Barroco

I was glutened here, but I suspect it was my fault for not double checking whether the fryer was shared when I ordered the yuca fries (although I did let the server know I had a gluten allergy). Most of the menu is gluten free though so I’d love to go back!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

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 Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free

Super cool place and incredibly helpful staff. The arepas I got were awesome as well as the drinks. Very cool vibe too. HOWEVER… the menu is very misleading for Celiacs who need to be safe. I talked with multiple staff who were very helpful. They let me know they use a shared fryer for everything. They stated it’s not often that something with gluten (like kids nuggets) goes in. But it can. So if I’m sensitive I should avoid many of the sides or dishes like the plantains that come w many meals marked gluten free. So that cuts off much of the menu I thought was available. It’s a cool place to go and the food is great. But if you want to be safe for Celiac, you really need to scale back the “gf” listing on the menu because there are many fried components integrated in ones marked “gf”. Make sure you ask if any components of what you order go thru the fryer. They are helpful to answer.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not very

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?

— Excellent

Food was delicious. Much of the menue is gf. staff was kind.

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

Pretty much everything is GF here. And delicious. Can't go wrong! Have been many times and never been sick.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Love this place. Nearly the entire menu is GF. Lots of knowledge and great food. I always come where when I’m town.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

80% of the menu is gf items that are not gf are marked not gf. Absolutely delicious food and helpful staff

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Such a great restaurant full of a lot of naturally gluten free dishes. I asked our server about a shared frier and he said the fries and chips were separated in a different frier. It was nice to see a menu where the overwhelming majority of the dishes was gluten free. I got one of the arepas and the yucca fries as a side and it was delicious! Would highly recommend!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

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

Always a good gf meal here

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

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

Food was fantastic! Everything on the menu was gluten free except the sandwiches and burgers. Nothing with gluten is used in the fryer so I was able to eat chips and guacamole. I had chicken tacos they were very filling . I had no issues and I am an extremely sensitive celiac.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

I’ve heard great things about this place from the locals and from my friends who also struggle with food sensitivities. They have a dedicated gluten-free fryer, and the majority of their menu is or can be made gluten-free; just inform your server and they will guide you according to your needs. The staff was very knowledgeable about Celiac and food allergens and I had zero reactions to the delicious meal and cocktails they prepared for me. I suspect I’ve found a new go-to spot for dining out.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Celiac here, they only have 2 non gluten free menu items and they are sandwiches and the buns are packaged and it's not fried. So essentially this restaurant is gluten free, their fryer is never used with anything gluten and the food is amazing and the drinks are equally fantastic!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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

I’ve eaten at Barroco several times and always felt a little off afterwards. They’ve recently changed their menu and no longer note which items are gf, opting instead for a vague claim at the bottom of the menu that “99%” of the menu is gf. I called prior to going to confirm whether the maduros, plantains, and yucca chips were fried in a dedicated fryer (I normally get the Ropa Vieja arepa). The hostess confirmed with the kitchen that these items are cooked in the same fryer as the empanadas, rendering all fried items not safe for celiacs. The food isn’t bad, but I’m sensitive to cross-contamination and am not confident I could identify a safely gf item on the menu as it stands.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

Other Characteristics

• Good for takeout

The employees are always so friendly. They ensure your food is prepared correctly. Great, consistent service and food!

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery

I ate at the Borroco at Crocker Park and had a pretty bad reaction. The server knew I was Celiac. I will not eat there again. :( Too risky.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not 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?

— Most/All

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

— Good

First time here. We live in Canton and will definitely make a trip back up. Almost everything is gluten free!

AMAZING! Menu is majority GF and they mark items that aren’t GF. Chips and queso and arepas were soo delicious. Definitely recommend this restaurant.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Loved it. Have been there twice now. The staff knows their stuff. Would recommend the pineapple sauce for people who like sweet things, and would recommend the spicy sauce to anyone. This restuarant makes you want to keep eating even when you're full.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

DELICIOUS!!! food was great. Service was great.

Excellent freshly made entrees and sides 80% of menus is GF DEDICATED FRYER Delicious food ❤

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Best GF restaurant in Lakewood. Most of the menu is gluten-free and absolutely delicious! Go for brunch for the most bang for your buck.

This is my favorite restaurant. I wish we had one in Florida! The food is out of this world!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Excellent food, many choices! The staff is knowledgeable, too.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Love love love this place. The menu is gluten free (and celiac-safe by default) unless indicated otherwise, and the food is routinely both safe and delicious. Wonderful staff who have seen a lot of me at this point. Not to mention an awesome, fun, homey atmosphere.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Very good. Arepas were amazing. Tons of GF options to choose from.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Cannot say enough good things! Staff was friendly and knowledgeable and helped us navigate through menu items that were a little foreign to us. The food was delicious. The menu was remarkable - instead of marking gluten free items, or making a separate page or menu for it - the items that have gluten are labeled “Not GF”! 80% of the menu is gluten free. The atmosphere was fun and colorful. Did I mention the food was delicious?

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Staff was fantastic, food was amazing, most celiac friendly place I’ve been too in awhile. The only minor critique I’d have is when 85% of the menu is GF friendly it would be nice to have 50% of sauces be GF as well. All in all I still give this place 5 stars for GF (I’d give 6 if it was an option). In general I just thought it was an awesome showcase of Latin American cuisine. Great job all around.

Delicious. The majority of menu is gf including fried foods!!

over 70% naturally gluten free. family owned and makes own arepas. Management seemed knowledgeable about allergen protocols as our child is not only celiac, but has life threatening allergies to all nuts, egg, and soy protein. Could offer her a number of options. Normally she would have loved it but she was "in a mood" and extremely tired from a day of sightseeing. On the other hand, my husband and I extremely enjoyed our meals and her leftovers!!! Highly recommend for those who want something a little different! Fun atmosphere, good adult drinks

Celiac friendly?

Yes

So good! Very gluten-free friendly. Most of the menu is gluten free and a fun atmosphere.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Yummy! As most have said no gluten free menu but most of food doesn't have gluten! My stomach was happy!! Everything fresh and multilayered flavors! The Yuca fries were awesome. The many homemade sauces fun and varied from ketchupie, garlic, spicy/smokey, pineapple and last but not least green goodness.(my names not there's) The blueberry, strawberry fresh juice was thick, rich and a must try! It was a new cuisine experience that we will definitely come back for many times! Eduardo was helpful and fun!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

What a wonderful find! Almost everything on the menu is gluten free, and the food is delicious. All of the staff were very friendly and helpful. I will definitely be back.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Very awesome. As soon as i asked about wheat they asked me if I was celiac and walked me through everything. Their fryers are dedicated to gluten-free items and they are very knowledgeable. While they are pricey their food is worth it.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Barroco is my favorite restaurant in Cleveland! They do not have an official GF menu, but that's because almost everything they make is GF. They serve delicious Columbian cuisine and the GF options are endless! The wait staff is GF knowledgeable and the restaurant is beautiful. Great service every time. Been here a million times and always leave full and happy!

Celiac friendly?

Yes