El Cerro Grande

We have eaten here a couple times over the years while vacationing in Surfside. The food is delicious. Neither my husband nor daughter, who both have Celiac have gotten sick, at all. This time one had chicken fajitas with corn tortillas and the other had Huevos con Chorizo. They were both delicious.

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

— Excellent

We talked to staff and they did not have a gluten free menu and did not understand the question. I asked to talk to a manager he did not know and said he would talk to the chef. He said the fajitas with rice and beans was ok but not much else. I will not be eating here again.

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?

— Not Much/None

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

— Below Average

I go to this location very frequently. I’ve never gotten sick here. Some of the servers don’t know about gluten, but you can always request to see a manager and ask questions! The chips are safe and are made separately. When I’m doing of something I ask for Sam (a manager). 10/10 great food

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
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good with other allergies

Asked about fryer for chips and was told it is not dedicated. They are fried in one side of a fryer in the same oil as everything else.

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

Our waiter was so kind and understanding about our need to be gluten-free and the concerns about cross-contamination. He brought the chef out who assured us that most everything is gluten free and the chips are cooked in a dedicated fryer. The salsa/queso and all meats/sides are gluten free except the red enchilada sauce (and any flour tortillas of course). Wonderful experience and zero issues. We will be back!

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

— Very

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

The lunch fajitas (chicken with corn tortillas) were delicious. The waiter told me that the corn tortilla chips are in a dedicated fryer and I didn’t have an gluten side effects.

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 lunch