I read they marinate their meat in beer. So even meat is not celiac safe. I have avoided so my review is not first hand experience.
— Not Much/None
When I told them I had celiac, they gave me a gluten free menu, but informed me that they can’t promise no cross contamination. I talked to the manager, and she told me they could clean the cooking surface for my food. I got a chicken enchilada, and it was great! The staff was very helpful in making sure my food was gluten free. However, there aren’t many options for gluten free food. Also, the chips they bring out are not gluten free, since there is cross contamination for the fryer.
— Somewhat
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Not Much
— Good
It says online “Chuy's, however, doesn't offer a gluten-free menu, and many of the ingredients that should be gluten-free are not at these restaurants. The meats, for instance, are all marinated in beer. The corn tortillas are all fried in shared fryers. The chips, also fried, are absolutely off limits due to cross contamination.”
Fantastic experience at Chuy’s. The manager and majority of the staff were very knowledgeable on what items are gluten free items! Their chips are made in a dedicated fryer. And corn tortillas are gluten free. Staff was so kind to let me know all the gluten free sauces that were options. Their fajita meat is not gluten free. I had the Chicka Chicka Boom Boom enchiladas and they were delicious. No cross contamination and I feel great after my meal. I’m making Chuy’s my permanent Mexican food spot in OKC!
— Very
— No gluten-free information on the menu
— Some
— Excellent
Even though they have a GF menu, they will not guarantee it will actually be GF. All their meat proteins have gluten - from the marinade. The chips are not GF either. Very disappointing.
— Not very
The GM was extremely knowledgeable about the processes and cross contamination! Chips at this location are celiac safe, boom boom sauce, and jalapeno ranch as well!
— Somewhat
— Some
— Excellent
A classic Tex Mex chain so you can expect the quality to be subpar. The manager was very accommodating and confirmed they had a dedicated fryer for only corn. However, they did have to check on a lot with the previous manager to ensure GF items. I got the chicken flautas with roasted chicken. While my typical reaction of ataxia did not kick in, I did leave feeling somewhat symptomatic: light headed, hot/cold flashes, weak on my feet etc. I think I may have been exposed in some capacity.
Be aware: marinated meat is cooked in beer, queso has gluten, Mexican rice is fried in gluten fryer, and chips are cross contaminated.
— Not very
— No gluten-free information on the menu
— Poor
If you have celiac DONT DO IT! Let me be a cautionary tale to those with any kind of gluten sensitivity. I have celiac and am currently in the worst pain of my life from eating here.
— Not at all
— Not Much/None
— Excellent