Rio Grande
$ • Mexican Restaurant
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My experience at Rio Grande was anything but grand. I was charged $62 for two bean burritos that weren’t even smothered and they were supposed to be and two gluten-free tostadas that were supposed to have the refried beans no cheese and no tomatoes. None of that was true. I got black beans, cheese and tomatoes. The disappointing thing is I told the person taking the older order that I was celiac dairy, free, gluten-free, soy free nut, free, egg free and could they help me and he pointed me to the entrée that I should get which was the Refried beans with tostadas. for anyone who is a celiac as well as having inflammatory diseases that prevent us from eating dairy and nuts and soy and eggs, you know the pain or the inconvenience of having to cook, prepare every single meal, so when I found a place that said they could prepare a meal for me. I was very excited. I am sure that they are capable of preparing a celiac sensitive meal but at $62 no thank you
Got glutened and had pretty awful service. Have eaten at their other location in down town Denver that was delicious but this place was awful.
I felt very safe here. Almost everything on the menu is gluten free or can be made gluten free. I have not had an enchilada in YEARS, and their gluten free enchilada was delicious and very filling. The portions are great for their price point. I am so full, and I almost wish I wasn’t because they actually have gluten free desert options that aren’t just a scoop of ice cream! Our waiter Ivan was very comfortably knowledgeable about gluten free restrictions. I asked about what the cook would use in place of a four tortilla for a gf burrito option, and he said they would simply just use two corn tortillas wrapped together - not very exciting. And I really appreciated that level of care from him 🙂 Also, my husband ordered the burrito (regular) and it’s definitely a wet burrito. He usually doesn’t like those, but he enjoyed this one! Big parking lot space, so no need to worry about street parking. They have corn hole too! And last but certainly not least, if you’re tired of not having a gf desert option when you go out to eat, I have 3 words for you… Salted Caramel Flan ♥
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The WHOLE meal GF from start to finish! Started with house margaritas which are pretty tasty, Chile con queso, actually breaded and fried rellenos, kiddo loved her amazing nachos, husband really enjoyed his tacos
Excellent Mexican food! The best I have had in years! Dedicated fryer for chips. Our server was very knowledgeable, and said that almost the entire menu is gluten-free or can be made gluten-free.
Great family place, we took our 6 & 2yo, sat outside and played Cornhole while waiting for food. Menu is clearly marked and waitress verified everything was safe with the kitchen.
They have Gluten Free tortilla chips and really good salsa. I’ve had their fajitas with corn tortillas, which were good, and their nachos, also good. Not the most flavorful Mexican I’ve had in the area, but solid and safe. Never gotten sick after eating here.
Very good. They were knowledgeable, menu was clearly marked, and almost everything can be made gf. This is a chain and this location had the best safety reviews for sure. I also have a dairy allergy, and they were great. As they served the guac they made sure to state it was df for an allergy which made me feel good.
new review — chips are all gf and made in a different dedicated gf facility. almost everything is gf again, yay!
(old review) New menu now, mostly the same as before but almost everything can be made gf. The chips for the nachos are not gf, but the chips and salsa set on the table are gf. Waiter was super knowledgeable and let me know that they do have a dedicated gf fryer ... I decided not to risk it and had chicken and steak tacos wrapped in lettuce. Very good!
Staff is knowledgeable and careful with allergens and cross contamination. The server told me that their breading is GF and their fryer is dedicated. All their sauces and salsas are GF as well. The dine-in menu is not marked but they have a GF menu on their website if you scroll to the bottom of the menu. Everything was delicious and service was great. Best of all, no issues afterwards!
Hadn't been here in years! Was super impressed with staffs knowledge of Celiac Disease. Had a margarita, nachos, chips and salsa, and tacos. Was very tasty and I did not have any reaction and I am a sensitive Celiac. Very exciting since a lot of Mexican places don't have much to offer for Celiacs! Highly recommend the GF Beer battered taco!!
Food and margaritas are good. Almost everything can be modified to GF. I’ve never gotten sick eating here!
