El Borrego Restaurant

2 recent ratings
$ • Mexican Restaurant
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu
Safety Rating
2 ratings

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4280 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92105

Most Recent Reviews


Celiac

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I tried this place on a trip to visit a local friend, this is her favorite spot for Mexican food and she highly recommends the juices! I had pork tacos, rice and beans. I felt fine after and confident in the GF here. The owner is a gem!! I highly recommend!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 5 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Absolutely delicious. I cannot rave enough about El Borrego. There's no specific menu, however it would appear that all menu items that are on corn tortillas should be gluten free. Definitely a good thing to double check with staff about. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. Some of the best huevos rancheros I have ever had.

Drinks are amazing, too. You CANNOT go wrong with the Cafe de la Olla as a coffee drinker, however the Jamaica is AMAZING.

If you're looking to go somewhere casual, fast and delicious, this is your place.

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
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Quality & Quantity


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


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
Updated 1 year ago read full review

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?

— Most/All

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 kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 3 years 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

  • None Listed

Categories

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Mexican
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout

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Symptomatic Celiac

Try the jamaica (hibiscus) or the orange juice!

1 year ago

More Reviews


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The staff is so kind here and went out of their way to google some ingredients for me just to be sure it’s be safe. And it doesn’t stop there!! Their lamb tacos, rice and Jamaica juice are all delicious! Gal helping me confirmed there are no tree nuts in house - but sesame and peanuts are in the molé sauce. She assured me no cross contamination would occur. I’ll be a regular here since it’s right down the street from where I live!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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The sign on the side of the building caught my eye and decided to come in here. I’m gluten and dairy free and I found options for me here. Very authentic, delicious, CHEAP!! They also have a small selection of freshly pressed juices that at a normal trendy shop would go for $7-10/pop—here it was less than $5. The guacamole is FRESHLY MADE to order. That’s amazing. I had their lamb tacos. GF, DF. Good service, bright cute place. 5 Stars. Will be back for sure.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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This hole in the wall serves slow cooked Lamb and is almost completely wheat and gluten free! They don't advertise it but they should. The lamb broth is to die for, and guacamole made to order. Corn tortillas. I've never gotten sick here and the food is amazing!

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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