Gluten-Free at Plaza Azteca

Menu is no longer marked. The hostess had no idea what gluten was. Our server said the tacos, fajitas, enchiladas and nachos are made with corn tortillas but she was unsure if there was anything else in them that might have gluten. My corn tortillas tasted old and were extremely tough. Be cautious if you come here

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

— Not at all

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

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

— Below Average

Great food, chicken fajitas were really good. The chips are in a separate fryer. Knowledgeable staff.

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

— Very

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

Tortilla chips are not cooked in a separate fryer. Celiac child had a taco salad and seemed ok but that was the only item she could eat.

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?

— Not Much/None

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

— Below Average

I called ahead asking about gluten free options and the hostess let me know the server could point out what can be made gf on the menu. She mentioned the chips were not made in a shared fryer. When we were seated the server said the enchiladas, tacos, and fajitas could be made with corn tortillas. The server dis mention the salad flour tortilla were fried in the same chip oil so they would not be safe. I asked about the beans and rice that were served with them and he was unsure so the manager came out. The manager asked if it was celiac or an intolerance and I let him know I was celiac. He told me the beans were fine as they make them fresh everyday with vegetable oil and spices, but he was unsure of the rice because of the bullion they use. They could make me a white rice instead with corn. He also let me know he would inform the kitchen. I ended up ordering chicken fajitas, white rice, and beans. Everything was good and I had no reaction.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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

Their food never disappoints and we were extra grateful for their attention to my husbands gluten free needs. The server helped us find menu items that used corn rather than flour tortillas (enchiladas) and even came back after speaking to the kitchen to let us know one of the sauces was thickened with flour. He subbed a different salsa and brought us a sample to taste! Things are a little pricey but very worth it for that home cooked Mexican taste!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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 dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good vegetarian options

lots of gf options. they have corn tortillas and can use them for the quesadillas, fajitas, and anything else with a tortilla. the chips and salsa are gf and taste amazing. i had a great dinner and was not worried about getting glutened at all. the staff is very helpful and willing to accommodate you and your needs :)

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

Been here several times - fajitas are always an easy go to, just ask for corn tortillas. Chips are fried in a shared fryer so if you’re avoiding cross contamination don’t eat them - I bring my own to enjoy the guacamole. Apparently they used to have GF right on the menu but changed the menus and it no longer states it. Some servers are more knowledgeable than others so I stick to eating the same things Everytime I go.

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

Poor experience - didn't even make it past the hostess. We walked in and I asked about gluten free options. She started talking about vegetarian options. I asked if I could speak to someone else. Another person came over and said they don't have separate fryers or dedicated space. Decided it was not worth the risk for my daughter with Celiac.

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

My cousin works here and says the chips are fried in a separate fryer. I’m not sure about staff knowledge of allergens but our server knew what gluten was and noted it for the kitchen to take precautions. The food was lovely and great margs.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Offers outdoor seating

They do list gluten free corn tortillas under fajitas, but that’s about it. Our waitress didn’t speak enough English to know what I was asking when I asked about another menu item being gluten free. Another waiter tried to answer my question, but I wasn’t very confident in his response either. I’m new to gf and not very confident when things aren’t well marked. I just got chicken fajitas and didn’t eat any of the sides.

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

Large restaurant, friendly staff. Lots of options. I did not get sick and neither did my gf/df husband. Chips were fine. They have vegan cheese, too. They did serve us flour tortillas but they come wrapped separately and the server realized the error before we had a chance to flag someone down. This is a chain and we also did well at the one in OBX, NC.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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 kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

We told them we had a gluten allergy. Three of us in the house have celiac. All three of us got very very sick. Not a safe place for celiacs.

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/None

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

— Good

I’m usually weary of Mexican food because I haven’t had much luck with it. This place had no GF items on the menu marked. BUT the staff is clearly well trained, the food was delish, and I did not get sick. My first question to the waitress was “do you make your own chips and are they corn?” And she immediately replied with “yes and they are made in their own fryer and they’re gluten free” without me even telling her! She was able to guide me on the menu. After eating many baskets of chips and salsa I got the Tacos De Pollo and they were great and also a ton of food!

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

Eating at this Plaza Azteca now. It took 3 people to discover if any of the food is gluten free. Waiter didn’t understand English enough, the front manager asked “explain to me what is gluten”… and the kitchen manager explained all food is fried in separate oil-but wasn’t sure what was gluten free except to say all food prepared with corn tortillas must be gluten free. I couldn’t even address the concern of cross contamination…. Here’s hoping for the best while eating an enchilada… I ordered the 3 enchilada meal-one chicken, one cheese, one beef. It’s been about 15 minutes after eating and so far so good… the food tastes good. They used lots of cheese on my plate-covered the enchiladas and the beans with it.

