Acitron Cocina Mexicana

3 recent ratings
$$ • Mexican Restaurant
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu, but gluten-free options are available
Reported GF menu options: Tacos, Tortillas
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3 ratings

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473 Massachusetts Ave
Arlington, MA 02474

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Celiac

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Have eaten GF here dozens of times over last 7-8 years. Staff is always helpful and well informed about GF items. Food is great (though they seem to use the same seasoning in a lot of dishes). A number of good GF selections. Guac and fish tacos are favorites. Never been sick after. They used to give us soft tortillas with appetizers because chips were not safe but recently they introduced safe chips, which is nice. Really cute patio.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for takeout
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 7 months ago read full review

Celiac

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I ordered take out and said I had a gluten allergy. They said tacos would be fine because they are corn tortillas. I also ordered guacamole and chips. I realized when I picked up that the chips were homemade and probably cooked in oil that might be glutened. I called and asked and they said yes they were cooked in oil that cooked other things with gluten. I didn’t eat the chips and the guacamole was delicious. The tacos tasted great but I woke up with stomach pains and bloating so I’m not confident about cross contamination. I really liked the food so sad I probably won’t go again.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Allergen List
  • Tacos
  • Tortillas

Categories

  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Kid Friendly
  • Mexican
  • Online Ordering
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Tex-Mex
  • Vegetarian Friendly

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Gluten Intolerant

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I have eaten here dozens of times and never gotten ill. Most of the menu is gluten free; if it’s not, it’s clearly marked. The staff are accommodating and will check with the kitchen if they don’t know. Plus everything is DELICIOUS. Patio is gorgeous in the summer, too!

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Menu specified corn tortillas as default but was served flour tortillas even though we did not ask for them.

Was served a non-gf dish despite specifying that we wanted corn tortillas.

Poor customer service

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Great find! Great food! Most of the menu is gluten free. Excellent vegetarian options too. Another nice feature - the menu indicates which items contain gluten. Even the Mole dishes are gluten free. I'm not celiac, just can't eat wheat, so I can't speak to where it is Celiac friendly, but they definitely make an effort.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Amazing food and drinks! Menu lists what has gluten in it, which is very little. I will certainly be back, especially for ladies night and margarita thursdays. Olé

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Staff is very friendly and bartender and drinks are great. Different wait staff have different levels of awareness of gluten free.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Asymptomatic Celiac

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One of the few places that list items "contain gluten" instead of the other way around. I've eaten there many times and the staff is great and they understand gluten. Can't eat the tortilla chips but they will bring you fresh tortillas to eat with the salsa. Food is awesome and very authentic.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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