Mamacita's

GF menu on table. Server was knowledgeable and showed me how he rang it in as GF. Ordered the shrimp brochette and it was delicious.

Not a huge GF menu but plenty of variety.

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

— Very

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

While the gluten free menu is really limited I felt confident that it was safe. The manager came over to our table to answer questions. We wanted to order something without gluten ingredients that wasn’t on the gluten free menu and he explained the risk of cross contact if we went off-menu which was very helpful and showed he understood what he was talking about. If you’re not celiac and not concerned about cross contact you will have more choices but there are several safe things and they seemed conscientious and careful.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

Very limited gf menu but clearly visible in a separate menu on each table. I asked about the chips and was told they are gf, but the nachos are not which made me concerned about the chips so I skipped those.

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?

— Good

Small gluten free menu but the carnitas was fantastic. Server well knowledgeable. Good inexpensive meal.

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

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

— Good

Gluten free menu is on the table plus safe chips!! I had the shrimp brochettes and it was delicious.

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

They have a gluten free menu on each table and the food was good! The waiter didn’t understand my needs so I declined the Caesar salad (he offered to pick the croutons off) and the tortilla soup (when I asked what the ingredients were he said “chicken) that came with the Shrimp Brochette I ordered. That meal was superb!

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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 dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies

Limited GF menu. I had the “suave salad”, which was good and fairly filling, but I was disappointed by the limited choices. Also, for those with extreme sensitivity, they have a tortilla machine in the dining room, baking and churning out wheat tortillas.

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?

— Good

I had a new server who wasn’t familiar with gluten, but they found the GF menu for me. The menu lists main dishes but not the sides that are GF. I ordered the carnitas with refried beans and rice. I asked if the refried beans and rice were GF and the manager came over and said they were GF. The carnitas were delicious, no reaction. I also ate the chips and salsa with no problem. The server also heated up my corn tortillas in the microwave to keep them separate from the flour tortillas. Overall I was impressed.

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

Our server Marco was awesome. His wife does not eat gluten so he knew what to do. Limited options but the carnitas was really good.

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

The carnitas here are so delicious! This is a must try in Fredericksburg. They have a separate menu for gluten free food and the waitress was very knowledgeable.

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

When I asked the hostess about gluten free options, she referred me to the manager. He followed us to our table & pointed out all the menu items that are gluten free. When the waitress arrived, she said the manager alerted her that I needed gluten free & asked if I had any other menu questions. I ordered chicken fajitas, chips & salsa. When the food arrived, so did the manager, to make sure I got corn tortillas. The food was delicious!

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

— Very

We were surprised at how many GF options were available beyond the 5 items listed on the tableside GF menu. Our watress Kaneetha was extremely knowledgable and helpful with GF options. She steered us toward the chicken fajitas (the beef marinade couldn't be vouched for as GF) with corn tortillas heated in the microwave vs the shared griddle. My carnitas were served with the sauce (not GF) served on the side. Our chips and salsas (regular and a sour cream/avocado one that was different and delish) and mains were some of the best Mexican we have had. Plus the margaritas (house & top shelf) were also very good.

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

Our waiter, Joey, was extremely accommodating! He was eager to answer any questions we had, and was very cautious about items that have the potential to be cross-contaminated (like the nachos). This restaurant experience was honestly the best I've had in regards to trying to eat safely. Chips & Salsa are GF, so I had that with chicken fajita meat, rice, and beans. Delicious! I highly recommend eating here.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The 1st meal of our trip. Visited the area for my milestone birthday and spent weeks researching 'safe' places to eat so I did not get sick.

Waitress was clueless. I was very specific on how my meal needed to be ordered and she brushed me off. I hunted down a manager and told him my concerns. He was very helpful, understood the severity of my situation and made sure everything in the kitchen was correct. Obviously he also corrected the waitress because she came back to the table to apologize and said she learned something new of how important it can be for Celiac's.

I had the carnitas with corn tortillas. No beans. The sauce they serve on the side is NOT gluten free as they thicken it was flour. Very good food and I did not get sick but I believe had I not questioned our waitress and hunted down the manager, I would have.

ASK, ASK, ASK! :)

Our waitress was so careful and double checked everything for us. I had a chicken fajita salad it was amazing! My mom had the shrimp bruschetta and that was also amazing! Huge portion sizes. They have six menu items they guarantee are gf. We didn't have a reaction so it was celiac friendly! 😊

We went here because of previous reviews but had a terrible experience!!! The rude staff said the only thing they recommend salads with no meat. Apparently no meat is okay because of the marinade. I would not recommend.

Celiac friendly?

No

food was great. nachos are gluten-free! my husband loved the flour tortillas. we enjoyed our time. totally recommend Mamacita's.

Excellent service and food! No GF menu but manager was very knowledgable and explained what I could eat. He even doubled checked with the kitchen to make sure, and brought out two sauces for me to try for my enchiladas. Very impressed; will go back.

It’s always very easy to eat GF here! I always ask for corn tortillas and I’ve never had any issues with grilled meat and shrimp. They also just added a GF menu on the table.

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

Gluten free menu is not accurate as the steak fries are cooked in a shared fryer(but on the GF Menu). They were not aware that would be a contaminate for gluten. On my visits to Kerrville I have had the same conversation with several managers and each were surprised and told me they weren’t aware that a shared fryer was not gluten free. I have loved mamacitas in the past, but can’t trust gluten allergen knowledge to feed my son.

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

— Not at all

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?

— Good

There are about 5 or 6 options on the gf menu. Our waitress was sure to inform the kitchen but really didn’t seem to “get it.” Manager brought the box of chips out for me to check ingredients. I appreciated that but it does seem like they don’t get this question a lot. Had the carnitas and they were DELICIOUS!! And super yummy Mexican martinis 😋 Feel fine a day later so all was well.

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

I was told the chips were in a dedicated fryer.

There was a very small selection. See picture of menu. I had the chicken salad, it was decent, but I’m a food snob, especially Mexican food. The chicken was okay, the lettuce was the shredded stuff you would find on a taco. The chips and salsa were good, the green salad is a weird color green because of the sour cream but the taste was good.

My gluten full family had the beef and cheese enchiladas. Again, we are food snobs so these enchiladas were average. But it seems to be a hit with the locals and the building/decorations are outstanding.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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?

— Average

Great meal. Best restaurant meal we have had in awhile. Great service.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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