Ajo Al's Mexican Cafe

7 ratings
$$ • Mexican Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
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5 ratings

As rated by the community

5101 N 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Most Recent Reviews


3 years ago

Dedicated fryer for chips, gluten free menu

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  • — Separate gluten-free menu
Symptomatic Celiac
3 years ago

Chips fried in a shared fryer. Super bummed as I thought they were going to be safe! No nachos. No queso.

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  • — Lunch
Symptomatic Celiac
8 years ago

I went to Ajo Al's because of the reviews, I have celiac. My server understood celiac, "my roommate has celiac". We had quite the extensive conversation related to the importance of GF and cross contamination. I ordered a Mexican pizza from the appetizer section on GF menu. As I began to eat the pizza I could not believe the pizza was made on corn tortillas, the server ensured it was but agreed to confirm. To my horror, the server returned apologizing that my appetizer had indeed been served on a flour tortilla. One strike and you're out, no second chances.

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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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8 years ago

Fabulous! We will come here again when we are in town! It was so yummy! We had 4 people with us who were gluten free and no one got sick and our food was wonderful!

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Celiac
9 years ago

Great for celiacs! They now have a dedicated gluten free menu and a knowledgeable staff.

I had a skinny margarita (or two), chips, salsa, flaunted, and refried beans. It was all delicious.

Very happy to have found a celiac friendly sit down Mexican restaurant.

10 years ago

My favorite Mexican food restaurant! They are happy to answer any questions you might have.

Celiac
10 years ago

Ajo Al's doesn't have a GF menu, but their servers know what they're doing. I've had them run back to ask the cook what was in dishes before so they could advise me properly on the safety. I've eaten there regularly and never had a contamination issue. Just changing out flour tortillas for corn and informing the server of my celiac has been all they needed to provide awesome food.I do miss the fried ice cream though.

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Celiac
4 days ago

Horrible. I got terribly sick. I should have known not to trust the place when the bartender told me “to get over it” referring to my gluten intolerance. Don’t eat here and don’t trust when they say “GF” on the menu.

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Celiac
11 months ago

Knowledgeable staff in regards to gluten free. Waitress double checked with kitchen staff. Tamale was delicious! No reaction.

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  • — Separate gluten-free menu
Wheat Allergy
11 months ago

everytime I eat here I get a bad reaction. i’ve given it enough times to see if it’s just me or something else I ate that day but not celiac safe

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  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
1 year ago

I have been there twice. Both times had chips (dedicated fryer)and salsa, and Carne asada tacos (no rice or beans) from the gf menu. The food was great.

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  • — Separate gluten-free menu
Celiac
1 year ago

We ate here twice & felt fine both times. The chips and salsa were yummy! Shredded chicken nachos were my choice & it was enough to feed 2-3 people!

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

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