Review of Viva Las Arepas

My girlfriend is visiting the city and I researched this restaurant as a place that was good and safe for her. The employee at the counter, Cindy was very polite and knowledgeable on cross-contamination and pointed out the gluten free items on the menu. We had fried plantain with our order and she even showed us that they used a different fryer for the plantains to ease our minds about cross-contamination. We both enjoyed our visit and there were no complications afterwards. I feel like this one could be a go-to restaurant when she visits. If you are near the Strat, it's convenient because it's a few minutes away.

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