Nando's Peri-Peri

Allergen menu, spoke with the manager... fries in a dedicated fryer.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Almost everything there is GF so even though the staff weren't super knowledgable, cross contamination seems unlikely because there just isn't much of it in the kitchen. I got medium spicy chicken and two veggie sides (seasonal brussels sprouts and peas). Tasty and no symptoms. Was a little crowded and noisy at lunch time.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Food is really good, you need to do your own research though. I'd give this place 1 star in terms of value, as their prices have gone up. The staff isn't the most knowledgeable. But they have an allergen menu by the counter. It is a little spicy but I like it, they have any sauces and they are mostly gluten free.

The staff was not very knowledgeable about what “gluten” even was, so it made me nervous even just ordering seemingly safe boneless chicken. Overall, it was gluten free and I had no symptoms afterwards, but the chicken was incredibly dry and overpriced for the amount of food received.

Loved this place. The staff understands GF & helped me with placing my order. The chicken is delicious & they have a dedicated fryer for their chips (french fries)

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Very helpful staff, physical allergen menu, and dedicated fryers for the "chips."

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I have more issues than just being "gluten-free" and this place just couldn't really accommodate. The girl at the counter taking our order was FANTASTIC!! She would have made all my wishes possible if she had been able, I'm certain. But, for me, it's definitely crossed OFF the list.

The Master Allergen book is a godsend. I managed to go on the evening the manager was there and he took the time to explain all the menu items and talk about how he wanted to pride himself on having an establishment that took a lot of care to make sure everyone could eat there safely. I've gone twice with no issues, so I say you've succeeded, sir! Echoing other reviewers who say avoid anything fried. It's so nice to feel safe eating seasoned, grilled chicken, and it doesn't hurt that it's incredibly tasty, too.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

If you like chicken, this place is amazing. Casual dining. I recommend the chicken, rice and coleslaw.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Chicken and sauces are all GF & DF. Ask for the master allergen book and it'll help with ordering. Steer clear of fries (shared fryer), but lots of GF options. DF limits you quite a bit but I liked the amount of food I got for $11. Full review: http://www.glutenfreedairyfreereviews.com/2016/02/nandos-peri-peri-review.html

staff might not know about gluten but chicken, rice and corn were safe and great on my visit

Celiac friendly?

Yes

VERY IMPORTANT! THe flies aren't gluten free. (and they don't claim there are, it is a problem with this website) Delicious ands otherwise excellent.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Love this place always hit this one when in town

We ordered the wings and mashed potatoes. They were excellent! I had zero problems after eating, they were defiantly gluten free friendly.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Don't know why there are so many bad reviews. Sure, the staff might not be knowledgeable but they are very friendly. I am a regular here. The food is incredible. Look on the website for g free information. Most chicken and plenty of sides are g free. I love this place!

I do not recommend this place. We ordered kids menu grilled chicken and it was extremely spicy. Both of the kids refused to eat it. When we inquired they told us that WE should have ordered it plain. Isn't it there job to ask or at least assume a kids meal shouldn't have that much spice? We finally just asked for a replacement (it was never offered to us) and 20 min later it still had not arrived so we left. $30+ wasted. Do not eat here.

Really fresh flame grilled chicken; you can choose how spicy you would like it. Many options for gluten free sides and salads. Since you order at the register and it can be busy, I recommend checking their website for the latest gluten free menu items before you go so you have an idea what you might like to try.

Hostess told me everything on menu GF... Hello! You serve couscous, wraps, sandwiches, etc!! She also told me there was no GF menu which there seemed to be one at register that cashier paged through for me. Staff not knowledgeable. Cute place. Food just OK. Eat at your own risk!

Celiac friendly?

No

my husband is from Australia, and whenever we saw that a Nando‘s was coming to Houston. We both got so excited. The only question was do they have gluten-free options? Well, the answer is yes! They do! Do they have gluten-free indicators on their menu? No. They don’t…but don’t worry, I did the digging for you, and if you swipe right, you will find pictures of their allergen menu that they store behind the counter. (Not the best picture but proof that it exists!!) 😊

of course they can’t say that it is a completely gluten-free space because they do have flour, but they did say that the grill was completely separate from anything containing wheat so I do feel like most people will be very safe eating here. The sauces don’t contain gluten, but to my surprise, the sweet potatoes do. And be careful with the bowls because some of them are not gluten-free but the grilled chicken is and I will say it is absolutely delicious! . . . 📍 @nandosusa 🍗 📸: 1/2 chicken medium with fries & grilled halloumi (cheese!) • • • #glutenfree #glutenfreeintexas #findmeglutenfree @findmeglutenfree #glutenfreefood #houstonwithoutgluten #gfeats #houstonglutenfree #gfhouston

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

— Somewhat

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

Full disclosure - I work for Nando’s in Australia! While I was touring personally in the USA I had to try a Nando’s here for comparison and I was pleasantly surprised! If I’m honest, I only eat Nando’s at home because I work for the business and have a good understanding of the cooking process and what’s safest to order to avoid cross contamination (note that’s any chicken on the bone because it’s cooked on the flame grill, not on the flat top with the burgers, and a side of spicy rice (prepared separately). Here though they had a full allergen book and could help me work out what was safest for me to eat (including whether the marinades needed to be left off or not). The team were really great and the food was delicious! I tried some sides we don’t have in Australia!

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers online ordering

Service was horrendous. They ran out of my drink and never mentioned it. I ordered an olive tray that never arrived. They refunded so much, and incorrectly, that I had a credit balance!

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

— Not at all

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?

— Good

Absolutely delicious chicken that is gluten-free. I have 12 peri-peri wings with mango and lime baste, and it was so good. You can view allergen information at the bottom of this page: https://www.nandosperiperi.com/menu/ (titled “download nutritional information (PDF)”)

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

This place was great! The staff were so friendly and let me flip through their allergens list to ensure I had nothing in my meal that could contain gluten. I had the rainbow peri bowl without the super seeds! All of their peri sauces (that I tried) are both gluten and dairy free. So yum!! Did not get sick afterward.

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

— Very

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