Cafe Cusco

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

— 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

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

— Excellent

This is our favorite restaurant! Almost everything is gluten free, the staff are very knowledgeable, they’re kind and the food is delicious! I love the chicken para rayos and chocolate torte! Our kids love this place too!

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

— 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

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

We have a 12-13 hour travel distance today. We are just a little over halfway to our destination. I find this place on this app. Immediately message them on their fb page to see about dining in and explain we’re traveling, in pajamas and towing. They say come on in! Seat us by a window, so we can watch our tow and dog. The food was AMAZING!!!!! The majority of the menu is gluten free and the few things that aren’t, can be made. You just tell your server that you are gluten free and any other allergies and they will take care of you. This will be a stopping point, when we make the trip back home to visit. Excellent!!

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

— 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

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies

Really enjoyed our meal! The waitress was very friendly and pointed out that an item we we’re interested in was gluten free without us even telling her we were GF. Got the fried avocado for appetizer, fajitas for entree, and the warm chocolate cake for desert. All excellent! The Cuban margarita was great too!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Absolutely incredible service, crazy flavorful food, healthy and delicious!! I sure wish we lived closer!

We got the Ocean wahoo and the chicken and shrimp dish.

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

— 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

I ordered a chicken salad sandwich and was able to get a gluten free bun for an additional charger was delicious! I also had a fried avocado and sweet potato fries that were cooked in a designated gluten free fryer upon request.

Reasonable prices and many gluten free options.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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 Characteristics

• Good for takeout

Very good food. Several GF options... get the Torta de Askinosie forr reef dessert.

Very good food. Several GF options... get the Torta de Askinosie forr reef dessert.

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

— 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

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

— Excellent

Eaten here several times. Great attention to gf. Delicious food. Great sangria. Many options. My go to restaurant in Springfield.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Delicious and authentic Peruvian Cuisine! Very cozy atmosphere with enclosed booths that feel private. Attentive and easy going staff. And! Totally celiac safe they actually just label the things that aren’t gluten free! They have a dedicated fryer and very clean kitchen. Will make this a regular stop!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

So happy the sisters in Thyme were closed on Sunday even though the app states they are open. Walked down to Cafe Cusco and it was amazing! A must stop next time we come through Springfield, MO. Service as right on and food was fantastic!!! Thank you so much:)

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Service and atmosphere was great and the food was good. I would return.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Virtually everything on the menu is gluten free, those items that are not are marked "NGF" (Not Gluten Free). Dedicated Fryer. My girlfriend and I were just passing through Springfield on a road trip and I found this place on the app. She is gluten intolerant AND pescatarian so our options are generally limited, and it's hard to trust new places to be GF just because they claim to be. The food was wonderful. Thank you to the Find Me Gluten Free app and the users who rate, review, and provide valuable feedback for the gluten free community.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

this used to be the only place i trusted. after 3 years i want to try other things.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

My daughter is celiac and got glutened here. We were sure to let the server know and order something gluten free. I’m not sure if maybe a sauce was not GF or if maybe a pan was shared, hands not washed, etc. They have a great variety and flavors and they definitely tried their best to be celiac friendly. Slow service, but awesome atmosphere. Perhaps not every celiac will be as sensitive as my preschooler.

Celiac friendly?

No

Fantastic, delicious, almost entire menu is gf. DEDICATED FRYER!!! Staff is extremely knowledgeable and super friendly. Don't miss it.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Good food, not so good service.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They are so dedicated to gluten-free food here that they actually tell you on their menu instead what is NOT gluten-free ("NGF")! Excellent food and very safe to eat for celiacs or those with medically-necessary gluten-free diets such as persons with severe wheat allergy.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

So many options and the food was outstanding!

The majority of the menu is gluten free and they have a dedicated fryer. Plus the food is absolutely amazing!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

What a gem!!! I wish I was a local so I could go often.

Wow! this place is amazing! Yummy food, actually beyond yummy food! They have great service and most of the menu is gluten free.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

THANK YOU Katie!

How refreshing to have a server who actually gets it! I will be back just for her. She understands celiac GF and was so confident with the menu I did not even need to read the options. I just told her what I liked and she recommended the perfect dish.

Home run. I am going back tomorrow. Springfield has finally arrived. So grateful for this restaurant.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Amazing food, knowledgeable staff, darling decor. What a great place to eat in Springfield. I highly recommend!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Best restaurant I've been to in a long, long time. Just passing through the area and needed a safe place to eat. So happy we chose to eat here! Celiac friendly and knowledgeable staff. If you are anywhere close to this place you have to go!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This was such a good eating experience. The decor of the restaurant is like stepping back in time, very unique. Everything on the menu sounded great, and about 90-95% of it is clearly marked as gluten free. The flavor and quality of the food was amazing. I plan on going back again and again to experience all of the menu options.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

OMGosh! This place is over the top delicious! The menu is 98% gluten free! The staff know their stuff. And the decor and atmosphere are awesome! I will be back!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Wow! Delicious food, friendly, knowledgable wait staff, and dessert to die for! For what more could I ask?? I wish I wasn't just passing through!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This place is fantastic! Fresh, delicious food with great service. Nearly the entire menu is gluten free and they are very willing to make any additional modifications. Fun atmosphere and friendly staff. We had a group of 6 with two gf diners and it was such a treat to be able to sample all the different entrees. Be sure to try the yucca fries and fried avocado apps. The warm chocolate cake is wonderful as is the mango sorbet. Can't wait to go back!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Such a great place! Having an almost 100% gluten free menu was very encouraging to a celiac on a road trip. The only stomach ache I had was from eating so much delicious food!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

about to eat fried rabbit! check out the appetizers! !!

