Taco Rosa

Definitely not a GF place. Everything is prepared & cooked in the pizza kitchen. I was worried but we took a chance because we were hungry & couldn't see anything better in the area. The staff was knowledgeable & very upfront with risk but willing to change gloves. All tacos were so delicious! Tortillas are homemade corn & so yummy! My whole family loved them & are begging to go back. 10 year old daughter had a kids quesadilla & some of my taco plate. She has Celiac but usually isn’t too sensitive to cross contamination - she was fine!

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?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Recently opened, went to check if it is GF, NOT completely GF. But they do know about gluten and Celiac. Friendly folks, talk to them!!! Very good, reasonable prices, good service. Now open for dinner. Possibly opening for dinner in February. My Celiac spouse has had no problems.

Safety Feature Ratings

• 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?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options

This is NOT a dedicated gluten free restaurant. They share a space with a pizzeria/bakery and their menu includes a flour tortilla burrito. They were very honest when we got there about the risk of cross contact. I don't know why this listing says dedicated GF though. Would probably be fine for someone with intolerance but not celiac.

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

— Not 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?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

Delicious food, gluten free home made corn tortillas but NOT dedicated gluten free and they have flour tortillas for their burritos

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

— Somewhat

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 dairy-free
• Good for takeout

Their kitchen is now shared with the pizzeria kitchen next door, meaning flour can be in the air and on surfaces. Restaurant is NOT dedicated gluten free, but the staff was upfront and helpful about risks of cross contamination.

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

— Somewhat

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

It’s not 100% gluten free. They’ve introduced a wheat flour tortilla burrito which is cooked on the grill with corn tortillas and all meats. The young woman at the counter was confused about my questions regarding gluten, but eventually (after a confusing conversation) I was able to learn that very recently they had added wheat flour tortillas to their menu and everything is cooked on the same grill.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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?

— Poor

Definitely eat here! 100% GF and delicious tacos. They have a nice outdoor seating area with wild chickens roaming around which is fun for the kids. Lots of great drink options, too. We stopped here on our way up to the Mauna Kea Visitor Center to catch the sunset.

Stays open until 8pm.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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
• Offers outdoor seating

Amazing tacos on hand made tortillas

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent