Chuy's
$ • Mexican Restaurant
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They had a pretty small GF selection. The first enchiladas and grilled/pulled chicken were the only gluten free items on the menu. The chips and most dips were also gluten free and the chips were fried in a separate fryer. The manager was very helpful and informed me they have a button for allergies informing the cooks they need to change gloves, utensils, and clean the grill.
Not Celiac friendly! Server and manager were very kind, but everything is made in a communal area and shared fryer.
worst Mexican food I've ever had!!! not to mention there's only one thing on the menu I was told I could eat. My hubby ordered off regular menu and said his food was also mediocre at best....and that was pushing it. I don't understand the draw of this place when Columbus has such great mexican options.
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I spoke to the chef that assured me the only Celiac safe item was a plain side salad. Chips are cooked in shared oil. The margaritas were super yummy though!
Waiter and manager were very nice. But they said their tortilla chips are made in a shared fryer. Also, their corn tortillas are made on the same surface as their flour tortillas. So if you have celiac or are concerned about cross contamination, the choices are limited. I had tortilla soup without the tortilla strips on top, which was very good but I left a bit hungry. Salads are options, too. Based on the previous review, I was excited for their corn tortillas, so I was kind of disappointed I couldn't try them. :(
I had a great experience at Chuy's. When I told the server I am gluten free she had the manager, Betty, come out and thoroughly explain my props and contamination concerns. They fry their tortilla chips in a separate fryer and make their own tortillas from scratch. No gluten free menu but they were very accommodating for my gluten and dairy allergies.
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I was nervous to eat here because I’d seen the reviews that they aren’t gluten friendly, but I was invited to go for a friend’s bday dinner and decided to try it. I called ahead of time and they were able to give me a list of things that were safe: the rice, beans, and any enchilada dish that doesn’t have marinated meat.
When I arrived, I let our waiter know about my allergy and my concerns, and he was extremely helpful and willing to double check with the chefs. I ordered chicken enchiladas and had no reaction. Overall I was pleasantly surprised by the positive experience.
Queso is not gluten free! Every time I have gone and had enchiladas, I have had problems. Way too risky to return to.
Fryers are not celiac safe. The staff was very helpful and the manager came out to speak to me about the fryers. Lots on the menu (chicken dishes) can be made GF no issue. The jalapeño dip is GF and bring your own chips or ask for a side!
I haven't been here in years due to lack of gf/DF items. So glad to have come back! Manager came to table and developed a gf/DF enchiladas plate( no cheese). Not cross contaminated very delicious. Did come at 3 pm during the week. Would come during off peak hours.
Not the best place for gluten free. But Ill attach a menu that the Chuys corporate sent to me
