Celiac safety profile
Bar Nico
Mexican Restaurant
428 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
What you can eat here
Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.
✅ Reported safe options
- Gluten-free churros (explicitly mentioned as GF in customer feedback). This is one of the clearly identified safe dessert options.
- The kitchen is repeatedly described as dedicated GF, which suggests that many menu items can be assumed GF-safe when ordered with staff confirmation. However, only the churros are explicitly named as GF-safe in the collected information.
⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination
- The restaurant advertises a dedicated gluten-free kitchen, which is a major strength for celiac safety.
- Not all drinks appear to be gluten-free; some beers and other alcoholic options may contain gluten. Clarify with staff before ordering beverages.
- One note highlights that paper straws may contain gluten, so if you’re sensitive to cross-contact, request alternate straw or packaging materials.
- A single past review mentions an instance of illness, underscoring that experiences can vary and that ongoing diligence from staff and diners remains important.
Gluto score breakdown
Each axis is scored 0–100 from research + community signals.