Heading home from Branson, Mo. with the help of this app we found this Gem! Love the food and dessert! Will come back again

Celiac friendly?

Yes

My girl friend and I celebrated our birthdays today here. It was very tasty and delicious. The service was excellent and helpful with my glutenfree/dairyfree diet. Thank you for making our day so great. M and J

Fantastic

There are maybe 4 or 5 items on the menu that are NOT gluten free. The food was fantastic! Very fresh flavors.

One of the only places I feel completely safe eating at.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great gluten free offerings, but make doubly sure you get the gluten free bread if you order a sandwich. Waiter forgot I was allergic after much discussion on the topic and verifying that I wanted the gluten free bun, gave me gluten bun anyway. Did not find out until I had eaten most of the burger. Manager gave me my meal for free, apologized profusely. Still got sick though.

Celiac friendly?

No

Amazing food! A huge menu where only 5 items are not naturally gluten free. Highly recommend to my fellow celiacs and gluten-intolerant folks.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Excellent escabeche wahoo.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This restaurant is a real find. I travel across the U.S. and have found few restaurants as gluten free friendly. Virtually every item on the menu is gluten free...even desserts.

I will be dining here every time I travel to Springfield.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

If you love Peruvian food, it's wonderful. If you're a bit more adventurous than normal American diet, it's great. If you want a typical American food menu, it's probably not your place. My husband and I really enjoyed it and there are lots of gluten free options (large menu and most of the items are gf. Good, attentive service.

Two things I'd change: The menu is hard to read in low light. And the booth table is very far from seat. Doubling cushions help, but it is still far. Uncomfortable.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Has a great selection of GF item's including dessert. Staff friendly, nice ambience, loved the music.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

So good! I had crawfish soup and sweet potato noodles with chicken. So delicious. Cannot wait to go back. Most items are gf and they were careful. I stated I had celiac and the waitress actually knew what it was. No crackers on my soup plate which is so nice, tells me they know what they are doing!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Delicious! Fabulous & diverse menu. Almost everything is GF. Good options for kids. Staff is friendly & very knowledgeable. Love the atmosphere.

Only 5 items on the entire menu are not gluten free! You have to try this fabulous restaurant!

AMAZING food, drinks, dessert. Ate there both nights we were in town. We have 2 service animals and they were extremely friendly to all of us. Wahoo dish was one of the best fish dishes I have ever had. So many gluten and dairy free options. Most places have gf, but not dairy free too. I would eat here every day if I did not live 4 hours away. Plenty of options for the non gf crowd too, beautiful building, patio, excellent service, would have to say this is one of may favorite restaurants in the US and I travel an extreme amount and I have had food in every major city. Thinking of traveling through and possibly stopping in this area again just for this restaurant. Thanks again for the wonderful service, really priceless:-)

This restaurant offers amazing gluten-free dishes. Joe and Claire and their staff have a great understanding of celiac disease and how important it is for those with celiac to avoid gluten. I have eaten at Cafe Cusco at least a dozen times and have never had any issues. The food is always fresh and delicious, the atmosphere is cozy, and the wait staff is warm and friendly. I love the Black Olive Trout, the Cebiche Tacos, the Arroz con Pollo, the Tamal, the Fritas La Huancaina ... well, everything I've ever tried. It's wonderful to have a place where I can order nearly anything on the menu and never have to worry about spending the night in the bathroom!

This restaurant brought gluten-free eating to new heights. First of all, the menu has asterisks next to the items that are NOT gluten-free. This made it so much easier for us. I had the sweet potato noodle dish and my husband had the shrimp dish, both of which were fantastic! We started off with the fried guacamole. Their Manhattan cocktails were also superb. We ended with the corn pudding which was like apple pie filling. Yum! We highly recommend this restaurant and intend to eat there again the next time we pass through Springfield.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Delicious, unique & flavorful! I had the chicken rojo on a gluten free bun with iced Yerba mate to drink. Only 5 items on the entire menu contain gluten.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great food, great service. They have so many gf options that the regular menu has marked which item are not gf. For .75 cents you can get a delish gf bun for their sandwiches! I will be back.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Almost everything on the menu is gluten-free. The only things that aren't are marked with an asterisk. The food is delicious and exotic. One of my favorite places in town to dine with friends!

Celiac friendly?

Yes