Arepas Latin Cuisine

Outstanding food. The sweet plantains were perfect.

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

— Very

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

The menu notes items that contain gluten since most is gluten free. The wait staff told me that they have a dedicated GF fryer. The food was amazing and the service excellent. Everyone loved their choices especially the arepas and empanadas. Will definitely be back! (Posting on behalf of my son with Celiac who is very sensitive.)

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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

Food was amazing! Service was friendly! Cute restaurant! The restaurant has so many gluten free options. I got the Arepa Pelua- the shredded beef tasted so good and tender. Very flavorful! My husband got the Arepa Camaron and said it was delicious! If I lived here, I would definitely come back again and again!

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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

I’ve eaten here around 7 times with no issues! I highly recommend the Santa Barbara Arepa! It’s so good. The sauce that comes with it is also gluten free.

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

— Somewhat

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

Lots of gf options. The menu isn’t super clear (not everything with gluten is marked “contains gluten”), but they’re able to answer questions. The food is delicious!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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

Other Characteristics

• Dog friendly
• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for peanut-free
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

Delicious and fun, celiac friendly Venezuelan restaurant, wide menu with so many GF options, that they mark the items that include gluten. Highly recommended, great taste, fun atmosphere, very friendly staff. Simply great.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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

Delicious food! So happy to find a place for dinner. I hope they’ll consider adding a gf dessert. Til then consider ordering Mandocas and ask for a side of sugar. Like churros!

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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

The address is 1384 Lincoln Ave. San Jose, Ca 95125

90% of the menu is gluten free. Arepas are made with corn!

I recommend this restaurant!!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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

Other Characteristics

• Dog friendly
• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating
• Reservations recommended

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

— Very

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

So many gluten free options. Almost everything is gf naturally so if it’s not, it’s marked that it has gluten. Servers knowledgeable abt cross contamination. Also the food is sooooo good. My daughter has celiac and is 3 and ate everything. Also the rest of us non celiac loved it as much if not more than her! Can’t wait to go back.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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

I would rate it 6 stars if I can. Almost everything gluten free. Separate fryer. Food awesome. Would come again.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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

A lot of their menu is naturally gf. Food is so tasty! Had a grilled Camaron Arepa with no issues. Friendly staff and great outdoor seating.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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

Great food with great service. We’ve been here countless times without any issues.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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

Numerous gluten free items on the menu, all clearly marked. I had two arepas and a basket of fries. All tasty and filling. Outdoor seating with propane heaters is a great bonus for covid safety. I'm looking forward to returning here regularly.

Note: the menu on the website doesn't have all the gf items marked.

The first time I called the restaurant I had a hard time getting details about gluten safety procedures. Therefore I contacted the owner, Joanna, who kindly explained everything. Most of the items are gluten-free and the are brought in from an external facility, so there is very little possibility of cross-contact. Joanna to be familiar with the concept of cross-contact and assured me that many people who are concerned about gluten eat at the restaurant. When I visited the restaurant my server was knowledgeable about gluten and reassured me about the items I ordered.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating

Traditional Venezuelan cuisine that is naturally gluten-free. The kitchen is careful about cross contaminants. There are only a few things on the menu that contain wheat, and those are prepared off-site.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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