Gluten-Free at Pure Taqueria

This is a frequent spot for us and we've never gotten sick. There are lots of gluten free options! You do need to clarify your allergy and double check once the food arrives. We've had the wrong food brought out a headful of times over the years and they're very quick to fix any mistakes. Most of the time everything comes out great.

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

Fantastic experience! GF is clearly labeled on the menu and there are lots of options. The fryer is shared so you can’t eat any fried options, but they have gf totopos (baked chips) and corn tortillas you can substitute. Our server was super helpful.

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

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

• Offers outdoor seating

Staff was very knowledgeable about cross contamination and provided clear answers to all the questions. Had chips and salsa followed by tacos, rice and beans. Everything was delicious and totally safe

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?

— 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
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery
• Offers outdoor seating

GF items clearly marked on the menu. No need to feel like a spectacle trying to explain my issue. Very nice.

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?

— Good

I had a great experience here. Gluten free items are marked on the menu. I ordered birria tacos because I’ve heard great things about them. They were very good and came with a side of rice and beans.

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

The taste is fantastic, but I got glutened unfortunately, pretty severely for CC. Next time I will mention celiac.

Update: 4 out of 5 times safe which I consider very good. Will try different menu options in the future

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

The menu notes gluten free options or ways to make something gluten free and then chef and cook team were able to identify “sneaky gluten” in their sauces to help advise me what sauces to stay away from and offered alternatives.

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

GF chips they are fried in the morning with new oil. Lots of different GF food. Just verbally confirm that you need gf for Celiac or an Allergy and they do a good job. The servers have a good understanding of the menu.

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?

— Good

Gluten free options available for chips & salsa! Several gluten free appetizers, entrees and drinks. Options for dairy free and/or vegan as well.

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

They have many items that are gluten free. If you want gf chips (to avoid cross contamination) you can request them. I ordered soup that came with totopos and I asked if they could serve it without them and they ha no problem with that. Our waitress had celiac and said she ate there all the time and has never had a reaction.

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

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

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

Amazing food and drinks. The waiter was super knowledgeable. I had zero reaction.

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

Pretty decent, did. feel a little bloated after, celiacs and true allergies beware

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

— Good

GF & GFA options available on the menu. Food was very good.

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

Fantastic. Almost the whole menu is gluten free and the margaritas are superb!

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

Pure Taqueria is my fave when it comes to GF options.

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

Decent taste. Very personal environment. Ate here once. Am a highly sensitive celiac.

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

First Mexican restaurant I've been able to eat at without getting ill immediately. They have gluten-free chips that are made everyday in fresh oil before anything else has touched it. Our server understood gluten-free requirements without explanation. We ordered chips with salsa, guacamole, queso, and I had a "holiday special" margarita and the chicken fajitas with corn tortillas. We never received the salsa and later realized we were also charged for it, oh well. The guacamole and queso was really good. The chicken fajitas were very flavorful up until I bit into rib bones left in the meat, after that I couldn't eat anymore. The cranberry rosemary margarita was good tasting, however the drink had so much cranberry pulp in it, it was almost impossible to drink it. Its like a straining step was missed. So overall the meal experience was alright, not great. I would go back because I love Mexican food, but if a better option presented itself, I wouldn't go back.

Edit/Update- This Pure is ABSOLUTELY NOT SAFE. My son and I both have Celiac and have been glutened repeatedly at this restaurant. Idk if the cross contamination in this restaurant is just really high or they don't give actual gluten-free items when you request them. But we will never be eating there again because even after questioning them up and down and ordering only "gluten-free" items, we are sick everytime. Over like 3/4 times we ate there, the servers all tell you different things about what's gluten-free and whats not and how its prepared. The last time we ate there, I ordered queso, guacamole, salsa, gluten-free chips, and the tostada de tinga and my son also ate all the appetizers and them special ordered the kids menu beef and cheese tacos on corn tortillas. That's it. The server swore up and down the tostadas were gluten-free, and the corn chips were made in the morning before anything else is added to the oil for the day. Idk if they reuse the oil or what. But unless you want severe gastric pain and upset with your Mexican, then don't eat here. Sucks I'll never be able to eat at Mexican restaurants again, it seems.

Update- From Pure themselves: nothing is celiac safe besides a salad without meat. The grills all cook flour tortillas on them and the fryers all get flour items daily. So this place is still 100% NOT SAFE FOR CELIACS. The CC'd amount here is astronomical, you might as well eat the gluten items.

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/None

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

— Average

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• 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 vegan options
• Offers outdoor seating

Went there tonight for dinner. Their dedicated fryer was broken, so they basically had no gluten free options that wouldn’t have cross contamination.

They were super apologetic, and I was glad they shared the info with us upfront.

The menu looked fantastic, so we were a bit disappointed. Make sure you ask about the fryer right away.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

Love their gf chips! Staff is knowledgeable and the menu is well labeled. Been here several times without any issues

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

Great gluten free tacos!!! Started with gluten free chips & salsa and then ordered lamb tacos. Popular brunch, lunch, and dinner location in downtown Duluth. Items are marked on the menu and staff is knowledgeable about cross-contamination. 10/10 recommend!!

