Duck taco and pork belly taco

Bartaco

17 recent ratings
$$ • Mexican Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Popular gluten-free menu items: Tacos, Tortillas, Cocktails, Dessert
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17 ratings

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201 S. Estes Drive E3
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Most Recent Reviews


Symptomatic Celiac
1 month ago
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GF Menu Items
  • — Tacos
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
Other
  • — Online ordering
  • — Takeout
Gluten Intolerant
3 months ago

The food was excellent. Most of the menu is gf. Items that contain gluten are marked. The pork belly taco was wonderful (could have been less sweet). Runners up we're the duck birria, chicken verde, and sesame rib tacos. The lettuce wrapped ahi one was a bit bitter for my taste. The plantains and sauce were very tasty. And none of it was crazy expensive.

My dislike was the lack of actual menus on the table. If you're going to do a hybrid virtu service, then it needs to work. It didn't, which meant we had to wait 15 minutes to get paper menus and order. It wasn't elegant at all and had the good not been good we wouldn't go back.

The atmosphere was crazy loud. We couldn't hear each other speak, including the servers. As someone hard of hearing that was a hard strike, as well.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Tortillas, Tacos
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Other
  • — Good for dairy-free
Duck taco and pork belly taco
Street corn
Baja fish taco
Ahi taco
4 months ago

All of the tacos are gf! Many yummy options - chicken is actually the best! Also, gf chips! Great variety and low key vibe

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GF Menu Items
  • — Tortillas, Dessert, Tacos
Safety Features
  • — Dedicated fryer
Plantains - so good
Tasty shrimp lime taco
Chorizo taco was so so
Chicken taco is so flavorful!

Important

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.
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

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Duck taco and pork belly taco
Street corn
Baja fish taco
Ahi taco
Plantains - so good
Tasty shrimp lime taco
Chorizo taco was so so
Chicken taco is so flavorful!
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4 months ago

I ordered the pork belly taco and shrimp taco. I really loved the pork belly tacos! The shrimp ones were spicier than expected, even without any sauce on them.

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Gluten Intolerant
5 months ago

Bartaco is my go-to safe restaurant. They have a dedicated fryer in which they make the best fish tacos. Their food is always on point and they make great cocktails too. Highly recommend!

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GF Menu Items
  • — Tacos, Cocktails
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  • — Dedicated fryer
Other
  • — Vegetarian options
Asymptomatic Celiac
5 months ago

Very celiac friendly and they were very careful. Staff knowledgeable and this was the 1st time I've been able to enjoy lobster tacos. Highly recommend.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Tortillas, Tacos
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  • — Dedicated fryer
Symptomatic Celiac
6 months ago

My favorite go to local spot. The majority of the menu is naturally gluten free. I’m also egg free and it’s easy to modify to accommodate both needs. The ordering is easy. The food comes out quick and I have never had a reaction and I’ve come here a lot. The plantains are the best! Do not skip them!

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GF Menu Items
  • — Tortillas, Tacos
Other
  • — Good for egg-free
Celiac
9 months ago
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Gluten Intolerant
9 months ago

Bartaco is one of my favorite restaurants. We have eaten at this location many times and I’ve never been glutened. Everything on the menu except for the kids meals (flour tortillas) and desserts is 100% GF. They fry the entree items using masa flour (corn) in a dedicated fryer. Upscale street tacos and other items to choose from. Love the fish taco, the oyster taco, and the pork belly taco. All tacos are served on delicious corn tortillas. Their fresh salad is always a fave for me too.

