Review of Central Taco & Tequila

I went during happy hour and had other locals tell me they’ve safely eaten here before and I would be okay. I have celiac.

I asked the server about gluten free options for an “allergy” (always easier to say allergy than celiac) and she provided me with a “gluten friendly” menu. I asked questions about cross contact in the kitchen (“do you have a dedicated fryer”) and she had no idea what I was talking about.

She said I could eat the chips because they are corn. I clarified and said “are they fryed in a shared fryer” and she said yes. So I said “oh okay so that means I cannot eat them and they are not gluten free, no problem, thank you” and she said “well that’s your choice if you don’t want them”.

Clearly did not understand anything about gluten free safety.

I did not eat and just ate when I got home instead.

My drink was okay. The bar only had two bartenders making drinks during a super busy happy hour. The drink itself wasn’t great.

Celiac folks- do not eat here! 😩

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

— Not at all

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None