Gluten-Free at Uncle Julio's

Had a GF "menu" which was a list of how a server modifies food to put in the system. Not a lot of options. Initial food came out wrong but they caught it. Was ok but would not eat there if I had a choice

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Truly awful experience here. They now do have a GF menu, but it is extremely limited and every dish on it requires significant modifications. I tried to keep it simple and ordered two chicken tacos on corn tortillas. My plate came out with Mexican rice on it. As that contains gluten and it was touching the tacos, the whole plate had to be remade which took 25 minutes. My family was done eating their meals by the time mine came out and when it did, it was just corn tortillas, plain unseasoned chicken and hot sauce. Even the manager said, “we weren’t sure what you could you have so we gave you some hot sauce”. Really?! Felt like I was back in 1993. Get with it, Unlce Julio’s!!!! Based on this fact and many, many other mistakes the kitchen and my server made, I will never return.

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

— Not very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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?

— Poor

this place is fine if you avoid the chips but there are limited offerings - you can email them for the list of limited gf menu offerings. These seem to change fairly often (they have updated their menu a few times in the last few years) but usually it’s ceviche, fajitas without marinades,salads without the taco shell etc. I posted a screenshot of their email from November 2023 with the gf offerings at the time and what could be modified to be gf. I do not get sick here but I’m not adventurous when I order 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?

— Not Much

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

— Below Average

Every time I go they have a different answer about what I can and can’t have

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

— Not at all

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

— Average

As a big uncle Julio’s fan prior to celiac diagnosis, it was disheartening to find out they have zero gluten free options. Everything is marinated in soy sauce and no dedicated fryer for chips.

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?

— Poor

I used to eat here all the time before going gluten free. They don’t have a gluten free menu but gluten “friendly.”

This is what my server gave me:

- Queso Blanco/ Chile con Queso - Honey chipotle salmon, no honey glaze - Guacamole/TSG - Veggie Dilla, sub corn tortilla - Taco Salad, no tortilla, fajita chicken no marinade, ranch dressing only - Bacon wrapped, no butter & no mexican rice sub cilantro rice - Pechuga de pollo, no butter, fajita chicken no marinade, no mexican rice sub cilantro rice - Filet mignon fajitas, no agave queso, no mexican rice sub cilantro rice, no marinade - Camarones diablos, no butter, no mexican rice sun cilantro rice - Guadalajara, no butter, fajita chicken no marinade, no mexican rice sub cilantro rice - Jalisco, no butter, fajita chicken no marinade, no mexican rice sub cilantro rice - Cheese enchiladas, depending on sensitivity (tortilla is dipped in fryer) there is cross contamination. No salsa carne, sub queso and no mexican rice

I also ordered the quesa- birria as there is no soy/gluten used in it!

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?

— Some

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

— Good

TL/DR not a great GF place. There are much better options in Tulsa at half the price.

I ended up here for a family event with a party of 9. They do not have a gluten free menu. The waiter talked to the kitchen and said everything is marinated in soy sauce so they didn’t have any options. A few minutes later, the waiter came back and said they could do beef or chicken fajitas without the marinade. Great, I ordered beef. All of the meals arrive except mine. I’m told they pre-marinated everything. A few minutes later the manager comes by and says he is making the kitchen prep fresh fajita meat without marinade. I got my meal as everyone else was finishing up. It wasn’t that great. On the plus side I didn’t get sick. They did comp my meal for the trouble.

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

Food is great. They have a gluten free menu.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 had soy sauce and wheat in unexpected places and foods. It would be best to skip this place if you have celiac as the food you can have is quite limited and if you didn’t specifically ask you would probably order something you thought was safe and end up getting gluten poisoned.

Also chips are corn but fried in same fryers as wheat items so they are a no go for people 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

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

The gave me flour tortillas when I asked for corn. When I asked for them to check it was corn he took them and said he checked and they were corn. Half way through the meal the came back and said they gave me the wrong ones. No apology or anything... too late.

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?

— Good

When I called the staff assured me it was safe. I went in and the waiter had no idea what gluten or celiac was- but understood it was very serious. He consulted the chef and they gave me a “gluten friendly” menu. A manager came out and walked me through the menu. Because of cross contamination most items on this menu were unsafe for celiac. I did find something to eat and felt fine after. I wouldn’t necessarily plan a trip here- but if you end up here as a celiac they will take it seriously.

