Baja Fresh

Ate here for years until I found out it is not safe. After hearing rumors and checking their website I decided to write an email. They responded quickly and listed the items containing gluten. Some are obvious but here are the items that surprised me... Steak chicken and rice. They use one fryer for all their items including: rice, chips, taquitos, flautas, totstada shells and breaded fish. The items listed in the email that do not contain gluten are: fish, shrimp, corn tortillas, salad dressings and salsas. I would give it more than a star if they made their information readily available.

This store was clueless. The cashier said they could leave cheese and spit cream off to make the food GF! Yikes!

Celiac friendly?

No

Easily accessible allergy information available online by simple Google search. Great food! Great service and you can never go wrong with Baja tacos as long as they aren't chicken! Chips provided with meal but highly unlikely a dedicated fryer is available.

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

— Somewhat

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free

New restaurant that only uses GF soy sauce so all grill items (and the grill) are GF. Corn tortillas are GF. Rice and beans are GF. Most sauces are GF and will get fresh ones from back if asked. Crispy Wahoo NOT GF and fryer NOT dedicated so chips NOT GF. Will change gloves and take care if asked. Rosemary is manager and is great; ask for her.

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

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 dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options

Location closed. Baja Fresh is no longer at this location.

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

Went here with my gluten-eating significant other with no intention of ordering anything. When I asked the woman who took his order if there was anything gluten free, she looked at me blankly for a bit before offering me any of the tacos (which are not all gluten free). Will not be eating here, at least not at this location.

Baja does NOT have gluten free meat! They use soy sauce. I found this out after asking and the checker and chef told me it does not have wheat. I asked what is in it and he said soy sauce, I told the chef we can’t eat that and he proceeded to tell me it was ok, no wheat. I asked him to show me the soy sauce and sure enough it does have wheat. There are very few things on their menu that do not have wheat. Do NOT eat here is you can not have gluten.