Ted's Cafe Escondido

10 ratings
$ • Mexican Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Safety Rating
7 ratings

As rated by the community

700 N Interstate Dr
Norman, OK 73072

Most Recent Reviews


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They were very knowledgeable about celiac. They made sure everything was gluten free and prepared correctly.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The Norman location does not have a dedicated fryer, so all chips are unsafe. The only thing I felt comfortable eating was the tortilla soup, but be sure to specify no chips in the soup.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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We were told by multiple managers at both Norman and S. Western location that gluten free chips had a dedicated fryer. Went to S. Western tonight and server told us the contrary. Neither of the 2 managers we spoke with could explain why they even offered separate "gluten sensitive" chips. I told them that if they came from the same fryer, they were exactly the same as the non-"gluten sensitive" ones! They both went into fryer gluten-free and came out of fryer contaminated. Oh, and the "gluten-free" yellow corn tortillas...they are dipped into fryer before serving!! As are the enchiladas made with yellow corn tortillas!! If you truly want your tortillas to be safe, you have to ask manager to microwave them rather than to drop your enchiladas into fryer. The 4 Celiacs in our group went home very hungry this evening.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 7 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

  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Mexican
  • Restaurant
  • Tex-Mex

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Celiac

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They do not have dedicated fryers. So, if you really need the gluten free your choice is limited. I did not get past the hostess stand, I left. There is no need to take a chance.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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I informed my server about having celiac disease and what that meant and how they needed to be very careful. She hands me a gluten SENSITIVE menu (they have no gluten free menu) and it had ONLY THREE options. What I ordered (tortilla soup) ended up being served with the regular chips (not the gluten free chips) in it after I had made sure that I informed her that I could not eat the regular chips because they would make me sick. Not a pleasant experience.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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It's not a gluten-free, but a gluten-sensitive menu. Pretty limited. Make sure you specify that you want the gluten-free yellow corn chips right away. They put the wrong chips in front of me after I had asked for a gluten free menu. Food was tasty.

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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First time I visited, they brought out my order with flour tortillas. Sent back and spoke to manager... Brought out with wrong tortillas AGAIN. Decided to visit a second time (don't know why...) and my order was messed up AGAIN!

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Great gf chips. Menu is also varied and very good. I had tamales

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Very knowledgeable and helpful! Great.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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I love their gluten free chips!!! Everyone I've told them about even if they don't have the food allergy, they enjoy them better than the regular kind!!! They have tamales, enchiladas, they have a few more main dish items and some sides. I wish they could get a fajita seasoning that was gluten free, so I could enjoy those but all in all we love this place!!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Gluten Intolerant

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We were able to get gluten-free chips and they were tasty. The food was, however, just okay.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Celiac

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Well, I’ve been eating at Ted’s for years thinking that they really had gf chips and corn tortillas. The last time I was there I was asking about the gf chips and the waiter said that they were fried in the same fryer with gluten items. I thought that can’t be right. So, I went back today and talked to a different waitress and she told me that the gf chips were fried in the same fryer as other items and that their corn tortillas were heated on the same grill as the flour tortillas. I had a few issues with eating there but was assured what I had was gf. I’m very disappointed. I told her that she was the only waitress who’d answered like that and she said that since I had said I have celiac that she didn’t want me getting sick. Please check your local Ted’s to see if they’re the same.

Safety


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

— Not very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Overall Rating

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In town for one night with kids and a vegetarian husband. Ted’s was great! I had the chicken tamale with creamy corn and cilantro lime rice. There are separate GF and vegetarian menus. Warning: the chips they bring automatically are not GF due to a shared fryer. They will bring you GF chips if you ask. Chips, salsa, queso, tortillas, and sopapillas are are complimentary and have GF substitutes for free upon request. Lots of options on the kids’ menu, too.

Safety


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

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers online ordering
Celiac

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GF menu! Cooked chips fresh when ordering gf. It did take longer but well worth it! Tamales were awesome! Waiter was knowledgeable!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Overall Rating

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Absolutely love this place! They have the best Tex-Mex and unlimited cheese dip/chips/tortillas! They take precautions when you inform them you have an allergy. We have always had a food experience here!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

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