Celiac safety profile
La Arepa
Venezuelan Restaurant · Gluten Free Restaurant · Latin American Restaurant
5716 SE 92nd Ave, Portland, OR 97266
What you can eat here
Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.
✅ Reported safe options
- Arepa (gluten-free by nature)
- The menu states that the Venezuelan arepa is naturally gluten-free (wheat-free) and serves as a bread substitute, which provides a clearly supported GF option.
⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination
- There is mention from multiple diners of gluten-containing items on the menu, with some notes that such items are cooked on separate pans or prepared with caution. One review recalls a gluten-containing item with uncertain fryery handling, while others emphasize gluten-free labeling and separate handling for GF items.
- The restaurant is not described as a dedicated gluten-free facility, which means cross-contact risk cannot be ruled out entirely. Still, several reports indicate careful preparation for GF items and a GF fryer in practice, suggesting a generally cautious approach to cross-contamination.
Gluto score breakdown
Each axis is scored 0–100 from research + community signals.