Almost killed our friend with celiac. Got there at 6:30, didn’t receive food until 8:00. Food received was cold and not appetizing. Never came over to tell us what the issue was and left us hungry.
I have celiac disease and i forgot i even had it by dining at Tacowala!!! The food was so fresh and they had a wide range of items. I am so excited to come back here especially because of the fun atmosphere and friendly staff!
I ordered from Busy Bee on UberEats and was very pleased with my order! The breakfast burrito was so tasty and filling; that plus a slice of banana bread made two meals for me! I really appreciated that the sauce is dairy free! The gluten free tortilla was tasty and did not fall apart. The granola and banana bread were both very tasty as well! I'm gluten free, dairy free, and pescatarian, and I'm so happy to have found this restaurant that has tasty and nourishing options!
Excellent Mexican food with great service. Staff was very knowledgeable about my party’s food allergies(gluten, nut) and was able to prepare the food safely. 10/10 would eat here again.
Good lunch spot right on the boardwalk in Asbury. Super nice place / view of the ocean and beach with seating indoors or on the boardwalk. Gluten free options are available and marked on the menu. Shops and other spots along the boardwalk and also you could drive downtown which has a lot going on
Very kid friendly, such kind employees and our waitress was beyond caring. They have gluten free options and they taste just as delicious. We got the chips and guacamole and the chips are gluten free. We ordered our meal and the food was done entirely in just about ten minutes and the food was delivered by a waitress who was just as kind as our own. On a Saturday night we got a table right away and we did not have to wait for a table for three, and the environment is very homey. In addition it’s located right next to the beach so it’s worth going to. They have tvs and the windows are open, and the Phillies were on the tvs. This is a good family friendly place to visit for a good meal.
Don’t count on the kitchen being open past 9 pm on a Saturday. My husband and I drove over an hour to try their gluten free seafood. We called before leaving and they told us the kitchen closes at 10, sometimes even 10:30. We got there at 9:30 and the kitchen was closed. Now a celiac stuck in Atlantic Highlands looking for food. Highly disappointed and will be notifying my gluten free friends from NY not to bother making the trip.
Always a go-to for me! I called ahead before ordering delivery and the woman on the phone was very accommodating for my celiac. She said the kitchen will change their gloves and use foil on the grill for my order. Gluten free items on the menu are marked!
Colorful venue, great service and clean. They have gluten free options. Our waitress was awesome, very knowledgeable and thoughtful, double checked my order and recommended gf options. My fish taco was great. The chips were so fresh that we finished the entire basket. 😋
My family is vegan, and my husband and I can't have gluten. Everytime we go to the beach, we have to google nearby places to eat. This place has no indoor seating so just be sure to order in advance and make plans to eat at a different location.
when looking for gluten free options, how amazing is it to find a spot that labels the few menu items that *have* gluten instead of everything that is gluten free because there are SO MANY OPTIONS! my chicken tacos were superb, and kid loved the corn-tortilla quesadillas with guacamole
absolutely in love with this place. i recently moved away, but i always get it when i’m back in town. literally cannot recommend it enough. i’m even gluten free (allergy) and have never had an issue with food from here. my go-tos are the tacos (corn tortilla of course) and chips with queso. always delicious!
Like most (but not all) chipotles, this one keeps rice, chicken (sometimes steak), cheese, lettuce, corn, etc. in the back that hasn’t been contaminated. Ask before you order and they are happy to serve you from the back.
Note: the beans (both red and black) and hot salsa have been suspect for gluten
Note: salads and bowls are gluten free, anything utilizing tortillas are not (e.g, tacos, quesadillas, etc.), the chips are also not free from cross.
Great view. Expensive (little side salad $5). Great drinks. decent portions. If you don't like (or can't eat) garlic don't go here. EVERYTHING is loaded with garlic. Garlic mashed with almost every entree (no substitutions), garlic on the chef's vegetables, garlic in the stuffed seafood. Why so much garlic? Dinner was overall good, but it was because our server Ally went above and beyond for me. I have a garlic allergy (yes I know, awful) and I'm gluten free. She went to the other restaurant side and got me a potato herself after the kitchen couldn't accommodate a substitution. Filet mignon was good. I was hoping for seafood but seemed everything had gluten in it. breaded this, stuffed that, etc. I don't recommend going here if you have dietary restrictions because without the fantastic service from Ally I would've not been able to eat much.
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Everything was amazing! From the food to the service to the ambience, we loved our dinner this past weekend! My husband and I have been wanting to check out one willow all summer and we finally did! The dining experience was great in its entirety. We first shared the calamari which was gluten free then for our entrees I got the fried eggplant and the watermelon burrata salad and my husband got the swordfish. All the food was delicious!! We also got a side of truffle fries and they were really good too! We also got drinks, those were tasty too! Highly recommend this waterfront restaurant
Delicious, fresh, creative and well proportioned food choices. The Mahi is good over a salad or on tacos, and choices can be made 100% gluten free. We tried them for our first time on a night when they were super busy, and the staff was doing their best to keep up with orders and were still very pleasant to all customers. Highly recommend!
Super nice staff! I had accidentally ordered my tacos with flour tortillas and I have a gluten allergy. They took them back and gave me new tacos on a bit of lettuce. Delicious food, easy ordering, highly recommend for a quick bite.
New ownership is amazing. The food is better than ever and the owner is super nice. No problem spending my money here. It also offers healthy options, gluten free options, and fat options that look amazing. It's my new Friday spot.
