Puesto at The Headquarters

I had a reaction after the carnitas tacos, which isn’t what you want from tacos that are $9 each lol it was delicious though. I almost wanna say I would try it again, just because of how many great reviews other people had.

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

— Not very

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

FANTASTIC experience here, and best tacos I’ve ever had ❤ our server explained the menu, very knowledgeable. Zero issues afterwards. Highly recommend!

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

— 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

Wonderful experience! Sat in the bar and the bartender was so helpful! His wife was celiac and he knew all about what was ok to eat. I had the carnitas plate and it was outstanding. Did not get sick.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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 got the tacos here with a lettuce wrap instead of the traditional tortillas. I got the carnitas and the tamarindo shrimp tacos. The carnitas has an amazing crispy cheese shell - I would totally go back just for these. The shrimp one was just OK. The service stunk but the outdoor area is really nice and cozy with heaters.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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

Got very sick from cross contamination here. Staff was also not very knowledgeable, even about the chips….

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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?

— Below Average

OMG best Mexican food I’ve ever had by far. Wait staff very knowledgeable about what is and isn’t gluten free and any modifications needed. We started with Polomas which are made with fever tree grapefruit mixer and was delicious. Expensive but the actual drinks were bigger than other places in San Diego for the price point. I ordered the Carnitas “plate” which is actually a bowl and had to get it without the salsa (a little off salsa would have gluten in it) and a mushroom taco which was fantastic! My husband ordered a short rib barria taco, carnitas taco and a shrimp taco (grilled so it wasn’t fried). The barria taco and mushroom tacos were the best. Again, it was fairly pricey but all of San Diego seems to be that way. Highly recommend!

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

— 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

Can not say enough good about this place! Tons of options, everything is clearly marked on the menu, food was great, server was great. Would highly recommend! Everyone in my party gluten free and non gluten free were super happy!

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

— 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

Celiac! Great experience! No gf menu but staff very knowledgeable. We had tacos. They told us they outsource their chips and could not guarantee no cross contamination so we did not have chips.

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

— 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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Guacamole and tacos are top notch

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

— 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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Mexican is always a bit scary. This restaurant is not fast food, and it is not cheap. 8-10 per taco, and 3 would be an average meal. Plates are in the low 20s. The server was extremely knowledgeable. They were able to do dairy and gluten free, and they even tagged it in their ordering system as celiac. Most of the menu is an option. This was, hands down, the best Mexican food I have ever eaten.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

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

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for takeout

Great experience!! We highly recommend this place! My 9-year old has Celiac disease and a tree nut allergy. She is TERRIFIED to eat out bc of gluten cross-contamination. The staff here was knowledgeable, spoke to her about all the precautions, and even explained once he tells the staff there’s an allergy, EVERYONE in the kitchen changes gloves. He brought her plate out wearing gloves, and their blue corn tortillas are made in a separate area. She ate a quesadilla with the blue corn tortilla and the cilantro-lime rice. She kept ordering more quesadillas ❤ She asked if we could eat there again tonight ❤❤❤ I also had gf tacos and they were delicious! He knew which meat marinades had gluten in them. We highly recommend this place!!

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

— 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?

— Some

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 vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

My tacos were extremely flavorful! I asked them to substitute chicken for the pork tacos, even though it wasn’t in the menu. It was very messy, so don’t eat it in the car! The GF items were marked on the menu.

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

— 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?

— Not Much

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

— Excellent

Fabulous tacos and the esquite was amazing. Knowledgeable about celiac. They made sure to grill the shrimp in a dedicated space for my daughter’s taco to avoid cross contamination

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

— 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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

The server asked about the allergy and explained how my daughter’s meal would be prepared separately to avoid cross contamination

They took extra time with her meal which we didn’t mind at all- actually appreciated the effort. The corn dish was delicious and gluten free. They made the shrimp taco grilled instead of fried to ensure it wasn’t contaminated

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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

Knowledge and efficient staff. They really were great to dine with, and the food was great.

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

— 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?

— Some

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

— Good

Not many GF options to choose from but the food was very good! I recommend the Carnitas tacos.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Food was gross. Basically tacos is what you get but overpriced, bland ones at that. It was carnitas, loads of cheese and avocado and so much oil it drips down your arm. I'd eat somewhere else.

