Café Rojo

Varias opciones, la comida estuvo rica y no me enfermé

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

— Very

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

Menu is clearly marked, but staff not forthcoming about cross contact precautions. However food is healthy and safe.

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Offers outdoor seating

Excellent food and service. Gluten free items are marked on the menu. The idea is that you choose a base for the meal, like salad, rice / beans, noodles, etc., the add your desired selection on top of that. You can add chicken, fish, vegetarian. The restaurant is in a large, nice old house a couple of blocks north of the main tourist walkway in the centro. I had chicken on a traditional Casado base, and it was excellent with a sweet sauce. They warned me that some of the sauces that they bring to the table, soy, hoisin, etc, contain gluten. However, the fish sauce does not. I would definitely return if I was in the city center.

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

They are great

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Not gluten free. It's almost gluten friendly with a few options. Not save, prevent cross contamination

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

— Not at all

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

Cafe Rojo serves Vietnamese food in a charming building just north of the city center. Staff understood about cross-contact, knew what celiac disease is, and explained all the ingredients to me carefully (in English) when I requested. I had the rice noodle bowl with chicken (note the veggie add-ins of mushroom or eggplant are cooked with soy sauce so those options are not safe for celiacs). The ginger lemonade was great and locals told me they have some of the best coffee. Everyone was kind and the atmosphere was very comfortable—romantic garden seating is also available. I felt safe eating here and the food was fresh and high-quality.

Celiac friendly?

Yes