Torchy's Tacos
$ • Taco Restaurant
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Server told me that they can sub corn for flour tortillas on any taco. Mentioned cross contamination in the fryer, told me they could find workarounds for friend ingredients. Added gluten allergy to my slip, double checked they had. Tasty! There wasn’t a separate GF menu in person, but the server was knowledgeable.
I had great tacos here! They have a separate GF menu which is reassuring! The only thing is that they do say they cannot guarantee cross contamination as there are flour tortillas in the same kitchen. I am coeliac but I tend to risk this as tortillas don’t make crumbs like bread/pizza dough. I had no adverse symptoms from eating here at all. I suppose if you are super super sensitive then maybe don’t risk the tacos, have the fillings in a bowl instead. Would genuinely recommend this place though!
I had great tacos here! They have a separate GF menu which is reassuring! The only thing is that they do say they cannot guarantee cross contamination as there are flour tortillas in the same kitchen. I am coeliac but I tend to risk this as tortillas don’t make crumbs like bread/pizza dough. I had no adverse symptoms from eating here at all. I suppose if you are super super sensitive then maybe don’t risk the tacos, have the fillings in a bowl instead. Would genuinely recommend this place though!
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These guys are awesome!!! They even fried a separate batch of chips for me!
The chips aren't GF, even if they say it's OK, they are NOT safe for celiac (no dedicated fryer).
Other than the chips, you can order a lot and not get sick, you just need to check with the manager. Some of the UT students who work here are clueless about celiac disease (nice kids, just not trained).
If you do have celiac disease, the manager will help you to figure out what you can eat, and will be knowledgeable. They also take precautions for cross contamination if they know you are allergic, and not just a lifestyle GF person.
My wife has hyper-sensitive celiac disease, so Torchy's made her nervous the first time. After two times back, she's never been glutened or sick.
I give four stars because even though they are celiac able, a lack of GF menus and staff training makes it unfriendly to persons with the disease.
I love this place and the remodel is awesome! Torchy's is a much every time I am in Austin!
Just went in for the first time in a while only to be told that they no longer have a gluten free menu because the previous one was incorrect :/ this is very discouraging but everyone was helpful and I was still able to find something.
Never cease to impress. The tacos are delectable and it doesn't hurt that they have cane sugar Dr. Pepper
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Delicious! They have a “gluten conscious” menu online and will note that the order needs to be gluten free if you ask when ordering. I got the chicken fajita and fresh avocado tacos, and both were great if a little spicy (I have a low spice tolerance). The manager stopped by our table while we were eating and brought us free chips and queso when we said it was our first time there. He explained that they have a dedicated fryer for the chips and even brought out a bag of the cheese they use so I could confirm it was gluten free. Overall, it was a great experience!
I went even after reading the previous review. We informed the staff when taking our order that I could not have gluten as it will make me sick. I was I formed that they would mark my food with a note so there was no cross contamination. Before we left, I was starting to have reactions to the food and it’s the only thing I have ate today. Will not be going back.
I had heard good things about Torchy's from GF friends, but the Cashier was not at all informed on GF. She assured me that the kitchen was well informed and could wipe things down, use separate utensils, etc. But they brought me a taco with fried tortilla strips on it, even after we had talked about the fact that their chips are not gluten free like they claim, since there's a shared fryer. I didn't eat it, to be safe. Definitely wouldn't recommend
Good tacos with lots of protein. Plan ahead by looking at their website for GF options and ask order to be flagged as GF. All is made in back, and I don’t know about their kitchen protocols. I get the same thing every time I go and feel safe with that.
