Avila's El Ranchito

Definitely not celiac friendly. Unless you can handle salads there’s truly nothing they’re everything‘s in a mixed fryer. They put flour in sauces and flour cross-contamination all over the kitchen. It’s a beautiful beautiful interior place together but I don’t think I’ll ever go there again. The chips are in a mixed fryer. There’s no accommodation for changes. It was just +20$ for a couple corn tortillas and some very dry stringy chicken breast. I’m also allergic to raw onion and they only use pico so there’s no way to get tomatoes and cilantro separately. Truly, if you’re in orange call around the corner to Wahoos and pray that Taco Adobe opens soon again in old town orange

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

— Not at all

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

I got really excited to eat here based on the other reviews, but something must have changed since they went. The chips are no longer in a dedicated fryer and I did not feel reassured by my waiter that my food would be safe. I ended up cancelling my order and leaving because it just felt like too many red flags.

I hope in the future they can have a dedicated fryer and be willing to reserve/clean space for their gluten free menu dishes again.

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

— Not very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

We ate here tonight and it was awesome! We asked if they had a gf menu and the waiter got the manager and she came out with the menu and to answer any questions we had. The food was prepared on the same equipment as their other food, but the cleaned, sanitized, and cooked the gf meal separately. They were all very knowledgeable about what we could have and what we couldn’t. The chips were made in a dedicated fryer as well. Plus the food is out of this world. We will definitely come back and we recommend it highly.

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

— Very

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

I had a great experience here. They have a separate GF menu, and the server assured me that the cooks would take precautions against cross contamination (which they must have done, as I did not get sick at all). The chips are fried in a dedicated fryer, too!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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

Other Characteristics

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

I have Celiac and I'm proud to report no cross contamination/food safe meal! Which is Rare!!! I had the guacamole, chips and salsa, and the shrimp entree dish with butter garlic sauce and corn tortillas. Food was hot and yummy. I'll definitely be coming back.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 breakfast/brunch
• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

Our experience here was so good we went back for a second night in a row. The food is very fresh, well-prepared, and flavorful. We never had any sign of having been glutened.

The first night we both had asada plate and the meat was good quality and cooked perfectly. The second night I had the shrimp botana platter and Oh My Gosh was it amazing!! The wood fire grilled shrimp was to die for, and the fresh avocado and tomato with it was super yummy!

My husband also loved their California Cadillac margarita and I had a virgin blended lime margarita both nights and it was excellent. Definitely recommend!!

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

Some of the tacos default to flour tortillas so be careful. I mistakenly saw corn on the menu for most of the tacos and ended up accidentally eating a flour tortilla. I wouldn’t recommend this restaurant due to safety issues and cross contamination

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

— Not very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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?

— Average

Corn chips but they are fried in the same fryer as flour. Mexican fried rice is also cross contaiminated.

I ordered the carnitas which had to substitute the rice for salad or vegetables.

There is a separate menu online of GF options marked.

Food as a whole was "okay." Meat was try, the salsa and avocado was flavorless.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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?

— Below Average

Other Characteristics

• Good vegan options
• Offers outdoor seating

Ate their table tortilla chips, salsa, guacamole and their Mama Avila soup. All delicious and no reaction!

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

Our "go to" for local Mexican food. I have a Celiac diagnosis. Some waiters more knowledgeable than others. if in doubt, ask for a manager. Family owned chain in Orange County with the Best Mexican food!

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

— Somewhat

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