Rio Grande

9 recent ratings
$$ • Mexican Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Popular gluten-free menu items: Enchiladas, Tortilla Chips
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9 ratings

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1101 Walnut St
Boulder, CO 80302

Most Recent Reviews


Symptomatic Celiac
3 months ago

Good service, chips are GF, lots of GF or GFO items on menu

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GF Menu Items
  • — Tortilla Chips, Enchiladas
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Other
  • — Good for peanut-free
Celiac
4 months ago

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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6 months ago

I got the onion and cheese enchiladas. They were good and gluten free. Items on the menu are labeled gf.

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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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Symptomatic Celiac
8 months ago

Almost everything is GF or can be made GF! All of their sauces are gluten free which is great because lots of places use it as a thickener. I love eating here!

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  • — Dedicated kitchen space
  • — Staff accommodates
  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — Other dedicated equipment
Gluten Intolerant
8 months ago

Excellent food and lots of gf options!

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Symptomatic Celiac
8 months ago

Almost the whole menu is GF or GFO. Fryer is GF. They have GF fried Chile rellenos! Three celiac family members are here and the most sensitive of us had no issues. Highly recommend.

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

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.

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Symptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

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.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Separate gluten-free menu
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  • — Knowledgeable staff
Other
  • — Dinner
  • — Good for kids
Celiac
1 year ago

Soooo tasty. Most things are GF. I had the deep-fried GF fish tacos 🤤🤤🤤 and chips and rice. The chips are made in a facility that has wheat but they are cooked in fresh oil that is not contaminated (and I think when they get to the restaurant they just heat them up). I did not get sick and I'm very sensitive! Oh they could not tell me if the Worcestershire sauce in the bloody Mary mix was GF so they advised me to not order it which was a bummer but okay.

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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
  • — Food flagged
Gluten-Free at Rio Grande
2 years ago

Amazing food with a GF menu. Got GF beer here! Good variety. Helpful server

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Separate gluten-free menu
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  • — Dedicated kitchen space
  • — Staff accommodates
  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — Dedicated fryer
  • — No dedicated kitchen
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  • — Lunch
  • — Dinner
  • — Outdoor seating
  • — Good for kids
Symptomatic Celiac
2 years ago

The waitress was knowledgeable and was able to explain what was and how most was. I just got nachos & margs. Nothing fancy but didn’t get sick.

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

Never eat here got soooooo sick they don’t care terrible management not worth the money. Son ended up in the ER manager didn’t care. Stay away.

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

Almost everything can be made or is GF! Just let them know you have an allergy!

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Celiac
7 years ago

I've always loved the rio but the last time I went, they couldn't make me just plain chicken (the marinade has soy sauce). They said they couldn't accommodate that request even though they had done it many times for me before. I won't be returning unfortunately

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Celiac
7 years ago

Been here a few times and never gotten sick (celiac and very sensitive). There's a good amount of options to choose from and the chips are truly gf, which is great! However, the food isn't the best. If I was just rating on food taste/quality it would be 3 but because they're good with celiac and have chips I can eat I gave them a 4.

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Celiac
8 years ago

Decent food. Been here many times with no celiac issues. Reviews of other locations say it's not celiac friendly so either I've been lucky or the Boulder one is better.

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9 years ago
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Reviews of this Chain

Symptomatic Celiac
2 weeks ago

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.

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Celiac
2 months ago

Entire menu (minus flour tortillas and sopapilla) is GF I always get chile relleno no issues and supper crispy!

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4 months ago

Always easy to eat here!! Almost all GF, minus flour tortillas or other obvious items.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Tortillas, Tacos, Burrito Bowls, Burritos & more
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Other
  • — Good for dairy-free
Symptomatic Celiac
4 months ago

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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GF Menu Items
  • — Dessert, Tortillas, Enchiladas
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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  • — Dedicated fryer
Celiac
5 months ago

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

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GF Menu Items
  • — Tortilla Chips, Fajitas, Nachos, Tortillas & more
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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  • — Dedicated fryer

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