Agava Restaurant

Some menu items marked incorrectly. One example is they do not have corn taco shells even if the menu item is marked as such. I had a strong reaction after eating only their food that was marked safe on the menu. Therefore it was either their food or the cross contamination. For the non-celiacs though, my friend enjoyed the taste of the food. This is why the review is 2 stars instead of 1.

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?

— Not Much

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

— Average

They took such good care to make sure that I stayed safe. The chef changed gloves to handle my food, the server washed her hands every time before carrying my plates, they have a dedicated gf set of kitchen tools etc. Plus the food is great! Love this place.

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

Agava wins for making it easy for a celiac person to know what to order, but has limited options. Its staff very clearly understood celiac and its menu specifically identified certain items as “celiac friendly” by marking with a “c” items that were free of cross-contamination as well as specifying others that were gluten free (“GF”). The food was really good, and I never had to worry. However, giving it only 4 stars because of limited choice - only one entree and several sides were marked “celiac friendly;” was told by a former staff and also over the phone that the oven has cross-contamination and the fryer is shared, meaning that classic Mexican restaurant items like tortilla chips were off-limits. I was told over the phone that burgers were naturally GF and could be made celiac friendly in a pan instead of on the grill, and with a GF bun; ended up picking the one menu item that was marked celiac friendly (chicken and mashed potatoes, which was really good), specified I was celiac and needed no cross-contamination, and everything went fine. The fact that the only celiac friendly entree is not vegetarian may be limiting for some.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Used to be a great gluten free restaurant, but with management change things that used to be safe on the menu are no longer. Mexican type restaurants are usually my go-to but this one is only good now for margaritas (which are great!) and veggies

Celiac friendly?

No

Excellent GF meal. Wait staff very knowledgeable and accommodating.

Called but they won't take reservations for 2 people and when you go can't be seated for 90+ mins at 5pm.... Ridiculous.....

Gluten free menu, including flatbread pizzas!

Celiac friendly?

Yes