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Don Pablos

jaimek

By jaimek
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jaimek Enthusiast
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I just went to dinner at Don Pablos in Moorestown, NJ last night and had a wonderful experience. I printed off the gluten-free items from their website and brought it with me to the restaurant. I didn't even have to tell the waitress anything about my disease since it was all spelled out on the menu and the items didn't need any substitutions. I got taquitos for an appetizer and Mamma's skinny enchiladas for dinner. Also had corn bread on the side. Everything tasted SO good and the fact that it was so easy made it taste even better. I was a little hesitant about eating there at first but I did not have any reaction at all (and my body has become very sensitive to gluten since going gluten-free). I did not eat the chips since the website said there is a chance of cross contamination with them so I would suggest staying away from anything with chips but everything else they listed was great. I will definitely be going back! :D

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I checked out their web site, and it looks great!! We are going to Orlando in November, and they have 3 restaurants there ~ will definitely check it out!! I wish they had one here!!! Hmm... maybe they need to get a request!! :)

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I went to the one in Virginia where I live and had their low carb salad and chips. He said they had a dedicated chip fryer and another fryer for their other fried things. He said when it gets super busy, sometimes they will have to use the chip fryer as well for regular food but he checked for me and said it hadn't been used that day, so I could have the chips. I also asked if they added soy sauce like On the Border does, and he said absolutely not. The one drawback to their food is the incredible amount of sodium in their dishes. Some of them are well over our daily limit, but yes, it was a good experience. :)

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I went to the Don Pablos in Alexandria, VA, last night. Overrall, it was a good experience, but I was very surprised, when talking with the manager, to find that she didn't know anything about gluten-free dining. I explained it to her, giving her a brief overview of Celiac Disease. ALthough the place was packed, she was very patient & responsive. She checked with the kitchen & they prepared the Mama's Skinny enchiladas with red sauce for me. While waiting for the food, the kitchen chef came over to my table & asked further questions about preparation. I was delighted. The food was great & I'd recommend anyone try them out, but print up their menu first & bring it with you!

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