Ajiaco
$$ • Colombian Restaurant
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Can't speak to the food as we ended up getting skeeved out and cancelling our order and leaving.
I tried to ask if the fryer had any wheat or gluten in it and the waiter told me "we don't use gluten here.". 2 items on the menu are not marked gluten free - I asked and he shrugged and said he didn't know. I ordered a combo plate (marked gluten free) and then the waiter stopped me to say that he wasn't sure the chorizo was gluten free. The combo plate I ordered was marked gluten free and the chorizo a la carte was also marked gluten free.
I wasn't confident the waiter or the restaurant knew what was and wasn't gluten free, so we went elsewhere.
The food is delicious. The service is a bit slow but I think it’s because theyre making the food fresh from scratch so it’s really yummy! Dedicated fryer! It’s in a cute neighborhood too.
Ate there for lunch with sisters (non gf)Sept 3, 2024. I am diagnosed celiac and collagenous microscopic colitis (so many other foods I have to eliminate to stay in remission of this disease). The food was great! So much flavor! The sign in front says “gluten free”, and most items on menu were. Menus does list gf items. Due to previous reviews, I felt safe eating here, and I was. Service was a bit slow, so be ready to relax and enjoy the location, we ate outside. We all loved our meals.
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GF Menu Items
- — Empanadas, Arepas
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There was a bit of a language barrier on gluten free with the staff. Sign of a good ethnic restaurant. Once we clarified that we were allergic to harina de trigo (flour of wheat) it was all good.
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Service was kind, food was simple and delicious!
Amazing food! They were able to handle dairy, soy and gluten allergies easily. The menu is marked with gf -- nearly everything on the menu is gf. Come here!
Absolutely fabulous! Completely celiac friendly! 10 stars! If you are in Albuquerque you MUST make this a stop. Had the yucca fries and empanadas. Between the 4 of us we tried the chicken, the beef, and the chili de verde. The chili de verde was our favorite. All delicious! All gluten free and noted as such on the menu.
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GF Menu Items
- — Empanadas, Fries
Is there a gluten-free menu?
- — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Other
- — Good for kids
- — Vegetarian options
- — Outdoor seating
- — Lunch
Two thumbs up! Food is great! Come eat here. They did a good job with my kids’ other food allergies besides gluten (dairy, egg, nuts, etc.)
We are here while in town for a convention. It was delicious and I had absolutely no reactions. I highly recommend this place.
Delicious, and everything is gluten free!
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This tiny dedicated gluten free restaurant is one of my favorite places to eat in the area. The menu is small but everything is great and I’ve never had a bad meal or been ill. My favorite is the ropa vieja (shredded brisket) with patacones (tostones or twice fried plantains) and beans. The empanadas are made with corn and delicious, particularly the green chile, a local staple. (I can’t speak to the ham and pineapple empanada as that’s a recent addition.) I also like the arepa con queso (corncake with cheese) appetizer and the arepa con choculo (with sweet cheese and chocolate) dessert. Highly recommended.
It’s a small place but they do take reservations and do carry-out.
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Other
- — Reservations recommended
- — Takeout
- — Online ordering
- — Dinner
Completely gluten free establishment!!! Also one of the absolute best treasures of Albuquerque. I have never been disappointed and I have been 10+ times
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SLOW FOOD. Food is so good, fully GF kitchen. Super slow though so go during off peak hours or when you have plenty of time . Took 2 hours from reservation time to finish.
Very cool little place, nice atmosphere
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Is there a gluten-free menu?
- — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Entire menu is GF. Food was delicious. Everyone enjoyed. As other reviews mention, service is not very fast.
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Excellent but not 100% gluten free, it’s mostly gluten free though. No gf menu, just ask and they know. Dedicated gf fryer.
So freaking good. Incredible Colombian food with great flavors.
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Everything was gluten free and delicious. Service could be a little slow even when it is not busy, but food is worth the wait.
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WOW! GF empanadas! Delicious food, good coffee, outdoor seating, contactless payment.
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Other
- — Outdoor seating
- — Takeout
- — Breakfast/Brunch
- — Good for keto
Everything was delicious. The Pollo ala Plancha was especially good!
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delicious food with great flavor.
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We shared savory plantains (fried and salty), cheese arepa (super yummy and did not skimp on the cheese), and very yummy yucca fries. I got the shredded chicken arepas which was every good and filling. The others in my party got arroz con pollo also good. Another got the chicken salad salad good but not a fan of the dressing and the Chicken was over cooked.
