Mama's Empanadas

2 recent ratings
$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Empanadas
85-5 Northern Blvd
Queens, NY 11372

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Gluten Intolerant

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They have a separate gluten free menu Corn empanadas. We're yummy

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Updated 7 months ago read full review

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Staff is not very welcoming. We both had allergies. I have a gluten allergy & requested gluten free empanadas . He had a pork allergy & requested a Mediterranean& mushroom empanada. They hurriedly rush you out their face like you are bothering them when you inquire about menu items. We got our food only to find the gluten free empanadas in the same bag as the food bill wheat empanada. When he bit into the Mediterranean, he realized that it was not Mediterranean. Also, the mushroom empanada was hard & appeared to be very old.After taking it back, she told him it was a Cuban empanada which was as filled with pork. He told the lady he was allergic to pork 2x & she didn’t even acknowledge his allergy. This establishment has no consideration for individuals with allergies & very nonchalant.About 30 minutes later I developed hives after eating from her. Customer BEWARE! BUY AT YOUR own risk. Will NOT return.

Safety


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

— Not at all

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?

— Not Much

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

— Average

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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When ordering, I explained my daughter Gluten allergy. I order her corn empanadas and asked for a separate bag. During the bagging process, I noticed them going in the same bag. I asked if it was my order and the cashier laughed at me and said they were made in the same fryer. Nice.

Safety


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

— Not at all

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?

— Average

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

  • Empanadas
  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Dinner
  • Late Night
  • Latin
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout

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Corn flour/maiz patties labeled with “gluten free corn flour.” I have never gotten sick, but I’m unsure if they used a dedicated fryer. Definitely worth checking out for some incredible empanadas! Make sure you specify corn, not wheat empanadas.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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