El Pilón
$ • Food Truck
Reported to be dedicated gluten-free
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Great GF option in downtown Portland.
Dedicated GF
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
Insanely good!! Everything we ordered was phenomenal and leftovers reheat great! Prices are great too, which is rare for GF restaurants.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Empanadas, Arepas, Bread/Buns, Fries
Love this Colombian food cart. Empanadas, pandebono, fresh juice.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Empanadas, Arepas, Bread/Buns, Fries
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
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Great food, great people! The beef was flavorful and the empanada was perfectly balanced in crunch and melt in your mouth softness. Would go back again.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Empanadas, Arepas, Fries
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
Super delicious empanadas and arepas. All GF.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Empanadas, Arepas, Fries
Chicken empanada was so good! Staff was helpful and willing to answer questions. The food was phenomenal…great flavor and didn’t break the bank. Will definitely go back before we leave!
Dedicated GF
Everything was very good. I was glad I bright a friend so we could buy more things and share
Dedicated GF
OMG so good!! I missed having a good empanada and these were amazing. wish i could’ve gone again while i was visiting. i didn’t like the arepa as much, but it was still very tasty, and didn’t get sick :)
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Empanadas, Arepas
Food was great! Got a few things and saved some stuff for airport next day - Nice food truck spot where my non GF husband could also go where he wanted too!!
Dedicated GF
The best empanadas I’ve ever had! The yuca fries were amazing too
Dedicated GF
Food was so good! Tried the Hawaiian and the seasonal with guava and liked them so much I got another Hawaiian and a chicken. Very happy and my non gluten sensitive husband got to eat at a different truck as a treat for him.
Dedicated GF
It’s very good food, and very safe. There’s not a ton of variety especially for people who don’t eat meat and almost nothing for vegans (I’m not but have friends), and sometimes the staff have forgotten my order or not been friendly. Since moving to the cart pod some of the food has gotten slightly worse or smaller and you have to specially ask for things that used to be included. I recommend eating it somewhere else because the eating area is rarely cleaned and used by lots of other carts serving gluten which has gotten me sick before. Prices are reasonable.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Empanadas, Arepas, Bread/Buns, Fries
Other
- — Good for wheat-free
- — Takeout
Oh my god i didn't really know what to expect when I walked up to this place. When I walked up I realized it was a food truck and I got really excited and these people did not disappoint at all! They were fast for the fact that it is fresh food. The taste was AMAZING. And it was so flavorful everything was well balanced. And filling. I had a beef Arepa and a beef Empanada and I am so glad I came here. I ordered the blackberry drink however I didn't really like it but I think I just don't like blackberries it was a bit sour for my taste. And the price was great as well for the meal I got it was $19. I'm definitely coming back!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Empanadas, Arepas
Delicious! I had an arepa and an empenada with a juice. It was a Sunday and nice out so it was busy but well worth the wait. Everything was gf and flavorful. Definitely worth a stop!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Empanadas, Arepas, Bread/Buns, Fries
Very good empanadas and yucca fries! I’m super sensitive and did not get sick. Nice here as there are lots of other food truck choices for people with you. Highly recommend!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Empanadas, Arepas, Fries
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
Great empanadas. All gluten free cart. I had one Hawaiin empanada and one chicken empanada. Both were great but I loved the Hawaiin!w
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Empanadas, Arepas, Bread/Buns
Amazing food! Highly recommended everything was so crispy and fresh😍
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Empanadas, Arepas
Really good empanadas, arepa was just cheese though.. So stick with empanadas.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Empanadas, Arepas
The cheese bread puffs are delicious! My toddler devoured anything with the chicken in it so that was amazing! Really good sauces too!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Empanadas, Arepas, Bread/Buns
Excellent empañadas and arepas, so nice to find Gf empañadas. The truck is in a park with more than a dozen other trucks, so the non-gf members of the family could all get something different.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Empanadas, Arepas
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
Honestly, this is my favorite 100% gluten-free food in Portland! WE Ordered beef, chicken, cheese and veggie empanadas and they were amazing. All food was cooked perfectly and priced well. All the food is celiac safe. Definitely worth the stop! We will be back.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Empanadas, Arepas
Other
- — Good for oat-free
Excellent arepas and empanadas. Everything is GF but one drink,milo, but it is marked as containing gluten. I have eaten here twice and love it.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Empanadas, Arepas
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
I don't usually review places that already have a ton of good reviews. El Pilon is good and very safe. It's just that two of the drinks do have gluten. Not a big deal and not a secret either. This is clearly labeled on their website and on their menu in person. It just appears alongside statements like "100% gluten free" which is a little confusing. It's more like 99% gluten free, or 100% gluten free food with a couple of gluten containing drinks. But don't let that scare you off. No vegan arepa option but the yucca fries and a couple of empanadas are vegan are really good. So are the juices.
