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El Gato Cantina Essex Dietary Guide
Programmatic allergen analysis and menu breakdown
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Important Health & Safety Notice
This dietary guide is generated programmatically by analyzing dish names, descriptions, and common culinary ingredients. If you have severe celiac disease, life-threatening food allergies, or specific medical needs, please confirm with the kitchen staff before ordering. Cross-contamination can occur in shared kitchen environments.
🌾 Gluten-Free Options (29 matches)
Dishes containing no gluten or wheat ingredients.
TACOS
Pollo- pulled chicken mixed with tomato & peppers, onion, cilantro & salsa verde
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Mole Pollo- pulled chicken with our poblano mole & cotija cheese
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Pescado- grilled or fried tilapia, shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, baja & lime wedge
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
TACO PLATTER 2
Choice of any two tacos, rice & beans, with sour cream or guacamole
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
TACO PLATTER 3
Choice of any three tacos, rice & beans, with sour cream or guacamole
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
APPETIZERS
Guacamole Dip
Fresh avocado, tomato, red onion, cilantro and lime
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Gato Truck Nachos
Queso, black beans, onions, lettuce, tomato w/ chicken or beef
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Nachos Grande
Chips covered with cheese, refried beans, jalapeños, lettuce, tomato, & sour cream. Your choice of shredded beef or chicken
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Bean Dip
Refried beans topped with our homemade roja sauce & melted cheese. Make it "SUPREME" Add lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream & guacamole
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Soup & Salad
Caldo De Pollo
Homemade chicken soup with rice, served with corn tortillas, onion, cilantro, cabbage & lime
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Salad Additions
Chicken or beef
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Salad Additions
Shrimp or seitan
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
SIDES
Enchilada- beef, chicken, pork, veggie or cheese
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Burrito- beef, chicken, pork, veggie or bean
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Tostada
Sour Cream Guacamole Pico de Gallo Shredded Cheese Mexican Rice Black Beans Refried Beans Sautéed Peppers & Onions
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
QUESADILLAS
Add black or refried beans
Add black or refried beans
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Shredded Beef or Chicken
Sautéed peppers and onions
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
MARGARITAS
Fresh Fruit Margarita
Sauza Blanco, triple sec, fresh lime, homemade sour mix and your choice of puree: Prickly Pear, Strawberry, Mango, Blackberry, Grapefruit, Pomegranate, Coconut or Raspberry.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
LAS ESPECIALS
Chile Relleno
Poblano pepper stuffed with Monterey Jack, rolled in egg batter and lightly fried. Topped with sautéed onions and cheese. Served with rice and beans on a combo plate.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Tamale
Corn husks vegetables wrapped in masa, steamed in corn husks and topped with cheese and sautéed peppers and onions.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
COMBINACIONES
Substitute steak, shrimp or seitan
Substitute steak, shrimp or seitan
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Substitute side salad for rice and beans
Substitute side salad for rice and beans
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Combo Plate
Choice of two items, served with rice and beans
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Combo Plate
Choice of chicken, beef, pork, veggie or bean enchilada, rolled taco, chile relleno or tamale with roja or verde sauce and melted cheese.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
KIDS' MENU
Under 10, por favor
Enchilada or Taco
Choice of chicken, beef, or cheese. Served with rice and beans
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Cheese Quesadilla
Served with rice and beans
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Chicken or Beef Burrito
Served with rice and beans
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Cheese Nachos
Served with chicken, beef or pork. Topped with beans, cheese, lettuce and tomato
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Chicken Tenders
Served with French fries
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Prices and menu items are subject to change. Contact the restaurant for current information.