Salads

Ensalada (House Salad)

An Ensalada will usually be included with a plato fuerte or main dish. This salad usually consists of lettuce, onions and tomatoes. Salad dressings are uncommon; usually a wine vinegar and oil are available if needed.

Gluten-Free Decision Factors:

• Ensure no wheat tortilla chips as garnish

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Taco Salad

Taco salads are found on restaurant menus outside of Mexico. They can be served in a corn tortilla bowl, flour tortilla bowl or on a plate, topped with tortilla chips. The dish contains mixed greens, beans, grated cheese, onions and tomatoes. Your options usually include sliced marinated chicken, ground beef or steak. The salad is typically topped with fresh salsa and sour cream since salad dressings are uncommon.

Gluten-Free Decision Factors:

• Ensure no soy sauce or wheat flour in marinade
• Ensure no wheat flour in salsa
• Ensure no wheat flour in beans
• Ensure corn tortilla bowl and chips—no wheat flour
• Ensure oil used for frying is designated for corn tortilla bowl and chips only and is not used to fry other items that may be battered or dusted with wheat flour

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