Restaurants in Westchester have heeded the call, making it easier than ever to dine out while avoiding wheat, with specialties so good you may forget you’re eating sans gluten. These seven Mexican restaurants cater to the desires of gluten-free diners, whether you are looking for mouthwatering tacos, burritos, or even juicy steak.
Tipsy Taco Bar
56 Garth Rd, Scarsdale; 914.574.6242
487 Main St, Mount Kisco; 914.218.3460
Organic meat and locally sourced produce intertwined with authentic Mexican recipes naturally bring a 90% gluten-free menu to the table. Tacos served with dry rub seasonings, dry rub mahi-mahi on organic corn tortillas, classic enchiladas, and Mexican coconut flan are all devoid of gluten, making them excellent options.
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Vega Mexican Cuisine
189 E Hartsdale Ave, Hartsdale; 914.723.0010
Featuring prominent menu marks for simple identification, this trendy cantina in Hartsdale offers gluten-free options alongside traditional Mexican dishes. Flavorful Mexican street corn, carne asada, and churrasco are printed with a brown “GF” circle aside the menu headline. Dishes are served with a lively atmosphere that brings Mexico to Westchester.
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Bartaco
1 Willett Ave, Port Chester
The duck birria taco is a prime example of the adventuresome variations at this taqueria. Bartaco takes tacos to the next level while making corn tortillas the norm, creating an inclusive experience for gluten-free folks. All tacos, rice bowls, and “not tacos” are naturally crafted free of gluten, opening doors for new experiences, like lobster esquites, chile-lime shrimp, and falafel tacos.
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La Casa Bronxville
7 Pondfield Rd, Bronxville
Chef Victor “Erik” Lopez was born and raised in Puebla, Mexico, and is on a mission to offer his spin on traditional Mexican cuisine. Some of the best gluten-free dishes here are hongos tacos, made perfectly with mushroom, avocado, sautéed onion, poblano, and ranchera salsa, and mahi-mahi tacos, made with casava dusting and chipotle aioli salsa.
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Popojito
46 Christie Pl, Scarsdale; 914.713.8946
Enjoying traditional Mexican desserts such as tres leches and custardy churros is made possible by Popojito’s 100% gluten-free kitchen. Aside from sweets, Popojito offers chimichurri skirt steak, fish and chips, and soft-shell burritos and tacos. Enjoy gluten-free deals on Margarita Monday, Taco Tuesday, or Wine Down Wednesday (or all three, if you’d like).
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Cantina Lobos
217 Wolfs Ln, Pelham; 914.380.8644
Roja or verdes? You pick, as they’re both gluten-free at Cantina Lobos. With an entirely gluten-free lunch menu consisting of rice bowls and burritos, the GF trend trickles into dinner choices with enchiladas and los tacos.
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Donjito
122 Mamaroneck Ave, Mamaroneck; 914.902.5486
Soup season is in full swing, and Donjito’s delectable Sancocho soup is a wonderful way to stay warm this winter while wishing you were on a beach in Mexico. The flavor-packed gluten-free menu also consists of Donjito’s signature paella and stuffed sweet plantains. If you’re feeling adventurous, try the fogo de rabo, also known as oxtail.
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