Money Pancho Mexican Restaurant

The food here is AMAZING! I am celiac and had a great experience. I told the waitress about being celiac and basically put an emphasis that I had a “severe gluten allergy” which is a phrase that I found works best when telling waiters about being celiac even though it’s not how celiac works. The waitress was extremely nice and even talked to the chefs to see which options were gluten free. There is a very limited amount of items gluten free: enchiladas and tamales, the only salsa gluten free is the green one. But it does come with a side of rice and beans which are also gluten free. In my opinion it was well worth it despite the limited menu and it’s now on my top favorite celiac friendly places to go to.

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

I am celiac. They are very conscious of gluten. One of the owners is gluten free so she knows the parameters of the gluten free diet. You MUST tell them that you are gluten free. I am VERY impressed and satisfied that my meal is safe.

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

— 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?

— Excellent

Be warned. We drove here specifically because of the reviews. But chips, salsas , hard tacos and much more are NOT gluten free. My wife was very disappointed since we drove here from Ventura.

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?

— Below Average

I eat at Money Pancho tonight and it was an Awesome experience. I told the waiter I was Gluten Free and he made sure my meal was Gluten Free. My oder was mad gluten free with Allergy. I feel great no reaction and the chips and Salsa was Gluten free too. Apparently a few family members are Gluten Free . The Margaritas were amazing. Sweet family owned restaurant. I ordered Chicken Enchiladas w beans and rice no cheese with green sauce. So so flavourful.

Most Mexican Restaurants can not support the gluten free /celiac world.

I found my new hang out.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options

The owner of this awesome Mexican food restaurant’s wife is gluten-free, and he will go more than the extra mile to make sure your celiac needs are met. My daughter has celiac disease and he makes sure she gets dedicated cookware, delicious corn tortillas, fries, fruit, beans, rice, all the good stuff! Can’t speak highly enough of this place and it’s owner/staff. They are SO great. Great margaritas, too!

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

— Somewhat

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

The server checked and informed me that everything on the menu was gluten free except for the flour tortillas and the salsa roja (for enchiladas, etc.). He recommended a pork dish which was delicious and caused no ill effects.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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

Other Characteristics

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