I was starving and downtown. This came up as near where I had parked. The line was not too bad, as I salivated while the family in front of me order $170 worth of food.
I ordered 3 empanadas..beef chicken and cheese. The service was relatively fast for such a busy day, but I was so hungry, I don't even remember how good they were. Hahahaha 😂🤣
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Empanadas
Really yummy and totally gf! Super great for an easy & cheap lunch in downtown portland.
Dedicated GF
Super tasty!
Dedicated GF
Everything is gluten free and comes out hot and delicious! Beef arepa was good and ycca fries were also really tasty and fresh
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Arepas
Place is entirely gluten free. I'm a super sensitive celiac and have never had any issues.
Dedicated GF
100% Gluten Free. I ordered the Hawaiian Empanada, Columbiana and Breakfast Melt Arepita. Delivered from DoorDash, food was fresh.
Dedicated GF
This place is absolutely incredible. I’ve eaten here multiple times and have never had an issue. So many good options as well!
Dedicated GF
Is there a gluten-free menu?
- — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
I had the El Pilon arepa, and 2 empanadas, beef and chicken. The owners were extremely kind and gave me a sample of the pandebono, which was delicious. I had no issues. I’ll be returning for sure!
Dedicated GF
Other
- — Online ordering
- — Takeout
- — Good for kids
- — Breakfast/Brunch
Absolutely delicious. Try the el pilon arepa without a doubt. Naturally gluten free and so yummy.
Talked to cook. All gluten free and claimed Celiac safe
Dedicated GF
Other
- — Dinner
- — Takeout
- — Good for kids
- — Lunch
All gluten free and a delight! Be prepared for lots of fried food and a bit of a wait (but so worth it in my opinion). The chicken arepas were my favorite. Fun to try tasty new things and not have to worry about cross contact!
Dedicated GF
Omg. So tasty and even cheap. Everything is GF. They are not fast so plan to have time to wait. They’re also very popular so when we went at 4 PM, they were out of many items.
Dedicated GF
My favorite place in all of Portland. Everything but one dessert is gf and so delicious.
Super delicious and entirely gluten free. Not super quick so be prepared for that. It's hella worth it though. That commenter that reacts every time should look into other food sensitivities.
Dedicated GF
Amazing Colombian food! Columbia’s food is typically, naturally all gluten free. And the hostess was so gracious. She even got a table and chairs out for us to sit there by the truck. Yum!!! I have celiac and had no reaction.
Amazingly delicious empanadas and arepas. Good vegetarian options (they are introducing an Impossible Burger filled empanada. Friendly service.
The food here is fantastic!! So fresh and delicious and so many options.
NOT CELIAC SAFE from my experience. I've eaten there 3 times and unfortunately reacted every time. The food tastes excellent though. The last time I only ate a beef arepa but still had the same issues.
food is delicious and everything is gluten free. staff was friendly and knowledgable. yummy!!
Normal menu items are 100% gluten free. HOWEVER, they sold me a gluten filled pastry (which is not made there nor typically available) and didn't even mention it was wheat 🌾 Luckily we overheard him tell the next in line that it was before I ate it. Been there 3 times without reaction and will be back again. Great value and yummy food.
Delicious food and everything or nearly everything is gluten free
Delicious and 100% gluten free. We tried it all and loved it.
Delicious Colombian food prepared in a family-owned truck. Empanadas are amazing with the fresh salsa.
Make sure you get the "pan de yuca" and eat it hot!
Best food ever. All gluten free. No cross contamination. Nicest people. Please eat here!
LOVE LOVE LOVE! The food is amazing. The owners are amazing. Such wonderfulness all around! Never had a problem with their food besides overeating!
