mensa

12 ratings
$$ • Restaurant
dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free
Reported GF menu options: Fries, Sandwiches, Tacos
13410 Long Beach Blvd
Long Beach, NJ 08008
From the owner

Dedicated Gluten Free

On safety—Our staff is completely trained on Gluten and knows the nuances of serving Gluten Free food. The restaurant is completely Gluten Free

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Most Recent Reviews


Symptomatic Celiac

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Amazing tacos for a great price. All the tacos are gluten free and the staff is great. Best place on the island for an affordable meal that is DELICIOUS and safe

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 7 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Wonderful food, very friendly and informative staff, and I am very confident it was safe!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 7 months ago read full review

Celiac

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It's so nice having an entire menu to look through. Considering the entire menu is gluten free, it was very easy to trust that this place was safe. I had The Birdie, 3 chicken tacos, and they were delicious. My girlfriend had the braised short rib bowl and she loved it. The food is easily 10/10. We will definitely be going back.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for keto
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Good with other allergies
Updated 7 months ago read full review

Gluten-Free Features

  • Reported to have dedicated kitchen space
  • Reported to have a dedicated fryer
  • Fries
  • Sandwiches
  • Tacos

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Delivery
  • Dinner
  • Healthy
  • Keto Friendly
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

From the owner


Our staff strives to provide a safe and enjoyable dining experience for individuals with celiac disease and gluten sensitivities. We are committed to using high-quality ingredients and following strict food preparation guidelines to prevent cross-contamination. Our goal is to create a welcoming environment where our guests can dine with confidence, knowing their health and well-being are our top priorities.

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Gluten Free BLT-ien
Trifecta Tacos (Chicken, Beef, Pork Tacos on Corn Tortillas
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Celiac

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What a great bite! My very celiac fiancé was excited to try Mensa, being a fully GF facility, and he nearly ordered one of everything on the menu! Food was delicious, great options, even offered cashew cheese for those also dairy free. We built our own bowls with rice, veggies, very juicy braised chicken, and topped with chimichurri sauce - highly recommend! Not to mention, the owner is very personable and lovely!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 8 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


delicious and simple food!

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 8 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Great spot for a nice healthy lunch. So far I've had the tacos and bowls they were both amazing and the meats were cook perfectly. Everything there is gluten free and as a celiac I can't thank them enough. More people need to be talking about this place!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 8 months ago read full review

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Review


Just ate here and the food is fantastic. We had the trifecta tacos, sweet tots, kids tacos and BLT. The staff is super knowledgeable and incredibly sweet. This is definitely a great place to stop and grab lunch.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 8 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Everything GF now, even the sandwich! Not only is this so great to have a fully gf place, the food is delicious! The braised beef is so good! Veg options were really delicious too! And the people are super nice.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 8 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Just about everything is GF. Celiac is in the owner's family. Everything is safe most importantly. But the food is incredible. Some of the best tacos I've ever had. Highly recommend this spot.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 8 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Most of menu is GF, easy to accommodate, staff was knowledgeable. If you’re craving good tacos, slightly off-Mexican style, and delicious, hit this up!

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 9 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Had a great experience while vacationing in beach haven! Tots were delicious and had the trifecta tacos. Everything was fresh and so happy to have a safe place to eat. The chef was great, came to talk to me and reassure me everything ordered was gluten free. Will def be going back on our next trip!

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 9 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Mensa in Beach Haven Gardens just opened on LBI. Almost the whole menu is gluten free except for the sandwiches. Tots were delicious and made in a dedicated fryer. I had the short rib tacos and Wedge salad which were really good. Staff was great, too. A welcome addition to the island. Can’t wait to go back!

Safety


Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • 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

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

Owner Response


Thanks for coming to the restaurant. We are glad to hear that you had a great experience and hope you return

Updated 9 months ago read full review

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