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

— Good

I used to love this place, but the removed all the gf references from the menu. I was told “not to worry, the staff is knowledgeable”, but my “gf” meal came out with flour tortillas :(

I tried to reach out about the change in approach, hoping it was temporary, but I never heard back.

So sad. We used to go here all the time, and now it’s on the ‘no-go’ list for us :(

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/None

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

— Excellent

January 2023 edit: They’ve done away with all gluten free labeling on their menu 🙁

Original Review: This is one of my go-to restaurants in town. Their menu has a GF icon to easily spot safe menu items, and there are quite a few. The food is delicious, served quickly, and fairly priced. Table-side guacamole is delicious and the manager frequently makes rounds and is very friends. Love this restaurant and 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

I was really disappointed in this place. Our waiter had no clue what gluten was. When I asked about it, he said he would take the cheese and sour cream off the dish. He went to ask the hostess about gluten free and still couldn’t figure it out. I asked to speak with the manager, who was very nice and gave me the option of fajitas or salad, which is much more limited than the online menu. I ordered the fajitas and they came out with flour tortillas. We also felt the prices were not reflective of the quality of food.

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?

— Not Much/None

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

— Below Average

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering

Previously they had a menu that had gf items clearly marked. Their chips used to be in a separate fryer. Last night I learned, the chips are no longer in a separate fryer and their newer menu doesn’t have anything marked as GF. I got chicken tacos and didn’t get sick but bummed about the changes.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

I was so nervous to eat here. Haven't had Mexican in years due to the risk of cross-contamination. I get very sick with the smallest amount of exposure or cross contamination. It's been two weeks and I'm still not sick.

The staff was very knowledgeable and even though I was nervous I did not get sick. What a tasty treat, and they have a dedicated fryer for their tortilla chips. Yum!

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

— Somewhat

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 ordered chicken enchiladas with rice and beans without sauce. It was good. Most dishes can be GF by using corn tortillas instead without some sauces. Waiter was pretty knowledgeable and verified with the chef. I’m celiac and had no problems afterwards. DO NOT eat the chips as they are cooked in a shared fryer!! Mojitos are really good. The menu has recently been updated and does not have any GF indications. My husband was happy to eat at a Mexican restaurant again, so we will return as I feel fairly safe dining here.

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good vegetarian options

They used to have the whole menu labeled with GF options. However, they recently changed menus and removed all gluten free labels and options. Very disappointing as I used to love eating here

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

My best friend and I both have celiac disease. We love coming here at least 2x a month because the food is great and we have never had any reaction. The chips are gluten free and the enchiladas are made with corn tortillas. I usually get a combo of a corn beef taco with a cheese and beef enchilada. The red enchilada sauce is not gluten free but you can get it with the cheese dip or salsa verde instead. My friend always does their steak and chicken mixed fajitas. They have the best margaritas!

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

Delicious food and no reaction!

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

The menu has gluten free options clearly marked. While the chips are not marked as gluten free, they are 100% corn. They cannot guarantee gluten free because of the process in which they are made.

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

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

Husband is throwing up in the parking lot. We ordered only GF items and did not eat anything from the shared fryer.

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?

— Excellent

Items on menu are marked gluten free. Major language barrier caused lots of worry. Still not sure if they understand how to be totally gluten free. Did not taste very good. Got sick after.

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?

— Not Much

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

— Poor

The menu has a symbol beside food that is gluten free. I ordered chicken tacos because they had the gluten free symbol. I also told the waitress that I have Celiac Disease and cannot eat anything with flour. The tacos looked and tasted like flour and after eating one I asked the waitress if they were corn tortillas. She smiled and said, " c orn tortillas!" and left. I ate part of the second taco and she came back to the table with a stack of corn tortillas. That is when I realized that I had been served flour tortillas. I explained that I couldn't eat the meal and they did not make me pay for it.

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

— Not 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?

