Cactus

There aren’t a ton of celiac safe options here, but they have a separate gf menu and the staff is very aware! I’ve tried a few dishes here and haven’t gotten sick. The food is good and it’s a nice option in the area. Celiacs: stay away from the chips!

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Not bad. I got the jicama and hummus since I couldn't have chips. It was great. Had tacos and didmt get sick. Just not enough variety so you need to know what you want to eat ahead of time.

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

— Somewhat

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

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

— Good

Loved this upscale Mexican restaurant in the cute Proctor neighborhood of Tacoma. Wait staff is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly and went out of their way to make celiac daughter feel right at home. Delicious cocktails and spectacular entrees. Flan for dessert is not to be missed! Chips are not GF (shared fryer) but they will do a crudite plate with salsa or guacamole. Highly recommend!!

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Not a ton of GF options, but I did enjoy the smoked brisket tacos and didn’t get sick. I was pretty bummed that I couldn’t enjoy the chips and salsa with my family though.

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

— Somewhat

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

We went there because they have a GF menu and a kids menu. Everyone really enjoyed their meal. Staff helpful. Several GF entrees and desserts to choose from.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good vegetarian options
• Offers outdoor seating

Went for brunch but had to order off the lunch/dinner menu as the gluten free menu does not contain any brunch items and none of the brunch items can be made gf. The server informed us that while the chips are fried in a shared fryer, guests are welcome to bring their own chips - which I will definitely do next time! Many items on the gf menu come with their tortilla chips, so be sure to mention if you have celiac. They will include that in the ticket and not offer you any chips or flour tortillas.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

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

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Offers outdoor seating

Great experience. While the chips are fried with gluten items, they can bring you a small bowl of veggies (jicama, bell pepper and cucumber) to dip into the guac. Yum! Enjoyed the beef fajita platter with corn tortillas with no issues. Waitress made sure to make a note of my celiac status and when the food was delivered the manager announced my plate was gluten free which was reassuring. The separate gf menu is accessed by a QR code. Weirdly, the fajitas are described as coming with flour tortillas. I think they just copy and pasted the items from their menu that they can safely make gf.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

3 great experiences here! I have enjoyed the weekend brunch & dinner. Lots of GF options and servers mentioned chips were in a shared fryer. They were knowledgeable and able to suggest lots of safe options for me. Love this place

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

I’ve eaten here several times and the staff has always been very knowledgeable about Celiac Disease. They assure me that gloves will be changed, new and clean cookware will be used, and they are always honest about the menu items that cannot be guaranteed as GF. There is an entirely Gluten Free menu, and they allow me to bring my own GF chips when I order the guacamole. I’m a very sensitive Celiac, and I’ve never had any problems here. The food is amazing!!

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
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Have been to Seattle locations but was a little hesitant to try a new location...had a great experience here! Waitress was kind & knowledgeable about gf options, separate gf menu had tons of options. Chips are not gf which is a bummer but I wouldn’t be above bringing my own in and the veggie option is delicious with guac. Will definitely be back!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Delicious! They let me bring my own chips! Food was amazing and they were VERY accommodating! Didn’t get sick and I am a sensitive celiac!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They have a great gluten free menu with a lot of options. Our staff was very knowledgeable, kind and helpful. The tortilla chips are not safe, for chips & salsa, they are done in a shared fryer. They offer some fresh veggies instead if you’d like. Great meal all around (6 of us) and good service.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

A whole menu for gluten free and might I add the guacamole is amazing! The tacos are great. I will be coming back here for sure!!!

Got the enchiladas but i didn’t feel very safe ordering. i felt like he didn’t realize/ care what celiac was because restaurant was busy. don’t feel sick and it was reassuring to have a GF menu. would come back because i am not sick.

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

— Somewhat

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

They had GF menu and the food was well prepared. Brought out a separate salsa and guacamole for my food which appreciated. Felt well taken care of

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
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies

I eat here weekly. I order off the gf menu. The chips are not from s dedicated frier so I avoid those. I always order the crudités to go with the queso guac and salsa. Easy win here. Maybe not on parking but the food service bathrooms bar and tv all slap.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for soy-free
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating
• Reservations recommended

I’m asking the waiter about cross contamination, he was very calm and knowledgeable as if he is asked all the time about it. I got the ancho tacos which were good. I had a little bit of an upset stomach but I don’t think it was gluten but maybe beware of eating the beans??

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Gluten free menu and a great staff who seemed very aware. Enjoyed my tasty meal.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating