Paulina Escanes Restaurant

Celiac-friendly venue with clearly labelled gluten-free options on the menu, trained staff, and low reported cross-contamination risk per Atly crowdsourcing. A Wanderlog review confirms accommodation for a gluten-free meal including dessert. The official site sells a 'Nueces Tostadas Gluten Free' cake. No dedicated kitchen or fryer confirmed; shared kitchen assumed.

Address1451 Ashford Ave, San Juan, 00911, Puerto Rico

CuisineBrunch · Mexican · Bakery

Hours

Mon	11AM–9PM
Tue	11AM–9PM
Wed	11AM–9PM
Thu	11AM–9PM
Fri	11AM–9:30PM
Sat	9AM–3PM, 3:30–9PM
Sun	9AM–3PM, 3:30–8:30PM

Websitewww.paulinaescanes.com/

Last verified

Per-allergen evidence

Coeliac · Gluten-free

confidence 0.70 ·

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

✓ marked menu✓ staff trained

Cited references

[1] officialNueces Tostadas Gluten Free , Paulina Escanes Restaurant (official menu)Product page for 'Nueces Tostadas Gluten Free' cake explicitly labelled gluten-free. $45 serve 8.fetched 2026-05-20 [2] blogPaulina Escanes Restaurant, San Juan, Caribbean - Reviews, Ratings, Tips and Why You Should Go – Wanderlog , wanderlog.comAggregator page with reviews: one mentions gluten-free accommodation, another vegan tacos. Hours provided: split shifts Sun/Sat. Price tag '$$$$affordable' unclear.fetched 2026-05-20 [3] blogPaulina Escanes Restaurant - Gluten-Free Restaurant in San Juan , atly.comLists as 'Celiac friendly' with clearly labelled GF options, trained staff, low cross-contamination risk. Mentions vegan choices. Crowdsourced, not official certification.fetched 2026-05-20

Vegan

confidence 0.60 ·

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

Vegan options are explicitly listed on HappyCow and praised in multiple reviews (vegan cauliflower tacos, eggplant dip). The venue is not fully vegan but offers clearly identifiable vegan dishes. No dedicated vegan kitchen or fryer; shared equipment expected.

Cited references

[1] aggregatorPaulina Escanes - San Juan | Review "Delicious vegan tacos " by tfish - HappyCow , HappyCowLists as 'Veg-options' Mexican with vegan choices (cauliflower tacos, eggplant dip). Two positive vegan reviews. Hours: Mon 9-9, Tue-Wed 11-9, Thu 11-9:30, Fri 10-9:30, Sat 9-9:30, Sun 9-9.fetched 2026-05-20 [2] blogPaulina Escanes Restaurant, San Juan, Caribbean - Reviews, Ratings, Tips and Why You Should Go – Wanderlog , wanderlog.comAggregator page with reviews: one mentions gluten-free accommodation, another vegan tacos. Hours provided: split shifts Sun/Sat. Price tag '$$$$affordable' unclear.fetched 2026-05-20 [3] blogPaulina Escanes Restaurant - Gluten-Free Restaurant in San Juan , atly.comLists as 'Celiac friendly' with clearly labelled GF options, trained staff, low cross-contamination risk. Mentions vegan choices. Crowdsourced, not official certification.fetched 2026-05-20

Vegetarian

confidence 0.50 ·

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

Vegetarian options exist (e.g., house salad, avocado, French fries) and the venue is categorized as 'Veg-options' on HappyCow with lacto-ovo offerings. Options are likely marked or can be identified by staff, but no dedicated kitchen.

Cited references

Reminder

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

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