— Not Much

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

— Good

While this restaurant has several gluten free options marked on the menu, they didn’t seem to have the ability or creativity to alter much. It took several trips to the kitchen to discover that the chips are fried in a shared fryer. When asked if a corn tortilla could be toasted as a substitute for chips, I was told no. They are only prepared in the fryer. When I requested some plain corn tortillas, they did provide me with some warm ones and my own salsa, however, there was an extra charge for them on the bill, even though fried chips and salsa was provided for free. The menu didn’t list which side items were gluten free so I had to make some judgement calls, like the rice was probably okay (it was). The menu didn’t point out necessary substitutions on their items marked gluten free (ie. chicken served with flour tortillas, I need to sub corn ones and if I hadn’t asked, it wouldn’t have been done.)

In short, if you don’t want chips and you can stick to the menu options they have, and you are savvy enough to decipher the menu, it’s fine. But there are other mexican restaurants out there that are much more accommodating.

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

— Somewhat

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?

— Excellent

Mostly chicken options for gf. But they offer it in enchiladas, just chicken, or taco form. Also offer a steak and a couple of the lunch options. Said chips where gf.

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

Beautiful experience, everything was delicious Waiter new what was safe for me to eat with a gluten allergy. I will post a picture of my “pollo asado dish.. you be glad to know a lot on the menu is safe for celiac.

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 dinner
• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers online ordering

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

— Somewhat

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?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating

Things are marked gluten free on the menu, but it is all prepared in the same space. Gluten free but not celiac safe.

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?

— Some

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

— Average

They said they can cook gf menu items in new pans to minimize risk for CC.

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

Menu clearly marks gluten free and vegetarian options. Food was delicious. Delivery and online ordering available through doordash.

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

— Somewhat

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?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering

Had delicious chicken and spinach burrito, margaritas, and chips with salsa. Server went back to kitchen to verify the chips are fried in a dedicated fryer, at my request. She verified that they are, so I ate them. I am a sensitive celiac and had no problems whatsoever.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers online ordering

Tortilla chips are fried in a shared fryer. I got sick after eating them, so I called to ask. The person on the phone confirmed that everything is fried in one fryer. Use caution!

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

— Not at all

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

Server ignored our allergy twice during the meal, serving wheat tortillas with our gluten free meal, then not alerting us that the corn chips were cross contaminated, even though we asked. My daughter was very sick that night, through the next day, and into the following morning. I went back to speak to a manager to request that he retrain the server. He said his servers have already been trained and ignored the issue.

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?

— Poor

Separate fryer for GF items

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Plaza offers several GF options on their menu. My go-to is chicken fajitas with corn tortillas. Beans and rice are also GF. I have asked if they make their chips in a separate fryer and they said yes. I enjoyed these chips without issue. And gosh their salsa and pico are so good!

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?

— 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 keto
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers online ordering

I had the enchiladas chipotle and I thought it was good. We ordered from here because my dad decided we were going to get Mexican and it is the closest one to my sister’s house. My sister is both vegan and gluten free so they can accommodate that.

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?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Offers online ordering

The person who took my order over the phone was super knowledgeable. One of the items I ordered had changed so that a sauce was no longer gluten free, she suggested a substitution which was very helpful. She also told me the chips are made in a dedicated fryer without having asked.

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

— Somewhat

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?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for takeout

Absolute favorite! Easiest place to eat gluten free. Clearly marked on menu. Any questions the staff very knowledgable. Not understanding the chip comment I have wheat allergy and its VERY sensitive and they've never bothered me. I'd go here every time

Gluten free options marked on menu. Lots to choose from

All GF items are labeled on the menu. Staff is knowledgeable. Not sure why someone stated that the chips are not GF. I am highly sensitive and have never had any issues with the chips.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

If I could do a 0 star I would. I explained to my waiter Misael that I had a gluten allergy. He said ok your meal is gluten free but then after explaining to me the chips were fried in the same fryer with wheat items my meal came out garnished with chips. I asked for it to be fixed and he did but proceeded to avoid us for the rest of dinner. I have never been treated so poorly for having an allergy.

Celiac friendly?

No

Please note that the table-side guacamole is listed on the menu as gluten free but the chips are fried in a shared fryer and are not safe for celiacs. I ordered enchiladas and the food came out quickly and was very good with no issues.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great food, they were good about making things GF for me and speedy service! I did not get sick but ate so much I sure felt it after:)

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Menu was very easy to tell if gluten free or not! Server was knowledgeable about what was gluten free or not even tho the menu very clearly said. Good food! A little pricey but authentic tasting

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Menu is clearly marked. food is outstanding!! Lots of pride in how dishes are prepared.

I have been coming here for years with no issues. Tonight I got so severely sick that I almost went to the hospital for excessive vomiting .

Celiac friendly?

No