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Mexican·Gowanus, New York

Parklife

Excellentmedium confidence

Clear gluten-free labeling and several marked GF options, including tacos and appetizers, with positive feedback on staff knowledge and safe handling. Protocols for cross-contact are not fully detailed, but recent reviews report a safe experience.

Gluten-Free Offerings

GF Fryer
0GF Score
Cross-Contamination
Medium

Shared prep surfaces or fryer. Confirm practices on arrival.

Staff Knowledge
High

Staff are knowledgeable and can guide GF diners confidently.

Illness Reports
None

No GF-related illness reports found in recent data.

GF Labeling
Clearly labeled
GF Options
18 items identified
GF Sentiment
Mostly positive

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About

Parklife in Gowanus, Brooklyn, is known for its unique blend of Persian, Mexican, and Texan flavors, with standout dishes like carnitas tacos. It's a neighborhood staple with a spacious outdoor area, perfect for casual hangouts or a laid-back meal. The venue also hosts events and afterparties, making it a lively spot in the area.

GF Menu
Snapshot — verify on arrival
18 items
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APPETIZERS
Guac + chips
Homemade guacamole, corn tortilla chips
GF
‘frito pie’
Beef & potato chili, frito adobo, escabeche, queso chip
GF
Chicharron
Crispy spiced chicken and pork skins
GF
Beans
Heirloom beans with side of creamy smoked feta
GF
Persian rice
Long grain rice
GF
Escabeche
Assorted seasonal pickled vegetables
GF
Queso & chips
Oaxacan and Jack cheese plus spices & Parklife pico
GF
Loaded queso
Queso with the works with guac & chips, plus choice of beans, carnitas, joojeh kabob, burnt ends [+$2] or pork belly [+$2]
GF
Extra chips
Corn tortilla chips
GF
TACOS
Carnitas ‘half smoke’
Pork shoulder confit/ smoked pork shank, citrus, smoked onions, corn tortilla
GF
Vegetarian
Huitlacoche panisse, Persian pistachio, June berry, radish, corn tortilla
GF
Lengua
Braised beef tongue, pickled jicama, smoked pecan salsa macha, corn tortilla
GF
Ceviche
Halibut, fermented tomato, papalo, radish, corn tortilla
GF
Pulpo
Octopus, ghormeh sabzi molé, legumes, yuzu, corn tortilla
GF
Lamb beriyani
Crispy corn tortilla topped with lamb beriyani, Persian yogurt, sumac
GF
TLACOYOS
Seasonal vegetarian
Fried masa stuffed with heirloom beans, topped with smoked squash, celery khoresh, radish
GF
Carnitas
Fried masa stuffed with heirloom beans, topped with avocado sauce, pork confit, citrus, smoked onions
GF
WEEKEND BBQ
Smoky potato salad tlayuda
Potato, blackeyed peas, homemade “mayo,” veggies, crispy tortilla
GF
Reviews

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Moderate confidence — some signals are inferred. Confirm details directly with the restaurant.

Logistics
Address
636 Degraw St, Brooklyn, NY 11217, USA
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