Gluten-Free Guide to Spain Local & Street Food

Get safe dining tips, essential phrases, and guidance on local gluten-free options.

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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.

Cross-contamination with wheat-based products is possible. Always confirm preparation methods and ingredients.

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Essential Phrases

I have celiac disease/gluten allergy

Tengo enfermedad celíaca/alergia al gluten

TEN-go en-fair-meh-DAD seh-lee-AH-kah/ah-LEHR-hee-ah al GLOO-ten

Indicates gluten allergy or celiac disease

I cannot eat wheat, barley, or rye

No puedo comer trigo, cebada ni centeno

no PWEH-do co-MEHR TREE-go, seh-BAH-dah nee sen-TEH-no

Specifies gluten-containing grains to avoid

Watch Out For

Harina de trigo (wheat flour - in many sauces and batters)
Pan rallado (breadcrumbs - common coating for fried foods)
Cerveza (beer - in some cooking)
Rebozado (battered - usually contains wheat)

Safe Options

Tortilla española (potato omelet - confirm no flour added)
Paella (rice-based dish - check for gluten in stock)
Jamón ibérico (cured ham)
Ensalada (salad - specify dressing without gluten)

Important Notice

Spain has relatively high awareness of celiac disease, especially in major cities. Many restaurants offer gluten-free options (sin gluten), but cross-contamination in kitchens is still a concern. The Federación de Asociaciones de Celíacos de España (FACE) certifies many restaurants as celiac-friendly.

Show This to Your Server

Tengo enfermedad celíaca/alergia al gluten. No puedo consumir trigo, cebada, centeno, ni alimentos que contengan estos ingredientes o que hayan estado en contacto con ellos. Por favor, asegúrese de que mi comida sea totalmente libre de gluten. Gracias.

I have celiac disease/gluten allergy. I cannot consume wheat, barley, rye, or foods containing these ingredients or that have been in contact with them. Please ensure my food is completely gluten-free. Thank you.