Celiac safety profile
Tio's Latin American Kitchen
Mexican Restaurant
40 Shelter Cove Ln #181, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
What you can eat here
Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.
✅ Reported safe options
- Latin Tuna Poke (gluten-free) [as described in a dedicated gluten-free dish write-up associated with the restaurant]
- Gluten-free chips prepared in a separate gluten-free fryer
- Gluten-free empanadas (prepared with GF ingredients and cooked in a GF fryer)
- Beef enchiladas (GF)
- Chicken enchiladas (GF)
- General note: Many reviews mention GF items and clearly labeled GF options on the menu; some dishes are prepared with Corn tortillas or other GF bases, but it’s important to verify each item with staff.
⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination
- Not a dedicated gluten-free facility, which means cross-contamination risk exists.
- Several recent guest experiences describe strong assurance and careful handling, while a minority describe miscommunications or a server stating the kitchen doesn’t guarantee GF, which led to anxiety or a gluten exposure.
- Positive indicators include clearly labeled GF menu items and references to separate GF fryers for chips and some fried items; negative indicators include a gluten exposure report and some diners feeling uncertain about staff knowledge during busy periods.
Gluto score breakdown
Each axis is scored 0–100 from research + community signals.