Tio's Latin American Kitchen

We ordered take out chicken and ground beef tacos. They were excellent. Online order menu let us designate gluten free. Staff were friendly at pick up and the restaurant was clean and had a nice ambiance. Would definitely eat in next time. Highly recommend.

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

Gluten free options clearly marked on the menu. Good food and great atmosphere.

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?

— Good

I’ve been to Tio’s several times and have never had a contamination episode. They are one of my trusted dining destinations. This time I discovered something new about their safety protocols that I thought would benefit others. They have a separate gluten free fryer for items like gluten free empanadas. I discovered this when I asked our very knowledgeable waitress about the item on the menu. Not only are they made from gluten free ingredients but that are also cooked in a gluten free fryer and most of their fried items can be prepared from gluten free ingredients and are also cooked in this separate fryer.

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?

— 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

Other Characteristics

• Dog friendly
• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Waiter was knowledgeable. He said he was pretty sure the rice was gluten free but would double check with the kitchen. I got the pollo asado with cilantro lime rice and didn’t get sick

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Had amazing tacos at Tios! The staff was knowledgeable about dietary restrictions and cross contamination. They ensured me that my food was labeled gluten free when sent to the kitchen.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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

I am gluten intolerant, and I ate the Honduran Tamales! I am from Gainesville,GA, and many locals make and sell tamales, but these were the most delicious tamales I had ever eaten! I also had the house made tortilla chips and salsa. The salsa was delicious, but the chips were too thick for my personal preference( I like them very thin). I will definitely return! I did not get sick!

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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 dinner
• Good for takeout

Waiter assured me my food would be marked gluten free which was assuring even though GF is labeled on menu. I got the chicken enchiladas!

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?

— Good

Definitely not the place to go when it’s busy. Our waitress had no idea what was gluten free and what wasn’t. She did go check with the kitchen manager about what was safe but I got sick anyway. My guess is it was cross contamination. It was pure chaos and we waited an hour for our food. The food itself was mediocre. My empanadas had no flavor and the yuca appetizer was undercooked. My husband had thr pollo asado which was also just okay.

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

— Not at all

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

everything is marked on the menu and everything is very flavorful. i had tequila lime tacos americano style. i asked the waitress a few questions and she knew the answer to all. i felt safe eating here with delicious food

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Second time here with no issues. Plenty of options. Delicious food

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

Food was excellent and tasted really good. I got takeout from there and the manager assured us all was gluten free. When we got to the condo and I took a bite, I realized one taco was a flour tortilla. We called back and the manager apologized for the miscommunication from the kitchen. He was very accommodating and refunded our meal. Check and double check your food. I would advise going to the restaurant to make sure proper care is taken rather than getting take out.

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?

— Good

I read good reviews on here for this place and called ahead to inquire about their celiac/GF knowledge and felt good about trying it. Our experience wasn’t what I expected, however. When I told the waitress my daughter has celiac/gluten allergy (I say this in case the restaurants don’t understand celiac but may understand allergy), she just looked at me with a blank expression. Not a great start. She did not know the menu or safe suggestions for someone with celiac. She was checking with the kitchen on what was GF and what wasn’t, and the kitchen was saying things were GF that were not labeled as GF on the menu. It was a mess. We asked for the manager’s help, and ordered a meal for our daughter, but with hesitation. In the end, they were saying a few things were GF that were not labeled as such on the menu. We enjoyed our meals, but hopefully my daughter doesn’t get sick. It was a stressful situation. The manager checked in with us several times and they seemed very nice and wanted to be helpful. It just wasn’t the experience we expected based on the reviews we read on here.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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

Friendly and Knowledgeable wait staff. Menu was clearly labeled. I had the cheese enchiladas with rice and beans. We shared the trio dip and chips. Overall yummy food.

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

Delicious and safe GF options! I also loved the atmosphere!

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

One menu clearly marking GF. Also chips were celiac friendly. Made in separate fryer with veggie oil. Wait staff was very intoned to the GF needs. Food was good.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

Great gluten free options! The soft corn tortillas were a nice treat as most places usually only have soft flour. Wait staff was helpful!!

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

They have several gluten free items on the menu, and wait staff was knowledgeable about how food was prepared. I had ceviche for appetizer, with coastal shrimp with cilantro rice and sautéed veggies. My non-GF husband had seafood pasta. Both of us enjoyed the food. No problems. I would go again.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers outdoor seating

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

Awesome food!!! Great help with the suggestions

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

Celiac husband had no issues here. Gf/df options available. Food was amazing!

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

My waiter was not very GF saavy, but he was earnest and made a point to tell the manager who came out to tell me all their precautions. I had the pernil nachos and manager made a point to tell me that while the chips were GF and all their precautions the carton does say it is from a place that also packages gluten items. Ordered it anyway and it was great and I had no issues at all

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

— Very

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 kids
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery
• Offers outdoor seating

The menu has GF marked on it. There are several choices. It was Taco Tuesday so I had chicken tacos with a side of black beans. We also ordered guacamole. It was good.

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

Lots of gf options, friendly service but the food is mediocre at best. Tried the empanadas (beef and chicken), shrimp tacos, tequila line chicken tacos. The beef empanadas were the only tongs with and flavor. The corn tortillas are made in house and fell apart easily.

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?

— Below Average

Wonderful service, fantastic food and MANY GF options, also had several GFDF options too!

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 dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

We loved this place! I was so happy to get to have gf empanadas! The experience was great from waiter down to food. Definitely recommend and ready to go back!!

Safety Feature Ratings

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

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

Other Characteristics

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

This was one of the best places I’ve eaten in a while. I had a soft corn taco with beef and a corn enchilada with chicken. I had cilantro lime rice and black beans with it. I shared their trio with chips (cooked separately) and guacamole, salsa, and queso. It was delicious and I felt quite safe with it. The server checked to be sure about the chips and 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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Offers outdoor seating

Several GF options to choose from. Tried the empanadas and extra nachos (huge) - everything was tasty! When I mentioned celiac to the server he asked the manager to come to our table and make sure I was comfortable with their precautions. Overall a good experience and did not get sick.

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?

— 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

super yummy mexican food and the chips and salsa were also gf which doesn’t happen too often! everything was so tasty and our waiter was extremely friendly!

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

YUM! A lot of GF options! Food was 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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Lots of GF options. All meals were very tasty (GF and non GF)...however service was very slow.

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Lots of choices clearly marked gluten free on the menu. We were there for happy hour and the deals were good! When I mentioned I was gluten free the waitress made a note of it. They have soft corn and hard corn shells for the tacos. The fried yucca dish was very good

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers outdoor seating

I cant believe this place isnt on the app yet. There are a ton of GF choices. Everything was very flavorful.

Celiac friendly?

Yes