Taqueria El Vecino

This is my Favorite Mexican restaurant in Atlanta!! And the only place I can have fried shrimp tacos. One time they brought out my tacos on wheat tortillas, so make sure you double check with the server to make sure the kitchen staff understands the allergy.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 food and friendly staff. Unfortunately, got gluten or cross contamination after speaking with staff and told items were gluten free. VERY sick- beware if you have celiac

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

— Not at all

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

We ate here for the first time today. So many selections to choose from and only a few things are not gluten free. I have celiacs disease and I am very sensitive. I had no reactions. They have a dedicated fryer. I had the enchiladas with red sauce with brisket, it was incredible. You won’t regret trying this place.

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?

— 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 dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

So many delicious options. Taco salad is even in a gf tortilla shell. Almost everything on the menu is gf or marked as a flour product.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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

• Dog friendly
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegetarian options
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

This place was amazing! I’m a super sensitive Celiac and had seen good reviews of this place so we decided to try it out. The wait staff was so helpful and friendly. I got the taco salad in a GF tortilla bowl and it was amazing. No issues at all and will definitely be going back! We also got a margarita pitcher and they will bottle up part of the pitcher for you to take home with you!

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

— Very

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

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

I found my new favorite Mexican place. Taqueria El Vecino is awesome. They have a dedicated fryer, so I can have the fresh chips. The fried avocado appetizer is awesome. I almost always order the red Chile beef enchiladas that are made with brisket and also the chicken and bacon enchiladas with a mushroom sour cream sauce. This last time I also tried the tacos and they were also good (though I prefer the enchiladas). The servers have all been very knowledgeable, and it has even been great for my vegetarian wife. I have tried her sweet potato plantain enchiladas and ones with spinach/goat cheese. I think they also have desserts that are gluten-free, but I haven’t tried any. Pro tip: the takeout menu online is really specific with what sides are gf, what to swap out to make gf, etc. But the regular menu for some reason doesn’t show the gf options. One of my pet peeves is not being able to order takeout from places because I can’t figure out what to change to make it gluten-free. In any case, go try this place. It really was awesome.

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

I was unsure about this place for years because the menu in the restaurant does not show the gluten free items. Now I (we) can be more adventurous because the online to-go menu breaks everything down. I’ve eaten here multiple times since with no issues. Chicken enchiladas, soup, tamales, chips and salsa! Yum!

Side note: a previous review (by a celiac) mentioned eating a Korean taco which is NOT gluten free. At least on the current menu.

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

— Somewhat

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

Tasty but spicy! Lots of gf options!

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?

— Good

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

Some of the best tacos I’ve ever had and I love tacos. The fried shrimp I could eat EVERYDAY!!! Don’t pass up this place

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

Very good food! Almost everything can be made gluten free (except the mole sauce). Anything breaded (fried avocado, fish, shrimp and chicken ) is all gluten free by default! Dedicated fryer for chips. Salsa bar where you choose your own salsas is amazing! We come here often!

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

So good and my gluten free friends also love it. Affordable and most of the menu can be made gluten free

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

The best!!!! I’m very sensitive celiac and have never gotten sick. Menu is great, owner is very knowledgeable, one of our go to places!! And a favorite among friends who have no food allergies, it’s just a great, friendly neighborhood Mexican spot.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• 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 breakfast/brunch
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Fantastic food!! Staff very informed! You MUST have the mango yacama slaw!!!

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

— Very

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

Holy tacos these were DELICIOUS!!! I cannot emphasize enough how much I loved this place. I got the smoked pork belly taco, Korean bbq, and FRIED fish taco, all GF and all SO GOOD!!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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

Very yummy tacos, dedicated fryer, great tamales and margaritas! Tons of GF options. Our waitress was really sweet and knowledgeable about the menu and what had gluten.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I loooove this place and pretty much everything is GF, as long as you make sure to have the corn tortillas! They also have GF desserts!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

One of the best Tacquerias. The fried shrimp taco is addictive and the smoked chicken-Yummm

Stopped here while visiting family in Atlanta. Waitress was very kind and assured me it was safe for my celiac daughter to eat there. She ended up eating some rice, black beans, corn tortillas, some of the chips, broccolini, and steak. I will remember this place whenever I’m visiting Atlanta. Seemed like a chill atmosphere and they brought both of my daughter coloring sheets and crayons. Great experience overall.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Very helpful staff and great menu. Flour tortillas and mole are the only things with gluten. I was able to get a quesadilla (three small corn tortillas instead of one big flour tortilla). Chips and salsa bar were good too. Dedicated fryer!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Delicious food! Reformulated menu since we were last here. Only things with gluten are flour tortillas and mole sauce. Nothing with gluten goes in fryer so my son can even have fried fish tacos! Very fresh ingredients.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I have celiacs and we eat here often. The staff is helpful and I've never gotten sick after eating here.

Americana tacos are great & staff is careful with my allergy.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Excellent food!!!

The chips were so stale that I sent them back. They have a list of items that may have gluten, fair enough. The smoked pork tacos were served on flour tortillas, by the same server who had handed me the gluten list. when the new order of pork tacos was ready, the cook rang not once, but twice. The server was too busy chatting with other customers to deliver the new tacos. The tacos were good but were not "Mexican food." I am from Austin, Texas, so I may be a little picky about Mexican food. Decent food, be very cautious if you cannot eat gluten, terrible service.

Celiac friendly?

No

This is my new favorite spot! Aye there Friday for the first time and then again on Sunday! Almost the entire is gluten free or could be made gluten friendly. Tortilla chips are GF. Just tell them you're GF. Manager or owner was very helpful with menu. And they have gluten free cupcakes which are amazing!

Very satisfied and great food!

Lots of gluten free options. Most everything on the menu is gluten free or they can make it gluten free.

Quick service, friendly, casual.

Also very reasonable prices :)

Celiac friendly?

Yes

mexican food and bbq too. salsa bar and lots of menu options that are corn-based and GF. green's amber bottle beer.