This blog post was originally posted on March 18, 2014 and was updated on August 12, 2018.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

When it comes to eating gluten free in Madrid, the city’s restaurants, bars, and supermarkets are already ahead of the curve.<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The\u00a0Madrid Association<\/a> of Celiacs and\u00a0Gluten Sensitive People has been certifying the city’s restaurants as celiac-friendly since the 1990s. And with more than 80 establishments on their list, there are plenty of options for diving into Spanish cuisine worry-free.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Eating gluten free in Madrid does not mean you have to miss out on the best of typical Spanish cuisine<\/a>!\u00a0Many of the most delicious and most traditional tapas in Madrid are naturally gluten free, such as\u00a0tortilla de patatas<\/a><\/em> (an egg and potato omelet) and huevos rotos con jam\u00f3n<\/em> (fried potatoes topped with over easy eggs and slices of cured Iberian ham).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Eating sin gluten<\/em> in Madrid is totally doable if you know where to go. While many places in Madrid are celiac-friendly, it’s always a good idea to talk with the waiter before ordering to ensure your meal comes completely gluten free.\u00a0Here are some of our top picks for where to eat gluten free in Madrid.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

RELATED:<\/em><\/strong> The Complete Guide to Eating with Allergies in Madrid<\/a><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Phrases for Eating Gluten Free in Madrid<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Please note:<\/strong> though awareness of gluten-free dining is on the rise in Spain, do proceed with caution! Cross-contamination is a concern in many of the small, traditional kitchens across the country, so we always recommend that those with an allergy or celiac disease consult directly with the restaurants before ordering. Here are some useful phrases in Spanish from the Federaci\u00f3n de Asociaciones de Celiacos de Espa\u00f1a<\/a>:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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• Enfermedad celiaca<\/em> = celiac disease<\/li>\r\n
• Yo soy celiaco\/a<\/em>\u00a0 = I\u2019m coeliac<\/li>\r\n
• No puedo comer productos que tengan como ingrediente: trigo, centeno, cebada o avena<\/em>\u00a0= I cannot eat things that contain wheat, rye, barley or oats.<\/li>\r\n
• Libre de gluten<\/em>\u00a0= gluten-free<\/li>\r\n
• Almid\u00f3n de trigo<\/em>\u00a0= wheat starch<\/li>\r\n
• Soy celiaco\/a y debo seguir una dieta sin gluten<\/em>\u00a0= I\u2019m coeliac and must follow a gluten-free diet<\/li>\r\n
• \u00bfEsta comida contiene trigo, centeno, cebada o avena?<\/em>\u00a0= Does this dish contain wheat, rye, barley, or oats?<\/li>\r\n
• Puedo comer alimentos que contengan arroz, patatas, verduras y frutas, huevos, queso, leche y pescado<\/em>\u00a0= I can eat dishes with rice, potatoes, vegetables, fruit, eggs, cheese, milk, and fish.<\/li>\r\n
• Sin salsa por favor<\/em>\u00a0= No sauce please!<\/li>\r\n
• Gracias por tu ayuda<\/em>\u00a0= Thank you for your help!<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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