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Abuelo's

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

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8255 Georgia St
Merrillville, IN 46410

Most Recent Reviews


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While they do not guarantee a gluten free environment, they do have a gluten-free menu and will serve baked (bland but I am grateful for them) tortilla chips in place of fried.

I do well here despite being highly sensitive.

If they had more GF salsa and if they had better tasting GF chips I would give 5 stars.

Last week, I ordered carry-out from here, and the soft corn tortillas were handmade and AMAZING! 4.5 stars for me now!

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Hostess brought my son his own basket of chips and identified the gluten free salsa to us without being asked. Waiter was friendly and helpful, helping us choose items on the gluten free menu that would work in the kids meal. Everything was delicious!

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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So excited to find Mexican in nwi that offers a gf menu. The tacos with cilantro lime rice were really good. Chips and salsa were a bit disappointing. They baked their homemade chips and salsa verde is the only gf option. But the guava was really good. I'll def be going back.

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

  • Mexican
  • Online Ordering
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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I truly enjoyed eating here. They even made me a batch of chips under their broiler so I could enjoy some of their salsa with chips.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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I am extremely gluten sensitive. This has become one of our favorite date spots. The food is delicious and the staff is very knowledgable about cross contamination. Elizabeth and Steve are the servers that we always have and we have never left disappointed. More importantly, I have never left feeling ill. Excellent food, excellent service and its more than worth your time and money.

Updated 10 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Although the menu has a disclaimer that indicates the kitchen does not have a dedicated prep space, the staff take precautions to ensure there is no cross contamination. My wife is extremely sensitive and we nearly left after finding out there was a possibility of cross contamination. The staff, especially GM Carissa, were wonderful about ensuring our meal was safe. Excellent food, fantastic price and an extremely attentive staff. We will definitely stop back when we have a chance. John Fort Wayne, IN

Updated 11 years ago read full review

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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

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

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

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