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Delicious. Highly recommend.
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Delicious! The Empanadas and yucca fries were delicious!
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Excellent taste, fresh ingredients, prepared fresh & beautiful plating. A must place to dine while in Albuquerque. Allow extra time!
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I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant. From the moment we walked in I was in love with the service and atmosphere. Our sever was friendly and helpful. The food was top notch. The fried cassava appetizer with chimichurri was my favorite item and quite possibly one of the best things I’ve ever eaten in my entire life. Chicken empanada was a close second. I am gluten free and dairy free and my server was able to recommend several items that would work for me. It seemed that almost the entire menu was gluten free. If you are a gluten free person passing through Albuquerque… or any person in or passing through Albuquerque, you must go here.
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Other
- — Outdoor seating
- — Good for dairy-free
- — Dinner
Excellent food, really high quality. Plated beautifully too. Will definitely be back.
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Other
- — Healthy options
- — Outdoor seating
- — Takeout
- — Good for dairy-free
The food was delicious. I tried the main meat variety/sampler plate, veggie plate, and a couple juices, and I had no problems. The service was very slow though—appetizers and dinner took 1.5 hours, which was so long that we left without trying dessert.
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This was a fantastic stop! Everything is gluten-free. The ham and pineapple empanadas/ oh my goodness! Arepas was fabulous too. Small place, slow service so come ready to relax and enjoy the flavors.
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Great little place to eat at! I had no problems eating anything there and I have Celiac. Pretty much everything is gluten free and delicious!
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Holy cow, this place is special. Really impressive food, and the whole kitchen was completely gluten free. I have celiac and had no problem eating here. Loved this place.
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Other
- — Outdoor seating
- — Takeout
- — Good for dairy-free
- — Lunch
I am a sensitive celiac.
I ordered here with total confidence.
Had a wonderful platter, ate it all.
Very good food.
Lovely place.
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My husband is a very sensitive celiac. Our waiter was excellent and the food was good. My husband had no reaction and was excited to have found another restaurant he can eat at safely.
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Not suitable for celiacs. Food was delicious, and staff said that everything was gluten free, unfortunately ended up sick a couple hours later.
Excellent food! I tried a few empanadas and the chicken meal.
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I’m a Celiac and the food was great. I will be back to order the Yucca fries and empanadas. I also liked the Columbian coke.
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Delicious and gluten free!!! I highly recommend you stop at this hidden gem!
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Amazing food!!! I’m dairy free too and had the chorizo arepa, chicken empanada and yucca fries.
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Other
- — Good with other allergies
- — Takeout
- — Good for dairy-free
- — Lunch
Qigh quality food. Great flavors!!
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Phenomenal. One of the best meals I’ve had in a long time. Everything was delicious! Empanadas, wine, patacon, and carne asada - what more could a gluten free gal ask for. Will be sure to go every time I’m in ABQ!
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Everything is gluten free. There are no wrong answers here as far as allergies or flavors goes.
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Other
- — Good for kids
- — Outdoor seating
- — Takeout
- — Lunch
Every single item was delicious. I am in love with this place. Wonderful to be able to order anything on the menu. Food was fresh, hot and tasty. Make sure you give yourself time as it takes a little longer to get your food. They cook everything to order.
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Great food and great service. Our server told us right away that everything was gluten free. We had the empanadas and yuca fritas, delicious.
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Purportedly dedicated gf (most Colombian restaurants are). Delicious empanadas and arrepas; hearty & filling. Fried yucca is just like french fries but better. Amazing dipping sauces (i.e chimichurri). Friendly service, perhaps a little on the slow side though. Cute (though small) outdoor seating area. Menu is a bit meat-heavy, but I was able to find sufficient vegetarian options. Beware the green chili empanadas are really spicy (but in a good way)! My friend had the arrepa sandwich at loved it (it looking delicious). The restaurant is in a cute, well located area, tucked back from the main drag, and connected to several other adorable restaurants/cafes.
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Other
- — Good for kids
- — Healthy options
- — Good with other allergies
- — Takeout
This was an amazing meal. The service was fantastic, the food was incredible, and it was so nice not to have to worry or explain what I need. I would come back to Albuquerque just to eat here again.
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Other
- — Healthy options
- — Outdoor seating
- — Good for dairy-free
- — Vegan options
Excellent. 100%GF. All Covid measures appeared to be being followed
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Other
- — Takeout
- — Breakfast/Brunch
- — Lunch
- — Vegan options
OMG so delicious! everything is gluten free and amazing!
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