Casa Guadalajara

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$$ • Mexican Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Safety Rating
10 ratings

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4105 Taylor St
San Diego, CA 92110
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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?

— Separate gluten-free 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 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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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 fryer

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers delivery
Updated 9 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Gluten free chips from a different fryer. Ordered the grilled fish tacos with a side of rice off the gluten free menu. It Nima tested positive for gluten. Also ordered a corn tortilla quesadilla for my daughter and it came out as a flour tortilla. Most of the table was done eating before they brought her the correct one. Manger came out after I sent the Nima tested plate away, but I didn’t want anything else since I did not feel like their kitchen was trustworthy.

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?

— Separate gluten-free 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?

— Below Average

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 10 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
  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Delivery
  • Dinner
  • Happy Hour
  • Healthy
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Mexican
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly

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Casa Guadalajara gluten-free menu
Casa Guadalajara gluten-free menu
Casa Guadalajara gluten-free menu
Pork tacos from the GF menu
Cute “small” margarita with a wonderful GF menu that’s offered!
Fish Tacos
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Celiac

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We called ahead to see if they could accommodate and they said that they have a separate area for gluten free. I have celiac. When we arrived they did have a gluten free menu with quite a few options. I ordered the chicken fajitas. I asked the waiter a couple of times how they prepared gluten free. He said it would be gluten free but did not seem to understand my question. He then asked if I wanted flour or corn tortillas. Clearly he did not understand gluten free. I specified corn and then reminded him to mark for allergy. The food was pretty good. I did not like the corn tortillas but they were okay. The rest was good. I did not have any issues and am still fine the next day. I felt pretty confident since we had called ahead and got reassuring information.

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
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Separate double-sided Gf menu, so nice! Found items for both me and my picky eater daughter, both celiac. No gluten reaction. Had the fish tacos, yummy!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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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I got glutened, I’m sure it was mild cross contamination because I only have a decent stomach ache (y’all know the one). The staff was accommodating and was knowledgeable about it so I’m surprised it happened. I read many people on here say it’s fine so maybe my experience an exception but it was the reason we choose this place even though we knew it wasn’t the best around. I don’t know if I would say I discourage going here because they do have protocols, but i wouldn’t personally recommend it.

Safety


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

— Not very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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?

— Average

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Was excited to try the gluten free menu at Casa Guadalajara! I got a Mexican chopped salad that was delicious but as I was transferring my leftovers into a to go container I discovered a giant chunk of flour tortilla in the bottom of the salad. They must have plated it on a flour tortilla shell shell initially and then realized it needed to be gluten free and transferred it to another dish. I was so bummed! The manager was apologetic and took the item off of the bill but I'd be concerned about cross contamination if you go here!

Safety


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

— Not very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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?

— Average

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Knowledgeable staff and accommodating Easy when it’s a separate menu for GF

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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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Wonderful food! Fast service that was amazing. Separate gluten free menu with separate gluten free chips upon request. The servers checked in frequently to make sure all was well. No one has had a tummy ache and it has been 24 hours since eating there…highly recommend.

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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GF steak ranchero is very flavorful. Ask your server for gluten free chips and salsa.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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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Absolutely fantastic and a MUST. Huge portion sizes and a gluten free menu.

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

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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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Really cool place near Old Town that friends invited me to. Was much more GF-friendly than I expected. Ask for GF tortilla chips! They told me the regular tortilla chips they bring you are NOT GF and they brought me another basket that was. They also gave me a separate GF menu with lots of options. Unfortunately I didn't notice there was more on the back until after I ordered! But I was still very satisfied with my Chicken Fajitas and steamed corn tortillas. I hope they eventually put the GF menu on their website. We ate outside in the courtyard that has a fountain and a big tree. Overall a great experience! And I was not glutened as far as I know, but I have the type of Celiac where I don't get obvious reactions.

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
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 selection of healthy options
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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I was just going to say it wasn’t very good food, too much salt and not much flavor, for Mexican food. But then I got glutened. It’s always a risk with these places, I accept. I hope they keep trying. Super cute place and fun ambience for a group.

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?

— Separate gluten-free 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?

— Below Average

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Ask for the manager before you order ( wait staff not 100% English speaking - so we were not comfortable) did not get sick.

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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?

— Average

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for lunch
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Great gluten free menu with a wide array of options. I enjoyed pork tacos for lunch with no issues.

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?

— Separate gluten-free 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
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


They have separate GF menu which is awesome, when you are seated ask for GF chips! Food is great, service is not so much

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 takeout
Updated 2 years 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?

— Separate gluten-free 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 for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers delivery
Updated 3 years ago read full review

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Updated 3 years ago read full review

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Very good. I got my own chips and salsa, drinks were refilled before they were out. Excellent service! Hubby said it was the best he has eaten in a long time. Already making plans to come back.

