Top 50 Gluten-Free Mexican Spots to Explore in Houston

I Palacios

Amazing food! I thought it was vegetarian and was so surprised to find out it was totally vegan and gluten-free! I truly didn’t miss anything. Packed with flavours and spices. Cute decor. Was a little hard to find but totally worth it. Great place. Highly recommend and we’ll be back.

Jun

really good sunday brunch buffet. a ton of gluten free options, including their super tasty cornbread!!

Ryan Kloosterman

Fantastic help from the staff both times I visited with gluten free options. Super tasty fajitas and nachos 🔥

John Hoeglund

Great food with allergen friendly, gluten free, and vegan options. Something tasty for everyone.

Kent Scribner

Happy hour. We arrived in time for happy hour. The house margarita was great. The happy hour food menu was valued priced. We started with the happy hour guacamole. Excellent flavor. The salsa is excellent. I tried the beef taco, fish taco and smoked chicken skewers. Everything was very good.excellent place for gluten free.

Kirk Heuiser

I only order the spring rolls (substituting peanut sauce) because I have Celiac disease. One of my favorite places!

Jen Alectine

First time there, visiting from Philadelphia, had a good and positive experience! Faith kindly waited on us, checked in on us but I most appreciate her efforts to accommodate my gluten-free and dairy-free needs. JJ (possibly the manager) came to check on us as well. I would highly recommend this place!

Lior Seidel

Ronney Jean Owens (Wyoming Witch)

Yummy queso and roja... gluten free tacos! Thanks guys

Elle W

Lots of gluten free options.

Sheri Thompson

We had one of the best servers that I've had in all of my dining experiences. Bertha was very attentive and friendly. She brought new glasses of water when it was near empty and without us asking. Offered more fresh corn tortillas and confirmed gluten-free corn chips. Yummy food was delivered with a smile, too. 5 stars for Bertha⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Grant Ford

Delicious gluten free choices

Miriam White

Hannah Jamieson

CJ was fantastic! Service was fantastic, food was great. Never had an empty glass! Frozen margarita with tajin and sangria - great! Gluten free options!

Gary Pugh

Great Tacos, and burritos... Gluten free options too!

Sara Scherer Rougeau

Kito was our server and he was knowledgeable, patient and kind. He checked on all questions we had about gluten as my husband has celiac and gluten can ruin a night out. The food was spectacular. The environment was fabulous. Just an overall great dinner. We will be back. Thanks Kito.

Ron Ronald

A very good restaurant fun atmosphere located in an amazing mall. Also very good with gluten-free offerings

Jeff Wisdom

Came here to try something new based one a single review that there were TONS of Gluten Free Options. About a 10-15 minute wait as it’s a small place. But OMG! I cannot wait to try to food. The Salsa Alone is DELICIOUS, and I’m not usually a big salsa fan. Menu is chock full of GF Tags…even DESSERT! Sopapillas, Flan & Tres Leches are all Gluten Free? Say What?

Edward Cormier

Christina Marie

I absolutely love El Tiempo! Their fajitas are on another level. Everything is so flavorful, sizzling and perfect every time. I also love that they have corn tortillas since I am gluten free. My coworkers and I love coming here after a long day. The vibes are great, the food hits the spot and it’s the perfect place to unwind. Definitely one of our favorite go-to spots!

Michael Rains

Sooo accommodating! My girlfriend has a gluten allergy and the chef came out with a special menu for her. Food / drinks / service was amazing! We will definitely be back.

Er Johnson

This was a nice dinner. We had great service and Gluten-free options. Portions were small, but we did not miss the extra. salsas were rich and fresh, which is rare to find in Houston. Try this place out, you might find layers of flavor on your regular dishes that you will certainly miss in other places.

Andrew M

The food was delicious. I also have a gluten and dairy food allergy. They took it very seriously which I appreciated. Would a 100% eat here again.

L

Food, service and atmosphere were all just okay. Nothing was extraordinary. I was told that the quesadilla and chimichanga couldn’t be made gluten-free. I ended up ordering the las enchiladas and chile con queso. If I was already in the area, I’d stop by and try different versions of the gf corn taco but I definitely would not drive back solely to eat at this restaurant.

Nina Jacob

Brunch at Ojo de Agua– ★★★★☆ (4/5) I had the pleasure of brunching at Ojo de Agua this weekend, and overall, it was a delightful experience. The ambiance struck a perfect balance between casual and cozy, with soft lighting and a welcoming vibe. The staff was attentive but not overwhelming, and our table was ready right on time. Food: The menu offered a great mix of classic brunch items with some unique twists. I went for the Avocado Trufa Toast– a delicious blend of gluten-free bread, avocado spread, trufle oil, sesame seeds, cherry tomatoes and ribeye. The Acai bowl was a standout, with fresh fruits and peanutbutter . My dining companion tried the Guava pancakes and Chilaquiles. The only slight downside was that the Chilaquiles tortillas are not done in house, instead store bought chips are used for this dish which makes the dish be dry. Drinks: Refills for regular coffee are not free, I can understand the specialty coffee drinks would require additional charge but not for a regular cup of coffee. Overall Experience: Brunch at Ojo de Agua was a hit, with flavorful dishes, great service, and a relaxed atmosphere. It’s definitely a spot I’d recommend for a weekend outing, though maybe avoid it if you're in a rush, as it can get busy during peak hours. Would I return? Yes.

Teresa Smith

Excellent food, many gluten free options.

Daniel Engelke

It may seem like a gimmick but if you want some place to try mead, know that it drinks like a beer but tastes like a wine and this is the place to try something you'll like with some amazing food to boot. They have gluten free wrap and plenty of vegetarian options too so this is an all inclusive place.

