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Don Pablo's

4 ratings
$$ • Mexican Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
14758 N Meridian St
Carmel, IN 46032

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They contaminated my food twice at one meal! They have a great gluten free menu so I had high expectations. I was very disappointed. The waitress gave us the wrong chips initially. She realized this after we had ate them for 10 minutes. Then my meal had a "gluten containing" chip laying decoratively on my food. The waitress said they put that on my plate to flag them that my food was special. Really!?!? Of all the things you could put on my plate to flag it as gluten free, you choose the only thing i tell you I'm allergic to.

*** Update 2014: I just went back to give Don Pablo's another try after a year, and they are no better. They still flagged my meal sticking one of there "gluten chips" on my food. (Even after we explained it to them last year.)

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The waitress was very knowledgable about allergies. The gluten free menu had a lot to choose from. I have dairy allergies as well and they accommodated that extremely well too. I loved my tacos, salsa and chips! Left full and extremely satisfied!

Updated 11 years 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.

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  • Gluten-Free Menu

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  • Mexican
  • Restaurant

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I had the same experience as the person above me, they marked my gf meal with a gluten chip. unbelievable. I gave this location two shots and both times they have failed the test. unfortunately I no longer have a convenient and trustworthy Mexican food restaurant nearby.

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We went there tonight for dinner & when I asked for the gf menu. I was told a manager will be over to talk to me. He came over & I was told they no longer have a gf menu because they can no longer guarantee the food will be gluten free. He then said something about changing suppliers. This location needs to be removed from the the list of safe places.

Celiac friendly?

No

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They weren’t able to provide a menu with gf options, called their offerings gluten friendly, and I got sick after taking a chance and eating the recommended steak fajitas with corn tortillas.

Celiac friendly?

No

Symptomatic Celiac

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This place is the freaking bomb! Because their fried taco shells are made at a central location, FRIED TACO SHELLS ARE BACK ON THE MENU. Also, since they can just use fried taco shells as the "chips," chips and salsa are back on the menu. Only mexican food place in town where I c an eat chips salsa. ALSO, the enchiladas are safe! Bon Appetit!

I took down two stars because on my last visit, it seemed the gf taco shells had changed dramatically in quality. They are still gluten free. But they seemed to be thicker, much less crispy and not very good. Lets be honest i go here for the ability to eat crispy fried taco shells as chips with salsa and the crispy taco shells. If those suck, i probably wont go here. It was nice while it lasted though.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac

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This location does not have a gluten free menu. Eat at your own risk.

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Nima approved grilled shrimp and veggies (not so good on the dry side salad).

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