Hi group! Our family were thinking of going to Mexico this year. We have a daughter who has a peanut allergy and some food sensitivities. Can all-inclusives manage allergies for example? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

I wouldn't trust them. Keep your epipen (more than one)handy and be careful with dessert mostly

Agreed. I wouldn't trust buffets to be free of nuts. EpiPen is a must!

Shereen I couldn’t agree more. Epipen at all times and learn how to say your allergies is Spanish including the severity of it. Not everyone speaks English and not everyone understands English well enough. I couldn’t believe a few years ago in Cuba seeing someone trying to communicate their allergies to staff in English and getting mad that they didn’t understand them.

The local food varies by region but in general we have found Mexico to be pretty good peanut-wise. Took our anaphylactic kid there when younger and now that he is grown he is actually spending the full winter there this year with no issues at all. When we went I had Spanish business cards made up explaining the allergy but found that could still be an issue but fortunately google translate came into being which has been a god-send. When language is a barrier he just pulls out his phone and no problem.

the higher end resorts are very familiar with dietary restrictions but I would still pack an epipen.

We were just at the Hilton Cancun All-Inclusive and every time we ate they asked us if we had allergies or any restrictions. Wouldn’t trust it 100%, but they do seem to try.

I am GF and allergic to all nuts, legumes, lentils - among other things. I always need to be careful when I eat out, and find the resorts very accommodating.

Were at an all inclusive in Puerto Vallarta now. This morning I had fruit with granola and there were peanuts in it. They ask before they seat you if there are allergies but I would be really careful of buffet items.

Not really.

We are are Barceló Maya Palace now and ate asked before every meal if we have any allergies. My suggestion would be to be cautious at the buffets however as they have no control there.

Thank you for the information. It’s great to hear of other people’s experience. Thanks again!!

Do be cautious- just at a Mexican resort last month and asked the waiter and a female staff who was replacing the soup-if there was any dairy in the soup- they both said no- I tasted it and stopped and said to my bf- this tastes creamy. So he went and found the best speaking English person who happened to be the manager- if there was any dairy in the soup- the answer- yes- cream!

Jill yes, true, it’s always better to ask if there is leche, crema, or queso instead.

Be careful and she needs to learn how to handle her allergy. I crawled onto a counter and ate a can of mixed nuts when I was 3 and got rushed to the hospital. I dealt with years of hospital visits thanks to a lot of oops at places. I learned how to deal with what I should stay away from and now can analyze what may have nuts in it. I’m allergic to more than peanuts which is more difficult. Honestly, just avoid deserts if you can. If it is only peanuts watch for mole sauce. A lot of items won’t have peanuts in them. I’ve travelled internationally and had minimal issues. I do often talk to the chef in the kitchen at events. Wait staff may not be the best to ask. If you tip well, you will get a lot better service and help. Still have the epipen and a plan for if you need medical assistance.

Most resorts in Mexico ask you for any food allergies before you enter the restaurant or door .

My husband has a severe nut allergy. We have always been fine in Mexico just stay away from dessert. The resort we went to in December asked at every meal.

Ocean Coral & Turquesa they ask about any allergies at every restaurant as you walk in the door.

Thank you