The Cantina At Historic Biltmore Village

Cute little place and very kind staff. I ordered the chicken tinga tacos and they were brought out with macaroni and cheese (not gluten free). The waitress was incredibly kind but not well versed in gluten free. The food itself was okay, not great, but edible. The sangria swirl margarita and house margarita both tasted like chemicals. I would check out other Mexican restaurants before returning back.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Poor

The menu marked GF items. They didn’t mark whether quesadillas could be made GF and I didn’t ask. The chips are made in a dedicated fryer. Our server had to double check on some of my questions; she may have been new. I do appreciate that she didn’t bs me, but hope they educate their servers well. I ordered the pork carnitas enchilada, refried beans, Mexican rice, and black & blue nachos and did not get sick. Overall, a positive experience!

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?

— Good

Tasty food and drinks. The mezcal flight was fun. Recommend 8.5/10

Gluten-free notes: GF chips not fried with other things. Menu well-marked with GF and V symbols.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegetarian options
• Offers outdoor seating
• Reservations recommended

They have a large menu that labels items as GF to mean “gluten friendly” not gluten free. Our waitress told me to check with her on specific items. Almost all the sides, many of the apps, and all the enchiladas are marked GF. Chips are safe because they have their own firer. Other fried items are NOT safe. Our waitress was very knowledgeable and helpful The queso is AMAZING. I had carnitas enchiladas with refried beans and rice.

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

Had a lot of GF options. I felt my server was not as knowledgeable as other servers may have been, but he was still able to layout the options for me. I got the enchiladas with rice and beans, it was very good!

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Amazing experience. Dedicated fryer for chips, extremely knowledgeable server, menu is clearly marked and soooo many gf options. Want to feel like a normal person at a restaurant, this is a great place to go.

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

Great food convenient to visiting Biltmore. Got the pineapple shrimp tacos with coconut rice and fajita veggies, didn’t get sick, and the food tasted great!

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Excellent food and service. This was our second time here, gluten free items clearly marecommend. Staff is very knowledgeable . Highly recomend.

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

Food was amazing. Chips are done in a dedicated fryer (hooray) and all tacos can be made gf and menu is clearly labeled what is gf and what isn't. Great food!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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

This place was awesome! We got tacos. The chips and salsa were gluten free. Everything tasted amazing. They were very fast. Great experience

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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

• Offers outdoor seating

Delicious! Our waitress was well trained and knew which foods were safe for me to eat.

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

— Very

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

Delicious Mexican spot!!! Loved the 1/2 price margaritas on Monday (I got skinny, hubby got patron). Stuffed Avacado with chicken was so good as were 3 protein fajitas!

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 dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Offers outdoor seating

Amazing. Food was delicious but the service was amazing. Not only was the sever extremely knowledgeable and confident, he informed the manager who came over to check in. They walked me through the menu, which is marked GF, and had recommendations for what they liked best. They verified with the kitchen what I ordered was ok (cheese enchiladas, Mexican rice and black beans) and when they manager brought my food out she said she watched them make my food. It was some of the best tex-mex I’ve ever had. No reaction. Bonus, they have a dedicated chip fryer.

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

I had the pork tacos and they were delicious! I could also have the cheese dip and the salsa and chips. Score!!!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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 Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch

Went here with a variety of food allergies and got a grilled chicken taco. The chicken was a little undercooked.

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?

— Some

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

— Below Average

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Offers outdoor seating

Very knowledgeable about gluten-free. Great gluten-free menu! Dedicated fryer for chips!!

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

Super GF knowledgeable. Lots of GF options including chips from dedicates fryer. I could even eat the enchilada sauce. Super yummy, friendly, with indoor and outdoor dining.

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

Ate here twice during my visit to Asheville. Thank enjoyed the chicken enchiladas and the shredded beef enchiladas. I’d defiantly go back again and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this restaurant to friends.

