Celiac safety profile
South of Nick’s
Mexican Restaurant · Bar And Grill
540 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
What you can eat here
Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.
✅ Reported safe options
- Tortilla chips prepared in a dedicated fryer (gluten-free when prepared this way).
- Salsa and queso dip (listed by diners as safe in practice).
- Fresh salads, when prepared with gluten-free ingredients and proper handling.
- Chips with guacamole are repeatedly described as safe, given the fryer precautions.
⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination
- The menu itself is not clearly marked gluten-free, which can create ambiguity for first-time diners.
- Some items (e.g., certain salsas, sauces, or components) may contain gluten unless specifically modified; staff do note and adjust when asked.
- There are isolated reports of mild reactions, underscoring that no facility can be assumed 100% risk-free without clear, item-by-item confirmation.
Gluto score breakdown
Each axis is scored 0–100 from research + community signals.