Review of Taqueria El Vecino

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