Going To Ixtapa

[Cindy Chabot]

I need some help. A group of relatives is going to Ixtapa at Christmas and really wanted me and my husband to go. My relatives realize the difficulty I am up against. I need some suggestions on how to solve my food problems.

[VegasCeliacBuckeye]

Cindy,

For what its worth, the further south you go in Mexico, the more dependent the area is on corn/maize than on flour/wheat.

Having said that, you should take a few "gluten-free explanation' cards with you -- those are always helpful.

Concentrate on fresh food while you are there -- seafood - ceviche - fresh fish - spiny lobster etc. Also, quite a bit of Mexican food is gluten-free -- refried beans, corn tortillas (have them cook them in a seperate area than flour tortillas (or just bring your own and have them microwave them for you!), salsa is normally gluten-free, pico de gallo is gluten-free, most of the meats are -- just make sure the marinade is gluten-free (no soy sauce or seasonings).

I went to Cancun a few years back and brought my own bread and had eggs every morning, a burger for lunch/dinner and seafood at night.

You can do this -- it just takes preparation, bringing things with you *food and cards) and communicating with the hotel (I ate at my hotel like every day/night because I developed a relationship with the waiters --- TIP them well and they will take care of you!!!!)

Hope this helps....

[aztec celiac]

I need some help.  A group of relatives is going to Ixtapa at Christmas and really wanted me and my husband to go.  My relatives realize the difficulty I am up against.  I need some suggestions on how to solve my food problems.

Dear Cindy,

Nice to meet you! I understand your concern. Here is a thread from another forum I thought you might find helpful: Open Original Shared Link

Again, remember that most of these places cater "americanized" mexican food, so just make sure you stick to the most traditional because there´s a lower chance for it to contain gluten.

Should you have any other concerns please feel free to pm me.

P.S. By the way, I am also aztec princess...

[Cindy Chabot]

During the Christmas holidays I will be travelling to Ixtapa with my husband and some other relatives. I am nervous about what I am going to eat. I am planning to bring some food with me, so I won't go hungry. Does anyone have any advice. Thanks

[Guest barbara3675]

Went to Neuvo Vallarta last spring to a time share resort and did fine. You can always order corn tortillas with beans and rice, salsa etc.---fresh broiled fish, broiled steak, potatoes, salads, vegetables, fruits. My granddaughter who has celiac disease(age 6 at the time) and I (gluten intolerant) ate off the buffets and ordered off menus and didn't get sick. If you have a kitchen in your unit, then go to the grocery store and stock up on some things that are gluten-free or bring some things from home. The water in Nuevo Vallarta is safe, however, I think in Ixtapa, you might just want to drink bottled. Have a blast.

Barbara