Low FODMAP at Tortilla - Complete Ordering Guide
Complete guide to ordering low FODMAP at Tortilla UK. Build custom burritos and bowls while avoiding beans, salsas, and flour tortillas.
✓ Safe Items to Order
| Item | Notes | Modifications |
|---|---|---|
| Plain Rice | Cilantro lime rice | — |
| Corn Tortillas | Corn-based, gluten-free | — |
| Corn Chips | Plain corn chips | — |
| Grilled Chicken | Check marinade | Ask about garlic/onion in seasoning |
| Grilled Steak | Check marinade | Ask about seasoning ingredients |
| Cheese | Hard cheese is low FODMAP | — |
| Lettuce | Safe salad base | — |
| Tomato | Fresh tomatoes | — |
| Jalapeños | Safe if you like heat | — |
✗ Items to Avoid
- • Black beans (high FODMAP - GOS)
- • Pinto beans (high FODMAP - GOS)
- • All salsas (contain onion)
- • Flour tortillas (wheat)
- • Sour cream (check lactose content)
- • Guacamole (portion-dependent)
- • Chipotle sauce (contains onion)
- • Any sauce with garlic or onion
Example Orders
Safe Burrito Bowl
- ✓ Rice base
- ✓ Grilled chicken
- ✓ Cheese
- ✓ Lettuce
- ✓ Tomato
Tip: NO beans, NO salsa - this is critical
Corn Taco Order
- ✓ 3 corn tacos
- ✓ Grilled steak
- ✓ Cheese
- ✓ Lettuce
- ✓ Jalapeños
Tip: Corn shells are safe, flour are not
Nachos (Modified)
- ✓ Corn chips
- ✓ Cheese
- ✓ Grilled chicken
- ✓ Lettuce, tomato
Tip: Skip beans and salsa completely
Quick Summary
Tortilla is a UK Mexican chain where you build your own meal. This is great for FODMAP dieters because you control every ingredient. The key is avoiding beans and salsas.
Best bets: Rice bowl + protein + cheese + veggies (no beans, no salsa)
Always avoid: All beans, all salsas, flour tortillas
Why Tortilla Works for FODMAP
Tortilla’s build-your-own format lets you:
- Choose your base - Rice or corn tortilla
- Select protein - Skip problematic options
- Pick toppings - Add only safe items
- Avoid triggers - Say no to beans and salsa
The Building Blocks
Base Options
| Base | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rice | ✅ Safe | Cilantro lime rice |
| Corn tortillas | ✅ Safe | Gluten-free |
| Corn taco shells | ✅ Safe | Gluten-free |
| Corn chips | ✅ Safe | For nachos |
| Flour tortilla | ❌ Avoid | Contains wheat |
| Flour burrito wrap | ❌ Avoid | Contains wheat |
Proteins
| Protein | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Grilled Chicken | ⚠️ Ask | Check marinade for garlic/onion |
| Grilled Steak | ⚠️ Ask | Check seasoning |
| Carnitas | ⚠️ Ask | Check preparation |
| Chorizo | ⚠️ Ask | Often contains garlic |
Important: Always ask about marinades and seasonings. Request plain if unsure.
Toppings
| Topping | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cheese | ✅ Safe | Hard cheese |
| Lettuce | ✅ Safe | - |
| Tomato | ✅ Safe | Fresh |
| Jalapeños | ✅ Safe | If you like heat |
| Corn | ⚠️ Small portion | Large amounts high FODMAP |
| Black beans | ❌ Avoid | High GOS |
| Pinto beans | ❌ Avoid | High GOS |
| Sour cream | ⚠️ Check | Lactose content |
| Guacamole | ⚠️ Small only | Large portions high FODMAP |
Salsas - ALL AVOID
| Salsa | Status | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Mild salsa | ❌ Avoid | Contains onion |
| Hot salsa | ❌ Avoid | Onion + garlic |
| Pico de gallo | ❌ Avoid | Fresh onion |
| Chipotle | ❌ Avoid | Onion |
| Green salsa | ❌ Avoid | Usually has onion |
There is no safe salsa option. Use lime wedges for flavor instead.
How to Order
Step 1: Choose Your Format
“Burrito bowl please” (safest - no flour wrap)
Step 2: Select Base
“Rice base”
Step 3: Pick Protein
“Grilled chicken - is the marinade made with garlic or onion?”
Step 4: Add Safe Toppings
“Cheese, lettuce, and tomato please”
Step 5: Skip the Triggers
“No beans, no salsa”
Guacamole - Portion Matters
Avocado becomes high FODMAP in larger portions:
| Amount | Status |
|---|---|
| 2 tbsp (30g) | ✅ Low FODMAP |
| ¼ avocado | ✅ Low FODMAP |
| ½ avocado+ | ❌ High FODMAP |
Tortilla’s guac portions are generous. Ask for a small amount or skip entirely.
Sample Order Script
“Hi, can I have a burrito bowl with rice, grilled chicken, cheese, lettuce, and tomato please? No beans and no salsa. And can I get some lime wedges?”
Simple, clear, and safe.
What About Quesadillas?
Quesadillas at Tortilla use flour tortillas - avoid these.
If they offer a corn tortilla quesadilla option, that could work with just cheese.
Drinks
Safe:
- Water
- Soft drinks
- Lime wedges in water
Avoid:
- Horchata (check ingredients)
- Anything with apple/mango
Similar Restaurant Guides
Looking for more UK Mexican options or alternatives?
- Wahaca - Similar Mexican concept
- Nando’s UK - Different cuisine, good protein options
- Wagamama - Asian build-your-own
Last verified: January 2025. Menu items and ingredients can change. Always confirm with staff.