<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> First of all, I want to thank everyone who e-mailed with help. Your responses and helpfulness are much appreciated. I got mixed responses overall. The Don Pablos I went to is located in Lafayette, Indiana. I had the Three Amigos meal which they specially prepared in water by my request along with their refrito beans and a margarita with no problems. I forgot to ask about the chips, so I avoided them just to be safe (it was really hard b/c the salsa smelled so good). They were very helpful and the food was excellent. It is so nice to be able to eat something along with the rest of the world! Here are some of the responses I received: From Bob & Ruth Levy 410-602-0075 * * * * * "Since our goal of a "Gluten-free Friendly Menu" with a couple of the restaurants has been delayed due to change of personnel, we thought we would share with you our current information of what's OK and what's not at "Don Pablo's - The Real Enchilada". The following information was confirmed with their home office on February 15, 1999. As always please exercise your own discretion and when in doubt "DON'T". For you Mexican food lovers there's a lot on the menu that is Gluten-free as is or can easily modified to be so. I strongly advise you to ask for the General Manager to assist you with "Special Dietary Needs". If not available ask for the next in charge. The wait staff will probably be willing but NOT knowledgeable enough to assist. ALL sauces are thickened with corn starch and all cheeses and cheese sauces are GF. Any non-fried dish shown as prepared with Flour tortillas can be prepared with Corn tortillas. But for ALL CORN TORTILLA dishes you must instruct them to soften the corn tortillas in fresh boiling water, not in the deep fryer oil as normally done. Salsa is safe as are all the salad dressings and sour cream. Dig into the GF tamales and refried beans or enjoy the soups (except for the tortilla strips on top of the Classico Tortilla Soup). GF desert will be Ice Cream and all the chocolate or strawberry toppings. ITEMS NOT GLUTEN-FREE - Nachos and ALL other FRIED items (many indicated as "crispy") are prepared in contaminated oil - bring your own GF nachos and enjoy the cheese sauce and salsa (get separate bowls). Mexican Rice - is first immersed in old frying oil and then steamed. Marinade used on meats has soy sauce in it." From Lisa Brown "Don't eat the rice or anything marinated. The tacos and nachos should be fine." From Janet in Tampa-- "I have gone there -- if you have a restaurant card -- take it and send it to the chef -- they will direct you. I believe the chips are okay but not most of the sauces and marinades. When I ate there I did not get sick, but the menu was extremely limited. Good luck" From Linda at Long Island-- "Mark, I just got my Celiac digest this minute. How did your trip to Don Pablo's work out? I ate at one in Arlington, VA. The manager came out and brought me the packages the food comes in so I could read labels. She was wonderful. It turned out though, that the only thing I was comfortable with was a salad. I had a good experience because of the manager's efforts, but I don't think I'll return. When I saw your posting, I was curious." Linda on Long Island, NY Thanks again everyone! Don Pablos definitely gained a new customer last night. Mark S. Crone