Newark Airport, NJ (Terminal A Arrivals. Pickup time is approximate and may vary by 30 minutes. You will be informed of the precise pickup time by Supertrans dispatcher one day prior. Once you are ready for pickup, call Supertrans dispatch at 215 999 9000), Elizabeth, NJ 07201, USA
When a restaurant misleads or lies about the ingredients they put the public's health at risk. This restaurant advertises items as vegan, and they are not, could you trust the gluten free label? For example, the refried beans are labeled vegan, they are not. The Seven Layer Avocado is labeled vegan, but it is not. The Tortas has a Vegan symbol next to it, but are they referring to the Impossible Meat option? Who knows. The Spicy 'Vegan' Lentil is made with cheddar cheese - are they kidding? And the Black Beans are mislabeled. They should be called Black Water, because there are hardly any beans. The waitress is good. Too bad she had to apologize for the labeling errors. Maybe this restaurant should be more considerate of special diets.
BEWARE IF YOU HAVE ALLERGIES!!!! Cornbread was labeled vegan and there was regular milk in it and regular butter on top. The service was not attentive to allergies and does not understand the ramifications of mislabeling a meal as vegan/gluten free. Please be careful if you eat here and have allergies! Do not recommend.
Shaka Kitchen stands out in the fast casual scene with its chef-curated, health-focused menu that caters to every dietary need. Whether you're into keto, vegan, gluten-free, or have other dietary preferences, they offer delicious solutions without compromising on flavor. A must-visit for a guilt-free, yet tasty dining experience!
Some of the best tacos I’ve ever had. Highly recommend the buttermilk fried chicken. Look out for the specials too. Great Gluten free options for the girlfriend. Friendly/fast/delicious
This is the second time we’ve been here! The staff is super friendly and accommodating, I can’t have wheat or gluten and they’re able to switch the flour tortillas to corn! Shout out to our server Khaliah! She’s wonderful!!!
My daughter has Celiac Disease and two employees at the Bubbakoos, Route 37, Toms River location assured me that the wraps they gave me were corn. As soon as I walked up to the counter to order, I told the employee that she has Celiac Disease, asked the employee to change her gloves, and explained that due to my daughter’s condition, she can only have corn wraps. The female employee said, "Yes, we have corn wraps." When they handed them to me in foil, I asked again, "These are corn, not flour, right?" A male employee then said, "Yes." As my daughter unwrapped the wraps, I saw that they looked like flour. I tasted them and they were clearly flour. I asked the male employee again, "These are corn?" as I pointed at them. He said, "yes," and the female employee overheard and agreed with him. I then explained that I tasted them and they are flour. She then shrugged and said, "Yes, they are flour." No apology. I was shocked. If my daughter ingested gluten at their store, it would have resulted in 4 hours of projectile vomiting and horrific stomach pain. It happens everytime she ingests gluten. These employees need to be properly trained in the seriousness of food allergies and the consequences of their carelessness.
Super pet-friendly, pup-cup for my baby, waterfront tables, good menu selection, gluten free bread/grilled chicken sandwich, delicious ice cream, service with a smile! Nearby dog beach Fisherman's Cove as well!
Well worth a 5 star review. The food we ordered was SOO GOOD. I got a (gluten free) quesadilla. It was more like a giant soft taco, but it was so good. It melted in my mouth with all the flavors. My gf got tounge tacos ( not my thing) but she said they were great. Next time im in the area ill eat here again for sure.
New favorite Mexican restaurant! Huge tequila menu. So many gluten free options for those who don't need to worry about gluten transfer when using a shared kitchen (cross-contamination). Best Queso Fundido & salsa verde! Large portions so you get more than one meal out of every dish. The service has been excellent every time. The only con is the menus aren't as clean as they should be. They get sticky and wet from the drinks.
Stopped in for a quick lunch while running errands and had the chicken chimichanga with pineapple habanero salsa. Lunch was served quickly and on point! It was cooked perfectly to order, and had a nice little kick from the salsa. Have eaten here several times, and even more takeouts, and they have never disappointed! They offer a nice selection of alcoholic beverages as well, with some great freshly made margaritas! The staff is very helpful and friendly. Tacos are a must, and the gluten free quesadillas are a nice option for anyone that needs gluten free. Another great choice is the house burger - a half pound burger fine with a little twist!!
We have been coming for brunch for years and have always had a great meal with exceptional service. We prefer to sit at the bar. The high tops in the bar area have stools with no backs to them, which are not comfortable to us. Bartenders are always so nice and provide excellent service. This week, we tried the kimchi fried rice, pretzel bites, and hot wings. The kimchi rice had a nice spice to it with a runny fried egg on top. For $10 you get a huge bowl of crispy pretzel bites with everything but the bagel seasoning on top. Their wings are not breaded, but crispy and meaty with the perfect amount of sauce. All of our food came out hot and quickly. There are a few gluten free and vegetarian options on the menu. We have tried the chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, and burger on previous trips and have loved all of them. There is a separate dining area away from the bar, which can be noisy. On nice days you can sit outside in outside bar area and table seating.
Excellent gluten-free menu. Almost everything on the menu was GF. There is a separate GF frier for items, so patrons can feel good about not being contaminated. They also had lots of V options.
I absolutely love this place and the people with all my heart! Best authentic Mexican restaurant in NJ hands down! Tons of Gluten free options you don't see many at many other Mexican restaurants!
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