Guide to Eating with Allergies in Barcelona

One of our favorite picks for street food in Barcelona: classic patatas bravas.

Trying to communicate food allergies in a different culture can be intimidating. We all want to enjoy local food when we travel, and cosmopolitan Barcelona features plenty of options for people with varying dietary needs. However, attempting to communicate your allergies to restaurant staff—and knowing what you can and can’t eat—can be challenging at best, […]

Eating Gluten Free in Madrid: The Best Bars, Restaurants and Stores

If you have to eat gluten free in Madrid, you'll be happy to learn that many of the most traditional tapas are already naturally gluten free, like these huevos rotos!

This blog post was originally posted on March 18, 2014 and was updated on August 12, 2018. When it comes to eating gluten free in Madrid, the city’s restaurants, bars, and supermarkets are already ahead of the curve. The Madrid Association of Celiacs and Gluten Sensitive People has been certifying the city’s restaurants as celiac-friendly since the […]