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Delta Blues Hot Tamales

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$$ • Restaurant
dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free
Reported GF menu options: Beer
3569 Pelham Parkway
Pelham, AL 35124
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Asymptomatic Celiac

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We had a long trip to Alabama from New Jersey and were starving! We called ahead to confirm everything was safe fir a celiac and when we walked in we were immediately welcomed by the owners. They made my celiac son so happy that he can order ANYTHING on the menu. Food was fabulous and safe. We had tamales, smothered chicken and wings.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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 kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

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Seriously the best food I’ve gotten since going gluten free. Smothered chicken melt was unlike anything I’ve had since going gluten free I wish I had another stomach to finish it. The fried pickles and chili were also crazy good. My family all got tamales and loved them it was the bomb

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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We were passing through from Baton Rouge and needed a lunch stop. Finding a dedicated GF restaurant wasn’t what we expected but we are glad we found it. The wait staff was amazing and so was the owner. Everyone was very friendly and full of recommendations.

We both had tamales l, the chicken and the pork. Both were great. The corn maque choux was really good as was the sweet potato mash. The tamales and fried pickles were both some of the best we’ve had.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Other


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

Reported to be dedicated gluten-free and celiac friendly. However, since menus and staff can change, please verify before visiting!

Gluten-Free Features

  • Beer
  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly

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Tamale Pie
Peach Cobbler
Chicken Fried Chicken & Sides
Corn Maque Choux
Baked Beans
Chicken Fried Chicken
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Taco & Butterbean Hummus Taco
Delta Catfish & Cole Slaw
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Celiac

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When I researched gluten free restaurants in the Birmingham area for our weekend trip this was my first choice based on the rating and reviews. We visited here on Friday and Saturday night and enjoyed our meals. I had the tamales the first night and they were very good but I had chicken fried chicken tenders the second night and they were awesome. I would maje that my number 1 recommendation for entrees. Save room for the cobbler for dessert.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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 dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good vegan options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Had fried Blue Crab , Crawfish Étouffée and fried catfish. All amazing ! Definitely recommend. Meet owner and love how friendly staff was.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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 kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

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So excited to find this hidden gem right in Pelham! Great food and service.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

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My husband just got done eating dinner here. He is driving back from Florida to Wisconsin, and is a newbie to the Gluten Free world. Tired of Beef Sticks, cheese, and Gluten Free menus only as a virtue signal to the community and not for actual concern, care, or health of the customer.

Cross contamination, limited options, and a desire to eat something actually good for once and get "full". Well you did it Delta Blues! I can't thank you enough!! You are an example of what a good restaurant should be, both me and my hubby were almost in tears, because he found a good meal. He has lost 25 pounds in the last few months and it is scary to know he could wither away because he is unable to absorb nutrients when eating something with gluten. The amount of stress, anxiety, and frustration one goes through once having to switch to this lifestyle.

I'm sorry for the long post, you are a CHAMPION and I will shout to the WORLD how much WE APPRECIATE YOU, your PASSION, your COMMITTMENT, and your KINDNESS to those who directly suffer from this horrible disease. Somehow they turned wheat into a bio-weapon for so many people, thank you for being their CURE!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good vegan options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I have wanted to try this restaurant for a long time. Finally did and it did not disappoint my family. Fried jalapeños amazing and the tamales were just as good. Coming from Texas girl who has been raised eating tamales.

This place is worth the eat!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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This was one of the best GF food experiences I’ve had in a long time. We ordered fried pickles, chicken tenders, red beans and rice and alligator piquant. All of the food was delicious and the service was great! We actually ended up ordering another batch of fried pickles to go- they were that good! It absolutely helped that the wonder has celiacs, so they understood the severity of cross-contamination.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Other


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

Celiac

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The service was great so was the food. We ordered the fried mushrooms, chicken fried chicken with white gravy over a bed of grits, a small order tamale pie, and a peach cobbler to go. The fried mushrooms are new to the menu and definitely recommend trying them.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

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Words fail me but I'll try! This is the ultimate spot for everyone to enjoy, regardless of food intolerances. The vibe is wonderful, service is outstanding and I wanted one of everything on the menu!!! Additionally, many items are dairy free and soy free. The fried pickles almost made me cry with happiness!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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 dairy-free
  • Good for keto
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Unreal Tamales. Will be back if I am in area

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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I had the tamales and crawdad etoufee, which tasted great. The Bama Q tamale was awesome, with black bean filling and a tasty tangy slaw on top. It came with a sweet potato mash, that tasted great. I also had the Holy Chipotle tamale dish, and it had a very nice roasted corn topping and chipotle lime sauce. The fried pickles tasted like the classic dish I have tried elsewhere, but I loved that these were gluten free, and were still some of the best I have ever had. Outdoor seating was safely spaced, and the waiter was masked the entire time and service was great. I will be eating here again.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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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We ate delicious black bean tamales, hummus, salad and fried pickles. Everything was delicious. We ate safely in a covered patio and the server was the best!!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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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Great food & wheat free facility!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Gluten Sensitive

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I love the tamale pie!! No gluten worries!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Gluten Sensitive

