Salsa Brava

Don’t go if Celiac. So disappointed as this is a sister restaurant to Fat Olives (where they take great care to accommodate Celiac). I can’t believe the chips are put in the same fryer as everything else. After talking to the waiter and being told honestly they would struggle with accommodating us; we left.

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

I had a great experience here. They were very knowledgable of allergy concerns.

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

My daughter is high sensitive celiac. We have gone multiple times and she only orders the Mexican rice. We have never had a problem and they take extra care to make sure no cross contamination. We bring our own chips from home and she gets hee own bowl of their hot salsa. Never had her get sick and it is her favorite place to eat.

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

— Somewhat

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

The manager advised that there could be cross contamination due to insufficient separation of foods. Was told that the chips were not gf, as they are cooked in the same fryer as breaded items. Yet the nachos, labeled as gf, are the same chips, so clearly they don’t understand “gluten free”. But their gf means “gluten friendly”. Not so friendly if you have celiac’s. This restaurant was a big disappointment, and we left without eating their food. Not recommended if you have celiac disease. Go elsewhere.

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

— Not at all

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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

We were excited to eat here based on all the good reviews. But unfortunately was let down by our own experience after eating here. When we think of Mexican food, chips and salsa is usually what first comes to mind. They do not have a designated fryer for the chips. They also have other items on their menu marked as “gluten free” but also share the same fryer as other menu options that contain gluten. We decided to try their “award winning” carnita tacos with corn tortillas ... again, a little disappointed, not bad but nothing I’d rant and rave about winning awards for. All in all, the best part(thankfully) was the knowledgeable waitress who warned us out of the gate about the fryer and about options on the menu that were labeled as GF but not truly GF. Would we come back again? Probably not. Not unless they put in any effort in having a truly gluten free options... including the chips.

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

— Not 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?

— Not Much

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

— Below Average

Great Mexican food. Waitress was well-aware of GF needs. Made appropriate suggestions. Very helpful and delicious food.

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

The food was very yummy. Our favorite was the GF shrimp tacos. Very large portions. Our server Fran was amazing. Great service

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

— Somewhat

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for takeout

Menu well marked but basically most options are fajitas. Very disappointed they didn’t provide GF tortilla chips. Not sure how the nachos can be marked GF in menu?? Flavor of food was so-so.

A lot of GF options on the menu. Tortilla chips are cross contaminated but the waitstaff were wonderful and knowledgeable about what was safe to eat for celiac. I had the GF Carnitas with corn tortillas and it was amazing.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Offers some gluten free. Staff friendly. Says on menus doesn’t guarantee cross contamination.

Wow, these are some of the best fajitas I’ve ever had! The menu is clearly labeled with what can be made gluten free, usually just by having corn tortillas, and there’s tons of options. Be aware, the chips they automatically bring out are not gluten free so I think they use special chips for the nachos.

Celiac friendly?

Yes