Aqui

7 ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Tacos
Safety Rating
3 ratings

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1145 Lincoln Ave
San Jose, CA 95125

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Gluten Intolerant

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Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Gluten free menu with a few new options. Only 2 gluten free swirls but the margaritas are great.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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No real food options, but the margaritas are good...

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 6 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
  • Tacos

Categories

  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant

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Celiac

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My rating is based purely on their knowledge and lack of options. They have like 3 options on their gluten free menu, and it seems like it would have been very easy to make a little extra effort to add to it. I hated going here with friends because it made me feel like "oh you're gluten free, here is a dry piece of salmon and that is your only option". Do your self a favor and just ask your friends if you can pick a different place. Never coming back.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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I'm not gonna lie. I miss Aqui's BBQ chicken burrito and quesadillas like crazy. Wish they had a gf version of those!

Still, they have a few tasty gf options on the menu. I usually get the lemon chicken small plate, or the chicken taco. It's simple, but fresh and consistently good. The flourless chocolate cake is really yummy, too. I often choose that as my birthday cake!

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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I used to live eating here until I became gluten free. Now I find it too difficult, since they have a very limited selection of gf choices. Their food is so good but they need to take the gluten out. Hopefully soon.

Updated 11 years ago read full review

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Good variations of choices, organic and healthy but tasteful. Also provide margaritas.

Updated 12 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Symptomatic Celiac

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Staff does not know much about GF nor seem interested in answering questions. Ended up eating something that was suposed to be GF and still had a reaction. This is not safe for Celiacs

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?

— Below Average

Gluten Intolerant

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DO NOT GO HERE. I called the restaurant twice to double check they have gluten free options (the tacos were explicitly mentioned? and when I reached, I spoke to the server about my allergy and she reassured me the tacos were gluten free. When I received the tacos and ate them, the cauliflower was roasted in bread crumbs. I went back and complained to the manager and got a refund, but it was UNACCEPTABLE. I checked not once but THREE times in total and the staff was completely ignorant to the ingredients in the items they serve. DO NOT TAKE A RISK WITH THIS PLACE

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?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

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

— Poor

Symptomatic Celiac

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A nice and quick option for lunch. I’ve eaten the chicken lime avocado bowl (with tofu instead of chicken) dozens of times without any reactions.

I don’t think they take any extra precautions to limit or reduce cross contamination even if you mention an allergy, but it does seem to be relatively safe by default.

All sauces in their sauce bar are gluten free, and they have a separate gluten free menu on their website (or via QR code in the restaurant).

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?

— Excellent

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Got the chicken adobo bowl and mentioned GF and was totally fine! My aunt’s good friend is celiac so she recommended it.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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?

— Good

Asymptomatic Celiac

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They have an allergen menu that lists items made without wheat. Very flavorful and unique menu items! I have eaten here several times and have not gotten sick.

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

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