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It was nice to come to a place you don’t have to ask a hundred questions. I had the M’sippi melt tamales(chicken)with sweet potato mash. My first tamales ever and it was really good! The cheese sauce was excellent and the corn relish added some freshness. My husband had the two meat chili with corn chips and it was very good as well. This place is a must try for those who want Variety and Piece of mine.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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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Possibly the safest place in Birmingham to enjoy a worry free meal. They are a dedicated gf facility and have plenty of dairy free options as well. One of the owners has celiacs so the entire staff is more knowledgeable of dietary restrictions than most places I’ve been. Our family eats there at least once a week. Plenty of covid precautions too. Window and curbside pickup available as well.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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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The entire restaurant is gluten-free. The server was very knowledgeable and friendly when answering questions. They have outdoor seating and indoor distanced seating for Covid precautions. The tamales, fried catfish, chocolate mousse cake and blueberry cobbler were all delicious. I would highly recommend this place. We are looking for an excuse to make the 3 hour drive back!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Amazing selection of fried foods! Entire menu is gluten free and this lady was blown away. I have never been to a restaurant since my wheat allergy developed 12 years ago where I don’t even have to explain myself. Thanks so much, I will be in every time I am close. : )

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The servers were cognizant and compassionate and the establishment was well-run according to Covid restrictions. The food was astounding and safe. They also have separation for dairy free and vegan customers.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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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The entire kitchen is gluten free. There is no risk of cross contamination. Highly recommend the Fat Boy, fried pickles and the blackberry cobbler!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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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Food was amazing and the service was on point. Celiac if you miss fried chicken like I do this place will not disappoint!! The fried chicken fingers are the best, I almost cried!!!

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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My favorite place as a celiac in Birmingham. Completely GF. GF beers. Good food. Check out the chicken melt, it’s amazing!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Fantastic food! Will was our server and he was so nice and knowledgeable even working on New Years Day! Wondering gluten free everything options! We had chicken fingers, fried pickles and tamales! Even great for the non gluten free peeps!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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So good. Get some fried jalapeños and “queso,” which is an absolutely fab pimiento cheese. Fried dill pickles. Oh, and hot tamales with all the Southern sides your little heart could want. Turnip greens, sweet potato mash, cole slaw, and some stuff I didn’t know what it was but I am ready to go back and find out. This place is a gem and you have to try it. It’s tucked behind a fence on the ground floor. Can be tricky to find because the sign is one-sided and if you come the wrong way down Cobb you might walk past it. Everything was good. Especially the tamale pie. Go and enjoy eating your favorites again and find some new ones.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Visiting from out of state for work, struggled to find a good GF spot with reasonable prices until this popped up on find me GF.

Thank the lord I found this place! Very good food! Portions spot on. Will was incredibly knowledgeable and able to give fantastic suggestions.

I am only disappointed there isnt one back in Colorado for me to enjoy there too.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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We love this place it's a little hidden but in a neat location waiter was friendly and talked with us awhile and very relaxed atmosphere food was great and knowing it was a gluten free resturant and I didn't have stress eating was great must try the cheese queso it was the best I ever had.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Dedicated GF which was such a relief! I had the tamales and they were great. Cute place tucked away on a brick one-way road.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Wheat Allergy

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Owner has celiac. Best.Food.Ever! Omg! So glad we stopped. Had fried jalapenos for an appetizer, chicken fried chicken over grits with turnip greens and queso, etouffee, and 6 tamales to go. Amazing! Will be back

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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One of the owner has celiac so the whole restaurant is gluten free. Had fried jalapeños with queso, chicken fingers and grits. All delicious. And a gluten free beer, greens. Never had it and it was great. And to finish off blackberry cobbler. Fantastic!

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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AMAZING!! 100% celiac free you can’t even bring in outside food! Food is unbelievable!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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This place was so good, I ordered more food to go! 100% gluten free food (only gluten in some of the beer.) Fried chicken and wings were amazing! Great spot whether you're Celiac or not.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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LOVE THIS PLACE!!!!! My wife and I just found it a month ago and can't get enough of it! Thanks for being Celiac friendly.

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Symptomatic Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Hashimoto's

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Gluten-free facility with delicious food. This is also a great place to eat with your non-GF friends & family--they won't miss the gluten (and may not even know everything is GF unless you tell them).

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Delicious! A charming location and setting. We had delicious tamales, crawdad etoufee, and chicken tenders. All good. So lovely to have all this in a dedicated GF restaurant.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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100% gluten free facility - delicious food and very friendly staff! Will definitely be back!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac

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Awesome food and great people!

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Celiac

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Fried pickles Nachos Tacos Tamales

All of it great. Nice atmosphere.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac

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Really enjoyed my meal here. Awesome to be able to experience southern style cooking on our vacation. I was a little nervous because alright everything can be made GF, they do use regulator flour products on their food too, but I didn’t have a reaction so they must be pretty careful. Definitely recommend

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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I have died and gone to heaven. Fried pickles!!! Fried catfish and turnip greens!!! Can’t believe I have been in Birmingham and haven’t tried this place until now. Great atmosphere out on the patio. Kids loved the chicken fingers and couldn’t believe they were GF. Cant wait to go back!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac

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Entire menu is GF! Very good fried chicken! Educated staff. Highly recommend

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac

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This place is awesome! Service was slow last night but I Believe they had new servers. We got the fried pickles, fried catfish, chicken tenders, and tamale pie. Everything was fantastic. My Mother, who complains about everything, had nothing but good things to say about this place! I definitely recommend and can't wait to go back! It's so nice to be able to eat without worrying!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Soooo much GF happiness!!! Fried jalapeños with cheese sauce to start, fried catfish smothered in crawfish etouffe, then blackberry cobbler a la mode...all gluten-free!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Instant fan of this quaint place. I hope that life brings me near this place again.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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