Gluten-Free at Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken

Chicken and many sides are gluten free. The sauces contain soy so I was advised against eating them. Plenty of food. Had the chicken with rice and green beans plus maduros (sweet plantains) my son had yucca fries too.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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

Called on ubereat. Called them to make sure that everything would be fine (cross contamination etc.). In the end, I received the wrong order with glutened stuff in it ..

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?

— Average

Great chicken, white rice, green beans, corn But has a shared fryer - yuca is not safe

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?

— 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 kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies

Nice place!!

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?

— Good

Love this place. So safe and so delicious. Lots of options and a knowledgeable staff.

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?

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

I have food allergies, not celiac. Common food allergens list posted inside. I had white chicken without any sauces, sweet plantains, and yucca fries - all gluten free. Very yummy! When I first asked about food allergies, the worker I spoke to asked someone else just to make sure. That person came back while I was ordering just to make sure I saw the food allergy list and restated what I could and could not eat. Later, somebody came out to check on me while we were eating.

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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 dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

When basic is best it is as expected. Seasoned grilled chicken and various sides. It's all that is needed. The sides are small so to share, get a variety. Most of the dishes are gluten free, so you can take your pick. For 3, we had a whole chicken with the 2 sides as a combo and 3 more for choice. There were leftovers. The guys were great in helping me select and avoid the gluten. When in the area, I'll go again.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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 dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

This was delicious! We had dark meat, coleslaw and yucca fries. The chicken was flavorful and moist.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Eaten here many times without issue. Make sure to check their allergens list before ordering. Most items gluten free but a few, like black beans, are not

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

I've eaten here 3 times without issue. The fries, yucca, chicken, and green beans are safe. So are the green and yellow sauces.

Black beans and fried rice aren't GF, according to staff (shout out to Diego for warning me).

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

Absolutely delicious chicken and sides. Chicken is free from all of the top 10 allergens. Most of the sides are vegan. The only side that isn't GF is the beans (they use barley in the stock to make them). Rice, plaintains, yucca and the BEST green beans ever are all completely gluten free.

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

Celiac safe! They said most ingredients and food are gluten free!

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

I've eaten here many times and never been sick. The food is delicious!! Most of the items are gluten free apart from the soup and black beans.

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 fryer

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 dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating

Almost everything is gf and clearly marked plus they just taste great. I’ve never been contaminated.

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?

— 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 kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

They take gluten allergies very seriously! I’ve felt very safe eating here (as most of the menu is gluten free anyways) and have never been sick!

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

They have the allergens clearly labeled and they are delicious! I have eaten there a few times and never had any issues.

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

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

I got very very sick. I don't feel safe going back. The flavors were great though. Others said they tested the food and everything was ok. Maybe it was a fluke. I'm just doing the review now, but went in 2021.

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

— Not very

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

— Excellent

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

Very good food, however I have been glutened twice there when ordered online. I would recommend eating there and let the staff know. I took the roasted chicken with rice

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

Best chicken!! The green beans are great too!

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Portable gluten detector tested for less than 20ppm. It was soooo good!! Maduros fritos, pollito, salad, rice. Healthy and delicious!

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Excellent restaurant with felicitous chicken and sides. Also has gluten free fried rice!

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

This place feels really safe for Celiac. Almost everything on the menu is GF, and it is all clearly marked. The way they serve, I did not see opportunity for cross contact. This is such a nice option for picking up a whole chicken and a couple sides for our family for dinner.

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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 kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery

Allergens are clearly marked at the beginning of the ordering line and readily available online. The majority of items are gluten-free making cross-contamination risk lower. The food is super tasty! I always look forward to my trips to Alpaca!

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 dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

I get food from here all the time. It's always delicious and most menu items are gluten free. Best rotisserie chicken in town!

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
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Very good fast food. Most of the menu gluten free. Celiac and no issue after eating there many times.

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

Great gluten free options. The food is really good.

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

They have a list of what allergens are present in each dish, only things with gluten are beans and soup, some of the specials contain gluten but you may be able to order it without. The rotisserie chicken is delicious and there are plenty of sides to choose from. The fryer is not used to cook anything containing gluten. Since there are few items that do contain gluten you should be fairly safe. It doesn’t seem like their is much risk for cross contamination.

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good vegan options
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering

Got two whole chickens and the hand cut fries, cole slaw, plantains and green beans. It was all very good food and we had no reactions. We are celiac.

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?

— Most/All

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
• Offers online ordering

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

Staff did not seem extremely knowledge on GF but they had allergen menu taped to where you order. Everything is GF except black beans and a soup. Since majority of menu is gluten free, I feel contamination risk is low. The chicken, plantains, and rice were delicious!

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

— Somewhat

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

Never had Peruvian food... it was DELICIOUS!! the guy who took my order at the front had a list of ingredients. Most items are GF! They were able to hold the onions and sauce on the chicken saltado since i am sensitive to onions too. Tasty!! The purple drink was nice.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The chicken here is absolutely delicious! They don’t put anything with gluten in the fryer so that means the fries and plantains are safe. The beans do contain gluten and are on the same line of food with everything else (similar to chipotle). I’m extremely sensitive and have eaten here several times successfully. Highly recommend getting a side of the green vinaigrette dressing too.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Best chicken and fries, and Ofcourse caramel flan.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I absolutely love this place. Almost everything on the menu is gluten free. Their incredible charcoal chicken makes alpaca my favorite restaurant in Durham.

Delicious food! They have an allergy menu online that clearly lists what's GF and what's not. I am a very sensitive celiac & do not feel sick after eating here!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I have eaten here several times successfully. Extensive list of food items that are gluten free.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The food is great! Most of the items are gf like chicken, maduros, yucca fries, plain rice, and green beans. The staff is pretty knowledgeable too. My husband has celiac and very picky in where he will eat out. We had been to this location and the capitol blvd in Raleigh as well. Both times were safe and no reaction.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Everything I've had here is good! Sometimes all I get is beans and rice, meal on it's own. Wish there were more locations.....

Great place to eat. I am GF and DF and there are only 2 sides I cannot have because of gluten. Very knowledgeable staff and amazing food. I highly recommend this place!!

So many choices for gluten free options! The only things that are not gluten free from the main menu options are the black beans and the soup. The chicken is delicious and is free of all major allergens. Lots of sides including fun choices like yuca and plantains for the adventurous and fries for the more conventional. Everything was fresh, hot, and tasty!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Best chicken and great rice

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Black beans have gluten (barley) so be aware, other than that there are so many options for celiac! Chicken, plantains, rice, yucca are all gf and absolutely delicious. Chicken is free of the top 10 allergens. We have been coming to this place for years and it is the perfect place for families (my kids love everything), gf people, allergy people, and even vegans! (We were told all side dishes are vegan.)

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Everything I get is GF! There are many more options I don't get as well. (Rice, beans, plantains, etc..) I get the roasted chicken with amazingly crispy fries, deliciously seasoned green beans, and a salad with the best cilantro dressing you've ever had. They also have two delicious side sauces, a green one with a spicy kick and one yellow one similar to mustard and mayo mix. I am GF and dairy free so I LOVE my options here.

Celiac friendly?

Yes