Went here for the first time in a while the other week and was able to have a GF beer battered taco; I was skeptical (as one might be) knowing that batter in general and beer are a combo that could easily cause a glutening, but the server confirmed that both the batter and the beer used in the batter were gluten free. loved the confidence and attention to detail from the staff, and it was great to have an item I rarely can have other places!
— Somewhat
— Some
— Good
I have eaten at the Rio so many times over the last several years, I couldn't possibly count! I am highly symptomatic celiac and have never once gotten sick here. I never even have to have a conversation with any of the staff except to say " no flour tortilla" for some things. I'm not a fan of corn tortillas and I've gotten several things without a tortilla. They always accommodate whatever special order I have! Their sauces, queso, green chili, relleno... All GF and safe in my experience!!! So great to have a place to go where I don't ever have to worry about getting sick!!!
— Very
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Most/All
— Excellent
Have an online gf menu. Almost every taco can be made gf with substitution of corn tortilla. Dedicated fryer for chips as well so those are gf too. Had the nachos and did not get sick
— Very
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Most/All
— Excellent
Most of the items can be gluten free. I ordered the Baja tacos and they were amazing! I would definitely go there again. I have celiac disease and I had many choices to choose from. Staff was very knowledgeable.
— No gluten-free information on the menu
— Most/All
— Excellent
Typical line kitchen with lots of flour in it and low incentive to prevent cross contamination. I'm sure it's fine for the standard GF crowd but not appropriate for celiacs.
No
Great spot downtown next to Walrus ice cream. have had knowledgeable waiter both times, and many items to choose from. Shrimp and Crab enchiladas are great.
food just wasn't very good. not an "authentic" Mexican food flavor. nothing I couldn't make in my own microwave. the one plus: no issues with cross contamination
Yes
Amazing! The chicken fajitas (without tortillas) are yummy and i haven't been glutened by them. I have skipped the chips as i think they are fried I in the same oil as the sopapillas.
I usually get the huevos rancheros. They are pretty good. Margs are potent! Which may be a good thing if you're looking for value. Taste is not all that good.
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.
— Very
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Most/All
— Excellent
I have eaten here for many years, and I never had heartburn. I always wondered why. Three years ago I learned I have celiac, and it now makes sense. This by far my favorite restaurant in Boulder. I don’t get heartburn or have inflammation (another celiac symptom). Even chili rellenos are GF. I eat here weekly. BTW, they have amazing margaritas, for those who can have alcoholic drinks. All of their sauces are GF. Just avoid flour tortillas, and it’s safe.
— Very
— Most/All
— Excellent
Everything is gf except the flour tortillas. I had a fish taco and a relleno taco and they were both delicious. Staff was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. I highly recommend.
— Very
— Most/All
— Excellent
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.
— Not at all
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Not Much
— Below Average
It was great! All sauces are gluten free so you can get almost everything! The queso is also gluten free and amazing! They can change almost everything to be gluten free.
— Somewhat
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Most/All
— Excellent