We read the menus and allergen information for mexican spots across Brooklyn, NY, then list only the ones that clear our bar for allergen transparency and handling. Tap any to check it, dish by dish, against your own profile.
2 spots clear the bar
How this list is built: every spot is checked against our allergen standard: published allergen info, cross-contact handling, and real diner reports. Places we can't verify aren't added. We never call a restaurant “safe.”
“Had a great experience here! The waiter told me everything was GF besides the desserts. I’m extremely sensitive to CC and had no reaction. I tried the margarita, guac and chips, salsa, queso fundito, plantains with mole, fish tacos, and Mexican corn, all really solid! Will be back.
Check against your allergiesCorn-based Mexican food is naturally gluten-light, but flour tortillas, wheat in some sauces, and shared fryers change that. Dairy shows up as cheese, crema and queso. The big hidden ones: nuts and seeds in moles, and soy in some marinades. Verify whether tortillas are 100% corn.
Mostly, but mole sauces often contain nuts and seeds (and sometimes peanut), and horchata can contain almond. Ask specifically about mole and any 'house' sauce.
Pure corn tortillas are, but some are corn-and-wheat blends and fryers are often shared with flour items. Confirm the tortillas are 100% corn and ask about the fryer.
Ask for no cheese, crema or queso, and check that beans aren't cooked with butter or lard-plus-dairy. Many dishes are easy to make dairy-free on request.