Plaza Azteca

8 recent ratings
$ • Mexican Restaurant
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu, but gluten-free options are available
Popular gluten-free menu items: Tacos, Steak
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6 ratings

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1550 S Atherton St
State College, PA 16801

Most Recent Reviews


Celiac
3 months ago

Unfortunately, we did not have a good experience at Plaza Azteca. After reading several good reviews, we were excited to try it. After talking with the hostess and our server to confirm that they could accommodate a Celiac allergy, we ordered our food. When someone other than our server brought the food with the other food, we triple checked with him and weren't confident in his response so we checked back with the server before my son started to eat his food. He confirmed it was prepared completely gluten free. Then, around 5 minutes later, after my son had already started eating, he returned to say that the cook suggested he not eat the fries because they weren't sure. Without sharing the details, it was a traumatic experience for my poor kiddo. I am very disappointed in how this was handled. We couldn't really enjoy our meal so it is hard to comment on the taste/quality.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Tacos
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
4 months ago

The tacos were excellent and the food was incredibly fast. I don’t think it’s called Azteca anymore - Plaza Mexicana is the name

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Celiac
4 months ago

Delicious steak tacos; beans & rice too. No issues. Highly recommend.

GF Menu Items
  • — Steak, Tacos
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu

Important

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

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Gluten Intolerant
6 months ago

Great food, chicken fajitas were really good. The chips are in a separate fryer. Knowledgeable staff.

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Symptomatic Celiac
7 months ago

I called ahead asking about gluten free options and the hostess let me know the server could point out what can be made gf on the menu. She mentioned the chips were not made in a shared fryer. When we were seated the server said the enchiladas, tacos, and fajitas could be made with corn tortillas. The server dis mention the salad flour tortilla were fried in the same chip oil so they would not be safe. I asked about the beans and rice that were served with them and he was unsure so the manager came out. The manager asked if it was celiac or an intolerance and I let him know I was celiac. He told me the beans were fine as they make them fresh everyday with vegetable oil and spices, but he was unsure of the rice because of the bullion they use. They could make me a white rice instead with corn. He also let me know he would inform the kitchen. I ended up ordering chicken fajitas, white rice, and beans. Everything was good and I had no reaction.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
Safety Features
  • — Knowledgeable staff
Symptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

lots of gf options. they have corn tortillas and can use them for the quesadillas, fajitas, and anything else with a tortilla. the chips and salsa are gf and taste amazing. i had a great dinner and was not worried about getting glutened at all. the staff is very helpful and willing to accommodate you and your needs :)

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Symptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

January 2023 edit: They’ve done away with all gluten free labeling on their menu 🙁

Original Review: This is one of my go-to restaurants in town. Their menu has a GF icon to easily spot safe menu items, and there are quite a few. The food is delicious, served quickly, and fairly priced. Table-side guacamole is delicious and the manager frequently makes rounds and is very friends. Love this restaurant and highly recommend!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
Celiac
2 years ago

Delicious food and no reaction!

Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
3 years ago

Had delicious chicken and spinach burrito, margaritas, and chips with salsa. Server went back to kitchen to verify the chips are fried in a dedicated fryer, at my request. She verified that they are, so I ate them. I am a sensitive celiac and had no problems whatsoever.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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  • — Knowledgeable staff
Other
  • — Good for kids
  • — Healthy options
  • — Lunch
  • — Online ordering
Celiac
3 years ago

Tortilla chips are fried in a shared fryer. I got sick after eating them, so I called to ask. The person on the phone confirmed that everything is fried in one fryer. Use caution!

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Celiac
3 years ago

Plaza offers several GF options on their menu. My go-to is chicken fajitas with corn tortillas. Beans and rice are also GF. I have asked if they make their chips in a separate fryer and they said yes. I enjoyed these chips without issue. And gosh their salsa and pico are so good!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Other
  • — Vegan options
  • — Good for kids
  • — Healthy options
  • — Good for dairy-free
Celiac
4 years ago

Please note that the table-side guacamole is listed on the menu as gluten free but the chips are fried in a shared fryer and are not safe for celiacs. I ordered enchiladas and the food came out quickly and was very good with no issues.

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Symptomatic Celiac
5 years ago

Great food, they were good about making things GF for me and speedy service! I did not get sick but ate so much I sure felt it after:)

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Symptomatic Celiac
5 years ago

Lots of gluten free options listed in an easy-to-read way in the menu. Have had several and never been sick, and I’m rather sensitive with my celiacs. The wait staff is extremely quick as well and the food is amazing!

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Asymptomatic Celiac
5 days ago

Empanadas are fried in a shared fryer, not safe for celiac. Server checked with the kitchen to verify and came over to tell me my fajitas would be cooked in a separate pan.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Tacos, Fajitas
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
Safety Features
  • — Knowledgeable staff
Other
  • — Dinner
  • — Lunch
3 weeks ago

The waitress was very knowledgeable about our GF needs and checked with the kitchen to confirm our food orders. GF items are not marked on the menu but the kitchen was able to convert pretty much anything to a gf item. Super friendly staff!!! Both my daughter and I have celiac and we did not get sick. The food was excellent!

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GF Menu Items
  • — Tortilla Chips, Tacos, Enchiladas, Taquitos
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
Celiac
2 months ago

Chips in gluten free fryer!!! Confirmed with two servers and then the manager, twice, because the other Plaza Azteca locations do not have multiple fryers with clean oil. Also sautéed shrimp in clean pan and made a corn tortilla quesadilla. Confirmed corn tortilla when bringing food out before we could even ask.

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  • — Dedicated fryer
5 months ago

Nothing here is gluten free. The staff is clueless about allergies.

Be very careful with any Mexican restaurant, but especially this one. Many of them will marinate their chicken and beef in soy sauce or other gluten containing marinades. This place marinates their meet and contaminates it.

If you have celiac, avoid this place.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
Symptomatic Celiac
5 months ago

I have eaten here 3 times in the past 5 months and haven't gotten sick after getting the fajitas, chicken or steak. I ask for the corn tortillas. I do not eat the chips as they do not have a dedicated fryer but bring my own to enjoy a salsa or guacamole.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Steak, Fajitas
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu

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