El Patio De Sam

I’m not quite sure how this place has positive reviews. Personally, I’ve never written a negative review on this app but this one is deserved. We found it on the app and I was excited to try the cheese balls who someone on here said they had. The waitress came over gave us menus and water and disappeared for 20 mins. When we went to the front and asked for a waiter to come they were all (including our waitress) confused that we had not been seen again. When we asked what on the menu was gf she said nothing lol. She went and asked the chef and came back and said I could have steamed veggies and the salmon. When I asked about the cheese balls and other items she said they ALL contain flour. Very confusing and not great experience.

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?

— Not Much/None

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

— Poor

Had the cheese balls with a delicious guava sauce. The margarita wasn't the strongest, but it was 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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

I had a basic but good and safe meal here. I opted for the charcoal broiled chicken which came with a salad and rice and beans. Prices were quite good as well compared to other places we ate in OSJ.

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?

— Good

I have celiac and have to eat gluten and dairy free. They were able to offer me several choices and I did not get sick. While my meal was not impressive, everyone else in my party said the food was delicious and the atmosphere was nice.