The Taco Stand

8 recent ratings
$ • Restaurant
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu, but gluten-free options are available
Reported GF menu options: Tacos
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8 ratings

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621 Pearl St
La Jolla, CA 92037
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Symptomatic Celiac

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We have gotten pollo asado and carne asada tacos for years. Even with the cross contamination mentioned in other reviews, it’s been okay for us. The salsa bar doesn’t appear to have any gluten ingredients, and we use more than half the condiments except for the 2 highest spicy salsas. Depends on the gluten intolerance/sensitivity, but even as a pretty gluten-sensitive diner and diagnosed celiac, we haven’t had any problems when asking the order to be made with corn tortillas

Safety


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

— Not very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 6 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Don’t eat here if you have celiac or a strong sensitivity. They warm flour tortillas on the flat top grill among other cross contamination risks.

Safety


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

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

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

— Poor

Updated 9 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Cross contact will be an issue here. Food is amazing, but there is lots of cross contact and it is not very safe

Safety


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

— Not very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 11 months ago read full review

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.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Tacos

Categories

  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Delivery
  • Dinner
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout

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Wheat Allergy

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Update: April 2023 The person working the counter and the cooks would not give a confident answer on if the corn tortillas contained flour. Maybe they are fine, but the lack of confidence made me order something for the kid, and nothing for me. —— Okay so let’s start with the good. These carne asada tacos are life changing. Like, they’re the real deal Southern California tacos that you’ll tell all your friends about when you go home to anywhere else in the world. I lived here in SD for over a decade, in a world where I didn’t know I was allergic to wheat, and these tacos brought me back to the carne asada burritos I miss so much. Also, my teenager asked to eat here two days in a row. Haha. I also do think they cook the corn tortillas in a dedicated place. And they’re homemade.

The bad: there are no substitutions. You want the breakfast burritos with corn tortillas? That’s gonna be a no. This was a huge bummer for me. It doesn’t matter who is working the cash register, you’re not gonna get that breakfast taco (unless the menu changes).

So- good for lunch and dinner. Amazing amazing amazing tacos.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 11 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Really yummy! Loved the carne asada taco

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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They know what you can eat as far as gluten free goes. However beware…. Cross contamination is huge here!

Safety


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

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Heaven in a taco.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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great service and price. the cashier made note of celiac and talked to the kitchen staff to make sure our oder was handled with care. had the grilled fish tacos, very good. all the sauces were great tasting.

Safety


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

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Great tacos! Almost all tacos GF except Baja and Sonora. Chips are GF but do share a fryer with gluten ingredients.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Corn tacos and flour tortillas were cooked in separate areas. They also appeared to use separate parts of the grill for different meats/seafood. I got a shrimp taco and had no reaction.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Not a dedicated gluten-free facility but all tacos are served on corn tortillas and all meats are gluten-free. It’s always very packed from open to close so be prepared to wait!

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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