Celiac safety profile
Tio's Tamales
Mexican Restaurant · Southwestern Us Restaurant · Tamale Shop
1329 Nuuanu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96817
What you can eat here
Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.
✅ Reported safe options
- Gluten-free tamales
- Gluten-free tacos
⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination
- There is a cross-contamination risk noted: chips share a fryer with gluten-containing foods.
- The staff are described as knowledgeable, and there are accounts of gloves being changed prior to preparation, suggesting active precautions.
- The establishment is not described as a dedicated gluten-free facility, so non-gluten-free ingredients and shared equipment remain a consideration. When dining here, explicit communication about gluten concerns and request for precautions are advisable.
Gluto score breakdown
Each axis is scored 0–100 from research + community signals.