Guapo's Restaurant

5 ratings
$$ • Mexican Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
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3 ratings

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4515 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016

Most Recent Reviews


1 month ago

Not GF at all. I only ate salad and veggies and 1 bite of flan, all of which they said was GF but still got sick.

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Wheat Allergy
4 years ago

No safety measures

Loved this place before my allergies. Hate it now, there are not many options and they make sure you know they are not responsible for the symptom you will for sure be feeling.

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  • — Separate gluten-free menu
5 years ago

They have very few options for gluten free, even less for gluten and dairy free. Always loud and crowded as well every time I’ve been.

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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.
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

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Symptomatic Celiac
8 years ago

According to my server, the only thing on the menu I could have were vegetable fajitas and vegetable quesadillas, both with corn tortillas. The corn chips are fried in contaminated oil, so I had to sit and watch everyone chow down while I was starving. There are gluten contaminants in the marinade for the beef and chicken, as well. If you have a hankering for Mexican and those options sound too limiting, I'd try somewhere else.

Celiac
9 years ago

I had a very good experience. When I asked if the chips were gluten-free, the waiter said that they are corn chips, but fried in contaminated oil. So he definitely was aware of Celiac concerns. They also have soft corn tortillas for tacos and fajitas.

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Symptomatic Celiac
3 months ago

Disappointing Experience for Celiac Diners

Unfortunately, my experience was very disappointing in this location as well as the Fairfax location. As someone with celiac disease, I rely heavily on restaurants to be careful about cross-contamination and knowledgeable about gluten-free options. Sadly, this was not the case here.

From the beginning, it was clear that the staff lacked a solid understanding of what is truly safe for someone with celiac. When I asked about gluten-free items, they provided vague answers and seemed unsure about whether certain dishes were prepared safely. Even worse, some items they confirmed being gluten-free were prepared in shared areas or with ingredients that carried a high risk of contamination.

For those of us with serious dietary needs, carelessness in this area can have real health consequences. I hope the team takes steps to improve their knowledge and cross-contamination protocols in the future. Until then, I wouldn't recommend it for anyone who requires truly celiac-friendly food. The food tastes great, but not worth the risk!

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  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Asymptomatic Celiac
11 months ago

Was told they did not have any gluten free items - March 2024

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
Celiac
12 months ago

Their marinade includes soy sauce and they marinate all meat and veggies. I asked for non-marinated meat and veggies but they brought my corn tortillas in the same container as my friend’s flour tortillas (I didn’t eat the tortillas.) I did not get sick but also didn’t taste that great. Do not recommend.

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  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
Hashimoto's
1 year ago

Great food, lots of GF options. Staff seems on top of things.

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Symptomatic Celiac
2 years ago

Their menu is extremely misleading. The note at the bottom says that items marked GF can be made with corn tortillas and substituted with white rice and black beans. In actuality, there are maybe 5 GF marked items on the menu.

The chips are made in a shared fryer and not safe. The waiter had no clue what I was asking and thankfully the manager happened to be walking by so I could ask. When I ordered one of the GF items on the menu, I asked for it to be marked for celiac and got a blank stare until I finally said gluten allergy. When the manager came by again, I asked for the same and he said he’d take care of it.

I ended up not having any issues, but it was a lot of extra effort. The chicken was dry and bland. The margarita was delicious though.

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  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

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