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
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11 ratings

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3006 E Empire St
Bloomington, IL 61704

Most Recent Reviews


Celiac

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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

Updated 3 weeks ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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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

Updated 3 months ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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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

Updated 6 months 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

  • Reported to have a dedicated fryer
  • Dessert
  • Tacos

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Healthy
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly

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Celiac

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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

Updated 6 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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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

Updated 10 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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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
Updated 11 months ago read full review

Celiac

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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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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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
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

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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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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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

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

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

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Great tacos on corn tortillas. Chips from a dedicated fryer are fantastic! Highly recommend.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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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

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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