Review of Zapatista

Celiacs and gluten-intolerant beware:

I was glutened here.

Fortunately, I don't get sick when I get glutened but I'm sure it's still done damage for me in my intestines.

A server had misinformed me that the chips were fried in their own oil and that they were safe. After eating some, I asked the waiter if they were safe and he said they were not. Then I spoke to the manager who confirmed that they were, indeed, cross-contaminated (fried in shared oil). She said that the server didn't speak really good English and didn't understand my question. Then when I ordered from their "gluten-free" menu, I was warned that one of the entrees on there was not gluten-free. I was also warned that the sides of french fries AND rice were not safe, either. I asked them why they hadn't corrected their menu yet. The manager said that they would do that "soon." I filled out a complaint form and warned them that they may not be so lucky with someone else who has a gluten problem in the future.

Lesson learned: just because a restaurant has a "gluten-free" menu, don't assume they are anymore informed about the gluten-free diet than any other restaurant. Always be skeptical and don't take anything for granted. So, you may want to avoid this restaurant that has a "gluten-free" menu and is listed in many gluten-free sites as a safe place to eat.