Barrio

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

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202 Albert St
East Lansing, MI 48823
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Celiac

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Have been here probably ten times and never have any issues. Food is prepped in a separate area and all servers know what we’re talking about. Great option in EL!

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 1 month ago read full review

Celiac

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UPDATE: I have been a ton of times for dinner and not had an issue, but I went recently for brunch and ended up being sick from likely cross contact even though the waiter and kitchen staff assured me it was fine. It seemed like the kitchen was having some issues that day and I hadn’t had the brunch menu before, so I will likely still return for dinners, but I was disappointed when this happened!

Enjoyed a delicious meal! So much of the menu, including the chips, is gluten free, and they knew about Celiac and marked it carefully. All the food was delicious, and I will definitely return!

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 5 months ago read full review

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Many GF options but don’t expect your waitstaff to be knowledgeable in contamination if you have celiac disease. The chips are considered GF even though they are fried in the same frier as flour tortillas. Even after telling my waitress that I couldn’t have anything fried, my corn taco shell ended up being deep fried.

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

Updated 7 months 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

  • Reported to have a dedicated fryer
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Tacos

Categories

  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Kid Friendly
  • Late Night
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly

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I have been here twice and both experiences were great! Gluten free items are clearly marked on the menu. It is recommended to tell your server about celiacs/gluten allergy so they can alert the kitchen, and write it next to your name on your order sheet. The guac is the best I’ve had and the salsa is great as well. Chips are all gluten free! They have hard or soft corn tortilla options as well as a burrito bowl option. Every time I pass through Lansing I make sure to stop by this place!

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 11 months ago read full review

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Items clearly marked, beans are gf and braised in gf beer per server. Good food but a bit pricey and slow on a Sunday

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?

— Good

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Everything was so good and so safe! I made my own tacos and things was clearly labeled as gluten free (also showed if vegetarian or vegan). I wrote on my sheet that I had celiac and needed no cross contamination, and when the server came back I told her and she was knowledgeable about it and made sure it was safe. Also, the chips and salsa they gave out were automatically gluten free too!

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

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Everything that is GF is marked on menu. Plenty of options to choose from in terms of meets, toppings/dressings, and quesos/guacamoles. The drinks are great too! I have been here countless times and never gotten sick from cross contamination.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Our server, Brianna, was so helpful! She helped us navigate the menu and explained the precautions the kitchen takes to prevent cross contact. Chips are fried in their own fryer. Definitely recommend the chips and salsa and guacamole. Perfecto margarita lived up to its name. Will be back!

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

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I have celiac and I also am a server here! This place is completely amazing with all of the gluten free options that we have! The kitchen is also very safe and the workers change their gloves with handling any orders with allergens. Highly recommend!!

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?

— Most/All

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


My sister and I live right above Barrio and she has Celiac. Amazing gluten-free selections, I was amazed it wasn’t on this app when I downloaded it and I just had to add it because my sister and I go there all the time. Very reasonably priced, great food, free GF chips and salsa. Can’t go wrong with Barrio.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for kids
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Symptomatic Celiac

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Disappointed by the service. Was told conflicting info about the fryer. Was initially told it was safe, until I pointed out a non-gf fried item, at which point it wasn’t safe. Staff was apologetic but it was still after I ate food that I was assured was safe even though it wasn’t. Steer clear of anything fried

Safety


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

— Not very

Quality & Quantity


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


Ever since I discovered this place I eat here whenever I come back home. Not only is it delicious, perhaps more importantly I’ve never gotten sick. Highly recommend!

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Overall Rating

Review


I went here after a show at the Van Andel Arena. Staff were attentive and well-informed of the kitchen protocols and ingredients. Gluten free items are prepared in a separate area of the kitchen and fresh containers of ingredients. The menu is well marked, but I was concerned the "beer braised black beans" were marked incorrectly, although the server said it was gluten free beer that's used. The food tasted really good -- the cilantro lime rice is yummy! I wish the portions had been larger. I did a build your own taco with steamed corn tortilla, mushrooms, cilantro and onion, cheese, and salsa.

Safety


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 space in the kitchen
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Great tacos that are completely customizable so you can ensure they’re gluten free. I mentioned to the host I have an allergy and she made sure to note it down. Mexican is always a go to for me and this place did not disappoint

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Most of the menu can be made GF with corn tortillas. Chips are fried in a dedicated fryer. Very knowledgeable staff and tasty food

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

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