Blue Plate Taco

8 recent ratings
$$ • Mexican Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Popular gluten-free menu items: Tacos, Tortillas
Safety Rating
8 ratings

As rated by the community

1515 Ocean Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Most Recent Reviews


Symptomatic Celiac

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I wanted to like this place and happily ate my meal after speaking with a knowledgeable server. But while waiting for the bathroom, I definitely watched a guy in the open kitchen dump slaw from a plate of filled flour tortillas back into the prep line. Twice.

Safety


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

— Not at all

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 4 months ago read full review

Asymptomatic Celiac

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Had a good experience at Blue Taco. They don't have a GF menu but the server's are knowledgeable. They said they have segregated preparation and suggested avoiding the fried food. Most of their tacos are GF. The server said their salsas are GF and I had the habanero salsa, which has a nice kick. Service was good on a busy Friday night.

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?

— Good

Updated 4 months ago read full review

Celiac

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They were knowledgeable in all things gf. Advised against anything fried due to shared fryers. Eg corn chips. They substituted corn tortillas for flour in the tacos. Will do the same for fajitas and other similar items. We’d eaten here pre diagnosis. Still delicious.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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
  • Dog friendly
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 9 months ago read full review

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Important

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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Symptomatic Celiac

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Fab experience!

I was craving tacos and when researching this place came up! They can swap all tacos to corn and you know if they are GF as they haven’t been fried! You just need to make sure you inform your server!

Would 100% return. 😄

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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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The best salsas and guac! Chips are made in shared fryer so not good for CC, same with tostadass and taquitos. Tacos are GF and very filling. They will bring you cucumbers and jicama slices with the salsa flight and guac, which I recommend. Lots of good marg flavors. Beautiful outside dining, great service!

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

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 kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Great food. Super accommodating and knowledgeable about celiac.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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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My celiac child had that shrimp tacos and said they were delicious. Everyone loved the food. They were knowledgeable about safety and cross contamination. Most everything can be gluten free.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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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Great experience! I have celiacs and they were happy to accommodate. As well as my sister who has a dairy allergy. When I said gluten allergy they asked if it was celiacs and would talk to the chef about all of our choices. Tortilla chips/tostadas are shared fryer so no go on those but they were happy to make me some homemade corn tortillas so I could enjoy the guac. I had prime barbecoa bowl with ceviche and corn tortillas on the side. Food was amazing! Had a watermelon and hibiscus margaritas. So delicious! Highly recommend it close to the beach.

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 2 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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I am gluten intolerant not celiac so I do OK with cross contamination usually. The corn tortillas are gluten free. The chips are gluten free but in a shared fryer. The rice does contain gluten, so they took that off. I ordered the chicken tacos.

This place is also great for outdoor dining as most of their seating is primarily outdoors. And you will have a great view of the beach.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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?

— Good

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Wide selection of tacos, but no gluten free chips

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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