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?

— Separate gluten-free 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

They said on phone they could do gluten free. Got here and not so much. I wrote a lengthy story about being here, but it got lost before I could post and I’m not in the mood to do it again

Don’t come here!!!!

They lie to you !!!!

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

You can do GF here BUT they need to prepare your food separately, which they will do, but it will take longer. Their fajitas are among the best around, but they use a wheat-based soy sauce in their marinade. So you need to ask for your meat to be prepared GF without the marinade and in a separate pan. They will do this for you! But it will take a little longer. So perhaps enjoy a delicious margarita and some chips, salsa, and guacamole while you wait. They also have corn tortillas. ALSO: You have to be sure to get the plain/white/cilantro rice (not the standard Mexican rice) and the only the black beans (ALL the other bean options (charro and refried) have gluten). Changing the meat is not enough, you have to watch out for the sides. But if you do all this, you will have a tasty fajita meal without gluten. And I’ve never been sickened when they do all this for me. Since it takes longer, we tend to order this as takeout that way we can order about 30-min before pickup and then enjoy our meal at home. A family favorite we do a few times a month. But if you stay, be sure to have a delightful margarita while you’re there!

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

If you have celiac disease, I do not recommend this establishment. The waitress was sympathetic and worked with me on my order, but lots of the seasoning and sauces had to be omitted because they had gluten-containing ingredients. My salad was very bland. I couldn’t even snack on the chips and salsa due to cross contamination from the fryer. No dedicated fryer in the restaurant. Very disappointed!

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?

— Poor

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

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

— Good

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

The waiter was great and brought me corn tortillas since the chips are not safe. They made me fajita tacos on corn tortillas . Not real gluten friendly menu.

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?

— Not Much/None

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

— Average

I had the nachos. They were good and a nice portion size. Not your typically mound of nachos that you couldn’t never finish yourself! I did not get sick. I love Margaritas and these were nothing to be excited about.

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

— Somewhat

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

I came here July 2022 for my boyfriend’s birthday. I was worried after seeing the reviews but I was pleasantly surprised! They had white corn chips already at the table and when I asked what I would be able to order, they said they could make most things on the mesquite grilled and fajitas parts of the menu and that they would clean the grill and separate my food on it. I got the chicken fajitas with rice and black beans and everything was delicious!!

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?

— 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

Pretty good, a small gf menu but it's not up to date. I've had the fajitas with their corn tortillas which is really delish. Not sure what else is celiac safe though.

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

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

— Good

No gluten free menu, but waiter explained they can clean the grill before they make my steak bowl. It was flavorful and I did not get sick. They have corn tortillas as well.

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

There is not a lot safe about the food here, the chips are made in a shared fryer, the marinades are not gluten free. But My waiter and the kitchen staff were great at accommodating me with almost an off menu meal. They made me the steak fajita bowl but subbed lettuce for the not safe rice, cooked me a not marinated steak, removed all the dairy from the dish. In the in it was like a steak fajita salad it was actually delicious! I felt fine after and it was a good experience.

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

Just save yourself a lot of literal pain and suffering and don’t go here.

After talking with the waitress who seemed unsure about anything to do with celiac disease or gluten, she confirmed that there were only two menu items that my wife could eat. She couldn’t even eat the tortilla chips. No meat at all from this “from scratch” restaurant because everything comes in pre-marinated, so she ordered a sad taco salad with no meat, which came out in a giant taco bowl. I immediately questioned whether the bowl was made from a flour or corn tortilla and she said “i think it’s corn?” Turns out it was flour. Then her solution was to just take it off the plate.

This place has absolutely zero idea how accommodate someone with celiac disease or allergies and they clearly don’t care. It’s a shame, because Mexican food does not inherently need to contain gluten. I’d highly recommend La Sandia down at Tyson’s corner if you want some gluten free Mexican food, but stay away from Uncle Julios.

And yes, she still got sick, we suspect because they likely didn’t listen and just took the shell off the salad instead of actually remaking 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?

— Poor

Other Characteristics

• Offers outdoor seating

I requested to speak the the chef or kitchen manager after the server didn’t seem to care about my allergy., I had to keep insisting. The chef came out and was very helpful. He was very clear in explaining what’s safe. I hade the steak fajitas with rice and beans. I did not get sick however I may not eat there again because it was not easy to speak with someone in the kitchen and I believe that’s the only way to be safe.

