Rio Grande

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!

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

— Somewhat

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

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!!!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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

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

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers online ordering

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.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

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.

Celiac friendly?

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

Celiac friendly?

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.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies

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.

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

— Very

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

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.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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 dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

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.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

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.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 dinner
• Good for kids