Los Tarascos

We love coming here! The chips are gluten free, and nearly everything on the menu is gluten free. We always note for allergies and the servers are knowledgeable about celiac & cross contamination. Being raised in Southern California, it can be hard to find acceptable Mexican food but this place does the job well. The service is friendly, attentive and prompt. Adult drinks are well balanced- the margaritas are strong!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• 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?

— 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 vegetarian options
• Offers outdoor seating

Tell the staff of your allergy so they are aware but the kitchen has different cooking surface for corn tortillas. They will pan fry anything. GF fryer. Paloma margarita and carne asada are my go to’s. Everything gf marked on menu. I am extremely reactive and have been here over 100 times and never have been cross contaminated. I stay away from mushrooms as I don’t know their growing substrate.

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 fryer

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

The person serving our food did not seem particularly knowledgeable and also seemed a little irritated by questions, so I didn't ask as many questions as I might have. The menu had gluten free items marked, but there was a discrepancy on the menu about whether the chile rellenos were gluten free. However, I was told they were gluten free. They are a type of relleno that is unbreaded and not fried, so the risk of cross contamination should be relatively low. I ordered a mushroom enchilada and cheese chile relleno via the combo plate, which included beans and rice. I also had chips (which I was told are cooked in a frier used only for chips) and salsa. I did not have any readily apparent reaction.

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?

— 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?

— Good

Their menus are labeled wonderfully, and they knew exactly where I was going when I began to ask about the fryer for their house made chips - almost everything is gluten free and I didn’t get sick!

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

The food was very good. I didn't have any trouble.

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

I have celiac - love this restaurant! Food is delicious! Margs are strong! The meals and margaritas that are GF are labeled on the menu. Tons of options! I get the Pollo con Crema dinner meal each time and have never had a reaction! I do not eat the chips that come with the chips and salsa - they are fried and I’m not sure if they have cross contamination with other fried items. So I stay clear just to be super safe.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• 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 takeout
• Offers outdoor seating

DEFINITELY make sure to tell your server of your gluten allergy. I have had no problems with cross contamination there HOWEVER they do put beer in their margaritas, something my server neglected to tell me until after i had one, despite the fact that i specified my allergy at the beginning of the evening. Apparently only one of their margaritas is actually gluten free, so be careful!! Three stars because they did give me gluten, however it was NOT the kitchen’s fault.

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

Best Mexican Restaurant in Fort Collins! So many delicious gluten free options. Everything was fresh and delicious. We had to finish our plates because it was so good. And for all you young ladies out there, we had a really funny, good-looking waiter.

Lots of gf options for food but always make sure to tell your server about your celiac or sensitivity. Be aware that all the margaritas have gluten in them except for one. You have to get the pricier fresh made one because any that have their pre-made mix have gluten (they put beer in the mix).

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I would give this a higher rating for taste, but I became incredibly sick after eating here. I have celiac disease and was very excited that most items are marked GF on their menu.

I should know better and ask questions about their preparation, and definitely paid the price.

Celiac friendly?

No

The whole menu is marked if GF, my favorite is the beef fajitas and the off-menu Caballero Margarita! Staff is so friendly!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Really liked my tacos. A bit small so I had 4! Under $2 each or $2 for fish. I got fish tacos and a side of beans. Liked the beans a lot too. Not the best fish, but hit the spot. Next time I'll go for the shrimp fajitas. They looked awesome

Had a happy hour margarita- $4 and potent! :). I had the shrimp diablo since the previous reviewer said it was good, and it was! It surprisingly was not spicy at all, but more sweet, I would have preferred it to be spicy so I added a lot if salsa to it. Their salsa bar is awesome, they have like 6 different salsas or more and I tried them all, they were really good and tasted fresh, good flavor, just the right amount if spice. My shrimp was fresh and not fishy! I rarely get good fresh seafood at restaurants so I was very pleased.

Great margarita deals. Simple, fresh food. Friendly staff. I love the shrimp diabla!

just ok mexican food. they have a salsa bar and you must love cilantro to enjoy it because its in everything! i didn't like it.