Top 23 Gluten-Free Mexican Spots to Explore in Austin

Ryan Perel

100% gluten free Mexican food in the heart of Austin! The food was delicious, and I legit wanted to eat the whole menu if I had an endless budget. You can’t go wrong with any item.

Ed D

Saw this on Instagram. We were in a hurry and didn’t review the menu before we went. Not authentic Thai food. Ordered the Pad Ka Prow and had 95% green beans and maybe 2 tablespoons of ground meat. I get the overall healthy, gluten free nature but if you want real Thai then this is not it. I should have been clued in by the location.

Maggie K

Great food! And really busy, make a reservation for indoor dining. Carnitas and mango margs were my favorite. All gf!

Donna Matlock

Lawrence Powell

Great place for Tex-Mex. Lots of gluten free options.

Jeff B

My favorite spot in Austin! Fantastic food that is 100% gluten free, great drinks and sunset on the patio can't be beat.

Varsha K. Shah

It's such a delight to see vegetarian/vegan Eatery that serves everything like Mexican food, soup, salad, cakes, fresh salad. And coffee too! They have Gluten Free food items as well. The place is very clean and quiet. It's also very huge. I ordered Tamale, Chilaquiles, Fries and fresh Carrot/Apple/Ginger juice for dine-in. Very tasty. For To go, I ordered, Red velvet cup cake and pineapple/Carrot Muffin which i yet to taste. Moreso they open early at 8am. This is going to be my go to place in Austin.

Christine G

I'm sad that Counter Culture is closing but grateful that I was able to enjoy it for so many years. This place was ahead of its time, offering vegan options before they were readily available at grocery stores, food trucks, etc. The cashew cheezecake is amazing, and I ordered several of them for my birthdays over the years. The gluten free mac'n cheeze is also out of this world. Thank you, Counter Culture, for showing us that we don't have to torture animals (or our own bodies) to enjoy our favorite comfort foods.

Brianna Fries

Food was phenomenal. In our group we also had a person from Mexico and one from Colombia and they also raved about the food. We had the tacos, flautas, quesadilla and caesar and all were amazing (and gluten free!) We wound up accidentally leaving something at our table and the staff were so quick to message me via OpenTable, where we made the reservation, to let me know. Highly recommend!

Lauren Johnson

I love this place and that they use healthier ingredients in their pizza. They use organic wheat for their crust, usually I have to eat gluten free but I am able to eat their crust. They also use olive oil which is much healthier the than the cheaper synthetic oils many restaurants use. I love pesto and their vegetarian pesto pizza is amazing! I also really enjoy their tomato sauce when I get a regular veggie pizza and like to add pineapple to it. Their custom cheese blend is great too!

Melissa Isaacs

Queso was great. Many gluten free options. Hot, fresh, great Tex Mex. Patio dining was pleasant.

Alexander Nagata

A long time Austin standard, Maudie's offers satisfying texmex with gluten friendly options. Going to the trouble of making the GF chips in safe fryers, they come in sealed plastic bags and are available upon request. Their breakfast tacos are loaded and delicious, but the enchilada plates are my favorite.

Lily Brannon

Celiac friendly, they show exactly what is cross contaminated on the menu!

Hailey

Had the enchiladas, so good! They don't have flour tortillas, only corn. So lots of gluten free options! If you are a baby with spice, the salsa is spicy, lol. Drinks were good. We went on a Friday around 6pm and were able to be sat right away for two people.

Alley Rubadeau

I ordered the fries with the chicken which is listed as GF on the menu because I have a gluten allergy. They put some sort of beef on there and now I’m sick. No one is answering the phone so I can ask what they marinate their steak in that’s not gluten free. I’m trying to gauge how much gluten I got and how sick I’ll be tonight. Ugh such a bummer. Really wish restaurants would be more careful and just follow the order. How hard can it be?

Em M

Great staff, good gluten-free selection of food, and the staff will help with recommendations if you can't decide. Their drinks are delicious too, if you're old enough for the bar menu. Always fun to go and eat there.

Vishy raman

Good food, great service. Vegetarian, Vegan friendly and Gluten free options available. Plenty of out door seating. Nice ambience

Simran Frontain

The best tacos in Austin. The mashed potatoes (papas, as they call them) in tacos are a genius idea! I almost always get the breakfast tacos, but there is a huge selection of lunch offerings as well. They boast a large salsa selection and you can tell they put thought into their salsa offerings (rather than the one variety of salsa many places offer). Their queso is solid, but not a menu highlight. If you have dietary restrictions like vegetarian or gluten free (or both like I do!), this is a great place to go, because there are so many choices; it is also a great place to go with friends as there is something for everyone. The one downside is that the tacos are small, especially for corn tortillas, which means you have to buy one extra than you would normally buy at other places (which is not a problem necessarily, but just something to bear in mind when ordering).

