Restaurante La Tortilla - Gluten-Free Gem in Esquimalt

Please note – this terrific restaurant has relocated to 1205 Quadra Street!

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Elizabeth had me at ‘mole!’

“Only one dish, the mole sauce, has wheat in it, and it is prepared in a separate area.”

Music to a celiac’s ears! This assurance in Elizabeth’s Monk’s article, Simple Gems* in the May/June 2016 edition of Eat Magazine tipped the Celiac Scene to Esquimalt’s newest gluten-free gem, Restaurante La Tortilla!

Located at 910 Esquimalt (near Head Street), La Tortilla pronounces its gluten-free commitment on latortilla.ca and their menus invite diners to share information about additional allergies (see below).

A quick phone call to owner Ricardo Rojas confirmed that La Tortilla’s dedication to healthy eating prompts them to use vegetable oils instead of lard and no gluten on the premises, except for the mole – which by the way gets rave review from gluten eaters. La Tortilla serves authentically Mexican cuisine from the Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo and Guerrero regions and features empanadas, enchiladas and huaraches. No burritos or chimichangas to be found – or to wreak havoc with our gluten-free sensibilities!

Join Victoria’s Gluten-Free Foodies as we set out to dine as a group at La Tortilla – details to follow – or head to La Tortilla today!

Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11am-9pm, Sunday 12pm-8pm Closed Mondays
778-433-1331 • Facebook • On-street parking as well as free parking behind the restaurant