La Chiva Colombian Cuisine

A charming Colombian restaurant in a very cute building with a very traditional and delicious menu.

Almost all, if not all, of the food here is GF. It’s clearly marked on the menu, though inconsistently (some sections, like sides, aren’t marked, though those items are definitely GF and are served in meals marked GF). There are some items that seem like they must be GF (tamals, salad) but aren’t marked on the menu. Different online menus are also marked differently. The fryer is apparently not dedicated but they make some fried type items in an air fryer.

I had a Bandeja Montanera, a large meat platter with rice and beans and it was great. Another person with me had the veggie version of that and another had the Sancocho, which was truly a huge bowl of soup. We also had the arepas con queso. Service was great and everything went quite well - they seem to understand GF and the meal was quite successful for me, celiac-wise.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegetarian options
• Offers outdoor seating

AMAZING Colombian food!! They're experimenting with dedicated air fryers to expand the gf offerings and we had the most fantastic empanadas, food sampler, and arepas. The chicharron was some of the best I've ever had! Can't wait to head back soon.

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

— Very

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

I had the arroz con pollo and I didn’t get sick! Delicious food, friendly staff, and a great atmosphere. Lots of GF options too.

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

— 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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

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

— 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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Delicious! I had the pabellon and did not get sick. Generous portions and enjoyed the atmosphere as well.

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

— Somewhat

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

I got takeout here because of the first review. The online menu unfortunately didn't say what was GF, so I had to call them and it was hard to hear, so it might be best to go in person. Once I got it, it was so amazing! Seriously delicious. I didn't get sick and they even had an option for my low fodmap partner (a mozzarella filled arepa). Also try the lime drink they do.

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

— Somewhat

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

Great outdoor patio. Delicious food that is very reasonably priced. Large portions. I’ve had the bistec, bandeja montanera, morcilla, lena frita, and arepas. The arepas are just ok. Everything else I would totally get again. Nothing fried has flour. Tons of gluten free options- more than just what is explicitly marked on the menu.

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

— 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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

What a fun Colombian restaurant. The staff was so friendly and all the Gluten Free items are marked and some not. We had the Empanadas, Lena Frita and for main course ordered Pabellon La Chiva and Bistec encebollado. Everything was fresh and fantastic! It was so nice to have a new style of food to try. Overall we had a wonderful experience and will definitely be back.

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

— 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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent