Barcocina

3 ratings
$$ • Mexican Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Tacos
Safety Rating
2 ratings

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1629 Thames St
Baltimore, MD 21231

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Celiac

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Not much food that is gluten free. The first time I went there the server informed me that the chips were safe.. the next time the server told me they were in a shared fryer. All the corn tortillas for all the tacos are fried. Server did not want to accommodate making the shrimp quesadilla with corn tortillas on the grill. A popular spot but not worth it

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

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

— Good

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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They definitely do not understand what gluten free means. As another reviewer mentioned, their drinks, particularly their margaritas, are largely gluten free. The food, however, is an issue.

After confirming with the waiter that the buffalo chicken tacos were gluten free so long as they were on corn tortillas, shortly after eating them, my sickness said otherwise.

Would not consider this placed informed or celiac friendly.

Safety


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

— Not at all

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?

— Not Much

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

— Average

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Great location, on the water in popular Baltimore neighborhood, Fells Point. Large space with plenty of outdoor and indoor seating. Dogs allowed in the outdoor space.

I’ve eaten here several times before the pandemic, when they had a full menu.

House tequila / margaritas are gluten-free as they use 100% agave tequila.

Menu is currently limited to only a few options, probably because of the pandemic.

Thankfully, menu clearly lists gluten-free items, like their quest, salsa, guacamole. However, their chips are fried in-house and in a shared fryer, so the chips are NOT gluten-free.

Tacos, although not marked as GF, can be made with corn tacos. I asked our server a lot of questions and asked her to confirm with the kitchen that the Bang Bang Cauliflower tacos were GF. Their menu description says “spicy sweet chili sauce | pickled slaw | sesame seeds | scallions”. Server confirmed “All clear” - referring that they were GF. When they arrived, I noticed they were fried…

After already having a conversation with our server about the chips and shared fryer, I was extremely displeased that she clearly wasn’t thinking and neither was the kitchen. Or, they don’t know about gluten-free / celiac issues, and that says a lot about the restaurant and management.

To celiac diners: there are plenty of options in Fells Point / Baltimore. Eat somewhere that’s safe, where they actually try to not poison you.

Our server never apologized, but at least she brought our dog a water bowl without us asking.

Safety


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

— Not at all

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?

— Not Much/None

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

  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Tacos

Categories

  • Dinner
  • Late Night
  • Lunch
  • Mexican
  • Restaurant

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