Rio Grande

new review — chips are all gf and made in a different dedicated gf facility. almost everything is gf again, yay!

(old review) New menu now, mostly the same as before but almost everything can be made gf. The chips for the nachos are not gf, but the chips and salsa set on the table are gf. Waiter was super knowledgeable and let me know that they do have a dedicated gf fryer ... I decided not to risk it and had chicken and steak tacos wrapped in lettuce. Very good!

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

Staff is knowledgeable and careful with allergens and cross contamination. The server told me that their breading is GF and their fryer is dedicated. All their sauces and salsas are GF as well. The dine-in menu is not marked but they have a GF menu on their website if you scroll to the bottom of the menu. Everything was delicious and service was great. Best of all, no issues afterwards!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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

Hadn't been here in years! Was super impressed with staffs knowledge of Celiac Disease. Had a margarita, nachos, chips and salsa, and tacos. Was very tasty and I did not have any reaction and I am a sensitive Celiac. Very exciting since a lot of Mexican places don't have much to offer for Celiacs! Highly recommend the GF Beer battered taco!!

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

Food and margaritas are good. Almost everything can be modified to GF. I’ve never gotten sick eating here!

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

— Somewhat

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?

— Good

I am celiac and had a wonderful experience here, I highly recommend this restaurant. Staff is very knowledgeable, they have a GF menu. The chips and sauces are gluten free, you don’t have to ask for separate chips . As a bonus the fajitas were literally the best fajitas I have ever had . Will be coming back . My daughter is also Celiac, she got enchiladas and did not get sick either.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies

I ordered the queso with corn tortillas. I ordered off the gluten free options and advised that I had celiac. The server assured me he would bring corn tortillas. Needless to say he brought me flour tortillas. After I bit into it I realized it was not corn. The manager apologized and comped it and we immediately left.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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?

— Below Average

This place is incredible! Most items on the menu are gluten free without any substitutions or upcharges, and most things are sensibly priced! The food is SO flavorful! The staff is awesome and knowledge too! Truly I can say enough good things about this place, other than this: if you go, DON’T leave without trying the tortilla soup. I wish I could have that stuff for every meal. WOW! What a great place!

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

— Very

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

Fajitas are great and safe with corn tortillas. Marinade on steak is safe because they use tamari, chicken is also safe. Have never had an issue here and most items can be made gf! Chips and salsa are also gluten free, bagged chips not made in a fryer. Gluten free menu is listed online and I just confirm with the server.

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

— Somewhat

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

Love to get their fajitas here with corn tortillas. I’ve always been safe. Their margaritas are good too and the table chips are GF.

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

Most of the menu is GF and the staff are very knowledgeable. Have been twice since celiac diagnosis. Nice to enjoy Mexican food that is GF!

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

— Very

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

This food was amazing. Almost everything is gluten free including chips and salsa. We are from texas and this is legit Mexican food. Yum!

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

Wow. GF chips and salsa. They have a dedicated fryer. Chile rellanos and enchiladas. Yum

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

— Very

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

They are knowledgeable of gluten items and helpful to make sure I was safe in my dining.

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

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

— Somewhat

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

Staff was knowledgeable and food was great. Chips were also gluten free

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

— Somewhat

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?

— Good

Very good experience here. Knowledgeable team took great care to ensure my food was safe. This place is a gem. If you have celiac and are nearby, you need to go.

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

— Very

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

• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Informed staff. Many GF items.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Offers outdoor seating

Our server was very familiar with gluten fre and asked if it was a preference or a medical reason which was fantastic! Gluten free battered fish tacos were sooooooooi good. Next time I’ll try the relleno

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 lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Offers outdoor seating

I was so happy to hear that everything except for the flour tortillas (obviously) and the sopapillas are, or can be made gluten free. Had an enchilada and it was delicious!

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

Although menu isn't fully marked with gluten-free options the staff and management are very knowledgeable and willing to explain everything on the menu. They have a separate gluten-free fryer and the only thing that is not gluten-free on the menu is their flour tortillas.

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
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

Staff was very knowledgeable and helpful with the gluten free options. Food was delicious.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

We asked for their gluten free menus, and were pleased to see that there was quite a variety of options to choose from on them. The happy hour menu also had quite a few GF options, which can be unusual. The manager came out and let us know that they have a dedicated GF fryer, and take precautions to prevent cross contamination. My husband had Chile Rellenos for the first time in a long time. Fried not baked! I had steak fajitas and skipped the beans and rice in favor of their mixed vegetables. Everything was well prepared, fresh and delicious. Oh, and we did NOT get sick! We will be back!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Chips are gluten free! If you're Celiac and order something like enchiladas make sure you tell your server you want the gluten free corn tortillas. The normal corn tortillas are definitely cross contaminated.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Definitely got sick from eating here.

Celiac friendly?

No

The manager was very knowledgeable and made sure the server knee what to do to make sure that my food was not contaminated. I did not become ill.

Ok GF menu. I got really sick once so I think cross contamination is an issue for them. The other 2 times were ok, but got REALLY sick the one time.

Avoid. At. All. Costs.

Got steak quesadilla and rice. Stated I had severe gluten allergy. Usual questions.

3 hours later and I have never been this sick before. Severe stomach cramps and severe intestinal distress.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Good

Came on a Tuesday night, service wasn't that great...also food was pretty mid. Had high hopes based off all the good reviews. The chile con queso was probably the best thing we got, I got the chicken, steak, and barbacoa tacos. Couldn't even finish the barbacoa one because it was way too spicy. If you like spicy you might like it because the meat was good but the sauce was too much for me. Don't feel sick or anything but definitely won't be returning here.

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

— Somewhat

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?

— Below Average

Wonderful experience. The waiter was very knowledgeable & said that they can make accommodations to almost everything. I had a chicken & a steak taco on corn tortillas & didn’t get sick at all after!!

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

We’re able to cater to me a very sensitive celiac. I ordered fajitas they use gluten free soy for the marinade it was fantastic and they brought out the soy sauce for me to look at. Good service really appreciative.

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

My husband had cheese and onion enchiladas and I had chicken and lime cilantro taco's. Both were excellent. Anything on menu can be modified to be GF except burritos. Margaritas are very good too Service was knowledgeable and friendly.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Offers outdoor seating