Willy's Mexicana Grill

I asked to confirm if chips were the only thing fried, after reading some conflicting reviews. The kids working said tofu goes in the fryer too. After going to the company website to confirm tofu was GF, I ordered nachos with spicy chicken, queso dip, and veggies. The kids working were polite and checked gloves for me, but frankly clueless about gluten. The chicken was burnt and my entire meal tastes like it. I cannot recommend the taste of food, but feel like with the gloves change, things were safe. I'd like to try again and order something else next time, but definitely not a favorite.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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?

— Poor

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good vegetarian options
• Offers online ordering

Walked in, asked for a gluten free menu or information on what was gluten free and all I was told was “all I know is our tortillas are not gluten free.” No other help was offered.

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?

— Not Much

Employee who took our order was happy to change gloves and follow our order through to completion to ensure it didn’t get cross-contaminated. One of the nicest Willy’s we’ve ever been to.

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

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Offers outdoor seating

I love Willy’s. The chain has become so much more allergy conscious over the past few years. They told me they have now made their chip fryer dedicated to only their corn chips without flour, and they are more than willing to change their gloves and use ingredients from separate containers if you ask them. It’s become a pretty safe option for me all around Georgia and it’s so yummy!! Just avoid the flour tortillas obviously haha.

This has become my go-to when passing through the ATL airport. Super yummy and everything but the flour tortilla’s are gluten free. I always get a veggie bowl and load everything on it. They kindly change their gloves when asked, too. :)

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

Everything here is gluten free except the flour tortillas for the burritos. The staff is friendly and if you ask them to change their gloves before handling your food they will. The chips and one of the meats used to be unsafe but in 2023 they updated their ingredients so that both are now completely gluten free. Nothing but the corn chips are put in the fryer so those are safe. I regularly get the bowl with whatever toppings I want and cheese dip and have yet to be cross contaminated here.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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 Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegetarian options

UPDATE: Willy’s has launched a fried flour tortilla as a salad bowl so their oil is now cross contaminated (used to only fry chips or corn shells). We still get takeout there but order taco box (all ingredients separately packaged for taco bar at home) and use our own chips.

Willy’s did such a good job for my celiac son. Both workers changed their gloves as soon as I asked them to and asked what the allergies or contamination concerns were. Everything except the flour tortillas and cookies is gf. We had hard shell (corn) tacos and chips with cheese dip! Nice to make it so easy.

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

— Somewhat

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

Always had a good experience, and they also claim their chips are only fried with other chips & no flour in the cheese dip.

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?

— Good

Everything except tortillas and cookies are GF. I mentioned my allergy and he offered to change gloves because “ a lot people with gluten allergies come in here and want me to do that “ I got the tacos with citrus chicken and hubby and son got chicken bowls. We all enjoyed the food. It was delicious! All kinds of salsas and topping options.

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
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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