Casa de Pico

8 recent ratings
$$ • Mexican Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Tacos
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8 ratings

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5500 Grossmont Center Dr
La Mesa, CA 91942

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Celiac

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Great experience even on a busy Friday night. The regular chips are not GF but they have GF chips upon request!!!! They brought my daughter and I our own separate bowl of safe GF chips. Many items on the menu are labelled GF and our waiter confirmed they would be prepared separately. I had the grilled fish tacos and my daughter had the carne asada tacos. Both were excellent and we feel great! 🌮🌮

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 month ago read full review

Celiac

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I had good luck here! Waiter seemed knowledgeable about celiac disease. He brought me the gf chips and said he spoke with the chef about my carne asada tacos. Food was pretty good - nothing amazing, but felt fine the next day!

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?

— Some

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

— Good

Updated 7 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Not the best Mexican food I've had but they have a large gf selection, gf chips upon request. The hubby had chicken enchiladas and unfortunately is not well next day A mild case and he is extremely sensitive but got slightly gluten sick

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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?

— Good

Updated 1 year 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

  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Tacos

Categories

  • Dinner
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Mexican
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant

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Celiac

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I had the two carne Asada tacos with rice and beans. Told them I had a gluten allergy. I have celiac disease, I am very sensitive. I did not get sick here. Will be returning, they have plenty of items on the menu listed as gluten free. The food was delicious. The staff was amazing. Glad I found this place.

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?

— 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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My new go-to place!

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

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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Love this place! They have very clear menu with GF items marked. They have gluten free chips but you need to ask. I’ve eaten here so many times and never get sick or have any issues. The food is fantastic and the service is always perfect.

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

Overall Rating

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Very good experience and yummy. I got the 2 cheese enchilada combo plate and guacamole with gf chips. Their salsa that comes with chips is amazing

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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Gluten-free items are noted on the menu. They even bring you gluten-free chips if you ask. The waitress was knowledgeable and friendly about celiac.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • 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?

— Some

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’ve been eating at Casa de Pico for many years on our vacations, but this was my first dining experience after being dx with Celiac. Very impressed with the knowledge of the waitstaff, menu labeling, and care taken by the kitchen.

They do have gluten-free chips - you just have to ask. They put a symbol by each menu item that is either GF or can easily be modified to be GF. Food was delicious as always. We ate there twice during our vacation, and I had no issues either time.

Safety


Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

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I have eaten their several times since I was diagnose with celiac disease, I have tried several of their gluten free meals with no issues. Salsa is awesome and so r the gluten free chips and meals.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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I spoke to the manager to find out their cross contamination practices. Although they make the effort to serve gluten free chips upon request made in a separate fryer, other basic cross contamination practices are not performed. It was made clear that salads and vegetables are all pre-chopped on surfaces that may have had flour tortillas without cleaning in between. It was also made clear that no special accommodations for allergies would be made.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Went here today, ordered off the GF menu.... 1/4 of the way into meal I found a macaroni noodle! The manager was very apologetic but how does that happen at a Mexican restaurant? I guess they have Mac and cheese on the kids menu. It makes me worry about how they prep. I won't be back.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Good service, knowledgable about gluten free and the food was great!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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My favorite Mexican place in town, plus who doesn't like a margarita once in awhile?

Updated 11 years ago read full review

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