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Bacalhau à Portuguesa (Portuguese-Style Codfish)
Bacalhau à PortuguesaBaked salt cod with potatoes, eggs, olives in oil.
Gluten-Free Guide to São Paulo Local & Street Food
Get safe dining tips, essential phrases, and guidance on local gluten-free options.
Local Foods
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Food districts
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Filtered results are based on automated analysis of common food data. This is for general guidance only. Ingredient variations, preparation methods, cross-contamination risks, and data accuracy can differ significantly. Always verify all information directly with vendors before consumption, especially for allergies or strict dietary needs. See full disclaimers for filtered results.
Essential Phrases
I have celiac disease/gluten allergy
Eu tenho doença celíaca/alergia ao glúten
eh-oo ten-yo do-en-sah seh-lee-ah-kah/ah-ler-zhee-ah ao gloo-ten
Indicates medical need for gluten-free food
No wheat flour, please
Sem farinha de trigo, por favor
seng fah-reen-yah jee tree-go, por fah-vor
Specifies no wheat flour
Watch Out For
- Farinha de trigo (wheat flour in pastéis)
- Cerveja (beer)
- Molho de soja (soy sauce)
- Pão (bread crumbs in coxinha and other fried foods)
Safe Options
- Pão de queijo (cheese bread made with tapioca flour)
- Feijoada (without specific sausages that may contain gluten)
- Tapioca crepes (naturally gluten-free)
- Churrasco (grilled meats - specify no marinades)
Important Notice
While many traditional Brazilian dishes are naturally gluten-free, cross-contamination is common in kitchens. In fried foods, the oil may be shared with gluten-containing items. Rice and beans are usually safe but verify no wheat-based thickeners are added.
Show This to Your Server
Eu tenho alergia grave ao glúten/doença celíaca. Por favor, não use farinha de trigo, cevada, centeio, aveia ou qualquer produto que contenha glúten na minha comida. Não posso comer alimentos fritos no mesmo óleo que alimentos com glúten. Obrigado(a).
I have a severe gluten allergy/celiac disease. Please do not use wheat flour, barley, rye, oats, or any products containing gluten in my food. I cannot eat foods fried in the same oil as gluten-containing foods. Thank you.