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 breakfast/brunch
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating

Menu has GF and GFA - very GF friendly. No issues! Four was delicious!

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

Food was sooo good, but there was definitely cross contamination and I got sick so, would not recommend for a 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

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

Great tacos!! Chips & salsa are gluten free!!

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

I had the steak tacos because they were labeled as GF and I have celiac. I did tell them that it was an allergy, but it definitely was not Gf (probably cross contamination) because I had a reaction): while it tasted really good, would not eat again because it is 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?

— 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

Whole table ordered gf options even though I’m the only with celiac. The waitress was new and took our order. Another waitress came out and confirmed everything for us, said that the tostadas are fried in a shared fryer, but everything else is safe for celiac.

Felt safe with the confirmation on my tacos. Gf nachos were fried fresh separately. Really enjoyed the birria tacos and sopa.

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

The menu was well-labeled with gluten free options, and there are many options to choose from. The server was also helpful and answered my questions about the preparation to ensure gluten free. I will definitely go back!

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

Pure Taqueria is one of my favorite dinner staples. They have a great menu with several gluten free options. They have just recently dedicated a fryer to the chips and they taste fantastic, so you no longer have to pay an extra fee for the GF chips. You can also eat the guacamole and salsa safely. I regularly get their chicken/steak fajitas, but they also have a few rice based dishes that are also gluten free. I sometimes get their cazuela bowl and you can also eat their tacos. All around great establishment with a solid selection of GF items.

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

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
• Offers delivery

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 have been here a few times and I will not return after my last visit. I found noodles within my gluten free bowl and I specifically asked the kitchen to be careful about cross contamination. If a mistake like this can happen they are not taking gluten free seriously for people with celiac disease. It is not worth the risk eating here.

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

— Not at all

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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

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

Our server was training and the person training them was no where to be found. My food was nasty at best. I had fish tacos. It was a whole tilapia filet thrown into a corn tortilla. The whole thing was soggy. I went next door and got a burger after my table finished.

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?

— Below Average

Excellent service, very knowledgeable staff and a lot of the menu is available GF.

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

PURE has both GF and gluten-containing chips. When we arrived, I explained to the waiter that my daughter had celiac and we would need the GF chips. Without our knowledge, we were served the chips with gluten, and my child had a terrible reaction afterwards. It makes me wonder about the other precautions he told me they would take with her good.

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?

— Some

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

— Average

Other Characteristics

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

They offer gluten free tortilla chips. They have gluten free items clearly marked with a lot of options.

I had gluten free cauliflower tacos that were delicious. They have a lot of options. Plus they offer gluten free tortilla chips at the beginning of the meal.

Great vegetarian and vegan options as well.

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

The menu has recently changed and the chips are NOT gluten free and cannot be made gluten free although it’s labeled GF available on the menu. The options are EXTREMELY limited now. Sad, this used to be one of my favorite places!

Corn tortillas. GF marked (but ask because not everything is accurate) chips fried in same fryer now. Very disappointing!

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?

— Some

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

— Good

New Mexican restaurant that has so many gluten free options. The waiters seem to be knowledgable about celiac disease and have taken great care of me. Unlimited “safe” chips & salsa!! Their Queso Blanca is amazing along with their chicken tacos! Very clean unique place. I have been twice already and yet to get sick.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great Gluten Free options - delicious food and knowledgeable servers.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They had gluten free chips and delicious guacamole! They take extra care of allergies and are knowledgeable and helpful. Almost anything can be made gluten free! The ceviche was delicious as well. Will be back again!

I found a cooked ziti noodle in my rice bowl! The server and manager were very apologetic. The food was delicious but I can't give it a better rating because of the cross contamination.

Celiac friendly?

No

GF items clearly labeled GF chips (must ask for them) Delicious tacos! Great service

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Make sure to ask for the GF chips (and get your own salsa so nobody dips in yours 😎)

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I love this local chain. This location, in particular, has an amazing rooftop bar. Nearly everything on their menu is gluten free and the food is delicious!! They have totopos that are gluten free (chips not fried in the fryer) and their salsa is to die for. All of their tortillas are homemade corn tortillas. YUM!! To make things even better, their staff and management are so friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great Mexican food with a nice variety of gluten free options clearly marked on the menu. They have gluten free appetizers too! I told our server that I have celiac disease & I was very impressed that when another staff member put tortilla chips on our table, she came right over & told me that they had shared a frier with gluten items & I shouldn't eat them. I had no issues with the food & felt comfortable that the gluten free items were safe for me.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They have a dedicated fryer.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I had an amazing experience here tonight. My boyfriend mentioned the gluten allergy and they immediately brought out gluten free chips and a gluten free menu. I had the tacos el pastor and they were great. Also a skinny Margarita since it's gluten free, too. What a nice treat. I especially loved the chips as I haven't had chips in a Mexican restaurant in a long time. Our server was super knowledgeable, and both friendly and funny. We'll be going back soon.