Tocayo Taqueria & Tequila
8 ratings
$$ • Mexican Restaurant, Bar
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu, but gluten-free options are available
Reported GF menu options: Tacos
Safety Rating
7 ratings
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810 Ivy St
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
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Most Recent Reviews
Review
Consistent! The waiters are kind when I ask for gluten free options and kitchen safety. I lived in Texas for 7 years, so my standard is little high for tex mex/mexican food. This place is the best I’ve had in pgh since moving back. The queso is the best I’ve had in pgh and genuinely better than a bunch of good restaurants in Texas. I’ve eaten here many times and never felt sick!!!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— 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?
— Most/All
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Review
very good and large portions! the menu isn’t marked but the wait staff said anything can be made gf! the staff was very knowledgeable and wore gloves while handling food to our table and my gf plate was kept separate from the other plates. no reaction!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— 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?
— Most/All
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Review
Homemade blue corn tortillas stuffed with a menagerie of ingredients made for an evening of gluttony without fear of getting sick. If I lived in Pittsburgh this would become a regular place for me. If you find yourself in Shadyside you must try the tacos.
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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Tocayo is great! Lots of corn-based tacos rather than flour-based which is nice.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Somewhat
Quality & Quantity
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
Review
Tocayo is our favorite Mexican restaurant in Pittsburgh. Their blue corn tortillas and corn tortillas are gluten free. There are a number of tacos made with corn tortillas on their menu. They have a dedicated fryer! We got take out and I noted gluten free on my entree. I failed to note it on the appetizer. The manager caught it and told me about their dedicated fryer.
Great place.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Somewhat
Safety Feature Ratings
- Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
- Dedicated gluten-free fryer
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
Other
Other Characteristics
- Good for takeout
- Offers online ordering
Review
I went with a friend for lunch and we both had excellent meals. My waiter was knowledgeable about the menu and food preparation and suggested modifications to make my tostada salad gluten and dairy free. He indicated that the corn chips and tostadas are fried in a dedicated fryer. The guacamole and my salad were delicious.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Somewhat
Safety Feature Ratings
- Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
- Dedicated gluten-free fryer
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 lunch
- Good selection of healthy options
Review
Staff is very knowledgeable about gluten and the kitchen can take allergen precautions. The chips have a dedicated fryer; I love to come for their happy hour and just get chips and queso/salsa and margs (which are great here), and sometimes get tacos as well.
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?
— Some
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Other
Other Characteristics
- Good for dinner
- Good for lunch
- Good for takeout
Review
Servers were very knowledgable about Celiac/cross contamination! Tortillas are made in the morning before glutenous items are put in the fryer. Shrimp normally comes breaded, but they pan fried shrimp for me. Food and drinks were delicious.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— 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?
— Most/All
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
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