Lady S

They have an entire vegan menu and gluten-free menu! I had the Enchiladas de Verduras (veggie filling) and it was delish. If you’re plant-based, vegan, nutrition-forward or whole food plant based, Gueros is a great option. Perfect location in an active part of town, great service, delicious food.

Stephanie Taylor

We love Tacodeli! Only place we feel truly gluten-free safe!

Karan

Excellent tacos, lots of interesting varieties and delicious chips and dips. Nice friendly service and a place I returned to after years from past memories. Ability to get good dairy free, gluten free options is a huge plus.

Natalie Armacost

They have clearly labeled gluten free options, which is rare to find in airports! When I mentioned I had an allergy, they were able to put a note and change gloves. So happy I was able to have breakfast tacos!

Katie Brewer

Oh man. So good. Many gluten free options. The onion pakoda was absolutely AMAZING! A must- seriously. I got the Millionaire’s Curry. So good. I got mild and was still sweating so just know it packs a kick. My husband got the tikka masala and said it was to die for. Try this place! Def get the onion pakoda!!!

Felicita Medina

Amazing food and drinks! They have gluten friendly options which is a plus! The watermelon Margarita and shrimp tacos go very well together!

Weslea O'Connor

As someone with celiac, finding great gluten-free options can be a challenge, but TacoDeli on Slaughter makes it easy! They have an impressive variety of gluten-free choices that are both safe and delicious. One of my favorites is the Space Cowboy - it has a perfect kick and is loaded with savory mushrooms. The Pollo en Mole is another standout, with its rich and flavorful sauce. And, of course, you can't go wrong with their chips and queso; they're simply irresistible. My only gripe is that the frozen margarita machine seems to be down a bit too often. But when it's working, it's the perfect complement to their fantastic food. Highly recommend TacoDeli for anyone looking for delicious, gluten-free Mexican fare!

Claire Keefe Mulligan

Fresa’s had a really flexible, affordable group dining / event packages that made our rehearsal dinner / welcome party combo a huge success! We were able to host a rehearsal dinner from 5:30-8pm for 100 people and have it flow directly into a welcome party for all 180 guests from 8pm-10pm. Having both events at one location made it really low stress. Their bar package for the whole night helped us stay on budget while providing an “open bar” to all guests all night. They were really great at working with us and our planner to achieve the look we wanted, use the plates we liked, re-arrange the tables, and help come up with a rain plan (we did full buyout so we could have access to the indoor restaurant / covered balcony seating in the event of poor weather). We lucked out with amazing weather and it was overall a perfect evening under their string lights and patio. Note: the city of austin live music permit ended up being more expensive than we anticipated. It may be worth skipping the live music and just doing speeches with a microphone and playing music over their sound system which would not require a music sound permit. The food tasted really great and they were able to serve things family style so we could do speeches during dinner without guests getting up for food. Service was awesome. They even accommodated vegan and gluten free options. Thanks so much Fresas team!

Caitlin Porter

We came in a Friday night in time to catch happy hour, which was a great discount on cocktails and appetizers. The food is lovingly crafted, delicious, beautiful entrees that is traditional. Because the menu is mostly gluten free, there were several options for my gluten free companion. Highly recommend for a lovely night out!

Stavana Strutz

I did not expect a taco place to have such a delicious well thought out salad! It's a great gluten free and potentially paleo friendly option if you need to also avoid corn and dairy. Unfortunately, the tall corner tables were perpetually dirty as the varnish is degrading leaving them sticky and gross. Please get rid of these tables or resurface them in some way!

Tawny Ryan

Food was awesome! I have Celiacs and they were very accommodating! The nachos were my favorite!

Tommy Kreitz

My favorite restaurant in Austin!! Been going here since I was in a highchair. Seating is remarkably fast for how packed this place always is. Food is incredibly consistent, and it happens that you have any problems with your order they'll make it again for you fast, and with no questions asked. Beautiful atmosphere, history all over the walls, team members & customers always smiling. Drinks are strong, and you will never leave hungry. Same-day-made complementary chips and spicy table salsa. Try not to fill up on chips if you can help it, because entree and appetizers are both all a LOT of food. I usually leave with leftovers that turn into a beautiful breakfast the next day. Personal favorite appetizer: Bob Armstrong Queso Dip. They just recently won a Best-In-Austin award for their queso dips, which is saying something. Personal favorite signature cocktail: Matt's Knockout Martini. As the name suggests, referencing the founder's professional boxing career, this is a POWERFUL drink. They don't let you have more than two of them. A one-two punch of these can really get to you, but it's tough to stop drinking it because it's so delicious. Be careful! Personal favorite entree: Janie's Combination Salad. A gorgeous dinner salad topped with your choice of protein and dressing, but I always go with the Beef Fajita and only-found-here Cilantro Vinaigrette. This one is a terrific decision for those of us trying to avoid carbs, too. You can get a drink and a dinner for $30 here, which is very refreshing in the big city that Austin has become. I always take my friends & family here that come from out of town. They also have vegetarian and gluten-free options, which is great. Remarkable service. Employees all seem happy to be here, which is very refreshing as well in the current economic climate. Managers seem to know all of their customers by name, which is a cool thing to watch in a restaurant that's been around for 70+ years. Five stars. Come to Matt's if you've never checked it out.

hd McK

Absolutely LOVE this place. The tacos are SO good. I have Celiac's Disease and have never gotten sick. We have brought numerous friends and family members who are not vegan and they love it too!

