El Santo

14 recent ratings
$$ • Mexican Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
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14 ratings

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680 Columbia St
New Westminster, BC V3M 0E3, Canada
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Celiac

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Ate lunch here recently, very yummy. Staff were knowledgeable. Seems like they have a gf fryer used for some items but not their tortilla chips? Odd choice, but the tortillas themselves are made in house and safe.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 2 weeks ago read full review

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The brussel sprouts and tacos are amaaaaazing. Would recommend checking this place out. Not a dedicated GF facility but lots of GF items. The staff seemed knowledgeable and were helpful showing me what was safe for me. I didn’t get sick!

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 2 months ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Good

Updated 5 months 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

  • Delivery
  • Dinner
  • Late Night
  • Lunch
  • Mexican
  • Online Ordering
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Vegetarian Friendly

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The cheese dip with tortillas instead of the cross contaminated tortilla chips.
Al pastor tacos
Cauliflower tacos
Brussel sprouts
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Symptomatic Celiac

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Excellent corn tacos !! Very accommodating and knowledgeable servers

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 5 months ago read full review

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Food was great and the service is phenomenal. We went on a Satirday night and the place was packed. Very loud atmosphere and definitely upper scale take on Mexican but a beautiful restaurant.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 7 months ago read full review

Celiac

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The staff is so friendly and knowledgeable. Most of their menu is gluten free. They used to have a dedicated fryer, but they don’t anymore so I couldn’t have the tortilla chips. Instead, they substituted the chips with tortillas. Love eating at this restaurant!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 8 months ago read full review

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Eat here regularly! REALLY great tasting food & drinks with excellent presentation. Never have any issues in 2 years of eating here almost monthly

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 9 months ago read full review

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Definitely mention that you have allergy/celiac! The waitress was very accommodating and diligent with helping me find something safe. For example, she said the tortilla soup was not celiac safe since it was not a dedicated fryer for the tortilla chips. Great experience overall, but glad I said something

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 10 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


Fantastic experience Most of the menu is gluten free and I was super lucky to get Maia as my server who knew everything about celiac disease and guided me through the menu for the few items that could be cross contaminated The food was delicious and very filling

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Quality & Quantity


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


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 10 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Absolutely delicious food. Majority of the items are gluten free and I had no issues whatsoever. I can’t wait to go back

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 11 months ago read full review

Celiac

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The best food ever. Excellent service. Lots of choices. They bring separate gf nacho chips. The tortillas are corn.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Really nice place, friendly informed staff about food safety. Great margaritas and great tacos! As others have said the fryer is used for non GF food so no chips for celiacs. That said their corn tortillas are pretty amazing.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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No dedicated fryer so the chips are a no go!! Sever was very knowledgeable about cross contamination.

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

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Average

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Love this place! Has a clear, well-labelled menu, knowledgeable staff, and great food.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Very knowledgeable, love going here!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Dedicated notes about every dish in the menu that is Gluten Free. Many of the tacos are gluten free and the servers are very aware of allergies. Fantastic place for a special night out dinner. Can not recommend El Santo enough.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Tons of delicious gluten free options, authentic Mexican cuisine. Celiac and have eaten here many times with no issues other than just eating too much! Lol!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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I asked for gluten free options and the owner pointed out the 2-3 items on the menu that are NOT gluten free. Practically the whole menu is gluten free. Delicious upscale Mexican. Really lovely staff too.

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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