Brasa

7 recent ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Dessert
Safety Rating
7 ratings

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777 Grand Ave
St Paul, MN 55105
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Most Recent Reviews


Wheat Allergy

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Brasa is quickly becoming a favorite place for my husband and I to go to for yummy food in St. Paul! The menu has great variety and the green sauce that comes on the side is SO GOOD! Almost the entire menu is gluten free and what isn't GF is clearly stated on the menu. There are also multiple options for ordering to accomodate different group sizes and tastes. Brasa is great for a single meal as well as ordering family style!

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

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
Updated 3 weeks ago read full review

Celiac

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My go to gluten free restaurant! There are only 3 things containing gluten on the menu, so it's the kind of place where you can eat safely AND your non-celiac friends can also enjoy the offerings. Delicious comfort food, knowledgeable staff. Have eaten here a dozen times and have never gotten sick

I was introduced to the restaurant by a former employee who raved about the restaurant's ethics: Insurance, 401k with company match, profit sharing, paid time off, etc. So I feel good about supporting the business, and good about the food!

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
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 1 month ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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I didn't feel comfortable eating here. They looked up whether my order was gluten free out a book. They had no idea what cross contamination was.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Poor

Updated 7 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
  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Delivery
  • Dinner
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Vegetarian Friendly

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More Reviews


Celiac

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Very safe for celiacs! Everything is gluten free except the cornbread, sandwich rolls, and mac & cheese. No cross contamination in the fryer because everything fried is gluten-free. This is my go to restaurant. Love the fried crispy non-greasy catfish and all the rices.

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 7 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Have eaten there twice and had no issues. They seem very knowledgeable about cross contamination.

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 11 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Just the best. Everything here is gluten free and it’s all so good. They have many different menus based on allergens you just have to ask.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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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Almost the whole menu is gluten free and super delicious! My friend and I shared the chilaquiles and the fried fish with candied yams, and both were delicious!

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 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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The food was amazing! Everything I wanted to eat was gluten free. I had the chicken chilaquiles bowl and it was delicious! They delivered my meal as “celiac gluten free chicken chilaquiles” confirming they had seen the note on my online order. Highly recommend!

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 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I have been eating here for years, they are my favorite gluten free option when going out. Everything on the menu is gluten free except for the breads, the Mac and cheese, and a couple desserts. Have never been sick!!

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Almost entire menu is GF. Delicious food.

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 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


I’ve eaten here like 20+ times and never gotten sick (celiac). It’s my go to restaurant. Fryer is GF. They have good vegetarian/vegan options as well.

I’d recommend the curry bowl or the rotisserie chicken with black beans and yellow rice. Also, definitely try the fried yuca.

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for keto
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Went here for our anniversary. Ok food. Decent service. Told them I had celiac disease and they said there would be absolutely no problem, by two people that worked there. Well there was. Completely ruined the next two days, was sick the entire time. Sent a message to the business to tell them what happened, they read the message teo hours later. Five days later, still no response. Very disappointing.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Great food, but is pretty salty

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Almost evrerything on the menu was gluten free. Took my allergy very seriously, and the food was amazing. I had the chicken

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Food was ok. Tested safe with the Nima tester. Might go back if I was in the area and hungry... otherwise I would drive somewhere else.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Brasa does a great job, I do emphasize I have celiac and then I don’t react. The few times I haven’t clarified I have celiac, I have reacted. We had them cater our rehearsal dinner this summer and they went above and beyond. Love making the trip over to St. Paul for this delicious food!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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I have been to the Mpls location and finally made it to St. Paul. Everything except the sandwiches and corn bread are GF. Makes it easy to order. They also have a selection of GF ciders and beer. Indoor and outdoor seating. If it is nice out, they will roll the doors open.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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What an amazing dinner! The fried cassava was amazing. The yellow curry equally so. The chocolate bar for dessert was delicious.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Great good, lots of choices for celiac

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I am a very sensitive celiac. I eat at the Minneapolis brasa 3-4x per week. It is very safe, and I’ve never had a problem. I also have a Nima sensor, like one of the people below. It isn’t totally reliable as it sometimes has false positives— look up the gluten free watchdog and several other online studies.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Delicious BUT ordered a pulled pork and egg bowl, confirmed with the server it was gluten free, ordered it without the fried onions because they made me nervous even though I was reassured they were gluten free. Had a reaction.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Knowledgeable waitress. I said I had celiac and she immediately pointed out what I couldn’t have on the menu, since it’s not a separate GF menu. The Chorizo Potato dish was great. Kids loved it too!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Amazing food, most of it gluten free. I have celiac disease and am very sensitive, and I've never had a problem here. They also carry GF beer and cider in addition to wine and sangria.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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I used my Nima gluten tester and the food tested positive for gluten 2 times in a row! Don't eat here if you're a celiac!!!

