Wahaca

13 recent ratings
$$$ • Mexican Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
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12 ratings

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66 Chandos Pl
Charing Cross, London WC2N 4HG, UK
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Most Recent Reviews


Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Great range of options and everything is clearly labelled. They ask if you have an allergy and add little allergy flags to the food so you can be sure they’ve made sure your meal is allergen free specifically.

We had guac and chips, chicken tacos and beef tacos. All was delicious - potentially a bit on the smaller side for portions for the price but was tasty regardless!

Safety


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

— Very

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?

— Good

Updated 1 month ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Gluten "sensitive" menu available BUT if you're actually celiac (like me), read carefully, as they do list cross-contaiminated items (ie. gluten free potatoes that are cooked in a fryer that gluten items have also been fried in).

That said: my tacos and salsa flyte with chips were excellent and the mango/habernero sauce is addictive 😊

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 space in the kitchen
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 month ago read full review

Asymptomatic Celiac

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I was given a gluten free menu and talked through it. They have a selection for no contamination and a selection for those who are on with contamination. Manager took my order. Very tasty food. Although a very long wait for drinks and food and it all came at very different times. Only option for desert was ice cream, whilst everyone else has churros :( Also extremely busy so a reservation Very much needed!

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
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 with other allergies
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 5 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

  • Allergen List
  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Healthy
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Mexican
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly

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Wahaca gluten-free menu
Gluten free menu as of November 2018
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More Reviews


Overall Rating

Review


The manager took my order and everything was labeled with a little red allergy flag. I got the GF chicken enchiladas and they were delicious😋

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 7 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


This place was amazing! They had a separate gluten-free menu, with many great options. The manager came out and took my order, ensuring they kept me separate, and the food came out with a little flag indicating that I had an allergy. Contrary to the other review, the food took ~4 minutes to come out, and they bring it out at different times because they give it to you fresh and hot from being made. The prices were quite reasonable as well, in my opinion. Loved it!!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 9 months ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


They had the manager come over and take the order of my son with celiac for caution. They also had a menu where everything was marked gluten free

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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?

— Some

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

— Good

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
Updated 10 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Long waiting time, the food arrived at different times, more than 10 minutes between our dishes for two people. The side dish came first and was cold before we got the main dishes. However, the tacos tasted very good! We had two waiters, and the responsibility was a bit unclear, we first got tacos wit red flag (gluten allergy) from one waiter, but the last tacos was without flag, from the other waiter. A bit later, the other waiter came with the tacos with red flag that we should have. Otherwise, they seemed educated regarding gluten, maybe it was just an extra stressful day.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Good GF selection but descriptions didn’t match the food we actually got.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


Food was great. They have a dedicated gluten-free menu and send the manager out to explain things and to take your order. Plenty of options and very respectful of celiac needs.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Overall Rating

Review


So delicious!! I'm a coeliac and have eaten here for years. When you order they will have the manager come over to explain gluten-free/allergens and contamination. The manager takes allergen orders and then the food comes out with allergen flags. My favourite restaurant!

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
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good with other allergies
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


A lot of thing gluten free. It’s delicious!!

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

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
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 2 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

Overall Rating

Review


Tasty gluten free Mexican food!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Great experience. There is a dedicated menu and a wide range of choices. The staff seems also clued up which is always good.

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
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


GF VEGGIE FRIENDLY Lovely staff and GF food Management take your order, there is full gf and stuff for those who are intolerant and can deal with cross contamination which I thought was great

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 dairy-free
  • Good for lunch
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good with other allergies
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Great food, great service, and FANTASTIC drinks!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


Gluten free menu was very extensive and very helpful. It differentiated food that could be eaten by celiacs and by people with gluten intolerances. We were waited on and served by the manager. Truly delicious food. I would definitely come back here again

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Very knowledgeable staff and the managers were super helpful. I was happy to find overlaps between their GF and Vegan menus.

The food was good (guac and GF tortilla chips, Mexico Bowl, & raspberry sorbet) and the space has cool decor. Portions are small but prices are fair.

I was slightly gassy so I’m not sure if it was CC related or something else. However, they are aware and make all efforts but do admit they cannot make any guarantees.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


Great food and gluten free available, coeliac friendly

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


The food here is amazing and they totally get coeliac requirements. Love it

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


This place does a great job of assuring celiacs get a safe and delicious meal. There is a separate GF menu with plenty of options, and the staff are very knowledgeable about celiacs disease and proper cross-contamination procedures. They even ask up front when you request a GF menu if you are celiac and the food comes with a little flag in it, denoting it as gluten free. I ate here several times while visiting London and felt confident in the safety of the food, making it easier to relax and enjoy the fun vibe in the restaurant. Would definitely recommend!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Very knowledgeable and friendly staff, separate GF menu, good food and a great overall vibe - highly recommended!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


They asked if I had celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, and adjusted my order based on severity. Good food and a fun atmosphere.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Busy but worth it! Good selection of many things on the GF menu. Pork tacos and chicken tacos were great.

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Good tacos and frijoles. Server was knowledgeable and kind.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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amazingly authentic street food with a juice bar and a sustainable seafood menu. lovely atmosphere and knowledgeable waitstaff

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Gluten Sensitive

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I was in London on a business trip and used the internet to find me a place to eat that had gluten free options, and Wahaca came up. The enchiladas were actually quite good, the rice & beans were pretty mediocre, and the service was a little... distant. My colleague and I waited a good 3-5 minutes at the host stand for someone to come seat us while three employees stared at us from the bar. We had walked pretty far to get to this place or we would have just turned around and left.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


very attentive staff who understand food allergies. well documented allergen list and dedicated gf menu. They also acknowledge there are those who simply prefer to avoid gluten and offer them a menu where small risks of cross-contamination may occur. The strict GF menu is excellent and have me confidence I could eat here safely.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Very accommodating staff with easy to navigate GF menu. Items marked GF as well as what to avoid if especially sensitive (Celiac). I ate there and it was delicious and had no issues as a Celiac. Great food and service!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Overall Rating

Review


Dedicated GF menu including options for milder sensitivities . More options than you know what to do with. Super knowledgeable helpful staff. A delight for us to dine in 🤩

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Nice tacos with lots of different choices and the deep fried food is marked on the gluten-free menu as “contaminated “.

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
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 kids
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Offers outdoor seating
Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Incredible food and such a good menu choice. Waiter very attentive to coeliac disease!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Wahaca has been a favourite for years! I’ve been to this location too many times to count and it’s incredible. The staff is very knowledgeable. They have a manager come to the table to take allergen orders. All food is marked with flags to indicate gluten-free or allergen plates. The kitchen is not all gluten-free so some contamination is possible, but I’ve eaten here for years and never had an issue. They have gf tortilla chips because the normal ones are fried in a shared fryer. The food is incredible!!

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
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Reservations recommended
Asymptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Excellent meal and a serious understanding of coeliac disease so I felt very confident eating here. GF menu is divided into coeliac and "less sensitive" so you can pick your level.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

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