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

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

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 3 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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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.

Safety


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

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

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

— Good

Updated 1 year ago read full review

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

Updated 6 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
  • Late Night
  • Lunch
  • Mexican
  • Online Ordering
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac

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Went with a lunch group and you can’t order anything off the lunch menu (GF) They won’t tweak it. The waiter didn’t want to hear about it. The other GF limited menu was dinner prices. Food was not above average for Mexican.

Safety


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

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

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

— Average

Celiac

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Slim offerings. Soft tacos were okay a little bland. Only rice availability GF was lime cilantro which was not what I was hopping for.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Celiac

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I’ve eaten here 4x. I always get the same order- gluten free tacos. I’ve not had any issues at all. The gf chips are not good though so I don’t bother with those. They also make fantastic margaritas.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Gluten Intolerant

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Very limited gluten sensitive menus but the food is still amazing….. the server even asked if I wanted baked chips instead of the fried chips as they are fried in the same frier as everything else.

Even tho the menu items are limited the food and service is great. Not celiac safe******

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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?

— Excellent

Symptomatic Celiac

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Didn’t feel safe enough to eat here after the waiter told me there’s better ways to be healthy than limiting gluten. Didn’t trust that he would convey my dietary needs properly. Also, those at my table found a pasta noodle in the queso dip….weird

Safety


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

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

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

— Poor

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