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Symptomatic Celiac
11 months ago

I did not get sick from eating here! Staff was nice about putting a note into the kitchen. I feel like they were bothered or confused by me asking if the corn tortillas were 100% corn though, to which my waiter replied “they’re corn” ? But their menu is very gluten-free friendly

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
Symptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

This made my heart and stomach so happy! Gluten free and soy free indications on menu. The margaritas are delicious. Chips and guac everything so fresh fast and yummy

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety Features
  • — Other dedicated equipment
  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — Dedicated fryer
  • — Staff accommodates
Other
  • — Takeout
  • — Good for soy-free
  • — Good for dairy-free
  • — Good for keto
Close up of mahi spicy habenero
Shrimp corn tortilla
Fried plaintains
Mahi handheld corn tortilla
FODMAP Intolerant
1 year ago

Very good food and flavor. Most of the tortillas are corn tortillas, unless you ask for flowers tortillas. Easy to get allergies selected in the menu for cross contamination.

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Celiac
1 year ago

Great experience. Many GF options. Knowledgeable staff.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
1 year ago

This restaurant is one of my favorite. Most foods are gluten free or can be made gluten free except for desserts. The bowls, tacos, margaritas and salad are all exceptional! Service is great!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
Celiac
1 year ago

Incredibly knowledgeable staff! Everything except dessert and kids quesadillas is gluten free and delicious.

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Symptomatic Celiac
2 years ago

If I could rate this place 10 stars I would

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
2 years ago

Chain restaurant with large amount of gluten free options denoted on menu. I have never had a reaction at any location

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
2 years ago

My absolute favorite place to order for ease of ordering and overall trust factor. They make it so simple and everything is clearly marked. Chips are delicious and corn tortillas for the chicken tacos are sooo yum. Highly recommend.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
2 years ago

Delicious food and everything on the menu was gluten free except quesadillas. Chips made in a dedicated fryer

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Gluten Intolerant
2 years ago

Excellent food and a fun experience. Really enjoy the digital ordering set up. Great for kids too.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Other
  • — Takeout
  • — Online ordering
  • — Lunch
  • — Outdoor seating
Celiac
3 years ago

Everything was so delicious. Especially the Baja Fish tacos with the Gordita sauce ❤ we will definitely be back.

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Celiac
3 years ago
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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
3 years ago

Delicious! Kids loved it. Easy ordering via QR code. Food was delivered quickly.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
3 years ago

Amazing food which is reasonably priced, but drinks are expensive. I've eaten here dozens of times and never had an issue.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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  • — Other dedicated equipment
  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — Dedicated kitchen space
  • — Dedicated fryer
Celiac
3 years ago

Staff knowledgeable - lots of options for GF and DF. Orders marked via app. Food tasty.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Symptomatic Celiac
3 years ago

Most items on menu were gf. Delicious food! Celiac son could also eat the chips

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Taste
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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
Safety Features
  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — Staff accommodates
Other
  • — Online ordering
  • — Outdoor seating
  • — Good for kids
  • — Healthy options
Celiac
3 years ago

Almost everything on the menu is GF, which was nice, and the food was great. Their churro style plantains were super good. Everything has a ton of onion and garlic so it’s not really fodmap friendly, but that’s to be expected.

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Taste
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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Other
  • — Takeout
  • — Online ordering
  • — Outdoor seating
  • — Good for dairy-free
Celiac
3 years ago

I had such a great experience at Bartaco! Nearly the whole menu is gluten free, with only a few exceptions. ALL of the delicious tacos are gluten free - even the Baja fish which is battered (such a nice treat). Would highly recommend eating here, the food is high quality and the staff is super friendly and welcoming. They take great care of their customers!

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Safety Features
  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — Dedicated fryer
Other
  • — Lunch
  • — Takeout
  • — Outdoor seating
  • — Good for dairy-free
Celiac
4 years ago
Safety
Taste
Variety
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety Features
  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — Staff accommodates
Celiac
4 years ago
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Celiac
4 years ago

Amazing food, one of our favorites! Most items are GF and servers are knowledge. We eat their food just about weekly!

4 years ago

This is a corporate chain taco place, but damn if it ain't good. The majority of the menu is GF. And everything I've tried is tasty. I've probably been here too many times at the expense of my other local taco joints. Shout out to Taqueria la Vaquita and Super Taqueria!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety Features
  • — Knowledgeable staff
Gluten Sensitive
5 years ago

The staff was fantastic about my gluten and soy intolerance! Very helpful, good food, creative menu. I’ll go back!

