Ajo Al's Mexican Cafe

7 ratings
$$ • Mexican Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Safety Rating
5 ratings

As rated by the community

5101 N 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Most Recent Reviews


Overall Rating

Review


Dedicated fryer for chips, gluten free menu

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Chips fried in a shared fryer. Super bummed as I thought they were going to be safe! No nachos. No queso.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for lunch
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I went to Ajo Al's because of the reviews, I have celiac. My server understood celiac, "my roommate has celiac". We had quite the extensive conversation related to the importance of GF and cross contamination. I ordered a Mexican pizza from the appetizer section on GF menu. As I began to eat the pizza I could not believe the pizza was made on corn tortillas, the server ensured it was but agreed to confirm. To my horror, the server returned apologizing that my appetizer had indeed been served on a flour tortilla. One strike and you're out, no second chances.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 7 years ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Mexican
  • Restaurant

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Overall Rating

Review


Fabulous! We will come here again when we are in town! It was so yummy! We had 4 people with us who were gluten free and no one got sick and our food was wonderful!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Great for celiacs! They now have a dedicated gluten free menu and a knowledgeable staff.

I had a skinny margarita (or two), chips, salsa, flaunted, and refried beans. It was all delicious.

Very happy to have found a celiac friendly sit down Mexican restaurant.

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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My favorite Mexican food restaurant! They are happy to answer any questions you might have.

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Ajo Al's doesn't have a GF menu, but their servers know what they're doing. I've had them run back to ask the cook what was in dishes before so they could advise me properly on the safety. I've eaten there regularly and never had a contamination issue. Just changing out flour tortillas for corn and informing the server of my celiac has been all they needed to provide awesome food.I do miss the fried ice cream though.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Knowledgeable staff in regards to gluten free. Waitress double checked with kitchen staff. Tamale was delicious! No reaction.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Wheat Allergy

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Review


everytime I eat here I get a bad reaction. i’ve given it enough times to see if it’s just me or something else I ate that day but not celiac safe

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


I have been there twice. Both times had chips (dedicated fryer)and salsa, and Carne asada tacos (no rice or beans) from the gf menu. The food was great.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Celiac

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Review


We ate here twice & felt fine both times. The chips and salsa were yummy! Shredded chicken nachos were my choice & it was enough to feed 2-3 people!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


They have a separate gluten free menu but I got glutened badly here. The food tastes great so disappointing

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

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