Malo

2 recent ratings
$$ • Mexican Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Cider
900 Mulberry St
Des Moines, IA 50309
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Symptomatic Celiac

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I’ve eaten here three times and the last time I got sick. I usually get the tamale with rice and beans no issue. The time I got sick was the Al pastor tacos which is a bummer because they were phenomenal til they weren’t.

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 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Had the BEST experience at Malo. There were a lot of gf options, the patio is huge, and the waitstaff seemed to be knowledgeable about cross contamination safety. Will definitely be back with my celiac mom!

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Enjoyed three tacos with a unique corn shell and charred corn. Chips are not safe but salsa is. Want to return!

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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

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

  • Cider
  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Mexican
  • Paleo Friendly
  • Restaurant

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Symptomatic Celiac

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Great place to eat. Buncb of GF tacos znd appetizers clearly listed on menu. BUT be ware, the house made chips are made in a shared fryer and are cross contaminated. I told the waiter they should have some store bough GF chips on hand....keep nagging them until they buy some!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Malo is a unique atmosphere restaurant and they have a gluten free menu. I order tacos on corn tortillas with beef barbocoa & pork, rice, and beans. The salsa is gluten free but the tortilla chips are NOT (cross contaminated). be cautious as not all pork tacos are gluten-free so be very specific when ordering. Malo also has gluten free alcohol. 3 tacos do not come with sides so it’s quite expensive.

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Celiac

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Never been sick from here ever before! I love how they have vegan crema for tacos!!

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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I had a bad celiac reaction to a menu item that was supposed to be gluten free. Staff did not want to answer my questions when ordering and did not seem to care when I let them know I reacted. Very disappointed

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Wheat Allergy

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