Celiac safety profile
Bocata Arepa Bar
Restaurant
10170 W Broad St, Glen Allen, VA 23060
What you can eat here
Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.
✅ Reported safe options
- Arepa dough is gluten-free (explicitly noted as such in some feedback).
- Fried empanadas are mentioned as being made with no gluten-containing ingredients (per user feedback indicating a gluten-free version).
⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination
- The facility is not a dedicated gluten-free environment.
- Shared fryer usage has been mentioned in multiple reviews, including cautions about cross-contamination for items like plantains and certain fried foods.
- Staff are described as helpful and capable of discussing cross-contamination options, but that does not remove the inherent risk from shared equipment.
- A few reviews over the years consistently note that most of the menu can be gluten-free, but with caveats around cross-contact, reinforcing the need for careful in-person conversations about preparation practices.
Gluto score breakdown
Each axis is scored 0–100 from research + community signals.