Cubo

Very unsafe if you have celiac disease! The staff are careless and not all are knowledgeable. (even if they say the food is safe.) One time the cashier told me one of the two fryers was contaminated because an employee "accidentally" dropped a pretzel in it. If she hadn't told the cook on shift at the time he would have possibly cooked my food in it. I've tried eating there a couple times because they will tell you the food is safe... but I got sick both times, even when I didn't eat anything from the fryer. Beware.

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

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

— Average

SO GOOD!!!!!!!. One of my favorite places in Portland. The frier is GF. The only gluten is the bread so if your really sensitive don’t get the sandwiches bc they grill GF bread on same grill as gluten bread.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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 Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch

Most of the menu is gf and the sandwiches can be made gf. Really nice staff. Excellent tostones.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

I have celiac disease and I eat here all the time without any reaction! One of my favorite restaurants. The empanadas are gf and so good, most of the bowls are gf, most of the sides are gf (including plantains), and they have gf bread for sandwiches. And the staff are so friendly!

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
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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

Other Characteristics

• Dog friendly
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Cubo had been recommended by a couple of Portland locals (one celiac, one not) and though it's not dedicated, looked like it was going to be safe. When I asked about celiac-safe gluten free options they said just avoid the sandwiches. Unfortunately without any other competing culprits that day, I was sick a couple hours after eating here (pretty consistent with my timeframe). I had a bowl -- which was delicious just not entirely gluten free apparently (fried plantains possibly??) May work for some, but I probably wouldn't eat here again.

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

— Not 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

Ordered takeout from here for the first time last night. The only gluten containing item on the menu is the sandwich bread, and even though they have GF bread they use the contaminated grill for that and all the sandwich meats, so basically the sandwiches aren’t safe. Everything else was though, as far as I know.

I had: - the beef brisket plate with brown rice and beans (9/10) - both types of plantains (5/10- maduros were over-cooked, tostones were heavy and bland) - two empanadas they use GF dough and have a dedicated fryer (8/10 for the guava and cheese, 2/10 for ham and cheese) - the flan (10/10 for flan but flan is pretty basic)

Not at the top of my list to dine at again ASAP but also a solid meal and no glutening as far as I can tell. Just remember... THE SANDWICHES ARE CROSS CONTAMINATED even on GF bread.

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

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for takeout

I have Celiac Disease and I live 3 blocks away from Cubo. We eat here several times per month without any issues. All of their plates and bowls are Gluten-Free. Their empanadas are 100% Gluten-Free and cooked in a Gluten-Free fryer. The only gluten in this restaurant is the sandwich bread and one Cuban drink that contains wheat. The majority of the menu is Gluten-Free and the staff is great!

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

— Very

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 Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Over the last few years I've eaten here 3 times. The food is pretty good but unfortunately I've gotten sick every time. Not going back.

Celiac friendly?

No

I've been twice. The first time they were very informed and told me to avoid the meats because they're cooked on shared surfaces. I did and the food was delicious (esp the guava cream cheese empanada). Second time I went and couldn't remember their advice so asked again. The person behind the counter assured me that there was no chance of CC and all meats were safe. I even asked about shared cooking surfaces and they promised I had nothing to worry about. That was yesterday and today my guts don't work, so they were wrong. I guess it depends on who you ask...

Celiac friendly?

No

They cook meat on the same surface that they toast gluten buns. Not celiac friendly.

Celiac friendly?

No

The food was alright, I wasn't too impressed and I am not sure if it is really celiac friendly.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Very friendly staff. Almost everything on menu is gluten free, including the sauces. Plenty of options for vegans, vegetarians. pescatarians, omnis. Empanadas are actually GF. Dedicated fryer.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great tasting food in a fun, casual atmosphere. I had no reactions in the two times I ate here while in Portland, and the staff member taking my order said she has Celiacs and has never had a problem.

This is my new favorite place in town! Authentic Cuban food and gluten/dairy free which is a necessity for me! LOVE the Tostones!!! I definitely recommend the Portland bowl with a side of tostones. But really you can't go wrong no matter what you get.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Cool place with lots of good options

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Wonderful flavor. Casual atmosphere.

Celiac friendly?

Yes