XICA

1st time in San Francisco. My wife is gluten free. This means she calls the shots on what we can eat. I was amazed with the options that popped up for gluten free restaurants. We chose XICA! Amazing place. A nice twist on Mexican Classics, friendly fast service, and amazing bar menu! Don’t miss out on this amazing place. The plates are well served! Coming from an extensive restaurant background, I look for the servers carrying out the dishes from the kitchen. Everything looked delicious. Quesadillas, taquitos, street tacos, bowls and more.

We had a little BOTANA… Elote wings, Asada fries and Asada Street tacos! All spot on!

Salud… XICA!!!

Great food and service. Had the enchiladas and they were amazing. Using fresh masa tortillas, covered in red/ green sauce that was finger licking worthy.
Also had the papa tacos, very great.
They also had gluten-free options.

Came here for our holiday work brunch. Such a lovely space with great vegetarian and gluten free selections.

As a Celiac who grew up in the Bay Area, it's ridiculous how few gluten-free options there are for such a large metro area. Luckily, XICA (pronounced "chica") is a phenomenal option if you're gluten free.

XICA is a 100% gluten free restaurant so you can rest easy and not worry about cross contamination.

One thing I've noticed as a Celiac is that a lot of companies try to cater to every dietary restriction in one fell swoop, meaning that a lot of gluten free things are also vegan or dairy free. I'm not vegan nor am I dairy free. I'd like a hot meal with an animal protein more often than not. Luckily XICA actually offers dishes with animal proteins and dairy.

My husband ordered the $28 fried chicken. It came with 3 chicken thighs, Mexican rice and beans and grilled fajita vegetables. The chicken was incredible and very affordable compared to the only other gluten-free fried chicken I've had at a restaurant (Yardbird in Las Vegas charges $76 for a whole gluten-free fried chicken.)

I ordered the chile rellenos for $27. It came with 2 stuffed peppers, Mexican rice and beans, and 3 gluten-free flour tortillas. It was totally different than any other chile rellenos I've had and was dairy-free. The tortillas were INCREDIBLE. I've had a lot of bad gluten-free alternative flour tortillas but these were fantastic. We ordered an additional order of 3 tortillas for $3.

I was super full but wish I wasn't so we could have tried dessert, but next time we will!

P.S. They're closed Sundays so plan your trip accordingly.

November 2023

XICA restaurant in San Francisco is a must-try for anyone looking for a delicious and authentic Mexican meal, especially if you have dietary restrictions. I was particularly impressed with the quality of the food and the fact that they have a gluten-free kitchen.

I started with the guacamole and chips, which were made with fresh, ripe avocados and perfectly seasoned. The chips were crispy and warm, and the guacamole was creamy and flavorful. For my main course, I had the chicken enchiladas, which were made with tender chicken, mole sauce, and melted cheese. I was also able to order the enchiladas with gluten-free tortillas, which was a huge plus for me.

Overall, I had a wonderful dining experience at XICA. The food was exceptional, the service was friendly, and the atmosphere was lively. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a delicious and authentic Mexican meal, regardless of their dietary restrictions.

In addition to the above, I would like to emphasize that I was particularly happy with the fact that XICA has a gluten-free kitchen. Someone in our party has celiac disease, and it can be difficult to find restaurants that offer gluten-free options. XICA, however, has a dedicated gluten-free kitchen, which means that I can order anything on the menu with confidence. I am so grateful to XICA for making it possible for my family to enjoy a delicious and authentic Mexican meal without having to worry about getting sick.

XICA is also kid friendly.