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?

— Not Much

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

— Average

Waiter & waitress were unsure about gluten free options. Finally had a manager come over who asked what I was interested in ordering. I chose cheese enchiladas & was told to order with queso instead of the carne topping & I should be safe. Food is mediocre at best.

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

Other Characteristics

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

Asked about gluten free options telling then I have celiac. Said the steak fajitas without marinade (soy sauce in a Mexican restaurant!?) Got glutened BIG TIME! Chips are fried in oil used to fry wheat items. I have NEVER been this sick in the 7 years since my celiac diagnosis. Don't even walk by this place if you are gf

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?

— Poor

I asked server whether some of the dishes (that i know can easily be done GF). He checked with kitchen, and said no. I got the appetizer queso; it tasted like it was from a high school concession stand, but i did not get sick.

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?

— Below Average

The two times I have been there the server suggested salad because they have no gluten free products or safety procedures. I will give both servers credit, they were very up front about the safety of their food and the risk of cross contamination.

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?

— Poor

Husband is celiac, asked before we were seated about it and if they had a separate GF menu. The hostess went to ask the kitchen and said they could make some ‘gluten friendly’ food but that it would definitely have some cross contamination so we didn’t eat here.

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

Beat service I have had in a long time! I was very impressed with all of the staff. Everyone was friendly and accommodating. The hostess sent the manager to our table to talk to me about the safest gluten free options because I have Celiac Disease. He was very knowledgeable of what I could and could not eat based on the ingredients of the food and how it was prepared. Our server was friendly, prompt, and knowledgeable. The food was amazing!!!

I had the bacon wrapped shrimp. It was excellent!

Excellent service!

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

— 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?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers online ordering

I got sick eating here even though I tried my best to order carefully. Waiting in the bar for a table I asked Server about the chips with the guacamole. She said she wasn’t sure. Got to the table and asked that server. He didn’t know either but said he’d ask. Responded they were ok to eat. I was feeling a little uncertain and also not sure what I could order. The server had a manager come talk with me. He immediately told me I could not eat the chips (thankfully I had refrained) And gave me options for dinner. He offered jicama as a sub for chips which I appreciated. Unfortunately I still got sick eating here. Don’t recommend.

Hit or miss on the food quality and all the beef and pork is not gluten free because of the marinade apparently. Los Tres is better and cheaper.

This place is not gluten free. Lots of cross contamination.

Celiac friendly?

No

When it was time to order, I asked the waiter about celiac disease friendly options and he hadn't even heard of the disease. When I asked about gluten free options, he suggested plain steak but added that it would have no seasoning. I asked to speak with the kitchen manager who said the same thing: no seasoned meats, plus no rice, no chips. The staff were very nice, but the restaurant as a whole was not gluten-free friendly. Won't be going there again.

Celiac friendly?

No

I called a few days ahead since there was nothing on their website about gluten-free options. The lady said they had a separate menu gluten free menu. When I got there I asked for the menu and the waiter said they don’t have one but everything on the menu pretty much be made gluten free. I tried ordering three things and he kept coming back saying the chef said it can’t be gluten free. He said the chicken enchiladas can be made gluten free so I went with that. I’m gluten intolerant and got super sick. Do not go here if you have any type of gluten allergy. I knew I shouldn’t have eaten anything after they said they separate menu and didn’t

Celiac friendly?

No

Staff was somewhat knowledgeable as I reminded them to take precautions to prevent cross-contamination. The GF menu was almost nothing, but the chicken fajitas were GF, just make sure to tell them that the chicken must be without marinade. My waiter told me that the un-marinated chicken was safe. Must have corn tortillas as well. These were the best GF tortillas I’ve ever had! Chips aren’t safe, however queso is. They were very busy but managed to keep my meal safe!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

When I asked about gluten free, the host said they had nothing that is gluten free. We turned around and left.

Celiac friendly?

