Celiac safety profile
El Zarape
Mexican Restaurant
103 N Nicolet St, Mackinaw City, MI 49701
What you can eat here
Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.
✅ Reported safe options
- Rice Bowls (GF) — explicitly noted as safe in at least one account, and described as safe in a prior communication about gluten-free options.
- Corn tortillas / Corn shell tacos — repeatedly cited as gluten-free in reviews.
- Tortilla chips — described as gluten-free.
- GF pizza — mentioned positively in at least one review, indicating a gluten-free option available.
⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination
- The restaurant is not described as a dedicated gluten-free facility; tortillas are a gluten-containing ingredient at this location.
- Cross-contamination risk is noted in multiple reports, including concerns around certain bar-style mayhem (open taco bar) and the open salsa bar in one account.
- While staff have shown awareness in some visits (gluten-free handling and gluten-freeSafe suggestions), there are also instances where staff recommendations were mixed or where separate handling was emphasized, underscoring the importance of clear communication and choosing established GF options.
Gluto score breakdown
Each axis is scored 0–100 from research + community signals.