Mad Mex

6 ratings
$$ • Mexican Restaurant
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu
Safety Rating
3 ratings

As rated by the community

220 S Highland Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Most Recent Reviews


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Love this place and have a lot of corn tortilla options , might use the same frier not sure

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I’ve been here for both dinner and brunch (yes they have brunch) and both times the bartenders and servers were very knowledgeable and accommodating. They don’t have a dedicated fryer (and they fry breaded seitan in it FYI), but the wings and all of their wing sauces are GF. I usually get the fajita burrito without the shell. For brunch I had the breakfast burrito (sans shell) and the home fries. Best strawberry margarita in town. Would highly recommend.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Staff has always been so great about all allergies. Extensive allergen list available plus vegan choices

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 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

  • Allergen List

Categories

  • Dinner
  • Late Night
  • Lunch
  • Mexican
  • Restaurant

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Celiac

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45 min wait for to-go. Asked to sub corn tortillas for flour and found after getting home that they weren't subbed, and that the beans and rice were left out. Save your time and stomach and go somewhere else!

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Same awesomeness as Casbah across the street. Same owners = shared valet parking. Nice (loud) atmosphere. Great food. Happily made my grilled fish tacos gluten free by switching out the flour tortillas for corn ones.

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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I love love mad mex. I always get a bare-itto which is just the fillings in a bowl. They give very large portions. The chicken is marinated in beer so don't order that, I think the other meat is okay but I would double check with your server.

Updated 11 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

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They are careful with gluten free and clearly marked my food gf in the kitchen. Plenty of options!

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

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Find GF and other allergen info here: https://madmex.com/menus/

I've been going to Mad Mex forever. Their food is amazing. It's hard to order the gf options online unless you do pickup, but ypu can ask for corn tortillas instead of flour on most things.

I'm very gluten sensitive and not fully celiac, and I will eat out of the shared fryer so I can't comment on what that experience is. But I've never had issues when I specify that I can't have any gluten ingredients.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Celiac

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Mad Mex has been a go to for years since I was first diagnosed. Menu isn’t always marked but staff is knowledgeable. Their main gluten item is wheat tortillas and they can easily substitute for corn. Their chips are pre packaged and are safe. I always know this is a safe and delicious place to eat!

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Overall Rating

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Ordered tortilla chips and salsa and steak/corn tacos. The waiter seemed at least somewhat knowledgeable.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Good

Celiac

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No separate gf menu or markers on menu. Thought I could get hard tacos but could not since they do. It have separate fryers. Disappointed.

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?

— 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?

— Good

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