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May 29, 2026
Finding gluten-free Mexican food shouldn't be hard — corn tortillas, rice, and beans are naturally gluten-free. But in practice, most Mexican restaurants don't think about gluten-free diners. They use flour tortillas by default, cross-contaminate in shared fryers, or can't tell you which items on their menu contain wheat.
At Roadside Taco in Studio City, the situation is different. Not because it's a dedicated gluten-free restaurant — it's not — but because the menu is naturally built around ingredients that happen to be gluten-free, and the team knows exactly what's in every dish.
Every Taco Is Served on Corn
The foundation of Roadside Taco's gluten-free offering is the tortilla. Every single taco on the menu is served on a handmade corn tortilla pressed in-house from fresh masa. Corn masa is naturally gluten-free, so every taco — chicken, al pastor, carne asada, baja fried fish, cauliflower, or potato — starts with a GF base.
These aren't the thin, dry corn tortillas from a grocery store package. They're thick, fresh, and flavorful — with real corn taste and a slight char from the grill. For gluten-free diners who are used to sad substitutes, eating a taco on a handmade corn tortilla is a revelation.
Bowls: The Safest Bet
For diners with celiac disease or serious gluten sensitivity who want to be extra cautious, the bowls are the cleanest option. Every protein — chicken, al pastor, carne asada, baja fried fish, cauliflower, or potato — is available as a bowl with rice, pinto beans, grilled onions, lettuce, and avocado salsa.
Bowls are $15–$17 depending on protein and contain no wheat-based ingredients. They're filling, satisfying, and naturally gluten-free without any special modifications needed.
What to Know About Burritos
The burritos at Roadside Taco are wrapped in flour tortillas, which contain gluten. If you're avoiding gluten, the burritos are the one menu section to skip. Everything else — tacos, bowls, sides, drinks — is available for GF diners.
Fresh Avocado and Toppings
Every taco comes with fresh avocado — naturally gluten-free and a great source of healthy fats. The grilled onions, shoestring potato fries, chipotle slaw, and pineapple toppings across different proteins are all GF-friendly.
See the full dish lineup in the food photos.
A Note on Cross-Contamination
Roadside Taco is not a certified gluten-free kitchen. If you have celiac disease, it's worth mentioning your dietary needs to the staff when ordering so they can take appropriate care. For diners with gluten sensitivity (as opposed to celiac), the menu offers plenty of naturally GF options without the need for special preparation.
Drinks
All three margarita styles (Regular, Spicy, Skinny) are gluten-free. Corona and Modelo beers are generally considered gluten-free as they're made from corn and barley but processed to remove gluten — however, those with celiac should verify based on their own sensitivity level. Soft drinks and water are always safe.
The Bottom Line
Roadside Taco isn't marketed as a gluten-free restaurant, but the reality is that most of the menu is naturally GF thanks to handmade corn tortillas, fresh whole-food ingredients, and a kitchen that knows what's in every dish. For gluten-free diners in Studio City, it's one of the best options on Ventura Blvd.
10628 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604. Call 818-452-9007 with any dietary questions.