How to Order Gluten-Free Mexican Food in Hong Kong?
You would be happy to know that Mexican food is naturally gluten-free. Mexican food is a staple for all those who like gluten-free food. So, if you are someone who is looking forward to eating gluten-free food, eat Mexican. If you are in Hong Kong and want to eat Mexican, visit the best Mexican restaurant i.e., La Vista, Tung Chung, and order what your heart desires. Along with great food, you will also get to experience soothing panoramic sea views. So, come not just for Mexican gluten-free food, and drinks but also for relaxing and breathtaking surroundings. Most of the Mexican food items are gluten-free because it uses corn masa i.e., cornflour in many of its authentic dishes. Corn flour is a common and widely used ingredient in Mexican dishes. But with time, this trend has been given a twist. Now chefs are incorporating wheat tortillas to meet the demands of western palates. When you are at La Vista, explore the options from the menu and order your favorite glutenfree food. The best part of dining at the best Mexican restaurant in Hong Kong is that you get to order the food with the filling of your choice. Now, let us see the common Mexican food items and how you can order them gluten-free.
Nachos Nachos are fried tortilla chips topped with refried beans, cheese, chili, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, olives, salsa, sour cream, and guacamole. You can request to order 100% corn chips that are gluten-free. You can get these from a dedicated gluten-free fryer or you can even bring your own gluten-free chips. You can avoid chili and refried beans if thickened with flour. Instead, ask for plain pinto or black beans. Also, it is advised to avoid guacamole too.
Guacamole Mashed avocados with chopped onions, garlic, tomatoes, spices, and seasonings. It is served as a topping or a dip for tortilla chips. You can avoid spices and seasonings with wheat or wheat flour is added to prevent caking. If you are looking forward to eating glutenfree, ask for corn chips that are 100% glutenfree. Rest the toppings can remain the same or you can even order these of your choice.
Enchiladas These are the soft corn tortillas filled with cooked beef, chicken, (protein of your choice), cheese, topped with tomato sauce. For gluten-free Mexican food, ask for corn tortillas that do not contain any gluten. Also, go for plain unmarinated grilled or baked chicken breast slices. If the tomato sauce is thickened with flour, substitute it with salsa. The same goes for enchiladas too, avoid spices and seasonings with wheat or wheat flour.
Tacos These are folded corn tortillas filled with spicy ground cooked chicken or beef, beans, lettuce, cheese, and tomatoes.
Fajitas These are grilled chicken, shrimp, lean beef with grilled onions and peppers. These are usually served with lettuce, tomatoes, and salsa. You can ask the chef for a very well-cleaned fajita skillet or even for an alternative cooking method like broiling. You can avoid spices and seasonings with wheat or wheat flour. Fajitas are almost always gluten-free. Otherwise, you can order fajitas with corn tortillas vs. wheat tortillas. But it is suggested to inquire before eating at a restaurant.
Huevos Rancheros These are fried tortillas topped with fried eggs, cheese, and salsa. For these to be healthy and gluten- free, you can order Huevos Rancheros made with corn tortillas that are 100% glutenfree and are to be heated in tin foil or fried in a dedicated gluten-free fryer. You can also request poached (in water only) or scrambled eggs. If not this, go for eggs fried in their own pan.
Taco Salad The salad is made with tortilla chips which are filled with lettuce, onions, cooked spicy chicken, beef, tomatoes, chilies. The salad is topped with cheese, sour cream, olives, guacamole, and salsa. Again, for a healthy taco salad, ask for tortilla chips that are 100% gluten-free, heated in tin foil, or fried in a dedicated gluten-free fryer. Avoid chili if it contains wheat flour, okay?
Chips & Salsa This is one of the best things that you can enjoy at
a Mexican restaurant in Hong Kong. You won’t believe but chips and salsa would taste 100 times better if you eat the restaurant itself than ordering it home. But if you are someone looking for gluten-free Mexican chips and salsa then avoid corn tortilla chips cooked in the same deep fryer used to cook battered foods. The reason is that when food comes in contact with foods made with gluten, it is rendered as food cross-contamination and is no longer gluten-free and of course, not at all safe to eat.
This is Important! Do not shy away from asking the server at a Mexican restaurant in Hong Kong to cook your meal on a clean surface with clean hands/gloves to ensure minimal cross- contamination. There is nothing above good health and to maintain that, you must ask what your body needs. Discuss your needs with your server. You can tell the server about the food items you are allergic to so that the Mexican food served to you is prepared with utmost care. Order the safest, least risky menu items. Always advocate for yourself!
A Quick Recap Dishes or ingredients to avoid or request a gluten-free substitution when at a Mexican restaurant in Hong Kong. Request 100% corn chips and corn tortillas that are gluten-free. Ask to cook the food in a different pan to avoid cross contamination. Ensure that 100% corn chips are not dusted with flour. Avoid taco salad shells that are made from wheat tortillas. Choose a burrito bowl without the flour tortillas. Ensure that sauces are not thickened with wheat flour or just substitute it with lime juice, guacamole, or salsa. Order plain rice. Avoid seasoning of any sort. Being naturally gluten-free is one of the greatest benefits of Mexican food. Most of the ingredients are healthy to eat. But all you need to do is take certain precautions and be aware of what can cause you harm and which ingredients are good for you. If you are in Hong Kong and crave Mexican food and drinks, then visit the best Mexican restaurant in Hong Kong i.e., La Vista, Tung Chung. Share this:
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