There menu doesn't specify which items are gluten free, but the server was knowledgeable about gluten allergies and worked with the kitchen to accommodate my allergy. They were very attentive to potential cross contamination. The food tasted very fresh and seemed healthier than other comparable Mexican restaurants. I liked the atmosphere of the restaurant; it was clean and the music was tastefully sentimental and nostalgic-- very much in line with the restaurant's historical theme. I thought my server was lovely. She was keyed in to the right amount of interaction to make me feel taken care of without hovering or seeming impatient. As I usually eat lunch with a person with a disability, it is important that restaurant staff don't make my client feel like a burden or that he is taking too long to eat. I appreciate the experience of El Cholo.