The Mad Taco

6 recent ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Tacos
Safety Rating
6 ratings

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3 Mill St
Middlebury, VT 05753
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Most Recent Reviews


Overall Rating

Review


All their tacos are gluten-free, staff were knowledgeable and able to explain what was and wasn't gluten-free in the kitchen, and the tacos were delicious. This location has outdoor picnic tables overlooking the river, which are delightful in nice weather.

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 6 months ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Great tacos. The margaritas were delicious and huge.

Safety


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

— Very

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

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Dog friendly
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 9 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


This was a great experience! Everything was gluten free except 1 menu item and they were very conscious of cross contamination. If I come back I will absolutely eat there again. I had the burrito bowl with roasted yams. It was amazing.

Safety


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
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
Updated 1 year 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

  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Tacos

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Dog Friendly
  • Healthy
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout

Photos


GF Pork Belly Tacos. You can't see it very well (because it is sunny), but they tested safe with my NIMA Sensor.
Beautiful outside view
Great outdoor area
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Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Server reports all work surfaces are gluten free. Enchiladas, tacos, anything not using a burrito shell is gluten free.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Dog friendly
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Delicious tacos! Picnic tables overlooking river.

Safety


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
  • 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

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
  • Dog friendly
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Beautiful spot with delicious gluten-free options. Great margaritas. Can sit outside on the river or takeout.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


I have celiac and did not get sick after eating here. They use corn tortillas with their tacos, so those are safe, but it is a shared kitchen with other gluten-containing items (burritos, enchiladas, etc) so use normal caution.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Was told not to attempt by staff. Not celiac safe. Cross-contamination is unavoidable. I didn’t eat it because of the warning by staff. My non-celiac, yet gluten sensitive friend did eat there and also didn’t feel well. I did safely drink a margarita there a few years ago though, so that’s a plus!

Safety


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
Gluten Intolerant

Overall Rating

Review


Great selection of gf tacos! I had the fish tacos which are lightly breaded with corn flour, they confirmed for me that they are gluten free. Portions are generous, the standard 2 taco order is more than enough for most.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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

Gluten Intolerant

Overall Rating

Review


All tacos are gluten free! Everything on the menu is gluten free that isn't a sandwich or doesn't use a flour tortilla (such as the burrito).

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?

— Average

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Good with other allergies
Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Authentic Mexican food… amazing

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers outdoor seating

Overall Rating

Review


I had the carnitas, spicy carnitas - I cant remember the actual name of this one - and the pork belly... all delicious! Only complaint was that they were a *bit full, but that’s not really a complaint, just a preference! I’d definitely go back 👌🏻

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