Review of Horse Thief BBQ

The servers have no clue what they are serving you! If you have wheat/gluten allergies/sensitivities or are celiac I suggest you stay far away from this place. Their menu advertises "all meats and sauces are gluten free with the exception of the 1/2 chicken"

When I asked about the chicken wings (if they are fried in a fryer with wheat items) our server said they are smoked. I also asked about the fries and their fryer. He said they have a dedicated fryer for the fries so I was pretty excited. He went to the kitchen to ask some questions for us and came back and stated that the fries do have a dedicated fryer but are now coated with flour to make them more crispy so those would not be safe. Apparently the 1/2 chicken recently changed recipe so now it is in fact gluten free.

We ordered the brisket, 1/2 chicken, and wings. All I ate was a few bites of the 1/2 chicken and a few wings that were soaked in a super sweet sauce. They were crispy so I was a bit suspicious. I also ate a slice of brisket. Immediately after leaving I had sharp stomach pains and a bubble feeling at the top of my stomach. I knew we were glutened at that point. 5 days later we are still having strong symptoms which tells me this isn't just contamination - they fed us wheat after we asked all the questions.

If you need wheat & dairy free, they have absolutely nothing for you except wine.

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

— Not at all

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?

— Poor

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating