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angel-jd1 Community Regular

Does anyone have any info on the chain "on the border"? I'm curious what they offer that might be gluten free. Thanks for your help.

-Jessica :rolleyes:


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Does anyone have any info on the chain "on the border"? I'm curious what they offer that might be gluten free. Thanks for your help.

-Jessica :rolleyes:

This support group lists info on various chains, including On the Border. Not sure how current it is.

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The Triumph Dining Guide lists gluten free items at chain restaurants. Of course, it is stillour responsibility to check, but it is a place to start. I have dined there twice since receiving my guide. Have also used it at another place I had been avoiding.

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angel-jd1 Community Regular

Recently got a gluten-free list from the corporate people at on the border. Today I got brave and tried their food. I ordered the fajitas (beef and chicken) no onions, no sour cream and corn tortillas (not put through the warmer). All items that were supposed to be safe. The waitress was WONDERFUL! She brought out my corn tortillas herself, so that the cooks wouldn't be confused by not warming them. When they brought out my fajitas with onions and sour cream and without chicken she took them back and they re-cooked my food. All the while with a smile on her face.

Ate the food, it was super. About 30 min after eating I got sick. I am so disapointed. I LOVED their food. Chalk it up to cross contamination.

-Jessica :rolleyes:

Moongirl Community Regular

February 3, 2006

Thank you for contacting On The Border regarding suitable menu items for guests with dietary restrictions. At On The Border, our top priority is always the safety and health of our guests. As part of this ongoing commitment, and in order to help our guests make informed food selections concerning allergies or food sensitivities, we are providing you with the most current allergen menu information available from our food suppliers.

We have compiled a list of suggested menu options to use when making your meal selections at On The Border. The list is based on the most up-to-date ingredient statements available from our food suppliers and the stated absence of wheat, rye, oats and barley within these items. This list expires on a MONTHLY basis, so please be sure to contact us for an updated version. Additionally, on your next visit to On The Border, please be sure to speak with the manager about your dietary restrictions. The manager will ensure that proper attention is given to your dietary restrictions as your meal is being prepared. Please be aware, however, that with normal kitchen operations involving shared preparation and cooking areas, including common fry oil, there is a small possibility for food items to come into contact with trace amounts of gluten.

SUGGESTED MENU OPTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH WHEAT ALLERGIES AND GLUTEN INTOLERANT DIETS - FEBRUARY 2006:

*FRIED FOOD ITEMS ARE NOT PREPARED IN A DEDICATED FRYER AND COULD PICK-UP GLUTEN FROM OTHER ITEMS.

APPETIZERS: Order all without Chips and only non-heated Corn Tortillas.

Guacamole Live

White Chili con Queso

Chili con Queso

Ultimate Loaded Queso with Taco Meat – Order without Sour Cream and Jalapeno Mix.

Fajita Chicken con Queso – Order without Sour Cream.

SALADS/SOUPS: Select dressings from the “Salad Dressings” list below only.

House Salad – Order without Tortilla Strips/Croutons.

Sizzling Fajita Salad (all meats) – Order without Onion and Sour Cream.

Chicken Chopped Salad – Order without Crouton/Crisp and Tortilla Strips.

Grilled/Blackened Chicken Fiesta Salad – Order without Tortillas/Croutons.

SALAD DRESSINGS:

Chipotle Balsamic Vinaigrette

Chipotle Honey Mustard

Jalapeno Caesar

Smoked Jalapeno Vinaigrette

FAJITA GRILL: Order only with non-heated Corn Tortillas.

Carnita Fajitas – Order without Onions and Sour Cream.

Chicken Fajitas – Order without Onion and Sour Cream.

7-Pepper Steak Fajitas – Order without Grilled Veggies, Onions, and Sour Cream.

Blackened Chicken Fajitas – Order without Nortena Sauce, Onions, and Sour Cream.

OFF THE GRILL: Select sides from the “Sides” list below only.

Bandera Sirloin – Order with only Steak Rub and Relish.

