El Barrio

I called before we went and asked about gluten free options. I was told they don’t have it marked on their menu but are known to cater to those with celiac disease. Just let my waiter know and they will take care of me. And that they did, one of the best Mexican restaurants that I have been to. Delicious!

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

Had a great experience! Could eat the chips (dedicated fryer just shrimp is also fried in it but not battered shrimp) the guacamole, and the romaine salad with chicken. They said all but 2 items on their menu can be made gluten free

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

Staff was very knowledgeable. When I asked about the chips, she immediately talked to me about the other gluten free things and knew what could and could not be made gluten free. It was delicious and I felt very safe eating there

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

Have eaten here many times and have never gotten sick. They always mark CELIAC 3x on a ticket with a gluten allergy which makes me feel very confident with my food.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

I ate here twice recently while visiting from out of town. Both times the wait staff assured me what was GF and not and checked with the kitchen to make sure. But the lack of info on the menu and large number of gluten containing items definitely made me nervous. I had the trout and the vegan tostada.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

Really had high hopes given the good reviews, but I'm on day 4 of recovering from lunch at El Barrio. Food was good, waitress was super nice, but within an hour I was already regretting it. I was clear that I needed gf, and reminded the waitress more than once. But this is the worst I've been glutened in over 2 years, worse than any mild cross contamination reaction I've had. Don't risk it, it's not worth it.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

Got the chicken escabeche, and the waitress double checked in the back that it was gluten free before putting in my order. So good!

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

• Good for dinner

Two kids with celiac. Loved the food and had no issues!!

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

— Somewhat

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

Very tasty Mexican takeout while on a road trip passing through the 'Ham! Accommodating of me (the celiac in the group) with delicious al pastor tacos, and the non-celiac happy with flour tortilla green enchiladas. The pickled onions on the tacos were SO good. The staff was knowledgeable and, as a bonus, respectfully masked up while serving up the takeout.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Very knowledge staff. Will grill corn tortillas as a substitute for you!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

So Good!! As soon as I mentioned gluten free, our server quickly let me know I couldn't eat the tortilla chips if I'm sensitive to cross contamination. She was very knowledgeable and gave me suggestions on what to eat. Great place and delicious!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Amazing! Our server, Juan was super attentive and paid strict attention to my husband’s MANY allergies. The food was amazing! I had pulled pork plantain nachos - best meal I’ve had all year! We’ll be back!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Knowledgeable staff, amazing food. Need to go back soon.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I came here because of the other reviews I had read and they were all accurate. The moment I said "gluten free" the waiter knew exactly what I needed to order and avoid. I was also impressed because he knew the difference between people who voluntarily choose to eat gluten free and those who have celiac. I don't think I've ever been to a restaurant where the server was so knowledgeable about celiac and gluten free from the moment you mentioned it. The food was DELICIOUS!!! My group shared a grilled corn on the cob as an appetizer and I had the chicken tacos as m y entree. The best part was I felt great afterwards--no mistakes or cross contamination. I would recommend this to anyone with celiac looking for a good meal at a fair price.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Awesome tacos and drinks and they are celiac safe. They explained how they organize ingredients so that they minimize cross contamination.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Love this place. The food is amazing. Just give it a try.

Best GF Mexican food in BHam! I'm celiacs and never have a problem. No so lucky at Babalu's in Lakeview.

Very good food. I had the Pork dish that comes with sweet potatoes, and a bunch of other stuff. Loved it! I normally would take off a star for not having gluten free items labeled or a separate menu, but it was so good I couldn't. My server was very in tune with celiac and recommended the avocado and veggies rather than chips and salsa. Highly recommend this place!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great food, great Celiac options. A lot of their menu is naturally gluten free, so they don't actually tell you what is and isn't on the menu. The moment I told the waiter I have Celiac's he was instantly giving me suggestions. This included suggesting he bring me soft corn tortillas because the corn chips were fried in the same oil as some flour tortillas and he knew cross contamination would be a problem. I had the Pork and Steak Tacos with corn tortillas and they were delicious. Pork was my favorite. I felt comfortable as the waiter discussed how they would contain my food and he knew what he was talking about.. Great option!

Celiac friendly?

Yes