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

Can’t recommend this spot highly enough! Our server was very knowledgeable about gf options, and super helpful + accommodating. He told us unprompted about the precautions they take in the kitchen to avoid cross contamination. The menu was extensive, clearly marked, and mostly gluten free already or able to be modified easily, including appetizers, tortilla chips made in their own fryer, and even a few dessert options. Huge portions, good prices, the service was fast and friendly even with the whole place packed, and the food was DELICIOUS. Everyone in our family, gf and not, enjoyed what they ordered, the chicken tinga tacos I had were awesome. Check it out if you’re in the area!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for takeout

Excellent service and options! Best Mexican I’ve had since being gluten free

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

I had a stuffed avocado. It was a new experience for me. I thought it was amazing! The corn chips and pico were really good

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

Food was good, staff was knowledgeable. Menu marked with GF and V for vegan. They have corn shells. Would go back again.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Offers outdoor seating

Some of the best Mexican food I’ve ever had! I wish we could have gone back a second time!!! I had gluten free mini quesadillas with mango bbq pork carnitas. Great salsa and queso! So much of the menu is gluten free, it was great! Good prices too.

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

Chips and corn tortillas are safe. If you’re grain free they offer lettuce wraps with the fajitas. It was a great lunch spot.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Just ate there- two pork tacos- corn tortillas. Now very ill. :( and I’m on vacation so even less fun than usual. Wish I hadn’t trusted these reviews!

Got very sick

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

— Not at all

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?

— Good

Many GF options available. Love that they can do quesadillas in corn tortillas! Ultimate Queso is the bomb- and GF.

Lots of delicious food. Chips in separate fryer. Waitress knowledgeable and wide variety of gf options clearly maked on menu. The stuffed avacado was heavenly.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Chips are in a dedicated fryer! Have corn tortillas and most side dishes are gf. Menu is clearly labeled!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Had our rehearsal dinner here - as soon as I walked through the door they showed me what was gluten free and what wasn't, but also made it clear that they couldn't 100% guarantee no cross contamination. They covered all their bases and neither me nor my fellow Celiac bridesmaid got sick! It was absolutely delicious. Ate way too many chips!!

I Had the blue corn w chicken.I told the waitress I was gluten free It was marked gf on the side . When it came to dessert I asked what was gluten free and she said I don't know I think nothing ...she didn't pull up a menu or say let me go ask . I was sure I had read they had some I later looked online and they do have dessert options . Food was good .I wish my waitress was more informed of the menu she is serving off of

I had a good experience. For an appetizer, I had the chips and guacamole. I thought the guacamole was spicy. For lunch, I had chicken fajitas with corn tortillas and rice. The waitress was very knowledgeable and was willing to ensure that my meal was both gf and df.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Excellent! GFree items marked on menu and they obviously use fresh ingredients. Not your usual bland Mexican cuisine. Staff knowledgeable. Wonderful bar items.

So after discussing with waitress I was given the fajitas and told they were gluten free without tortillas after eating two lettuce wraps (fajitas) I started to feel weird and tested the food with my Nima and gluten was found

Celiac friendly?

No

Yet another happy customer here! The bottomless chips and salsa were quite tasty, as others have said. I had the Chile Relleno, stuffed with chorizo, and it was a delight! It is an appetizer but was more than enough for me for dinner. Also had the fried plantains as a side and they were more like a dessert! Sooo yummy. The service was great and the portions were quite large for the price. Highly recommend!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

delicious and great staff! I loved the stuffed avocados!!!

Almost everything on their menu can be made gf! They have a dedicated fryer and the chips and queso were delicious! I had shrimp quesadillas and the half portion was more than enough food. Absolutely delicious!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Staff was very knowledgeable and food was amazing! I haven't had in-restaurant chips in over two years so it was so nice to sit and have WARM chips.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

There are kids working here that have no clue. I asked what was gluten free and was told it was listed on the menu. When I asked where, she pointed out the vegan items! All of the toppings are handled by the same hands that roll the tortillas. Really not sure how this place for good reviews. I didn't eat here, because they could not tell me what was gluten free--3 people were working and none were really helpful.

Awesome twist to great Mexican ! Great atmosphere is a bonus as well

Best Mexican restaurant ever! Understood Celiac. Chips were amazing. Everything was.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Always great staff, very knowledgeable about gluten free. Celiac friendly, just make sure to tell them!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Highly sensitive celiac and I didn't get sick- we ate here twice! Food was delicious! Had the grilled stuffed avocado, enchiladas, and black and blue nachos. All yummy!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

delicious! I did not get sick and am celiac.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

My GF meal was delicious and I really enjoyed the chips and salsa for a starter!

Nice options and great service!

Celiac friendly?

Yes