Review of 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

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

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