Plaza Azteca

So many GF options, I have never been sick here.

Very ignorant and defensive server. Had to talk to a manager to find out that there were shared fryers and that there were mistakes on the menu --items that were listed as gluten free were prepared in the shared fryer.

Left without ordering.

Celiac friendly?

No

This place is a new favorite of mine. GF options are clearly marked on the menu, and there are lots and lots of great selections to choose from. It's so nice not to be limited to just 2 or 3 choices. They have a dedicated fryer and the bartender seemed to understand about cross contamination. The food was fresh and flavorful. I highly recommend this place.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I eat here about once a month; the food is good and the menu is well marked to identify what's not gluten free.

I found that the menu, while supposed to be easy to identify GF, had a few hidden items, especially on the lunch menu. The manager was very helpful, though, and I've never been sick in all of the half dozen times I've been there. I really enjoyed the food.

My family attempted to eat here last weekend. My daughter & I both have Celiac Disease. Upon arrival, the appetizer plates on the table were dirty and there was food all over the menus. We tried to confirm the dedicated fryer status, but our waitress had no idea what we were talking about. A minutes later, after explaining that we couldn't eat the chips if they hadn't come from a dedicated fryer, she was suddenly sure that they had.

I gave them 2 stars because the gluten-containing dishes are clearly marked on the menu, so they're trying. Their waitstaff clearly need to be trained on the subject, though. We weren't convinced that we could eat there safely, so we left.

Celiac friendly?

No

The corn tortillas are made in a dedicated fryer. So I gave them credit for GF bread/buns above. They don't have a GF menu per se but mark gluten containing items with an asterisk. The manager was very helpful with ingredient allergen questions. We have a 3 year old with multiple food issues. He even brought items out from the kitchen so I could read the ingredients. Service was a little slow and a couple drinks were forgotten but everyone was helpful. We were a group of 10 with 4 GF including the food allergy nightmare 3 year old. We will definitely be back.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Chips were not gluten free but great options on the menu. Also had vegan (both meat substitute and veggie options) and dairy free.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

Menu is no longer marked. The hostess had no idea what gluten was. Our server said the tacos, fajitas, enchiladas and nachos are made with corn tortillas but she was unsure if there was anything else in them that might have gluten. My corn tortillas tasted old and were extremely tough. Be cautious if you come here

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

— Not at all

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

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

— Below Average

Great food, chicken fajitas were really good. The chips are in a separate fryer. Knowledgeable staff.

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

— Very

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

Tortilla chips are not cooked in a separate fryer. Celiac child had a taco salad and seemed ok but that was the only item she could eat.

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

— Not very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

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

— Below Average

I called ahead asking about gluten free options and the hostess let me know the server could point out what can be made gf on the menu. She mentioned the chips were not made in a shared fryer. When we were seated the server said the enchiladas, tacos, and fajitas could be made with corn tortillas. The server dis mention the salad flour tortilla were fried in the same chip oil so they would not be safe. I asked about the beans and rice that were served with them and he was unsure so the manager came out. The manager asked if it was celiac or an intolerance and I let him know I was celiac. He told me the beans were fine as they make them fresh everyday with vegetable oil and spices, but he was unsure of the rice because of the bullion they use. They could make me a white rice instead with corn. He also let me know he would inform the kitchen. I ended up ordering chicken fajitas, white rice, and beans. Everything was good and I had no reaction.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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