Arroz Rojo
Long-grain white rice toasted in oil until golden, simmered in tomato-based broth with garlic, white onion, and carrots until fluffy and fragrant. A universal side dish at Mexican restaurants.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
Your dietary restrictions
The full allergen breakdown is below. Select your restrictions to see a personalized safety status.
Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- long-grain white rice
- tomato puree or fresh tomato
- chicken broth or vegetable broth
- garlic
- white onion
- carrot
- vegetable oil
- salt
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- chicken broth used in most restaurants (non-vegetarian)
- some restaurants add a small amount of tomato paste or canned tomatoes for color
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKNo dairy in arroz rojo.
Gluten-Free
Likely OKRice is naturally gluten-free. No wheat in the preparation.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in arroz rojo.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKNo tree nuts in arroz rojo.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in arroz rojo.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs in arroz rojo.
Fish-Free
Likely OKNo fish in arroz rojo.
Soy-Free
Likely OKNo soy in arroz rojo.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKNo sesame in arroz rojo.
Vegetarian
Check with staffTraditionally made with chicken broth. Ask for vegetable broth version.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | No dairy in arroz rojo. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely OK | Rice is naturally gluten-free. No wheat in the preparation. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | No peanuts in arroz rojo. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | No tree nuts in arroz rojo. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in arroz rojo. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | No eggs in arroz rojo. |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | No fish in arroz rojo. |
| Soy-Free | Likely OK | No soy in arroz rojo. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | No sesame in arroz rojo. |
| Vegetarian | Check with staff | Traditionally made with chicken broth. Ask for vegetable broth version. |
Key risk: Arroz rojo is one of the safest dishes for most allergens — rice, tomato, and vegetables. The main consideration is that most restaurants use chicken broth as the cooking liquid, making it non-vegetarian. Asking 'con caldo de pollo o vegetable?' is sufficient. Naturally dairy-free, gluten-free, and nut-free.
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