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El Naranjo

10 ratings
$$ • Mexican Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Safety Rating
9 ratings

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85 Rainey Street
Austin, TX 78701

Most Recent Reviews


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Had a tasty brunch here. I think only one item on the whole menu isn’t GF. They even have a GF eggs Benedict (using a corn sopa). Fryer was safe as no gluten items are friend. Wait staff was knowledgeable and the service was great.

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 7 months ago read full review

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Our family LOVED this place! It was truly authentic Mexican and the service was fantastic. The chips are not gluten free because they are cross contaminated and the empanadas aren’t either. However, the homemade corn tortillas with the queso and guac are delicious. Each one of us got something from the “small plates” and despite the title, they were very filling. The meat here is unbelievable and the server was very knowledgeable about gluten free items on the menu. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who likes Mexican food!šŸ‡®šŸ‡¹šŸŒ®

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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We have eaten here twice in the last two years, most recently in December 2018. The food is good, but the staff is incredibly poorly trained and I did not feel safe eating here. Much of their menu is gluten free, and those items that are not are marked. When we were seated we informed the server that I had Celiac; we ordered two appetizers and I had tacos. When the brought the appetizers they came with chips, which I ate, because I assumed they wouldn’t serve me anything that contained gluten or could be contaminated.

I was wrong. The server came by to see how we were doing and informed me that the chips just brought with the appetizer were fried in a shared fryer with flour burritos. I told her that I absolutely should have been told that before I ate any, and she replied that it was all right, because ‘the fryer kills the gluten.’ I got really upset and asked to see the manager, who told us that the oil had been changed that day and nothing with flour had been cooked.

I did not have a warm fuzzy; their carelessness in giving me something that could have been contaminated and not informing me of the potential for cross-contamination is unacceptable. Add to that the server’s belief that gluten can be ‘killed’ by high temperatures and this place is very likely to make someone sick. We’ll dine elsewhere.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 5 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

  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Dinner
  • Mexican
  • Restaurant

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Celiac

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Food was amazing!!!!!!!!!!! Whole menu is GF except a few things.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Great food, celiac friendly, and lots of items to choose from. Our waiter was knowledgeable about celiac. Nice atmosphere and a great location.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Was able to safely order a delicious meal.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Celiac safe and the tacos were delicious ! Definitely recommend. Server was knowledgeable.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Perfect for a fancy night out. Almost the whole menu (including the chips, yay!) is safe for celiac! They actually mark what is "ngf - not gluten free" instead of what is!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Amazing, authentic Mexican food. It's not TexMex if that's what you are looking for don't be confused. It's wonderfully savory high-end Hispanic food! EVERYTHING on the menu is gluten-free except two items so you don't even need to ask the waiter to be careful. I recommend reservations if it is a Friday or Saturday night! Enjoy!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review