Celiac safety profile
Plaza Azteca
Mexican Restaurant
12099 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23606
What you can eat here
Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.
✅ Reported safe options
- Fajitas served with corn tortillas
- Tacos made with corn tortillas
- Tortilla chips prepared in a dedicated gluten-free fryer (as reported by some staff and diners)
⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination
- The restaurant is not a dedicated gluten-free facility, so cross-contamination remains a possibility in theory.
- There are conflicting reports about sauces and salsas, with at least one recent account noting that some sauces may be unsafe and limiting choices to dry tacos or fajitas.
- Fryer practices appear mixed in the most recent anecdotes: some guests report dedicated GF fryers for chips, while other accounts warn chips can be fried in shared oil. Expect variability and verify fryer usage when placing orders.
- Overall, recent evidence leans toward workable GF options, but with non-negligible risk depending on the item and kitchen practices on the day of dining.
Gluto score breakdown
Each axis is scored 0–100 from research + community signals.