Lo de Carlitos

confidence 0.70 ·

Marked menu + dedicated, Allergen-marked menu plus dedicated fryer / prep area. Staff trained. Not a fully dedicated kitchen.

Lo de Carlitos is a chain with multiple branches across Buenos Aires. The official website prominently displays a 'menú apto celíacos' section and a 'Food Allergy Icons' graphic, indicating a marked menu. Multiple FindMeGlutenFree reviews across different branches report dedicated fryers, dedicated kitchen space, knowledgeable staff, and a separate gluten-free menu. However, the kitchen is mixed (not dedicated gluten-free), and one review on the Juramento branch reports receiving a gluten-containing burger, causing a severe reaction. The venue is not certified by a recognised accreditation body. The overall picture is of a chain with good awareness and practices at many branches, but with inconsistent execution and a serious incident on record, warranting Tier C (marked menu + dedicated equipment) rather than a higher tier.

Honest caveat: One reviewer on the Juramento branch reported receiving a gluten-containing burger, causing a severe reaction.

confidence 0.60 ·

Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

HappyCow lists Lo de Carlitos as having vegan options, with several clearly labeled vegan crepes and burgers, and staff willing to modify items. A vegan reviewer confirms some savory crepes are fully vegan and tofu can be added. However, the venue serves meat and the vegan options are a subset of a mixed menu. There is no dedicated vegan kitchen or fryer, and cross-contamination is possible. The official menu images could not be parsed for vegan markings. Tier D reflects a marked menu with shared preparation.

confidence 0.50 ·

Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

The venue is a fast-food style restaurant with burgers, crepes, and sandwiches. Vegetarian options are likely available (e.g., veggie burgers, cheese crepes), but no source specifically discusses vegetarian accommodations or a marked vegetarian menu. The HappyCow listing notes 'Lacto, Ovo' options. Tier D is a conservative estimate based on the general menu and lack of specific evidence.