Farmer's Table La Mesa

Although they have GF pizza marked on their menu, the server informed me that there is a high risk for cross-contamination and recommended against me getting pizza after I notified him of my gluten intolerance. I was grateful that the server was knowledgeable, but really disappointed that they state the pizza is GF when it is not really true. It certainly limits available options there- I think I ended up getting a salad, which was good and caused me no issues. I had really been in the mood for pizza, though, so it was a bummer!

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

— Not at all

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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?

— Average

I was nervous to come since review here are so poor but was coming for a friend’s birthday and know some people have had a safe experiences here and at other locations. The waitress seemed to know her stuff on celiac but it was a little tricky since her accent was so very thick. She said anything fried wasn’t safe so when my roasted chicken, Brussels and potatoes came and the potatoes appeared to have been roasted then fried I asked her and she said absolutely not, they weren’t fried. All at the table agreed that they looked fried. I decided to take off the top piece of chicken and eat only that. It was terrible, dry and flavorless. I couldn’t even swallow it. Sadly I won’t be back any time soon after my experience tonight.

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

— Not very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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?

— Poor

Horrible service, inaccurate menus online and will never go back

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

— Not at all

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?

— Poor

Nima tested the flat iron, Brussels sprouts, and fingering potatoes and they had gluten. They tried to make it safe, but sadly I didn’t feel comfortable trying it. Menu says straws are made with wheat, but then they told me not anymore. Plus there is at least one typo on brand new (2/6/20) menus about whether something is gluten free.

Celiac friendly?

No

Menu states which dishes are gluten free however the menu is printed incorrectly. Both my choices were in fact NOT gluten free but thankfully the kitchen crew knew enough to ask me to change my choices.

Celiac friendly?

No

Staff is very friendly but advised me strongly that GF just means no gluten ingredients. Basically promised cross-contamination. I did not eat here, so I cannot rate the food — the single star is only about safety.

Celiac friendly?

No

Best GF pizza I have ever had. Beautiful chewy crust. Lots of GF items. Great service

Wow! What an amazing find! Gluten free stuffed Zucchini blossoms! TO.DIE.FOR! Not sure if it’s dedicated fryer. Gluten free risotto was Divine and I’m excited to try their homemade gf pizza dough! Fantastic find!