TequeArepa

We randomly found this restaurant searching for food in the area & what a treat! The staff were very knowledgeable about celiac safety, cross contamination concerns, etc.

Their arepas are 100% gluten free, stored/prepped/cooked in a separate area. All of their entrees are 100% gluten free.

Their empanadas are inherently gluten free but share a fryer, so not celiac safe.

Their food was amazing, very filling, and worth the money. It’s an order at the counter and take for take out or sit down to eat style. The friendliness of the staff was the cherry on top of a great celiac safe experience.

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

Yum! Had the pabellon. Was told it is the most popular choice. Tried both the hot and garlic sauce. Preferred the garlic. Choices clearly marked and patient friendly staff.

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 found this place when I was stuck in the area for an entire day for my son’s soccer tournament. I wish I lived closer because their arepas are AMAZING. Both times I’ve been, they were able to tell me about my options and clearly distinguished between totally GF and no-gluten-ingredients-but-using-shared-fryer for me. The last time I was down that way, I got two and ate one rewarmed the next day and it was still great.

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

Wonderful and inviting staff! 95% is naturally GF. Stay away from the fries, as they share oil!

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

— 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?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

Arepas are entirely gluten free of which there are 20 options, waitress knew how to advise about what else was gluten free on the menu as well.

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 my favorite lunch spot. Excellent food that's gluten free by nature. I don't have to substitute anything. It's refreshing. I highly recommend the #106 Pabellon (shredded beef, black beans, plantain).

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

I love their food but have gotten sick the next day after eating here. I tried three times hoping it was something else I was getting sick from.

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?

— 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 kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

I could eat their arepas all day every day. So good.

My daughter has Celiac and worries a lot about gluten. She absolutely loves Tequearepa. The cheese arepa is her favorite and she has never gotten sick. We all love to go to Tequearepa. Just avoid anything fried... because the Tequenos are fried there (wheat).

Try the pork and cheddar, or the ham and white cheese arepa , very good. The fryer is cross contaminated and there is no gf marked on the menu.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Excellent food but a little pricey.

Excellent little local shop making really good corn Arepa sandwiches.