderful, our waiter was so friendly! Great place if you have a gluten allergy as well. Check out the pork belly and sesame ribeye tacos!! 🌮

Lauren Halford

The experience was so great we went twice in one day! The head chef came out and we talked over my multiple allergies. Then came up with a dish that was safe for me. The chef made sure the waitstaff and kitchen staff knew how to ring in the order and make it safely.

Robin LEE

Knowledgeable about celiac. Separate grill for GF and non GF. Almost all items can be made GF.

Heather Smith

The restaurant is open and a little bit loud. It was hard to carry on a conversation without yelling. The gluten free options were great. I had the ham eggs benedict with a gluten free english muffin and though the eggs were overcooked, it was still delicious. Highly recommend.

William Edmonds

Outstanding tacos! This location is the best. Great selection of options and gluten-free friendly.

Bruce Ralston

Outstanding flavors! Family style eating with plenty of small, medium, and large plate options🤩. 100% gluten free and I promise you wouldn't know it but so wonderful for those who can't gluten 😍

Tapan

Grilled cashew cheese was really good, and so was the soup. Tons of gluten free and vegan options. Desserts are great, as are the smoothies. You order at the register, but they have menus at the front you can grab and look at before ordering. They also have an outside area, some of which is covered. Will definitely come back.

Brianna Plouff

The food was amazing! Everything tasted fresh. Fantastic gluten free menu. I’ll definitely DoorDash from them again.

Jade Novak

I had the pollo con mole, with sweet potato fries and a chopped salad. I enjoyed the colorful, tiny-chopped salad with jicama. And the rotisserie-cooked chicken was delicious with a rich and flavorful mole that had just the right amount of kick. The fries were crisp and well-seasoned. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable about gluten-free options, and the interior was well designed. A very nice lunch experience overall!

Sarah Snow

We LOVE this taco hub! This is one of the only places my husband (who is very allergic to gluten) can find hard taco shells. Laney was our server this time and was fabulous! Everyone we’ve ever had wait on us here has been wonderful. The tacos are second to none. We LOVE love love this restaurant; it’s our favorite here! If you’re on the fence, go! Support local artists (the place is full of local art!) and delightful tacos!

Heather Dennis

Went there and my daughter loves it and had no reactions. She had fish taco which was made with rice flour and fired separate than the churros.

Lady McBabs

Great job of being a safe place for Celiacs. Friendly and knowledgeable staff, great vibe, and good food. Nachos are super yummy!

Cooper Cowan

This place is the real deal! My gf and I have eaten here twice in one day. Everything on the menu is delicious and the service is fantastic. Huge portions too. They are also very celiac friendly and I always feel safe when I eat here. Favorite restaurant in Knoxville!

Dorothy Smith

jmoss2543

Food is always good at First watch. Good gluten free options as well.

April Huff

Server was very knowledgable about celiac and gf. Ordered arroz con pollo, without the chips. Server said they did not have dedicated fryer so no chips for me. Food was delicious!

Candy Kuhl

Omar Zaman

Great place You can request a gluten free selection.

Julia Summers

Taylor Ray

I love this place, very quick. Even when there's a line. Good clean ingredients. I am sensitive to dairy and gluten and am able to eat here without feeling any consequences. Delicious good clean food when I don't feel like preparing dinner. And the staff is always so sweet.

James Patton

This place is underrated and a hidden gem. The cowboy arepa was excellent, meat was perfect, flavor was phenomenal, and unlike some arepas I’ve had in the past, this one was not too greasy My wife got the empanada plate and absolutely loved it; they can also accommodate gluten free/celiac We will for sure be back here!

Marc Sing

This place is amazing! Had the chips and salsa and you definitely need to try the mango habanero!!!! Their queso is great as well! Wife is celiac and they were so knowledgeable and considerate! She has the birria tacos which were phenomenal! Everything was great and if we weren’t traveling we would definitely be back! Gabby helped us and she was wonderful and nice as well!

Bobby Gordon

Christine Pauly

Love this place! We all struggle not to overeat here. All the tacos are delicious. I have a gluten allergy. They are quick to accommodate me and I've never gotten sick.

Silas Anderson

Lauren Knudsen

First off, I want to give props to the employees, because they were genuinely friendly and helpful. I have a gluten allergy so they were able to help me navigate that. But...there were some issues that majorly detracted from our experience. For one, all of the surfaces were sticky. For instance, as we were walking to our table, our shoes were sticking to the floor, and at our table, our food trays were sticking there too. Definitely not pleasant. If we hadn't already ordered, I don't think we would've. Second, the water (from the soda machine) was actually undrinkable. It had a nasty taste and a horrible ring. I took one sip and almost spit it out. My mom had the same issue and she had even used the other dispenser. As far as the food was concerned, these are average tex-mex style tacos (not adding or subtracting points for that) but the guacamole was delicious! In essence, the customer service couldn't outweigh the unpleasant store conditions, unacceptable water quality, and average at best food. I like the concept of this store; I hope they make improvements.

Jill

Stopped here for lunch. I asked about corn tortillas. My waitress asked if it was for gluten free. Explained the could do anything with a corn tortilla. The Mexican rice would be cross contaminated as well as anything fried. She offered a double portion of beans. Very friendly and knowledgeable.

Barbara Spencer

Annie Zimmerman

Gretchen Robison

Celiac friendly!!! Great margaritas and a wonderful gluten free selections.

Stella Cook

Lucian Crest

I really appreciate that they have some gluten free and seemingly healthier options! However, shrinkflation is outrageous and I don’t think I’ll be eating here anymore. Today, you get one mini taco, hardly filled, with two tortillas, at the price that hasn’t changed since 2-3 years ago. And back then, you got two overfilled tacos with 4 tortillas for the same exact price they are now. It really doesn’t need to be this way and the people are over it!

Lior Seidel

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Lauren Klipp

Besides the food and margaritas being absolutely amazing, we were in awe of the amazing staff. Our server Jeff was beyond kind, explained the menu to us, helped us with gluten free and nut free options, and had fun with us! Overall experience was 10/10 and will absolutely be going back. If you have a 6+ people the shareable meal option was more than enough food and delicious.

Christopher Mayer

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Destiny Danas

Came here because it was the only other place that had Gluten Free items besides a pizza joint. I ordered the Gf enchilada plate and it was great, I did not get sick! The food also came out very fast. I believe you have to order it Gf because I was served black beans instead of the normal pinto refried beans. Beware of the tortilla chips, the waiter told me that they are fried with other items.

JK MZ

Was invited to the quaint, adorable, and inviting atmosphere of Frannie's Vegan Café today by a sweet friend who treated me to lunch... and it was wonderful! Besides the food being super fresh and healthy it was tasty and fun too. How is food fun? Here it just is, especially if you are new to vegan food. The fun comes from stepping out of the box, trying something new and seeing how it compares to food you are otherwise used to. Frannie's has a welcoming atmosphere that's coupled with a homey kitchen and cool decor. It felt like being on vacation in a new town when stepping inside with an urban meets country vibe. For added fun, I has a patron pick out my meal, which was the jackfruit Bar B Que sandwhich with a sideof carrots and seasoned potatoes. The gluten free lemon and blueberry cupcake hit the sweets craving spot too! It was great leaving satiated and not stuffed or too full, which I attribute to the quality of the food prepared there. Definitely worth checking out!

Lizz Taylor

I am Gluten and Corn free. They had more options than I could have hoped for. I got meat with veggies rice and beans. It was to die for!!!!

Bethaney Moore

everything was awesome! our server Emma was so kind and accommodating, especially with being gluten free! great cocktails, great food, great service. get the street corn

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Lauren Halford

The staff is always proactive to make sure that I have safe food. I have eaten there many times! Each time same service and great taste. They have a dedicated canola oil fryer for there chips. The drinks and food are great!

John Hernandez

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Meghan Norris

This booth in the farmer’s market is excellent. They have a wide selection of food to choose from for gluten-free vegans. Their potato tacos are excellent. Don’t knock it til you try potato tacos. The esquites are a delicious snack that are 100% vegan! They served the food quickly and it’s hard to beat the atmosphere of the Nashville’s Farmer Market.

Kathy Ward

This is a fun place with good food. Marie is always our server and does A fantastic job! I have dietary restrictions and she always puts together a good gluten-free, dairy, free dish for me. I recommend it and ask for Marie!