How to Order Gluten-Free Mexican Food in Hong Kong?

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How to Order Gluten-Free Mexican Food in Hong
Kong?
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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 gluten-free 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.
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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.
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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 gluten-free, ask for
corn chips that are 100 gluten-free. Rest the
toppings can remain the same or you can even
order these of your choice.
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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.
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Tacos
These are folded corn tortillas filled with spicy
ground cooked chicken or beef, beans, lettuce,
cheese, and tomatoes.
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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.
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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
gluten-free 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.
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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?

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Chips Salsa
This is one of the best things that you can enjoy
at a Mexican restaurant in Hong Kong. You wont
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.
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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!
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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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