La Cocina De Luz

I really liked La Cocina de Luz! We came here twice, once for brunch and once for dinner. The menu isn’t labeled but the staff was able to explain which items were gluten free, and they were quite knowledgeable. When I mentioned being gluten free, they asked if I had celiac. They also warned me about cross-contamination with the chips, so I avoided those. I had the veggie tacos with rice and beans, which were quite good.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options

Would not recommend. 5 year old and nanny both have celiac, both got sick after their meals…. We even brought our own chips as they have a shared fryer.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

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

— Poor

The server who took our order behind the bar was super helpful—he made sure I knew to stay away from anything fried. I did the vegan plate with corn tortillas—he even asked if it was ok if they warmed the tortillas on the shared griddle; I’m super sensitive to cross contamination so he said they could just serve the tortillas without putting them on the griddle.

When I went back to the bathroom I even heard him clarifying with the kitchen staff that I had an allergy and making sure they knew not to put the tortillas on the griddle.

The vegan plate was decent, not the most flavorful but I was just happy to have something safe to eat that didn’t make me sick!

I also stayed away from the chip bar as I believe the chips are fried in the shared fryer.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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?

— Average

Knowledgeable staff, they knew the difference between gluten free and celiac safe. I got the tacos and they were great! The chips and some other items are not gf because of a shared fryer. But would recommend in general.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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?

— Good

I was told they could not handle gluten and dairy allergies

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

Other Characteristics

• Good vegan options

High quality, mostly organic, locally sourced, traditional recipes, Mexican and southwestern food. You place your order at the counter and can discuss your dietary needs with the the knowledgeable person at the counter. This visit I had the Enchilada platter with corn tortillas. I have dined here often, avoid the fried items, and have never had a gluten reaction. Excellent Margaritas. Celiac friendly and reasonably priced breakfast, lunch or dinner in an expensive town.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 breakfast/brunch
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating

I ordered the vegan plate which they said could be gluten free and it was SO FLAVORFUL omg so good. I have very sensitive celiacs and did fine. 10/10 would recommend

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 dairy-free
• Good for takeout

When I ordered, I specified GF. She asked Celiac or Gluten allergy? She was helpful in insuring my order was celiac safe. She shared that all corn taco options would be good (beef, pork, chicken and veggie) but not the fish since it was fried. The chips for the chips & salsa are not celiac safe since these are fried in a shared fryer. Prices for lunch and dinner very reasonable. Dinner for 2 with drinks was $50.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Offers outdoor seating

We ordered for pickup and the food was very subpar. Tacos were basic and I honestly could make better tacos then they did. Chicken tacos were dry and the pork tacos had a weird red sauce I was not a fan off. The shells fell apart quickly and it was a mess to eat.

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?

— Poor

Highly recommend this place! They were very aware and food was delicious! Tasted very fresh!

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

The chicken taquitos were delicious (and gluten free!) Their chips & Salsa is gluten free as well. The mixed green salad with their cilantro lime dressing is fresh and a step above most side salads. They also use organic ingredients which is a plus. They do fry everything in the same fryer but I had no problems.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Asked what was gluten free and was told "everything except the burrito because it has a flour tortilla." After asking more questions she told me the chips are fried in the same fryer as flour products. Decided to play it safe and ordered corn tacos. The chicken was flavorless, and veggies had a strange taste. I am hoping I don't get sick from this place!

Celiac friendly?

No

There are GF options here, but I didn't feel totally safe eating here. I opted for the tamale plate after learning that the enchiladas were somehow contaminated with the oil used for the battered chile rellenos and the tacos were prepped on the same surface with wheat flour tortillas.

The menu is not marked, so you have to ask the staff. You might not get the same answer from different folks.

I didn't get sick, but felt safer at Honga's.

Truly delicious, safe, family friendly, not expensive, truly delicious.

If you are in Telluride please stop by this place, it was amazing! They have fantastic mexican food and the prices are also great. This restaurant is perfect for people who need gluten free options.

La Cocina has several GF menu items, including a surprising blue corn waffle! I had their enchiladas, filled with carne asada with a green chile sauce and found then to be very good. I'd heard several recommendations from locals that La Cocina has the best Mexican food in town and we weren't disappointed. Plan to eat dinner early if you can, it fills up fast so you might find yourself searching for a table if you arrive later or with a larger group.