Gluten-Free in Mexico City
Mexico City (CDMX) offers incredible corn-based cuisine, but requires vigilance. While street tacos share griddles with flour tortillas, CDMX also boasts 100% dedicated gluten-free restaurants and allergen-aware high-end dining.
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Celiac Survival Guide for Mexico City
- •Visit La Otilia in Roma Norte, Mexico's first 100% certified gluten-free restaurant and bakery.
- •When eating street tacos, ask the vendor to heat your corn tortillas on a clean piece of aluminum foil to avoid the shared comal.
- •Always ask if Knorr Suiza (chicken bouillon) or Jugo Maggi was used in the salsas or marinades.
Safe Local Foods in Mexico
- ✓Tacos (on 100% corn tortillas, cooked on clean foil/griddle)
- ✓Ceviche
- ✓Guacamole and fresh salsas
- ✓Tamales (verify corn masa and no bouillon)
Avoid in Mexico
- ✕Shared comals/griddles (flour and corn tortillas cooked together)
- ✕Knorr Suiza (chicken bouillon containing wheat, heavily used)
- ✕Mole sauces (thickened with bread)
- ✕Fried tortilla chips (shared fryers)
🗣️ Celiac Language card
"Soy celíaco/celíaca. No puedo comer nada de trigo, harina, pan o avena. ¿Las tortillas de maíz se calientan en la misma plancha que las de harina?"
Pronunciation: Soy seh-lee-ah-ko. No pweh-do koh-mer tree-go.
Save a screenshot of this celiac card phrase to show to servers when ordering food.
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