Chinita rolls out expanded gluten-free Mexican menu across Bengaluru outlets

# What changed Chinita Real Mexican Food has expanded its gluten-free menu at its Bengaluru outlets. The expanded list aims to give diners a broader set of Mexican flavours without gluten, using traditional ingredients and cooking approaches where possible.

# What's on the gluten-free menu The menu includes several familiar Mexican formats adapted to be gluten-free:

• Tacos: Soft and grilled tacos made with masa corn tortillas, filled with seasoned ingredients and finished with a light char for a subtle smoky note.
• Tostadas and nachos: Crisp options built on corn tortillas topped with fresh ingredients and salsas.
• Enchiladas: Warm, sauced dishes with generous fillings.
• Burrito bowls: Rice-and-beans bowls with house-made salsas, vegetables and toppings available in vegetarian and non-vegetarian versions.
• Lighter plates: Grilled corn and fresh salads.
• Dessert: Flan is offered as a creamy gluten-free dessert choice.

The restaurant emphasizes masa corn tortillas as a naturally gluten-free base for many dishes, while also offering items that go beyond corn-based preparations.

# Why the change matters for diners in Bengaluru Gluten-free diners often have limited restaurant choices, especially for cuisines that traditionally use wheat-based tortillas, batters or sauces. By centering its gluten-free selection on masa corn tortillas and listing multiple formats—tacos, tostadas, enchiladas, bowls—Chinita gives diners a range of textures and meal types without gluten.

This affects different diner needs:

• People with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity get more entree and dessert options.
• Vegetarians and meat-eaters both find choices, since the menu explicitly includes both categories.
• Diners who want authentic Mexican techniques can find options that lean on traditional preparations like masa tortillas and smoky charring.

# Practical notes for ordering The menu highlights masa corn tortillas as the primary gluten-free tortilla. Dishes such as tacos and tostadas use these tortillas as a base. Burrito bowls remove the need for a wrap entirely and combine rice, beans, salsas and toppings for a naturally gluten-free bowl.

If you have severe gluten allergy or celiac disease, ask staff about kitchen handling practices and cross-contact controls before ordering, since the announcement focuses on ingredients and dishes rather than specific food-safety procedures.

# What's not in the announcement The report lists the expanded dishes and the emphasis on traditional techniques but does not provide pricing, outlet-specific availability, detailed ingredient lists, or explicit claims about cross-contact prevention in the kitchen. It also does not quote management or provide a rollout timetable beyond saying the change applies across Bengaluru outlets.

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