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Very good food!!! No issues at all!!! Would recommend to any celiac!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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It pains me to have to downgrade my previous five star review, but tonight I took my Nima sensor and my dish came back Gluten Found (I told them I have CD and to put an allergy alert on my order). The staff offered to make me another dish; their response was that they are careful but no further explanation/details. I'm celiac and do not plan to go back - the CC risk seems too high. I wish they would go 100% GF!

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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So many delicious GF options hard to choose! The staff is also very knowledgeable and really friendly. Our new must go to place!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Had a great pork and egg bowl here, no upset tummy! I am very sensitive, so it was nice to have this.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Very fresh local and organic food. All items but like 4 are gluten free including dessert. Fast and friendly service. Will definitely go back.

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I really didn't want to leave this review, but I feel I owe it to fellow Celiacs. Server was knowledgeable and confident about GF options, so I'm still giving 2 stars. But my plate not only had an errant piece of macaroni on it, but I found a second piece that had clearly been cooked in with the black beans, causing cross-contamination to the entire pot of beans. I didn't find it until after eating some beans, causing me to have a pretty nasty upset stomach ache on my vacation. The server and manager tried SO HARD to make it up to us...they were lovely and truly felt horrible. But it was too late and there was nothing to be done. So 2 stars for service but beware a kitchen that clearly has cross-contamination issues.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Really love this place. The food is simple but really good and it is safe for Celiac folks.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Our waitress knew the non-GF items well--most items are GF. Great taste and service. We will definitely come back. We had the BBQ beef and the roasted pork plates. Black beans and rice, and red beans and rice were exceptionally flavorful.

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I love going here! Almost everything on the menu is GF

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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My favorite place to eat when visiting the Twin Cities. There are few things on the menu that I can't eat. Tried to pulled chicken this time and it was unbelievable. Gravy in a restaurant. That never happens. And I could eat my weight in yucca fries with the dipping sauce. Love it

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Excellent food. Nice to be able to have delicious fried fish with gluten allergy. Highly recommend.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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It was awesome to be told that the list of what is not gluten free is less than what is, and the food was wonderful!

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Great food. Great price! This is always a safe option!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Great food and very little gluten items. I've ordered here for work and eaten in the restaurant a couple times. They are very conscientious about gluten safety and the masa cakes are amazing!

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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So delicious! I love the beef and the catfish. I ordered a variety with non-celiac friends. The catfish came with mac and cheese. The mac had spilled over the side of the portion dish and was touching the catfish. The server apologized and brought a new piece of fish for me. I felt fine after this meal. I hope they explore a gf option to replace the mac and cheese. It's not that hard to do.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Wonderful service, amazing food. The menu indicates the items that contain gluten, nearly everything is GF! I didn't know how to behave having the roles reversed on my friends.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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AMAZING. Everything is delicious and almost every item is gf.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Good, but was expecting more flavor.

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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This is absolutely our top restaurant for gluten free and nut free eating. It is the one place we can go and eat a full meal,including dessert without the anxiety about the double nut/wheat allergy our son has.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Celiac

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Everything is delicious! All gluten-free except for mac & cheese, cornbread, and rolls. This is my go-to restaurant because it is safe to eat with celiac disease.

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Wheat Allergy

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Extremely fast service, friendly staff. Everything is gluten free but the cornbread, buns, and pasta (there is a gluten option). The chocolate cake isn’t gluten free but the other desserts are. Love being in an upbeat place that is very knowledgeable with food allergies and preferences!

The fried fish was DIVINE! With a gluten allergy you don’t get to have fried fish a lot, such a treat!

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

Overall Rating

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One of my go-to safe options in the Twin Cities! We typically get takeout but have always had a great experience dining in as well. Nearly everything on the menu is gluten free and the staff are always helpful in terms of kitchen precautions (changing gloves, etc) when asked. The butterscotch pudding is amazing!!

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 space in the kitchen
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Offers online ordering
Celiac

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We generally order takeout. Family feast rotisserie chicken with rice and beans, salad, corn chips, and add yucca fries. Have been doing this since before my daughter was diagnosed. We continue to do this. The sauces are all great. Supposedly the only non GF item on the menu is cornbread, but I have not confirmed beyond our typical order.

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Offers online ordering

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