El Merkury

UPDATE - I ate here again recently, and I noticed the taquito had a cinnamon taste to it. I asked the staff to confirm they still used a dedicated GF fryer and that the correct fryer was used. They said it was but I got sick. Tried one last time, and still tasted cinnamon and got sick. I don't think they are using a dedicated GF fryer anymore and are frying the churros in the same fryer. I've stopped going.

original review: I've eaten here many times and never had an issue. They are very aware of cross contamination, and even have a dedicated gluten free fryer. Everything has been delicious and I'll probably eat here many more times.

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

— Not at all

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

Never gotten sick eating here after a couple of years. The churros aren’t gf but they’re apparently done in a separate fryer

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

The food is delicious. When we went there we asked if the whole menu was gluten free which the (only one working) employee said yes. However later we asked (the same employee) if the churros were definitely gluten free and were told no. From what I could gather the menu is naturally gluten free but the churros are not and possibly are fried with other items. Not sure that training is given to make sure the food is celiac safe.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

So many options of awesome food

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

— 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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Yes, it is as good as the reviews state. Really tasty food and confident in the cleaning and separation process.

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

My son ordered the taquitoes and our whole meal was gluten free. Not highly concerned about cross contamination there as it seemed everything on the menu was something he could eat. The food was delicious! Service was excellent!

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

— 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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Everything but the churros is GF, and the staff says the corn taquitos and tostadas are fried in a separate fryer from the churros. Taquitos were delicious and caused me no problems! The pupusas were really good, though far from the best I've ever had - but it's GF pupusas so you won't hear me complaining!! Recommended, I will be back.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for takeout

Knowledgeable staff, dedicated fryer, insanely delicious food with no reaction from me or my (also celiac) partner. They were also accomodating of my dairy free need as well. Highly recommend the dobladas, chicharron pork pupusas, and tostadas.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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 lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good with other allergies

Everything but churros gluten free. Also incredibly clean, wonderful atmosphere and great music!

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

— 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?

— 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
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

My absolute favorite. All allergens clearly listed on the menu, almost everything is naturally GF! Also fantastic price point.. what’s not to love?!

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

Pupusa was amazing! Staff was knowledgeable and immediately told me that they were gluten free.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

The staff was incredibly knowledgeable, the second I said I had Celiac she told me that everything on the menu but the churros is gluten-free. Plus, the churros have a separate fryer and are prepped in a separate area. She immediately knew what she was talking about and made me feel really safe. On top of being safe, the food is unbelievably good! Pretty reasonably priced and truly delicious! It’s my new happy place!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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 kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Delicious and offers delivery, we enjoyed our meal and drinks in the comfort of our Airbnb

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 takeout
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering

Ordered from here after seeing all of the great reviews. Everything is GF except the churros. Soooo so good.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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

El Mercury is awesome!! Really delicious food, almost everything is GF, maybe only churros aren’t. Woman owned restaurant, excellent food. I am a frequent customer - can’t recommend more highly!

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

— 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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

The vast majority of the menu is gluten free, and they are very knowledgeable about cross contamination. The only non-GF menu items are the churros, which are prepared in a separate fryer. The food is delicious and by personal experience celiac friendly. Pretty sensitive and have eaten here multiple times.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• 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

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Everything but the churros are gluten free.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Fan-freakin-tastic. Taquitos, something we’ve never had, were delicious and the cheesy rice side was awesome.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Really good food. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Only the churros contain gluten and they keep them separate from the other food. Never had a problem when I’ve eaten here and the food is delicious!

Good food. Served fast and online menu clearly labels GF food.

Everything gluten free except churros. Lots of options and also delicious!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Amazing Guatemalan food. Unlike any other food I’ve had in Philly. Everything savory on the menu is gluten-free and made in its own fryer. Tons of choices for me as a vegetarian as well, and the food is filling - no more boring grilled vegetable salad bowls for me now that El Merkury is in town!! Everything tastes fresh and high quality, including the Guatemalan chocolate. YUM.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Everything except for the churros (which are fried in its own fryer) is gluten free and made toOrder!

El Merkuy provides Central American Street foods. They have Toquitos, Pupusas, and Tostada's, salads, and sides. The chrros are the only thing not gluten free.

Celiac friendly?

Yes