Kimberly Vf

My family and I came on a Monday night, don’t worry there’s public parking all around. The atmosphere was nice very colorful Tex-Mex type of Vibe. The staff are very friendly, the time we arrived got seated right away and our Host Mark Anthony was super amazing . I myself ordered the shrimp tacos very delicious especially the green sauce that comes with it, ships and salsa can never go wrong, and the beans very tasty. It’s also Gluten-free friendly. The only reason I gave it a 4 instead of a 5 was the lateness of receiving our drinks/plates. Maybe they were short on staff but it did take awhile/slow. Overall very enjoyable.

PurRescue

Velvet Taco is awesome! Not your run of the mill taco place. They have unusual combinations like Shrimp and Grits, Felafel, Beer Battered Cauliflower, Fish and Chips to mention a few. Everything we have tried has been excellent. The Elote dip is great too! If you are gluten free or vegetarian there are options for you. Our counter person was super sweet and helpful!

Alan Rodriguez

Shannon Colon

Sheryl Lynn

It has usually been pretty good, but my last visit wasn't great. I ordered the relleno that is gluten free and it just tasted "off". We let the waitress know and she brought the manager out. I didn't make a huge complaint because I figured I might just not like the sauce it was in. So, when the manager offered to make a new dish I thought that was great. But, I asked for no sauce and no spinach, figuring one of those might have been the problem. He didn't pay attention though, and after waiting a long while, a dish drowning in sauce was brought out. He had not paid attention at all. Then, my friend, who likes all their sauces offered to buy that meal and just have it wrapped up for lunch and the waitress acted so weird about it. I even let her know - no - He is offering to pay for it, but she said she still had to talk to the manager 🙄 what? Finally got the 3rd attempt out- only for it to still not taste great. I gave that to my friend, because by this time I just wasn't hungry any more. I may or may not go back, but I'm certainly not excited about it. The wrong food happens, but the absolute inability to pay attention to what the customer is saying - just too problematic.

Daniel Singletary

Some pretty weird but tasty tacos! Lots of variety, gluten free, and vegetarian options. My favorite was the brisket tacos.

brad stewart

Had a fantastic gluten-free meal! They even fried me my chips in a fresh pan of oil so I could enjoy my meal even more. Our waiter was on point and gave us fantastic service and recommendation.

Juanita Beauxis

Took my sister here for her birthday brunch and it was amazing!!! Drinks food service everything!!! 10 out of 10 would recommend! They also offer gluten free options marked on the menu! I will most definitely be back!

Donnie Campbell

Jody Williams

Christoffel Sneijders

Great restaurant and also great gluten free options.

Ipek Yurdal

Delicious tacos, you can see what I tried below, I ordered them by most favourite to least. Also tried Queso blanco, nice gluten free alternative. 17 Mexi-Cali Shrimp 12 Slow-Roasted Angus Brisket 2 Rotisserie Chicken You order inside and they buzz you when your order is ready.

Calynn Lock

Delicious food. Loved the Thai chicken Taco. Taco Tuesday is a great deal, some tacos are 2 and 3 dollars when they are normally 4 and up. They also could do some tacos gluten free, you just have to ask. (Does not include Thai chicken, but they had some awesome options). My mother with celiac was taken care of here and after eating here twice she did not react so I would say this place is safe for people with celiac just ask about menu items before hand.

Meagan Mehlhop

The food at Ambriza is pretty good, and my family really liked it. If you have celiac, like me, however, finding something safe to eat is very tricky. Although the menu labels many things as “gluten free,” most of these items are NOT celiac safe because fried items go into a shared fryer and their homemade corn tortillas are made on the same equipment as the flour tortillas. Not even the tortilla chips are safe, unfortunately. I was very lucky to get a very well informed waitress who was able point out the only safe things on the menu: the crema poblana and caldo azteca soups and the grilled chipotle chicken (although the yuca fries will need to be substituted with something else like rice and beans due to CC). Maybe bring your own tortillas if you want more options.

Missy T.

Delicious food, friendly staff, and a nice atmosphere. Gluten Free options are available, which is a plus.

Gregory Anderson

Very very good food. Offers a variety of gluten free options. Most items are actually made with corn instead of flour. Owner is very helpful and knowledgeable.

brad stewart

Awesome food and great service! Gluten-free optio s across the menu! We will definitely be back. Ask for Miguel as he is the best waiter ever! We followed him here from another restaurant is how good he is. Tell him Brad and Sylvia sent you. Not that we get anything out of it. Just would love for him to know that people love his service! Thanks for bringing us to this new and fantastic restaurant Miguel!

Jennifer Hamlin

We ate at Gringos Tex-Mex last night between Almeda-Genoa & Fuqua. They do have a gluten-free menu with loads of options. These are the Fish/Shrimp tacos. You can request either or & ask first one of each. We had their large Queso & chips- Delish! My husband is a Celiac & had no issues. We've eaten here, before & enjoyed it then. My brother & sister's families rave about it! The frozen Strawberry margarita was yummy with right amount tequila for the hard working day we had. The servers are nice, timely, & knowledgeable. Drew served us last night. Also, on Instagram#gluten-free & Tex-Mex

John_Henry Lonie

This was a really special meal, excellent flavours, service and ambience. Anita was particularly careful re gluten free and some dishes were cooked specially to be gf.

Megan Murphy Smith

I had a great experience here! Very Celiac friendly. Our waiter, Jorge, was awesome!

Melanie Gonzales

They don’t have a gluten free menu but are knowledgeable about cross contamination and celiac disease. The manager worked with our daughter to modify a meal that was safe for her to eat. We love going here and have never had issues.

Edward Evers

Billie Melson