5 years ago

Almost everything on the menu is gluten free including fried fish tacos and corn fritters.

Symptomatic Celiac
5 years ago

Most everything is GF. Separate fryer. A lot of mixed drinks are GF. I had a yummy mojito. This is not a traditional Mexican restaurant. There is an Asian Fusion twist

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Wheat Allergy
5 years ago

I’m allergic to corn, gluten so I got all of the tacos can be on lettuce.

Celiac
6 years ago

LoVE Bartaco. I've been to both the North Hills and the Chapel Hill location and eaten with no reaction. I love their guacamole and chips (fried corn tortilla) and their grilled corn. I've yet to have a bad taco (I've had the baja fish, mono pork carnitas, crispy rock shrimp, and glazed pork belly. Both the fish and shrimp tacos have breaded and fried protein made with a cornmeal breading that was so good that I verified its lack of gluten multiple times. On their menu, they have so much that is already gluten free that they mark what does contain gluten as opposed to what does not. Absolutely love eating at bartaco!

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Bartaco gluten-free menu
6 years ago

The staff is very knowledgeable. Food is awesome. Sensitive Celiac and no issues after several visits.

Safety
6 years ago

Love this place! They have cards to write down your order with an area for allergies and they always verify verbally. Only a few things are not gluten free and they take precautions. Kids meal is not gf so I always ask them to switch the flour tortillas for corn, which they do no problem. The food is great as well! Even gf falafel tacos and breading is rice based on fried foods!

Celiac
6 years ago

The food here is delicious and all their tacos are GF. They also have options besides tacos. They are careful with cross contamination. I’ve been here about 10 times and have never been glutened.

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Symptomatic Celiac
6 years ago

The staff here is always great. Great gf options. Tacos are on corn tortillas so no need to worry about asking. There is also a Bibb lettuce option. They do have wine and gf cocktails and gf beer! It’s not clearly labeled. The new Belgium gluyiny is gf (crafted to remove gluten). I’ve never gotten sick here.

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Symptomatic Celiac
6 years ago

Almost everything on the menu is gluten free, including tuna poke covered in a soy sauce-based sauce! Staff was knowledgeable and I didn’t get sick. Very happy!

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Celiac
6 years ago

mostly gf menu, excellent options, separate fryer for gf and non-gf items. delicious truck-style tacos on corn tortillas. gf felafel!

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Reviews of this Chain

1 week ago

Almost everything was GF! Staff was very helpful! (Celiac)

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GF Menu Items
  • — Tortillas, Salad, Tortilla Chips
Safety Features
  • — Dedicated fryer
Other
  • — Good for dairy-free
1 week ago

Everything on the menu is gluten-free except the desserts and kid's menu quesadillas. On fact, only items with gluten are identified. Everything is made fresh daily. Server is very allergy conscious and informed us of preparation protocols. So many options to choose from. A fantastic dining experience.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Tortillas, Tacos, Cocktails
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Separate gluten-free menu
Celiac
1 week ago

Amazing. The staff is VERY knowledgeable. Everything is gf basically except the quesadillas and some deserts

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GF Menu Items
  • — Tortillas, Tacos, Tortilla Chips
Other
  • — Vegetarian options
Celiac
1 week ago

This is the best gluten free option in coconut grove!! Super safe. My server immediately told us that every menu item is gluten free except the kids quesadillas and a few of the desserts, and when I told him about celiac he said he would warn the kitchen ahead of time. You order everything on your phone, and there is an option to mark each thing you send to the kitchen with“gluten allergy”. I felt entirely safe and didn’t get sick. Also, all the food is incredibly delicious.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Tortillas, Tacos
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety Features
  • — Dedicated fryer
Symptomatic Celiac
1 week ago

Absolutely delicious. Majority of menu is naturally GF. Desserts unfortunately are filled with gluten. Baja fish taco was 100!!

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