Nicole Adams

I had a wonderful experience at Pappasito's. I am gluten-free and cannot eat foods cooked in oils. The server, Luis, spoke to the manager, Conner, about my food allergies. Conner was very thorough and ensured that my food was prepared exactly how I needed it. I have not ever experienced this type of service since finding out about gluten. They were not bothered by me flooding them with questions and were happy to make sure I was pleased with my meal. And to top it off, the meal was delicious.

Karin Ellzey

I was able to get gluten free assistance. They changed gloves and everything. I could also get browned cauliflower instead of rice. I couldn't have beef since it has wheat, but the pork was good. The c.f. corn chips are nice and thick, like home made. You get a ton of food and it's really delish. I should have asked for more meat in my bowl.

Allison Pearce

I needed to feed five people on short notice, and some of them have food allergies. Chuy’s fajita pack is usually my move, but today I learned their fajitas are not strictly gluten free, so I headed to Lupe. It was ready in under 30 minutes, and I didn’t have to coordinate five different take out orders. I really appreciated the gent at the to-go station talking me through the ingredients and making sure certain things were packaged separately. My dad takes fajitas real seriously, and he said the meat was excellent.

Malikah

Great food, service, and atmosphere. They have a lot of gluten free options!

Sonie Golden

I was super stoked to learn that the fajita meats are gluten free at this restaurant. It's surprising to me the number of places I go to that have gluten in their marinated meats. The waiter recommended the filet fajitas and boy did that ruin me. It was sooo tasty and just melted in our mouths. I don't know if I'll be satisfied with regular beef fajitas ever again. Also loved the non stop chips and salsa!

T Cameron

Consistently great food, service, and atmosphere! I met a friend on a Friday at 4:30pm before the dinner rush and it was great that there were plenty of tables. Our waiter was attentive without being annoying, the food was delicious and a plus in their offering of gluten-free for my friend!

Tara Raoof

I ordered two gluten free tacos both came out to be on flour tortillas but I didn't realize until after I had a bite and now I'm having a really bad reaction to it. I will not be going there again!

Gwen Baldock

Great casual venue with excellent, fancy tacos and nice staff, Celiac safe and lots of gluten free options.

ariana filippelli

Great menu that also has gluten free options. Support veterans. This is a great business to support! And the coffee is unique and delicious

Minden Ten Eyck

I love Cherrywood Coffee House! They have a huge, lovely outdoor patio with plenty of tables with umbrellas. The inside is very cool, with tons of local art and paper lanterns. Tons of tables inside. I had a gluten-free blueberry muffin that was very tasty. Next time I need to try something off their menu because I've heard the food is delicious. Lots of beer on tap and other bottled drink options.

Carolina Hernandez

La parrilla was excellent. Feed 6 people and it is gluten free

Edward Hole

Rodolfo “Rudy” Rodarte

Burritos that are larger than your arm are on the menu here. The Beyond Meat vegan option is fantastic. Gluten free dessert too!

Anita Wilcox

Andrew Hyde

Great gluten free options.

Greg Boggus

I took my wife there for her birthday. She can't have gluten or dairy and they were able to accommodate that. She was still able to eat from most of the menu which was a shocker for both of us. Our server was great and knowledgeable and the food was amazing! We will definitely be going back to try more things. We both kept commenting about how we liked the atmosphere, very bright and home-like.

Sebas S

It’s been a while since I’ve been impressed by a Mexican restaurant. I’ve been to competitors in the area, you know the one’s. Chuy’s/Serranos. Will only be coming back to Mama Betty’s. Great service. Top notch bartender. I don’t drink alcohol but the bartender was willing to make any listed drink as a mocktail. We ordered the recommended Cucumber jalapeño fauxrita and it was bomb! Food was fresh with a nice balance of flavor. I appreciated the Vegetarian/ Gluten free menu designations. Next time I’m in the mood for veggie fajitas and enchiladas my wife and I are coming back! Thank you for the great food, service, and atmosphere.

Perla O

They always do problems when I call for a pick up order or they give me flour tortillas when I ask for corn tortillas and I have gluten sensitivity

Nicole Giacopelli

Amazing experience. Very knowledgeable with gluten free options. Food was delicious. Service was spectacular!