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Batanga

16 ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Safety Rating
13 ratings

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908 Congress St
Houston, TX 77002
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Celiac

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This place is a joke for gluten free. They fry or grill most dishes both have opportunities for cross contamination. The fryer is obvious but they grill bread too so that pretty much knocks out the menu.

Safety


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

— Not at all

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?

— Not Much/None

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Terrible food, terrible service

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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The staff was very knowledgeable, and there were several good options. I ate here without any reaction. There’s not a separate fryer, though, so anything on the menu that says it’s gluten free but is fried is not celiac-friendly.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years 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.

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  • Gluten-Free Menu

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Updated 6 years ago read full review

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I've been here a few times and I've had very knowledgeable wait staff and also very clueless wait staff. Make sure not to order anything fried as they have no dedicated GF fryer.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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limited options, a lot of things are fried so cross contaminated, make sure to ask about how things are cooked and prepared.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Wow- many, many items listed as GF. And yet the waiter told me they fry many of those items in a fryer with gluten items. The menu gives very limited descriptions, and after consulting with unknowledgeable & unhelpful waiter for 10 minutes, we gave up and left.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Such a fun spot!!! Delicious tapas. We enjoyed the bacon wrapped dates, potatoes batanga, ribs, hanger steak. Great atmosphere and attentive staff.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Amazing! Felt wonderful to feel safe about food again. Love, love, love the south american influence in the food. Cannot wait to return.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The food was great. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly. We ate a late lunch here and were truly impressed. My wife has celiac, diabetes 1; I have Crohn's. Turned out to be a wonderful dining experience.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Wonderful! I ate here twice because the food was good, the staff was awesome and I didn't get sick. The second time I brought back friends (non GF required) and they loved the food also. Tapas plates are good portions. We ordered 3 plates for two people and it was plenty.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Updated 9 years ago read full review

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The owner has celiac, so just tell them your allergy and they will provide a special menu. Food and drinks were delicious!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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