Perlita's Authentic Mexican

My kids ordered meals and loved them. Everything looked and smelled great. I ended up not ordering anything as it didn’t seem safe for a person with celiac disease. The waitress said everything has shared surfaces- grill, preparation, fryer.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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?

— Excellent

Excellent food, got fajitas without cheese on corn tortillas. Had no reaction- am very sensitive to gluten and dairy. Would definitely go back

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?

— Not Much/None

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

— Excellent

💕I ate there in the way down to the Bay Area 4 weeks ago, and I’m going back this morning in my way home. It’s authentic Mexican food with ingredients from Mexico, so the corn has not been GMO modified to accept the Glyphosate that’s in Roundup, nor the 2/4D (Agent Orange) that can be sprayed on US corn. I suspect their flour tortillas would also be edible for people like me, who are gluten-sensitive only. The plate was a huge amount and excellent!

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

— Excellent

Excellent food here. Corn tortillas available with their plates. Tamales are also GF.

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

Totally helpful and very friendly!

Celiac friendly?

No

We just moved to Crescent City and can't get enough of this restaurant. They do not have a gluten-free menu, but the staff is very knowledgeable and accommodating. You will have to avoid the chips and anything fried, but their menu is extensive so you should have no trouble finding something delicious to eat. I've had the Huarache Supreme, soft shredded beef taco, tamale, and a Carne Asada soft taco in the several times we've been there and I've never had any reactions. I highly recommend this small, friendly, family run Mexican restaurant.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

We were very impressed to stumble upon this place. The food was great. The menu does not specify GF but most Mexican food is pretty safe. I had pork carnitas and they were a little caramelized and crispy on top which gave it great flavor. My husband had the spicy chili Verde (they weren’t kidding, it was spicy!) and it had the same type of meat as the carnitas plate but with chili Verde sauce on top. The salsa was incredibly tasty too. The staff was super nice and the place was packed out. Seemed to be a local favorite and we can see why.