Border Cafe

They are always good here. The staff is friendly and understands. They often consult the chef if not certain about an ingredient. My sister and I haven't had any issues here.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

Daughter (6) has celiac. We safely eat here on a regular basis and she has never been glutened. They do not have many GF items but she does love the chicken fajitas with corn tortillas with the black beans and white rice. She also love the chips and salsa.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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?

— Excellent

I’ve had luck going to Border (Burlington and Harvard before it closed) with friends and family who had Celiac before I was diagnosed, and have only had positive experiences since my diagnosis. Whether eating in the dining area or at the bar, servers and bartenders know what I can have and are careful to confirm when ordering and receiving food. I’ve always felt fine after and love getting the same hot chips as everyone else when other places don’t have any for gf or bring cold store bought ones!

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

— Very

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?

— Excellent

The food and drinks tasted great, but I got sick after eating here. They do not have a separate GF menu which is fine, except getting ahold of a waiter that was knowledgeable about gluten was difficult. I confirmed several times that the food I had ordered and received was gluten free, my waiter did not seem confident while reassuring me but I was starving and ate regardless. A few hours later I started getting my typical symptoms of gluten. I did it to myself as I had a feeling it would happen, however I was disappointed in the lack of gluten education and concern from our waiter. I won’t be going there again which is a bummer because I love Mexican food. I will say that their chips and salsa were delicious and part of what gave them 2 stars instead of 1.

Felt like I got glutened even before the meal was finished. In this case that's almost secondary. Not only bad "Mexican" food, but just not even good food at all. Chips were burned and greasy, enchiladas less than quality of canned version. Probably for the best that the food was so bad I didn't even eat half.

I've eaten here many times without ever getting sick. I love that I can chow down on the chips and salsa and the staff has been accommodating for me. I usually get chicken enchiladas. Delicious.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

My family and I asked the hostess if there was a gluten free menu, and were told we could not see it because it is not up to date. She said they did have gluten free pasta and we'd have to speak to our server. After waiting 10 minutes for our server, he told us they don't have gluten free pasta and that the hostess 'lied.' Not worth the wait.

Cannot have the chips. Restaurant is a lot less fun without the chips.

Did not get a confident answer from server on GF choices. "Just swap in a corn tortilla". But then cannot make a kid's quesadilla gluten-free?

Celiac friendly?

No

Delicious food and great portions! Just let the waiter know and they take care and know exactly how to make your meal safe.

They are limited and have little concern for server training. Managers don't care either. Too bad because they could easily be gluten free.

Management takes extremely serious in Burlington and are well aware of gluten free severity for those with Celiac. Cross contamination is never a problem. Food is great and large variety just have to make sure your server is well aware since they do not have a dedicated menu

Horrible - I checked with my waiter & he checked with the chef & assuredly my meal was gf - but I was sick before we even finished dinner - I think it was the chips

Sat outside on the patio for lunch in Burlington. Server was excellent. She verified the Gf status with the chef. I enjoyed the chicken enchiladas with a ranchero sauce , white rice - no black beans- not safe for celiac. Tasty meal and I felt great afterwards. Kudos to them for understanding gluten free.

Me and my family love the border cafe! We have gone there many times and I have never gotten sick! They have lots of options, and are always super helpful! I would definitely recommend!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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 Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

No gluten free menu and no items notated as gluten free. I have had the chicken fajitas with corn tortillas (substitute - they automatically serve flour tortillas), white rice and black beans. Also had the blackened salmon with white rice and black beans. Jose/house rice and steak fajitas (steak marinade) are not GF safe.

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

— Somewhat

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?

— Excellent

I was told by the manager that they could not serve me a safe gluten free meal for celiac. Although chips are made in one fryer each day the fryers are rotated. He said that they could serve gf but cross contact was a possibility. I really appreciated his honesty.

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

— Not at all

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

Chips are gf! Great options and knowledgable staff

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

Offers gf menu items. Does specify possible cross contamination. Our waiter was very courteous, willing to check on gf choices if not certain of.

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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