Margarita Chicken – Order without Grilled Vegetables (can sub House Vegetables).

SHRIMP AND SEAFOOD:

Mexican Shrimp Scampi

FAVORITES:

Ala Cart Tamales – Order without Sauce.

SIDES/EXTRAS:

Mexican Rice, Black or Refried Beans (with or without cheese), House Veggies (not grilled veggies), Guacamole, Roasted Reds, Pico de Gallo, Salsa, Pepperjack Mashed Potatoes (with garnish)

KIDS: Select sides from the “Sides” list above only.

Grilled Chicken

Strawberry Sundae

Ref # 484302

angel-jd1 Community Regular

Looks like the same list that I recieved, used it, showed it to them at the place, still got sick :(

-Jessica :rolleyes:

February 3, 2006

Thank you for contacting On The Border regarding suitable menu items for guests with dietary restrictions. At On The Border, our top priority is always the safety and health of our guests. As part of this ongoing commitment, and in order to help our guests make informed food selections concerning allergies or food sensitivities, we are providing you with the most current allergen menu information available from our food suppliers.

We have compiled a list of suggested menu options to use when making your meal selections at On The Border. The list is based on the most up-to-date ingredient statements available from our food suppliers and the stated absence of wheat, rye, oats and barley within these items. This list expires on a MONTHLY basis, so please be sure to contact us for an updated version. Additionally, on your next visit to On The Border, please be sure to speak with the manager about your dietary restrictions. The manager will ensure that proper attention is given to your dietary restrictions as your meal is being prepared. Please be aware, however, that with normal kitchen operations involving shared preparation and cooking areas, including common fry oil, there is a small possibility for food items to come into contact with trace amounts of gluten.

SUGGESTED MENU OPTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH WHEAT ALLERGIES AND GLUTEN INTOLERANT DIETS - FEBRUARY 2006:

*FRIED FOOD ITEMS ARE NOT PREPARED IN A DEDICATED FRYER AND COULD PICK-UP GLUTEN FROM OTHER ITEMS.

APPETIZERS: Order all without Chips and only non-heated Corn Tortillas.

Guacamole Live

White Chili con Queso

Chili con Queso

Ultimate Loaded Queso with Taco Meat – Order without Sour Cream and Jalapeno Mix.

Fajita Chicken con Queso – Order without Sour Cream.

SALADS/SOUPS: Select dressings from the “Salad Dressings” list below only.

House Salad – Order without Tortilla Strips/Croutons.

Sizzling Fajita Salad (all meats) – Order without Onion and Sour Cream.

Chicken Chopped Salad – Order without Crouton/Crisp and Tortilla Strips.

Grilled/Blackened Chicken Fiesta Salad – Order without Tortillas/Croutons.

SALAD DRESSINGS:

Chipotle Balsamic Vinaigrette

Chipotle Honey Mustard

Jalapeno Caesar

Smoked Jalapeno Vinaigrette

FAJITA GRILL: Order only with non-heated Corn Tortillas.

Carnita Fajitas – Order without Onions and Sour Cream.

Chicken Fajitas – Order without Onion and Sour Cream.

7-Pepper Steak Fajitas – Order without Grilled Veggies, Onions, and Sour Cream.

Blackened Chicken Fajitas – Order without Nortena Sauce, Onions, and Sour Cream.

OFF THE GRILL: Select sides from the “Sides” list below only.

Bandera Sirloin – Order with only Steak Rub and Relish.

Margarita Chicken – Order without Grilled Vegetables (can sub House Vegetables).

SHRIMP AND SEAFOOD:

Mexican Shrimp Scampi

FAVORITES:

Ala Cart Tamales – Order without Sauce.

SIDES/EXTRAS:

Mexican Rice, Black or Refried Beans (with or without cheese), House Veggies (not grilled veggies), Guacamole, Roasted Reds, Pico de Gallo, Salsa, Pepperjack Mashed Potatoes (with garnish)

KIDS: Select sides from the “Sides” list above only.

Grilled Chicken

Strawberry Sundae

Ref # 484302

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