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Pica Pica Arepa Kitchen restaurant in San Francisco
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Pica Pica Arepa Kitchen

100% gluten-free kitchen: core ingredients (corn, plantains, taro, yuca) are naturally gluten-free, no gluten-containing ingredients on premises. Periodic lab testing at Bia Diagnostica Labs and NIMA (2015, 2019) confirms absence of gluten. The venue markets itself explicitly as '100% Gluten Free' with a dedicated section on its website.

Address401 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Cuisine
Price€€
Hours
Mon11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Tue11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Wed11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Thu11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Fri11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Sat11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Sun11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Websitewww.picapica.com/
Last verified

Per-allergen evidence

Coeliac · Gluten-free

confidence 0.95 ·

Verifiably Safe, Either a 100% dedicated kitchen (no allergen on premises) or actively certified by a recognised accreditation body for this allergen.

100% gluten-free kitchen: core ingredients (corn, plantains, taro, yuca) are naturally gluten-free, no gluten-containing ingredients on premises. Periodic lab testing at Bia Diagnostica Labs and NIMA (2015, 2019) confirms absence of gluten. The venue markets itself explicitly as '100% Gluten Free' with a dedicated section on its website.

dedicated kitchen

Vegan

confidence 0.65 ·

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

Menu clearly marks vegan options (e.g., 'Shuli' and 'Vegan' filling) and directs to an interactive allergen menu. However, the kitchen is shared with meat and cheese, so cross-contamination risk exists. Staff can accommodate on request.

marked menu

Vegetarian

confidence 0.65 ·

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

Menu marks a vegetarian option ('Vegetariana' with tofu, avocado, plantains) and provides an interactive allergen menu. Shared kitchen with meat and cheese; cross-contamination possible.

marked menu

Nut-free

confidence 0.50 ·

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

One menu item (Tostones) is explicitly described as 'nut free' in image alt text, and the website directs to an interactive allergen menu. However, no full kitchen-level claim. Assumes nut-free items are marked; shared kitchen environment.

marked menu

Dairy-free

confidence 0.50 ·

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

One menu item (Tostones) is described as 'dairy free' in alt text, and the website directs to an interactive allergen menu. Many dishes contain cheese, aioli, or queso fresco. Shared kitchen; cross-contamination risk is present.

marked menu

Soy-free

confidence 0.50 ·

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

One menu item (Tostones) is described as 'soy free' in alt text. The site provides an interactive allergen menu. Shared kitchen; no full kitchen-level soy-free claim.

marked menu

Egg-free

confidence 0.40 ·

Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.

No explicit egg-free menu marking found. Some items (e.g., aioli) likely contain egg. Staff can accommodate upon request. Community help wanted for more detail.

Shellfish-free

confidence 0.40 ·

Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.

The menu includes a shrimp dish (Caribe). No specific shellfish-free marking observed on the page. Staff can accommodate on request. Community help wanted.

Pescatarian

confidence 0.40 ·

Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.

The menu includes a shrimp dish (Caribe) suitable for pescatarians, but no dedicated marking or separate preparation area. Shared kitchen; cross-contamination possible.

Reminder

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

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