Gluten-Free at Barberitos

They we’re very nice but the food is not safe for people with celiac disease. Cross contamination across the board and staff is not knowledgeable.

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?

— Average

They have an allergy listing posted. We had already researched ahead of time, so he knew he could get a bowl. My son told the worker he had a gluten allergy and they worker said ok, but that's it. He had already put on new gloves, but they just reach in to get many of the toppings (e.g., cheese), so there is going to be cross-contact. We probably won't go back, which is disappointing because it's one of my son's favorites.

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

— Not at all

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?

— Average

Amazing experience! Called and talked to the manager ahead of time, and he said I could eat safely, but to make sure I remind them to change gloves. When we arrived 1 1/2 hour later, the manager had left for the day and there was some unclarity. The kind young lady at the counter offered to call the manager to be sure. He asked to speak to me on the phone and went over my options to be sure I was safe. Traveling thru the area but if ever in the area again I would definitely visit here again.

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

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

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

— Excellent

I get the salad or burrito bowl most often. We enjoy being able to go and customize our orders (similar to a Chipotle)

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

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

Excellent service, knowledgable concerning gluten free issues. I told the first line person that I was gluten free related to Celiacs and she was able to make suggestions and was aware of what gluten free items that were available. Very pleasant; started my order and handled it all the way through the preparation process. Highly recommend!

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?

— Excellent

I walked in, observed their food handling, and decided the chance of cross-contamination too high. The risk wasn't worth it.

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

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

— Average

Excellent food. Very happy to accommodate precautions for my gluten free. Great staff too

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

Absolutely not a good idea for gluten allergy. Cross contamination is huge. Got sick every time.

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

— Not very

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

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

The food was good and I didn't get sick. However, they are not very knowledgeable about gluten. The lady did change her gloves and told me I couldn't eat the flour tortillas. She did not know the corn tortillas had possible gluten contamination. She then referred me to white nutrition chart on the wall. It was a nutrition chart, not an allergy chart but I was able to pull the allergen chart from their website. They were very friendly just didn't know about gluten or cross contamination.

The food and service was amazing!

This is my favorite resturant hands down. I am celiac and never have had an issue

Celiac friendly?

Yes

the staff was nice but not celiac friendly. everything is fried together (shells, tortillas, and chips) but their burrito bowl is fine.

Ate here once and got very sick. There has to be cross contamination going on somewhere. I was not impressed with the quality of food either.

Celiac friendly?

No

All of their meats are gluten free, and you’re pretty much safe around the rest of their products (minus the flour tortillas). Just ask the staff to change their gloves and it’s no problem.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The website and employees will tell you all the meat is GF, while their official nutrition menu points out that nearly all meat uses shared prep space and is cross contaminated. Makes me worry that this place does GF as a fad, but doesn't take it seriously for those of us for which it is medically necessary. Still 3 stars because they do offer a limited number of actually GF items.

Celiac friendly?

No

The staff had no clue about gluten allergies. There is a list of non gluten free items on the wall. The staff told us the items on the list were gluten free. Decided this was not the place for me to eat.

The staff had to be asked to change gloves. Food was ok.

This location tends to be more careful than the one in Warner Robins, but cross contamination is still a problem.

Celiac friendly?

No

Chipotle is better and safer. Their menu is clearly marked however many toppings are cross contaminated. The server changed his gloves for me and got me fresh cheese and lettuce upon request. He was great. However they didn't realize their chips weren't gf. Thankfully other reviews let me know.

Employee didn't know what gluten was, we asked him to speak to his manager. Came out and Stated they had no Gluten free items

Excellent customer service. The servers knew exactly what to do when I mentioned that I am gluten intolerant. They changed the gloves and guide me thru the options . Food was delicious.

Cross contamination is a problem, even if they change their gloves, since they reach into the bins to get the ingredients. I have tried this location during busy and quiet times and have suffered each time.

Celiac friendly?

No

Everything except the burrito tortillas is gluten free! I love this place so much!

They may have gf options but really, the only options are the burrito bowl or a salad. The taco shells and chips are fried in same oil they fry flour tortillas. They were unfriendly and I got charged like $.75 for a little strip of sour cream. I didn't find it very flavorful and it's overpriced. Probably won't return

Website touts gluten free but NOT safe for people with celiac. All food items are prepared on the same equipment - i.e. Corn tortillas steamed in the same steamer as flour, flour tortillas fried into salad bowls in the same fryer as tortilla chips and corn tortillas. Meat cooked on the grill with quesadillas w/ flour tortillas. A haven for cross contamination, but the staff was very sweet about explaining it all to me when I asked and very apologetic for not having anything safe for me to eat!

Celiac friendly?

No

Was very impressed. They took great care to make sure my food was handled properly. Really enjoyed having ground turkey. Spicy and delicious rice bowl with lots of toppings. My favorite were the chips which didn't bother me like Salsaritas did and all the differ t salsa! Yummy

This was our 2nd visit to a Barberitos in GA as we traveled & it too was delicious. They are very allergy aware & friendly. The food is very fresh & we were all able to eat together safely.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

We absolutely loved the food & the service! Very fresh & yummy! Although the hard shell tacos & nacho chips could possibly be cross contaminated (which they explained right away), both my son & I did not have an issue at all!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

organics, fresh veggies, all around good. menu is easy to read, and everything except flour tortillas are gluten free

Celiac friendly?

Yes

wife and son have not had issues when eating at Barberitos. they also use organic veggies.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Everything is listed and easy to read, right in the menu. They use a lot of organics as well. Wife and son, both have wheat allergies and do well eating at Barberitos.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The posted menu on the wall is marked with all GF items which includes the nacho chips, taco bowls, salads and tacos (hard and soft shell). Everything was fresh and excellent! We will happily return.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Informative about cross contamination with gf shells. All rice, meat, beans, veggies gf. Two year old loved the rice and bean bowl. Quite good and friendly staff

Nice option, good food, I got chicken and steak tacos and my husband got the fish. Everything was gluten free except the flour tortillas, staff did change gloves when I told them I had allergy.

the only option here is a bowl full of filling. Unlike celiac friendly Mexican restaurants they fry their naturally gluten free corn chips in contaminated oil. The bowl was tasty but I was extremely disappointed that I could not eat corn chips with it.

Celiac friendly?

No

Helpful staff. Had chicken bowl with pinto beans, lettuce, cheese dip and salsa. Very good! Ate there four days in a row while visiting Columbus. Highly recommend!!

Cross contamination issues for sure

Celiac friendly?

No

horrible! bunch of idiots. I would never chance eating at this place. I asked if their corn tortillas had any wheat in it. the lady looked at me and said I don't know I don't think so place is horrible

Has some great Gluten-free options

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Just tried to go here after reading about their gluten-free options on their website, and the staff was completely clueless when it came to cross-contamination issues. After asking a few questions regarding things like whether they could change gloves and possibly get any items from the back that hadn't been handled already with tongs used for gluten-containing items, and getting complete BLANK STARES back from every staff member on the line, I decided it wasn't worth it...too big of a risk. Very disappointed. :-(

Celiac friendly?

No

Awesome Spicy chicken bowl.

everything is gf except the flour tortillas. the make their own chips and fry nothing else. the menu board supports gf and it way better than Chipotle.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Lots of gluten free choices. My daughter loved it .

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Good gluten free menu.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The staff knows me by sight and most change their gloves before I ask!

Celiac friendly?

Yes