Iron Cactus

2 recent ratings
$$ • Mexican Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Beer
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2 ratings

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606 Trinity St
Austin, TX 78701

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Celiac

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Dedicated GF menu. GF chips!!! It’s an awesome experience. Here for the eclipse, eaten here twice because the food is so good.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 4 weeks ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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although the menu was ‘gluten free ish’, i had no reaction and a very nice meal

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Good

Updated 1 month ago read full review

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Waitress was very nice and knowledgeable about GF items. The fajitas were amazing! The chips and salsa were also safe :)

Updated 4 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

  • Beer
  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Bar
  • Dinner
  • Late Night
  • Lunch
  • Mexican
  • Restaurant

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pescado del mar
Chocolate mouse (without crust)
Roasted chicken enchiladas
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If you call they will tell you they have gluten free options. When you arrive you are told that they are “glutenfreeish” and if you are sensitive to cross contamination they are not safe! They do not belong here as a GF options!

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I’m here right now and I was advised by a manager that if your sensitive you shouldn’t get anything. #disappointed #IWantMyMoneyBack (I paid a head of time and I called ahead)

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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I thought this was okay. I got the paella and I did not think it was that good.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Wheat Allergy

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I ordered on the “gluten free-ish” menu and it might as well just be the regular menu. I ordered the chicken enchiladas and about an hour later I started experiencing symptoms of a reaction. And in the middle of the night I woke up extremely sick and in pain. I am not one to be sensitive to cross contamination or anything at most restaurants so I just have to assume there was actual gluten in my meal.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Knowledgeable staff and great food!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Don't go!!! That place is not safe at all.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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I ordered gluten free food and communicated with my waiter but still somehow got sick. Do not recommend!

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Was good mostly safe. Not the best fajitas I have had but good quality stake. I would be careful based on others experiences.

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Updated 8 years ago read full review

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They have a "gluten free ish" menu that includes enchiladas... Ordered the enchiladas off the gluten free ish menu and mid making our table side guacamole the waitress says "oh yeah, the enchiladas are pre rolled in flour tortillas, is that going to be a problem?" SCARY! Thank god she caught it.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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This is absolutely NOT Celiac friendly!!! I was assured by the waitress that they would take precautions to not cross-contaminate. I am a very sensitive celiac. I have a handful of places I can go. Unfortunately there is only one way for me to find out if I can go there or not.

The food was good...nothing to rave about. The wait staff was very friendly and attentive.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Dedicated Gluten Free-ish menu. The queso with steak was so good! The veggie enchiladas and pork enchiladas were SO tasty! The cilantro lime rice was great too. No reaction to the chips although they weren't my favorite. Margarita list is impressive.

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Chuy, our server seemed totally put out that we were even there AND asking questions about gluten free items. He informed us that nothing was probably gluten free... Dallas location is far superior. Won't go back to the Austin location.

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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I came with a larger group but split up amongst a few tables. We had the queso and guacamole to start which were great but it was very slow being brought out. The guacamole was made table side. I ordered the chicken enchiladas which were delicious but the ranchero beans were not my thing. Our waitress forgot a few things along the way so I'm wondering if it was just an off day.

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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This place was great! Nice servers and the gluten free desserts were awesome! Thanks for giving us an awesome option in Austin, Iron Cactus!

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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Good food, nice gf options! Staff was well informed.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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They are working on a printed gluten free menu. I use their on line menu with my phone. My son really enjoyed the fajitas. Chip were good also. waiter was reasonably knowledgeable.

Updated 10 years ago read full review

Celiac

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points for having Redbridge. wouldn't eat here.

Updated 11 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Symptomatic Celiac

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Updated 13 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Symptomatic Celiac

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There are plenty of options. The guacamole was really nice, I liked it tableside so I could add extra things and remove things. The chips are in a dedicated fryer. I then had the blackened fish tacos. Personally I didn’t rate them, they weren’t blackened at all!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Average

Gluten Intolerant

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Would give zero if I could. My shrimp tacos came out on flour tortillas.

I have a dairy allergy and my beans had cheese on them.

I sent everything back and didn’t eat. Zero trust.

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?

— Separate gluten-free 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?

— Poor

Overall Rating

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Had a good experience. The server checked the meal and drinks that were ordered. There is a separate gluten free menu.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Celiac

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Went here for a work dinner and it was amazing! Large selection on their gluten free-ish menu. I didn’t feel deprived one single bit! The chips were gluten free also!!! (:

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Symptomatic Celiac

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I may have had the best enchiladas ever! Our server wasn’t very knowledgeable concerning gluten. She kept suggesting vegan items. I must have asked enough questions so James (manager) came over to our table and clarified some things. The chips are not cross contaminated, both salsas are fine, any of the bean and rice choices were gf. It was so filling and flavorful. I highly recommend this establishment after much probing.

Safety


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

— 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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

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