Ancho & Agave
11 recent ratings
$ • Restaurant
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu, but gluten-free options are available
Reported GF menu options: Dessert, Tacos
Safety Rating
11 ratings
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3006 E Empire St
Bloomington, IL 61704
Most Recent Reviews
Review
Gluten, lactose and soy allergies. Soy is the most difficult to avoid but I am able to eat here, either the taco salad or the stacked nachos (with modifications). I've never gotten sick and the staff has been great!!
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?
— Most/All
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Review
This is my favorite spot to go to when we visit my in-laws. The chips are fried separately (such a treat for us celiacs!) and we had the salsa, queso, and esquite. I also get the fajitas with corn tortillas. Every time I come the server is super knowledgeable and familiar with celiac and double checks things/makes sure my ticket indicates an allergy. Highly recommend!!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
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?
— Good
Review
Chips made in dedicated gf fryer. Gf not indicated on menu but staff are versed in options and very helpful. During our meal the manager came by and I expressed my appreciation to the servers help and his great recommendations. He explained the training they received. Good experience!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Safety Feature Ratings
- Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
- Dedicated gluten-free fryer
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— No gluten-free information on the 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
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Review
Super cute inside! We ate at the bar & the bartender was really knowledgeable, plus she said the kitchen was good about knowing what you can/can’t have & making any necessary changes. The chips are from a dedicated fryer and very tasty. We got the queso and I ordered 3 tacos. I felt safe there and didn’t get sick, but the food wasn’t anything special. I’d still go back, but I’d probably just try out different kinds of salsa/guacamole as my meal instead 😂
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— No gluten-free information on the 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?
— Average
Review
Waiter was well-trained and walked me through the menu. I had the steak fajitas, chips, and queso without getting sick (I’m super sensitive). Can’t wait to go back! So good.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— No gluten-free information on the 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
Review
I ate at the bar. The staff was very educated about Celiac concerns, the bartender is gluten sensitive. I asked her about GF menu items, and she listed them in safest order. I had tender, delicious steak fajitas on homemade-style corn tortillas.. Tortilla chips fresh in isolated fryer with GF conqueso. No Celiac reaction.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Safety Feature Ratings
- Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
- Dedicated gluten-free fryer
- Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
- Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— No gluten-free information on the 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
Other
Other Characteristics
- Good for dairy-free
- Good for dinner
- Good for kids
- Good for lunch
- Good for takeout
- Good selection of healthy options
- Good with other allergies
- Offers outdoor seating
- Reservations recommended
Review
Food was pretty good, but a bit spicy for kids or those that don’t like spice. They said most things could be made gluten free except burritos and quesadillas. Chips are fried in their own fryer and queso is gluten free. We have 3 people with celiac and no one had a reaction.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— No gluten-free information on the 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?
— Good
Review
We really enjoyed this delicious food. Lots of GF options. Dedicated fryer with the best chips and waitstaff knowledgeable.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Safety Feature Ratings
- Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
- Dedicated gluten-free fryer
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— No gluten-free information on the 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
Other
Other Characteristics
- Good for dairy-free
- Good for dinner
- Good for kids
- Good for lunch
- Good for takeout
- Good selection of healthy options
- Good vegan options
- Good vegetarian options
- Offers outdoor seating
- Reservations recommended
Review
The previous reviews were spot on! Did not disappoint. Food, drinks, and service were fantastic! Sat at the bar. Staff very familiar with gluten concerns. Will return next business trip to Bloomington!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
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
Review
Dedicated fryer for chops like others mention. My server had gluten intolerance and was very knowledgeable of celiac
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
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
Review
Chips are cooked in a separate fryer and are amazing! All the tacos I had were fantastic, all on corn tortillas, and the server said he was new, so went back to the kitchen and double checked that all of them were safe. Highly recommend!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— No gluten-free information on the 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
Review
I absolutely love Ancho and Agave! They have a dedicated fryer for the tortilla chips so they are celiac safe, and the chips and salsa are bottomless!
I always get the steak asada enchiladas and they sub corn tortillas for flour tortillas...it's so, so good!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Safety Feature Ratings
- Dedicated gluten-free fryer
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— No gluten-free information on the 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
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
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
Review
Great tacos on corn tortillas. Chips from a dedicated fryer are fantastic! Highly recommend.
Review
While there isn’t a gluten free menu, many options can be prepared gluten free. The chips and salsa are gluten free, many tacos are gluten free, and a few desserts including the cookies are as well. My family has never gotten sick
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