Hacienda

Have eaten here many timed with our celiac son and never had any issues. Chips are dedicated fryer. Last time though my son had the kids cheese quesadilla. Within 2 hours he was so violently ill he had to be amulanced to Children's Hospital.

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

Other Characteristics

• Dog friendly
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

They don’t really have a gluten-free menu anymore so it’s hit or miss depending on your waiter.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

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

— Average

Updating my review in 2021: menu has changed considerably, and I have no confidence in their ability to prepare safe food. Won’t go again.

Love Hacienda! Delicious chips and salsa (and skinny margaritas!), and they have a separate GF menu. My meal always comes out separately (usually carried by a manager), and I've never gotten sick after eating here.

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

— Not very

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

Gluten friendly is not gluten free. I had to cancel my reservation and find a different place to eat.

Great atmosphere, great staff. Large portions. We had fajita for 2, steak and chicken combo. So yummy we should’ve gotten fajita for one and shared. They bring out chips and salsa while you wait for food. We wasn’t disappointed

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They have a very extensive GF (friendly) menu. I’m INCREDIBLY sensitive and they did an amazing job! My waitress was great about communicating with the kitchen. I had enchiladas and they were SOOO good! Thank You Hacienda for giving my Mexican food options! They aLSO have a GLUTEN sensitive aka free fryer so the chips and salsa were a go and DELISH!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

There is a menu on-line for every possible allergy with lists of what you can order. Bartender made the BEST gluten free margarita. I’m also allergic to oranges and have had such a hard time finding a margarita that I like. Will go back again and again!!!!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I have eaten at Hacienda Colorado at this location three times and have never gotten sick. The staff is knowledgeable and happy to help. They have a separate prep area and the dishes are a different color. I was told the dishes are wrapped in saran wrap when removed from the dishwasher to avoid any airborne gluten. The manager brings gf meals to the table and has monitored the preparation of the meal. This review is for this location only.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Very celiac friendly. Gluten-free orders are delivered to your table by management.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I really like the chips and salsa. I also like their poblano pepper gluten free meal. I have eaten there many times and not gotten sick. I manager usually brings the gluten free meal out and I think the plates are a special shape which is likely helpful behind the scenes.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

If you are celiac ask for a gf menu and inform your server of a gluten "allergy". They then inform the manager who observes food preparation and service to be sure it is gf and not cross contaminated. The fajitas and tacos are delicious. The gf enchiladas aren't worth trying.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I really like this place. Has lots of options and servers are very helpful. But I had a Shirley Temple and it kinda ruined my visit because after I drank it my stomach hurt. Don't order Shirley Temples!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Yummy food. Got really sick!

GF menu with lots of choices, knowledgable staff. Food was delicious and I didn't get sick.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This is my favorite go-to restaurant for gf! I've eaten off of their gf menu several times, and never gotten sick. It is delicious! Try their beef enchiladas with ranchero sauce and gf refried beans for a great dinner.

Dedicated fryer for the chips, which they also use for the enchiladas if you are gluten free. My food came out first and on a separate tray. No gluten free menu but the staff was very knowledgeable. Food was delicious!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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

My previous review years ago said good things. They have changed their menu a lot in the past 5 years, and I’m not impressed. No longer have a full gluten free menu, they basically don’t make accommodations, they just list what has gluten or traces of gluten. In fact, that is what I like the least - none of their beef is gluten free. Not carne asada, not birria, not ground beef, not fajita steak…nothing. So you can get chicken or shrimp. And they are tasty, but limited options. Also, their butter sauce contains gluten, and many of their sauces/quesos.

So, it’s fine, but no longer rated as one of the best. I’m glad they list what it safe. But I’m disappointed that they can’t just make normal (already non-breaded) foods without adding gluten to it all!

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

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?

— Average

We had a great meal here. They have a separate GF menu which very clearly states info about meats and everything. Server was nice, food tasted good!

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good vegetarian options
• Offers delivery

GF menu with several options.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Fantastic experience! The general manager sat down and talked me through the whole menu - what I could/could not eat. He also said he would be cooking whatever I ordered in a separate grill. I felt completely safe eating here. And the food was excellent!!

There are a lot of GF options.

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

— Very

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