No

The management staff was very aware of celiac and GF challenges as well as cross contamination. Our waitress was helpful and communicated with the chief our requests. I think if you made the server aware of your concerns or challenges they would do everything possible to help.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

No Gluten Free menu. Both hostess and server said the restaurant was “gluten friendly” but cross contamination was “very likely”. Almost every menu item uses flour tortillas or chips cooked in a shared fryer. Their special Margarita was overly sweet, artificial tasting, and watered down. I ordered a salad without chips or dressing since it was the only safe item I could find on the menu. All of their menu selections were overpriced; the entire facility was run down and dirty. Only good part of my visit was that I avoided getting sick. (Had to give one star, would have given zero stars if possible).

Celiac friendly?

No

Ordered off their gluten free menu- ended up being sick all night as I am typing this. Stay away

Celiac friendly?

No

My mom wanted to go here for the piñata dessert (which has churros in it so a no go) and also wanted to have dinner. We came on a relatively busy night but was able to go and not be glutened. You have three options: pork tacos, cheese and onion enchiladas, and the veggie fajitas with corn tortillas (i omitted the tortillas from reading past reviews and how they are unsafe). Chips are flour as well. The guac is fine and very delicious. All of the entrees were ok, but not worth the price. Two from my party had the mixed berry margaritas and they said they were delicious, as they don’t use the mix but use all fresh ingredients. It is a very hard place to eat at and they can only tell you it is gluten friendly, not gluten free. Will probably not go back because the food isn’t super impressing and we like other Tex-Mex restaurants better than here. The piñata is very amazing though and would definitely come back just for that and the guac.

Celiac friendly?

No

Manager came to the table and shared that, as someone with Celiac disease, nothing was really safe for me to eat there. All marinades and broths contain gluten. Most items come prepared from corporate. Very sad as it was one of our family’s favorites.

Celiac friendly?

No

Our server only gave us one option for gluten free! When I asked corporate about it, they sent me a very small list and the one item our server had told us was gluten free was not even on the list corporate sent... We will avoid returning until they get an actual gluten free menu to avoid the confusion.

Celiac friendly?

No

There were no menus, the server didn’t know what was safe, and they have to make everything special so the wait is about 45 minutes after ordering. They use a house marinade on almost everything, and it has gluten, so your options are extremely limited. The chips are not gf. So while it’s technically possible to eat here, it’s not easy.

Be VERY careful. A lot of their seasoning they put in their meats have gluten in them. Chips are fried on a mixed frier so cross contamination is an issue. Our server worked with the kitchen to make the meal GF but I couldn't just order off the menu.

I informed the waiter I have Celiac Disease, and he said they can make gluten-free dishes with the risk of cross-contamination. I decided to go for it, because Mexican restaurants usually use corn tortillas. I tried ordering chicken fajitas but was told they won’t have any seasoning, so I went for the chicken soft tacos with corn tortillas instead.When my food arrived, they gave me flour tortillas. The waiter apologized and took the food back, but swapped out the tacos rather than giving me a clean plate.I ate one taco out of three and started feeling sick from the cross-contamination. They don’t care if you have Celiac disease...do not eat here.

Celiac friendly?

No

Called beforehand to ask if they had a separate fryer and gluten free options and was told yes. When eating there I asked if the chips were gluten free & they said yes but they’re fried in the same fryer with things fried in flour. Then they sent a chef out to speak with me to make a gluten free meal since nothing on the menu is marked. He said he’d make me unseasoned steak corn shell tacos and different rice but when the food came out there was the non gluten free rice mixed in with mine and ground beef (which was not gluten free) on my tacos. Very unsafe for celiacs

Celiac friendly?

No

Horrible gf experience. Waitress didn’t know anything that was gluten free, but recommended the corn tortillas. They called the kitchen “gluten conscious”. After sticking to simply the corn tortilla chips, and corn tortilla quesadilla I became very ill. I will not be returning.

Celiac friendly?

No

Waitstaff did not understand questions about gluten-free and recommended a meal that contained gluten in the marinade. I knew within minutes of the first bite. Still suffering from this contamination. It’s unsafe to eat here.

Celiac friendly?

No

Waiter was super helpful and immediately went down another path when I said I was actually allergic. He mentioned some areas of potential cross contamination so there is some awareness. Got the chicken Cobb salad with no seasoning on the chicken, no tortilla strips, beans, or corn for AIP. Added sliced jicama at no extra charge and he changed the dressing to the vinaigrette to make it gluten free. Overall I was surprised at how easy and good it was. Didn’t get sick.

Celiac friendly?

Yes