Review of Cocina Medina Mexican Restaurant

I probably won't return. I had one good experience where they understood the seriousness of celiac disease. After I told the server "gluten allergy" the owner came and pointed out gluten-containing food. I have been back 3 times. Every time I said I had a severe gluten allergy/celiac disease and tried to explain what I needed. Once, the server stared at me in confusion and refused to get the owner who helped me the first time. They served me rice with gluten. When I asked them to fix it, the server was originally going to scrape the rice off. After our meal, the owner scolded me because I did not specifically say "no rice." I told them I had celiac, and not to serve me gluten. I thought that was enough! This last time, the server said she did not know about celiac but the chefs did. I found out later that she "let the chefs know," but she did not write anything on my order. They served me tacos on flour tortillas I have no idea how careful they were with my replacement meal.Hopefully I won't get sick.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

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?

— Average

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Offers outdoor seating