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Polola restaurant in Townsville City
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Polola

Polola is a Mexican tapas restaurant where most of the menu is gluten-free, around 90% according to one coeliac diner, and gluten-free items are marked on the menu.

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AddressCitylane/383 Flinders St, Townsville City QLD 4810, Australia
Cuisine
Price€⁠€
Hours
MonClosed
Tue12:00pm - 8:30pm
Wed12:00pm - 8:30pm
Thu12:00pm - 8:30pm
Fri12:00pm - 10:30pm
Sat12:00pm - 10:30pm
Sun12:00pm - 8:30pm
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Coeliac · Gluten-free

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Polola is a Mexican tapas restaurant where most of the menu is gluten-free, around 90% according to one coeliac diner, and gluten-free items are marked on the menu. A dedicated gluten-free fryer is available, though one reviewer noted it was out of operation on their visit, and staff are generally knowledgeable about coeliac requirements. The kitchen is shared, not dedicated, so cross-contamination is possible. Coeliac diners report positive experiences overall, but one reviewer mentioned some GF-listed items were not safe for coeliacs when the fryer was down. It is best to confirm the fryer is running and to ask about specific dishes.

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Vegan

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Polola marks vegan options clearly on its menu. Choices include guacamole, corn ribs, jackfruit al pastor tacos, roasted cauliflower, and fresh corn tortillas. One HappyCow reviewer noted the venue can accommodate a vegan 'Fiesta Me' sharing menu and that staff ensured cocktails were made vegan. The kitchen is shared, so cross-contamination with animal products is possible. The marked menu and staff awareness make it a reliable choice for vegans.

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Vegetarian

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Vegetarian options on the menu include guacamole, corn ribs, roasted cauliflower, and corn tortillas. The HappyCow listing marks the venue as having vegetarian options. The FindMeGlutenFree listing notes 'good vegetarian options'. No dedicated vegetarian prep area is mentioned. The marked menu and range of plant-based dishes make it a solid choice.

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Reminder

Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.

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