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Wonderful food. Huge portions. Ask for gluten free chips when you’re seated. Dedicated gluten free menu with a decent number of options.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Had a great experience here on vacation. The staff told us they fry GF chips each morning. Staff was great to get a GF menu and the server delivered the food telling me it was GF.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Delicious food and fun environment. Never been sick from here and am quite sensitive.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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We just ate here again April 2019. Fabulous food. Separate GF menu. My daughter ordered the pork tacos. She loved them and was not sick afterwards. Photo attached. She said she liked the beans too.

Two years ago: Delicious Mexican food. Outstanding!! My daughter has celiac and is highly sensitive to gluten. We've eaten here twice and she has been fine both times. They have a separate GF menu and they brought her her own basket of chips and salsa for a starter. Great GF selection. Our #1 choice when traveling to San Diego.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Staff is amazing and brings out gluten free chips!

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Safe, delicious, enjoyed the whole experience with my family! Highly recommend❤

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Surprised by the wait at 4:00pm on a Sunday. We were served fresh chips from a separate fryer . Server was very understand accommodating. I have a picky 10 year old that wanted nachos supreme without everything (just cheese and sour cream). The server brought my daughter cheese and sour cream to put on her chips. They also have a separate gf menu. Very family friendly!

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Asked the hostess for a GF menu and they immediately asked if I needed GF chips as we sat down and then brought me my own chips and salsa (Nima approved). I got the grilled fish tacos with black beans. Food was awesome, service was awesome, and I finally got to eat out like a normal person.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Good gluten free menu and the food tastes great! I haven’t had Mexican food in years! Celiac safe, ate here twice this week.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Separate g-free menu always gives me confidence a place knows what it means. Server seemed to know the importance of the g-free requests, eg brought corn chips instead of regular tortilla chips without being asked. Great authentic Mexican food, HUGE portions! And a gorgeous place with lovely atmosphere. So happy to find it, we will be making it a family favourite.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Called ahead and spoke w manager; entire staff paid great attention to preparing meal. GF menu has lots of options. No dedicated fryer so bring own chips. Overall great meal and experience.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The staff were very accommodating when they knew I had a corn and celiac allergy. We found this place via the Find Me Gluten app. So thank you to those that provided the recommendation. The chef customized my meal to ensure that all allergies were avoided.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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They have a GF menu, which is helpful. The food is just okay, nothing outstanding. the atmosphere and service are very good.

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Was amazing!!! BIG serves, really helpful staff and the food was divine. Thank you!!!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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I only had the GF nachos but they were really good. Staff was knowledgable about GF needs and practices.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Both my daughter and I are gluten intolerant. We were thrilled with this find. There is a separate gluten free menu and separate gluten free chips. The service is outstanding. They really work as a team to make sure you are taken care of. We ate here two days in a row on our vacation and we did not get sick either time. We had the gluten free tamales, the seafood tacos, and the mexican salad. All delicious. We also had a dessert option, the flan. It was wonderful too. The atmosphere is great. I highly recommend.

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Just left. So good!!!! Make sure to ask for the gluten free tortilla chips for the separate, gluten free menu! Had the ceviche and fish tacos. So freakin happy right now! The house margarita aren't worth it, go with something a little more expensive or just order your tequila straight up ;)

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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This place was amazing! Good options on the gluten free menu, they made sure I had gluten free chips. They made sure to say my food was gluten free when they brought it. I've eaten here twice and did not get sick which is huge for me. I will be eating here a lot in the future.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I was told that march of 2016 they stated adding flour to all sauces so no enchilada options. What I had had good flavor but I couldn't cut the chicken it was so tough. We've eaten here every time we come to San Diego so I was very disappointed.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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ask for Gluten free menu. Brought separate chips out upon request. Plenty of menu options and had no celiac reactions:)

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Authentic Mexican food, it is so colorful with a wonderful ambiance, mariachi band and great customer service! Very knowledgeable about Celiac, gluten free and cross contamination. I had shrimp cocktail and sour cream enchiladas which was amazing! Would definitely return.

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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Delicious food, knowledgable staff, and fantastic atmosphere.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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went in, spoke to host -- sure they have a Gf menu, but no one could answer any of my basic questions about prep, did not make me feel confident or comfortable to eat as a celiac. very crowded and busy--felt risk was too high. did not stay. :(

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Gluten free chips (separate fryer for GF) and awesome menu.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Do not eat here! My husband has celiac, and they did do a good job on cross contamination. I don't have celiac, but I got food poisoning from here! It ruined my last 2 days of vacation. Stay away!

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Yummy fish tacos! Their skinny margarita is made with fresh lime juice and agave nectar! So good!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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