I am celiac and had a wonderful experience here, I highly recommend this restaurant. Staff is very knowledgeable, they have a GF menu. The chips and sauces are gluten free, you don’t have to ask for separate chips . As a bonus the fajitas were literally the best fajitas I have ever had . Will be coming back . My daughter is also Celiac, she got enchiladas and did not get sick either.
I ordered the queso with corn tortillas. I ordered off the gluten free options and advised that I had celiac. The server assured me he would bring corn tortillas. Needless to say he brought me flour tortillas. After I bit into it I realized it was not corn. The manager apologized and comped it and we immediately left.
This place is incredible! Most items on the menu are gluten free without any substitutions or upcharges, and most things are sensibly priced! The food is SO flavorful! The staff is awesome and knowledge too! Truly I can say enough good things about this place, other than this: if you go, DON’T leave without trying the tortilla soup. I wish I could have that stuff for every meal. WOW! What a great place!
Fajitas are great and safe with corn tortillas. Marinade on steak is safe because they use tamari, chicken is also safe. Have never had an issue here and most items can be made gf! Chips and salsa are also gluten free, bagged chips not made in a fryer. Gluten free menu is listed online and I just confirm with the server.
Love to get their fajitas here with corn tortillas. I’ve always been safe. Their margaritas are good too and the table chips are GF.
Most of the menu is GF and the staff are very knowledgeable. Have been twice since celiac diagnosis. Nice to enjoy Mexican food that is GF!
This food was amazing. Almost everything is gluten free including chips and salsa. We are from texas and this is legit Mexican food. Yum!
Wow. GF chips and salsa. They have a dedicated fryer. Chile rellanos and enchiladas. Yum
They are knowledgeable of gluten items and helpful to make sure I was safe in my dining.
Staff was knowledgeable and food was great. Chips were also gluten free
Very good experience here. Knowledgeable team took great care to ensure my food was safe. This place is a gem. If you have celiac and are nearby, you need to go.
Our server was very familiar with gluten fre and asked if it was a preference or a medical reason which was fantastic! Gluten free battered fish tacos were sooooooooi good. Next time I’ll try the relleno
I was so happy to hear that everything except for the flour tortillas (obviously) and the sopapillas are, or can be made gluten free. Had an enchilada and it was delicious!
Although menu isn't fully marked with gluten-free options the staff and management are very knowledgeable and willing to explain everything on the menu. They have a separate gluten-free fryer and the only thing that is not gluten-free on the menu is their flour tortillas.
Staff was very knowledgeable and helpful with the gluten free options. Food was delicious.
We asked for their gluten free menus, and were pleased to see that there was quite a variety of options to choose from on them. The happy hour menu also had quite a few GF options, which can be unusual. The manager came out and let us know that they have a dedicated GF fryer, and take precautions to prevent cross contamination. My husband had Chile Rellenos for the first time in a long time. Fried not baked! I had steak fajitas and skipped the beans and rice in favor of their mixed vegetables. Everything was well prepared, fresh and delicious. Oh, and we did NOT get sick! We will be back!
Chips are gluten free! If you're Celiac and order something like enchiladas make sure you tell your server you want the gluten free corn tortillas. The normal corn tortillas are definitely cross contaminated.
The manager was very knowledgeable and made sure the server knee what to do to make sure that my food was not contaminated. I did not become ill.
Ok GF menu. I got really sick once so I think cross contamination is an issue for them. The other 2 times were ok, but got REALLY sick the one time.
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Delicious! Dedicated fryer for chips, tacos, burritos, fajitas- everything can be made GF basically- kids loved it. Great spot.
Entire menu (minus flour tortillas and sopapilla) is GF I always get chile relleno no issues and supper crispy!
Good service, chips are GF, lots of GF or GFO items on menu
Always easy to eat here!! Almost all GF, minus flour tortillas or other obvious items.
Got Glutened. Steak fajitas with corn tortillas, marked GF on menu and confirmed by waiter. Also the food was ridiculously salty.
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