Papá Grande’s Coastal Taquería

Cute little taco place. Went for lunch. Separate GF menu, including vegan, vegetarian, and dairy-free markings. Not many options, but options. Staff is knowledgeable and familiar with celiac. Friendly and professional.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

Papa grandes is one of my favorites here in DE! I’ve been here several times and absolutely loved! The staff is super knowledgeable about celiac and so sweet and helpful. They have a separate gf menu. I don’t love seafood so the only thing I get is the steak fajitas but delicious and safe! Beware that the beans are cooked in beer, so make sure you don’t get that (but they usually tell you when you’re ordering). Corn tortillas are wrapped in a separate tin foil and are also safe (I am super sensitive and never had an issue). Guac is safe (not the chips since they fry it in a shared fryer) but they can give you corn tortillas to dip in it! Love this place!

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

— Very

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?

— 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?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Offers outdoor seating

Server was familiar with Celiac and provided a gluten free menu, however, very limited in what could be made without cross contact. Said the chef would change gloves and careful about cross contact. The chips are not safe because no dedicated fryer.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

A good selection of tacos, fajitas, and other GF options on the menu. Got steak fajitas with corn tortillas; portions were large and very good. When I ordered, the server right away explained that there wouldn’t be a “sizzle” (marinade) and made sure I was okay with it before taking the order. A nice place to sit outside on the upper deck and watch the bay.

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?

— Good

Ate there once. Couldn’t eat the chicken tacos as they use a gluten marinade. Haven’t been back. Too limited.

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

I have a more current GF menu from 5/16/22.Startera 10 "GUACAMOLE CHIPS (6F, DF, V) 10 STREET CORN COTIJA CHEESE, CHILE DUST, CILANTRO, SEA SALT (GF, V) 10 ° ORIGINAL QUESO FUNDIDO CHIPS, LIME, CHILE DUST (GF, V) 14 "CHORIZO QUESO FUNDIDO CHIPS, CORN, CILANTRO (GF) Fajitas SERVED ON CORN TORTILLAS WITH NO BEANS (ALL GF) 24 BLACKENED FISH 26 STEAK 24 BLACKENED SHRIMP 18 VEGGIE 32 STEAK & SHRIMP

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

— Not very

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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

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

Celiacs friendly, super knowledgeable and food was fantastic!!!!!

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

— Very

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 kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

I had the queso and carnitas tacos, both of which were very good. The area around the front door is pretty crowded, so it was a bit of a challenge to navigate that area to get my takeout order, but the staff was friendly and efficient.

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 lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering

They have a gluten free menu, so that made it so much easier. The food was great. The chips are not gluten free as they fry them in a shared fryer but we got the queso appetizer and they brought me soft corn tortillas!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Gluten free menu had several options. The waitress took care to ask if I had celiac or just a sensitivity. She was very knowledgeable and clear about what was and wasn’t gf. Since the chips are not gf, she had the kitchen cook 4 corn tortillas for me so I could dip them in the salsa. I had blackened shrimp tacos on corn tortillas and rice (beans are not gf). Very good proportions, good price!

The staff was very knowledgeable of Celiac. Gluten free menu. Great service. Good food reasonably priced.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Ate at the upstairs bar and the female bartender up there was very knowledgeable and helpful. I got the blackened fish tacos and she made sure my meal was also dairy free. Also had the strawberry margarita which was super yummy!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

No chips and salsa! This is my biggest pet peeve at Mexican restaurants. Why make something naturally gluten free in the same oil you fry battered products in? I asked if they could fry me chips in another fryer and the waitress said “I could ask but I know what the chef will say, he isn’t nice” They did have a gluten free menu with decent options. I got the fajita plate with corn tortillas. I didn’t get sick but it was VERY overpriced for the portions.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I love tacos, so I had to try it. My daughter an I both have celiac’s, she got beef tacos, I got shrimp Fajita. Neither of is had any problem , I also got a mixed drink made with gluten free vodka.. awesome place