The food was excellent. The staff were courteous and knowledgeable. Their chips are GF. The blue corn tortillas with the carnitas I ordered were a highlight for me. Excellent experience.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I rarely get the chance to eat Mexican food so saying that these were the best tacos I've ever eaten may not mean much. The menu had an adequate number of GF options, the servers were knowledgeable and when my food arrived, the server told me it was prepared with my GF needs in mind. Very reassuring.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Food was excellent and GF listed on the menu, but price is wrong even as listed on their menu. 3 tacos for $16 should already be rated at least 2 $$. Then they tack on a 4% surcharge for the whole bill, very sneaky move. Can't recommend it because the experience left a bad taste in my mouth.

The staff was knowledgeable of GF items. The food was fantastic! I had the tacos (blue corn) octopus, carnita & mushroom. All unique and full of flavor. I did not have the corn chips as they are fried offsite and they couldn’t confirm if they were GF, but said they should be. So, CC is a risk. The mango brûlée cheesecake was amazing and also GF! Highly recommended.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This place is just ok. I told the waitress that I have celiac and she wrote it down but didn’t really seem like she knew what that was. I had the carnitas tacos which were alright and I did not get sick. Nothing out of this world. It’s a chain restaurant and expensive. I only ate here once. There are better places to dine GF in San Diego.

Get the cactus & zucchini taco. I asked them to change their gloves and they were great.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I ate here twice while nearby at a conference. The first day I had tacos and they were delicious and no problems with GF. The next day I ordered a salad to go and it made me a little sick, plus it was a pathetic salad anyway. So I recommend you just stick to tacos.

Staff was knowledgeable and very entertaining. Tacos were awesome too!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Really yummy! Had the mix and match 3 tacos, all were delicious. Def celiac friendly, server and staff were knowledgeable and I felt comfortable eating there.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Oh my gosh. Best meal since I've gone gluten free 6 years ago. Celiac too.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

There is a GF God.... he/she works at Puesto. I am very thankful. The food was succulent and I never got sick. Thank you.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great meal, good service, lots of options, tasty food, didn't get sick. What else can you ask for?!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Had the chicken tacos - no issues. Very impressed. Drinks were great although pricey. Server made a note to the chef that I was extremely sensitive. Will definitely go back.

The waiter was super knowledgeable on gluten free options!

Good food, got a little sick afterward. Not sure if it was from the food or just eating too much. Good service, good knowledge but not dedicated space.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Best authentic salsa & chips ever! I also enjoyed the Striped Sea bass Taco! Fresh, simple, healthy, & GF!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Good food, environment was attractive and inviting and great service, however it should be labeled $$$ not $. It was expensive.

One of the best places I ate at while in San Diego. We ordered a plate of 3 street tacos. Fresh made corn tortillas. Only three types were gf but clearly marked. (carnitas, chicken, and cactus/zucchini) Chips and salsa were addictive and unique. Definitely pricey. I didn't enjoy the grilled corn side.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Mainly corn based options make this place "wheat free" not sure about gluten free. Was able to make my own wraps- chicken, avocado, lettuce. Not bad. Questionable kitchen though. No issues after eating.

We went for happy hour. The gf items are clearly marked and the chips are the only thing that is fried so no cross-contamination. The tacos are small and plain but good. I recommend the carnitas. I'm giving this 4 stars for the price. Worth going for happy hour but full price is expensive for the amount that you get. Our waiter was knowledgeable and helpful and able to tell me how things were prepared to avoid any cc. I'm usually very sensitive and waited 48 hours to post a review to make sure I didn't have any symptoms. Overall good experience. Parking is $4 for 3 hours so we walked around Seaport Village after we ate.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

After explaining to the waiter that I had celiac. He assured me the chef had a gluten intolerance and was extra careful. Clearly not careful enough because I was sick the rest of the afternoon. The food was tasty but definitely not worth it.

This is Puesto's second location in San Diego. The staff is great about making sure your order is prepared in a form to avoid cross contamination with your food allergies and intolerances. I eat here regularly, the menu is properly labeled with lots of gluten free options. I've never been glutened here before and love how fresh all the ingredients are for each menu item.

Celiac friendly?

Yes