El Moose

Great restaurant, and it’s been great for 20 years. This is one of the places I’ll make a trip for both before and after my celiac diagnosis.

Shrimp in chipotle cream sauce was terrific. Texture on the shrimp and black beans were perfect — most places can’t do either! And the tequila shot I ordered was a VERY generous pour. :)

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

We had a man amazing dinner at ElMoose!! 99% of the menu is gluten free, dedicated fryer, and knowledgeable staff. They were so great, friendly & reassuring. The food… was seriously delicious! We live many miles south of ElMoose and I know we will make the drive up to enjoy it again. Delicious!!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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

I never have to worry about eating here, plus the food is so good that I can bring absolutely anyone in my life here and they can find something they enjoy! I literally dream about this food and I highly recommend the Al Pastor tacos, as well as the Machaca Con Papas, with a horchata to wash it all down!

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?

— 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

Food is incredible. The mole is especially good. Only the tortas have gluten, so there are very limited opportunities for cross contamination.

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

— 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

Almost everything is GF including the chips and salsas. Solid Mexican food - especially for Seattle.

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

Delicious and 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 on the menu is Gluten Free with the exception of the tortas, which use bread from an outside bakery, and is not fried so has little chance of cross contamination. They’re great when you notify them you have celiac so they make sure not to touch a torta then make your food. Eat here all the time and have never gotten sick. Plus it’s fantastic and proved good.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• 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?

— 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 breakfast/brunch
• 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
• Low-FODMAP friendly

Delicious food and good portions. Very sensitive celiac and had zero symptoms!

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

— 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

They accommodated my extended family of 12 plus my service dog (not a small dude!) really well, and the food was absolutely delicious! I had the chips with trio of salsas and guacamole, all of which were fab, as well as the tequila shrimp and part of my son’s street corn appetizer. Everything I ate was very good, including the grapefruit marg! Highly recommend!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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 takeout

There entire dinner menu is gluten free. They have dedicated fryer for chips. I had Margherita, Tacos, Refried beans and another entree. Food was amazing and the server was quite helpful.

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?

— 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

Me and my partner who is celiac loveee El Moose. They have the best gluten free chips with no cross contamination. One of our go-tos for a consistently amazing meal/service.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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

Amazing food and was very 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

This is probably my favorite place to eat/order from in Seattle. The food is amazing and 99.9% of the menu is naturally GF - the only gluten comes from the bread for the Tortas on the brunch/lunch menu and they don't make it in-house. I've eaten here dozens of times and never had a reaction.

The Carne Asada and Manchamanteles are my go-to entrees, but everything I've tried as been delicious even when it gets a bit too spicy for my taste. I also love the guacamole+chips and the flan!

Side note if you plan to order for delivery: sometimes they will stop taking delivery orders during "busy times" like Friday and Saturday evenings. If you want to be safe, try to put your order in before 6-7pm.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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 breakfast/brunch
• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Super delicious Mexican food. Everything on menu is GF except "torta" sandwiches, which are only served weekdays. We went for Sunday brunch and it was great!

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

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?

— Good

This place was amazing! So many options, almost all gluten free. The chips and guac are a must! The meals are huge so sharing is a good option.

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

The food at El Moose is so delicious. Authentic Mexican food - the best I’ve had in a while. Their menu lists 99% of items are GF. I am celiac and had no issues. I also asked for dairy free and they were super accommodating. Highly recommend!

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

Been here a few times, almost all of their menu is GF except for sandwich bread at lunch. Huge portions and really tasty.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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

Tasty food. We did enchiladas de puya, shrimp in cream sauce, and the sopes huevo. All delicious, but the salsa de puya is pretty spicy after taste! (The cheese enchiladas themselves are great, I scraped the sauce off and mixed some green salsa from the sopes huevo to meditate the heat).

Only gluten containing items (torta, sandwiches) are on the lunch menu.

They do make a GF beer battered fried fish that goes in the fryer, and it is a gluten removed beer. The risk from that then causing cross contamination issues is pretty low, but just so you know. But there is tons to order if you decide not to do any items (eg plantains) from the fryer.

Waiter was knowledgeable. Outdoor dining was covered but with plenty of air flow making it a safe option.

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Offers outdoor seating

Delicious authentic street tacos! Their guacamole is also very tasty.

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

— 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

I have been here many times. One of my go to places for breakfast. I love everything, especially if it has cactus in it. I never order anything from the fryer so the fact that it is not a dedicated Gluten-free doesn’t make any difference to me.

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

— Somewhat

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

*update* Confirmed as another reviewer had said that the fryer isn’t technically gluten free. If you ask them they will say yes, but when I asked if the beer batter for the fish goes into the fryer they said it does, but I think they use Omission beer which is a gluten removed beer and not celiac-safe. The batter is otherwise GF.

Awesome food. Most of the menu is gluten free, except for the tortas, according to our server. I had the sopes con huevos and shared the both guac and the esquites appetizer with the table. Everything was delicious. Very good tequila selection too.

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

— Somewhat

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Offers delivery
• Offers outdoor seating

The fryer is NOT safe. They serve beer battered fish tacos and the fryer is shared. Anything non fried is safe though. The enchiladas are good!

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

— Not very

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?

— Average

Really nice establishment with even better food. Their menu states 99% of their items are gluten free. I had a quesadilla and they stated beforehand that they don’t even use flour tortillas, so there wasn’t any fear of cross-contamination. Will definitely be returning!

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

— Somewhat

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 kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating

If you go for dinner or on a weekend, ALL the food is gf. (If you go for weekday lunch, they serve sandwiches.) Knowledgable staff, good food. Super pricey though!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Completely dedicated gluten-free kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good vegan options
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Absolutely incredible food - everything on their dinner menu is GF. The only gluten item is on the lunch menu and it’s handled on a completely separate part of the kitchen. Fryer is 100% GF too! Will be making this a regular spot for us.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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 breakfast/brunch
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery

THEY DO NOT HAVE A GLUTEN FREE FRYER. I asked the server who checked with their kitchen and their beer battered fish is fried in the same fryer. Service was also extremely slow. Took nearly 30 minutes to get tacos when there were only three other tables.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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?

— Average

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?

— 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 breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Amazing tacos. 99 percent of the menu is gluten free so totally celiac friendly! I will be eating here a lot!

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

— 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

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Most items are GF here. They have an asterisk next to things that DO contain gluten, it it just seems to be the tortas. Ask server, but I ate here with reaction. Seriously tasty.

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

— 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

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

— 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

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery

love this place! eat here weekly and ive never had a reaction.

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

mostly gf menu. great food and very little risk of cross contamination!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

99% gluten free (aside from bread they put in a random salad that can easily be removed) - excellent authentic Mexican that’s totally safe for a celiac (yes, even the fried food)

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I go here frequently and I’ve never been disappointed by anything on the menu. Everything is GF except the bread (they only use corn tortillas). Love the horchata latte.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

So good! Best Mexican food in Seattle. Very gf-friendly and safe for celiacs like me. They hardly have any gluten in the house.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The food is great! Get the guacamole for sure.

There is almost no gluten used in any of the menu items. All of the tortillas are corn and the hot out of the fryer chips are amazing. The ambiance is authentic Mexican and very kid friendly. Try the shrimp in a spicy cream sauce.