Abuelo's

2 recent ratings
$$ • Mexican Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
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2 ratings

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4782 S 14th St
Abilene, TX 79605

Most Recent Reviews


Gluten Sensitive
1 year ago

Lovely staff ! Had a whole section of gluten sensitivity on the menu.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Symptomatic Celiac
2 years ago

Honestly a nightmare… my family really loves this place but it was awful for me as a gluten free person. Here’s the short stuff:

Pros: - the gluten sensitive menu actually looks pretty good, I think if you’re not sensitive to cross contamination you might (?) be okay - salsas were amazing, the fun little flight has some really great flavor

Cons: - I was promised a dedicated fryer for the chips, that’s false information. I wouldn’t eat them again - waiter did not write down any orders and despite me asking the usual questions and reminding him 5 times, he served me flour tortillas. Had I not checked with him before eating I wouldn’t have known - My remade meal came out after the rest of the party was done eating, they charged me for two meals - Management wouldn’t make eye contact with me after I tried to be extremely polite given what happened, I think staff lacks education on allergies - Waiter made a joke when I packed up my food about me not eating, I was honestly scared to get sick at the table - Even though I only had chips and two bites of my tacos I got really sick, ended our night

I can’t recommend this place for celiacs and honestly anyone with an allergy in good faith. Im bummed it happened this way because it’s a favorite for my local family. If you’re going to eat here I’d call ahead and talk with a manager and definitely ask for that manager before you order to make sure everyone is on the same page.. but at that point just go to Miguel’s, I’ve eaten there safely before.

I provided feedback on the website so I’m hoping for some kind of training for the staff so they understand better in the future.

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  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
7 years ago

If you are looking for a good gluten free and dairy free restaurant not go here. Not much to choose from.

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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.
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

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Celiac
1 month ago

This place needs Gordon Ramsey. Got glutened bad, food super bland and my kids could make a better taco. Stay away if we have any gluten allergy.

Not sure about everyone else’s reviews but I would never go back here!

You’d have better taste making your own food

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Symptomatic Celiac
1 month ago

Very knowledgeable! Baked chips (mostly okay, some weren’t cooked all the way through and chewy) and salsa. I had the tacos with refried beans and seasonal veggies. Very good!

GF Menu Items
  • — Tortilla Chips, Tacos
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Separate gluten-free menu
Symptomatic Celiac
1 month ago

They have a small area on the menu for “Gluten Sensitive” that lists several good entrees. I usually get soft tacos but have also had the shrimp fajita salad. They do offer GF chips if you ask but I do not like those.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Tacos
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
2 months ago

I had a great experience! The manager and waitress were very helpful. The waitress checked to make sure salsa was good and brought me my own. Also brought me baked chips. Waitress confirmed gloves were changed. They reassured me all the gf items don’t come in contact with gluten items. Definitely recommend.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Tortilla Chips
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
3 months ago

It was fine. They baked some chips but they were awful. The tacos were good!

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GF Menu Items
  • — Tortilla Chips, Tacos

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