La Choza

This is one of our favorite places to eat in Santa Fe. The GF items are marked on the menu and there are also Vegan options. Our waitress was GF, which is a bonus. The food tastes and great. For dinner, expect to wait a while, because the place is popular.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Delicious! With several items that are gf. It get there early, it fills up quickly!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Food is excellent and delicious! Have been here multiple times and gluten was found in only 1 test with nima. Rest all the tests (7-8) showed gluten free food with all Nima smiles. The food is amazing. Will be back soon for more. Staff is very knowledgeable and extremely nice.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Offers outdoor seating

Love this place. Many gluten free options, including the carne adovada. A meal worth traveling for.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Large number of GF options. Chips are in a dedicated fryer, but some other items are not. Great food.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

11/5/21: Waited for quite a while for a table, even though we arrived at opening time. That’s all ok, but I got glutened from the fish tacos without Chile on them. Taste was actually quite bland, but they assured me they were gluten free. Upset stomach all night. Super tired next day. I’m not going back there. Please be safe!

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Below Average

I had the tacos with red chili sauce. Delicious! I had to be very specific about my extreme reactions.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

I was really excited to try it but me and my husband have celiac and we both had a reaction, right after.Not sure if this was because of cross-contamination but I’d say what we ordered wasn’t safe, and the waitress was very nice but not super knowledgeable about gluten free and seemed unsure

We ordered -chips and salsa -ribeye steak -tamale -pozole

Not sure what had it but wanted to share this safety tip.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

Waitress seemed knowledgeable regarding celiac. Several gf options marked on menu. Separate frier(I read previous review how they’re next to each other but still thought it was safe enough for me). Had a good meal and didn’t get sick, from a fairly sensitive celiac.

Almost everything can be made gf. Nothing with wheat goes into the fryer so you can eat the chips and crunchy tacos. Both red Chile and green Chile sauces are gf and spicy. Loved our dinner and will go back! I went back 3 days later for the green Chile clam chowder, really tasty!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Absolutely delicious! While the dedicated corn fryer is separate from the gluten containing fryer, they are right next to each other so with the risk of cross contamination the manager advised that I don’t order anything fried. Our waitress showed firm knowledge about celiac disease and assured me (and double checked on her own upon serving it to me) that the mushroom soup is thickened with corn starch. I ordered the veggie tamale and pork adovado combo plate for an entree. Things are clearly marked GF and the mezcal margaritas are perfect. 💚♥

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I felt that the staff was celiac aware and there were lots of items I could have including the chips. We were a party of 3 and all of us like hot, but agreed that the heat was a bit much for us. I don’t know if everything is as hot, but each of us had different meals. Since I’ve not had Mexican since my diagnosis a year ago, it was a treat to have it again, but was a little disappointed that the heat overpowered the flavors of the meal.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The menu had almost all GF and vegetarian options. Food was delicious!! Full of flavor and true southwestern cuisine. Delicious!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Came here for lunch and enjoyed the crispy beef tocos. The staff was knowledgeable and very helpful. I recommend you give this place a try.

Was visiting Santa Fe with relatives and decided to try La Choza. It was packed for a dreary Monday afternoon, which indicated that it must be good! The staff was very accommodating with my celiac questions and concerns. The food was outstanding and was the best meal that I had during my visit to NM!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This is a really popular place in a residential neighborhood, so be prepared for tight parking and an hour long wait for a table at peak times. Service was very good. When I told the server my daughter is Celiac, she said they have a separate fryer for chips and other GF foods. No problems whatsoever, and very good New Mexican food!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Had a fantastic experience here last night (3/16/19). My daughter has celiac and our waitress, Riley, was knowledgeable and said everything was gluten free but the Sopapillas and French bread. Everything was delicious including the margaritas. Would definitely go here again. Went at 530 on a Saturday and had an hour wait. Riley was fantastic!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Best New Mexican food we have had. The menu is well-marked with many delicious GF options. Loved the combination plate with taquitos and enchiladas. Kids enjoyed too. We have celiac and felt safe and completely satisfied.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great food. I got a veggie tostada with added chicken and a tamale a la carte. Instead of the garlic bread or sopaipilla option I got some blue corn tortillas. They've even got a separate gluten free fryer for chips!

Don't have a gf menu but they know what's gf. Their chips are safe. They have a separate fryer. Had the chicken carne adovado enchilada plate. Very good a little spicy. I'll be back.

Great Posole and chicken adovada. Had that and crispy beef taco and ranchero beans, plus chips and salsa. No issues.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Delicious authentic New Mexican food. They do not have a separate gf menu, but are very accommodating. Ask which chile is gf-- def the carne adovada and the vegetarian green chile. Beans, posole, cheese enchiladas are all very good!