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El Chico

2 recent ratings
$ • Mexican Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Appetizers, Tortillas
204 W Shawnee St
Muskogee, OK 74401

Most Recent Reviews


Celiac

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Manager went out of his way to find a find safe meal for me.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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The manager sat meticulously reviewed the GF options with us, noting how frequently menus and supplies can change, in order for us to make an informed ordering decision. Very helpful, kind, and professional!

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?

— Good

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Asked the waiter about gf and the manager came out to go over options with me and told me which items have a risk of CC (ex: chips are gf but there is cc). Great place. Delicious food and nice people. I got the chicken fajitas. I am celiac and was nervous, but it was great.

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 3 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.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Appetizers
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Tortillas

Categories

  • Dinner
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Mexican
  • Restaurant
  • Tex-Mex

Notes


This gluten free menu information is provided by El Chico Restaurants as a service to our customers. El Chico assumes no responsibility for its use. Patrons are encouraged to their own satisfaction, to consider this information in light of their individual requirements and needs.

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Celiac

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I had eaten here several years ago and it wasn’t Celiac friendly. It was awesome today. Manager visited the table and told me they change gloves, cutting boards clean work area. Chips aren’t gluten free, but ask for corn tortillas and relish plate! Several choices for entrees

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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The restaurant is a real find in Muskogee because there are not many places you can eat where the staff even know what gluten is let alone eat a meal that is truly GF. I have eaten there three times in the last two weeks and every meal has been very tasty. The general manager is very knowledgeable about about Celiac Disease, takes your order and oversees the meal preparation. The GF item are identified on the regular menu. I ate the avocado, corn tortilla enchiladas with a green chilies sauce and black beans as a side. Some of the faitas are GF and tasty. The portions are adequate, service is good and prices are moderate with lunch and dinner specials. A good find in Muskogee, OK.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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They didn't have a gluten-free menu but the manager brought out the allergen list and we went through everything together. He did make sure my food was separate from everyone else's. I felt like they cared and I didn't get sick. Would have given 5 Stars if they actually had a separate menu. Food was good.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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I didn't see a specific gluten free section. The ingredients were clearly marked on each dish though. As we all know Mexican is one of the safest bets for celiacs.

Updated 13 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Hashimoto's

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I don’t think I’ve written a review since 1973… but after your Dale Carnegie explanation (well done, sir!). THEN the fact I did not know what gluten was for 30 years got me a criminal misdiagnosis (T4 - for EARLY stage Hashi’s with NO symptoms) by my Doctor Sexter... IN 2001!! Thus NOW my Golden DREAM years are delayed, maybe in jeopardy? Bottom line: Sorry, I do not EVER buy iOS apps. I AM Generation X..! it saddens me how kids don’t know telephones were once for making calls’ BUT, there is NO doubt this same “tech” has infinite capability for good. SO??Personally I hope you manage the app on a BEACH in Thailand for 2 hours / day, MAX… I AM serious!!TWO! Hold the line brother… P.S. El Chico is of course a large, chain Mexi Restaurant and it is NOT bad. The 21st location in Tulsa, OK is a great lunch spot. It’s been awhile - so I’m due and eager to check out their GF menu! MUCH THX,, -TIII P.S.S. I realize I have not actually reviewed the GF food. But a good friend I once met here damn near weekly, & ya couldn’t wrong!

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

— Good

Gluten Sensitive

Overall Rating

Review


Not celiac. Just a sensitivity. Staff was wonderful. Told kitchen about allergy.

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?

— Excellent

Overall Rating

Review


Always the best !!! Service is great. And food is yummy

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

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Always excellent service. I’ve never gotten sick there and we have gone weekly-monthly for years. Skinny ‘ritas and shrimp tacos are my favorite but also the Fajita Nachos, queso (without meat), and fajitas are all great. More can be made with small adjustments, like Fiesta Nachos with steak instead of chili.

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?

— Excellent

Overall Rating

Review


This is one of our very favorite restaurants. My wife can't eat gluten and she's never had a problem with the chips. The white queso has gluten. The yellow is gluten free. Other than that, if you can't eat gluten, you know what to do from there.

Pro tip: ask for relish and corn tortillas. The relish consists of pickled onions, peppers and jalapeños. The corn tortillas are steamed and they're free as are , of course, the chips and salsa.

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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