BelAir Cantina

11 recent ratings
$$ • Mexican Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Cider, Tacos
Safety Rating
9 ratings

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111 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Madison, WI 53703
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Most Recent Reviews


Gluten Intolerant

Overall Rating

Review


Lots of good options. I had a steak burrito bowl. No separate GF menu but items are marked.

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 month ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Great food, atmoshphere and service! Did not get sick. Good selection.

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Updated 2 months ago read full review

Gluten Sensitive

Overall Rating

Review


Food was great and clearly marked menu

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

Updated 6 months 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

  • Cider
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Tacos

Categories

  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Healthy
  • Late Night
  • Lunch
  • Mexican
  • Online Ordering
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly

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Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


They have a dedicated chip fryer, so chips and salsa are GF!!! Also they have all their gf items marked and it is all delicious! Greta place

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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 11 months ago read full review

Celiac

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I am celiac and didn't get sick here. Had their queso and chips. Server was very knowledgeable and assured me the chips are in their own fryer. Had 3 tacos and they were awesome. Gf items are clearly labeled and waitress marked about my gluten allergy clearly. Definitely do the queso and chips. as their queso is much thicker and incredible.

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 lunch
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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*edit - I was just informed tonight that the fryer is now SHARED as of last summer. They made the change to fry churros. The manager came out and confirmed this. However the waiters and waitresses will sometimes say it’s not shared. Be careful!

I’m highly sensitive celiac and my home town doesn’t have a Mexican place which I can safely eat at, so I was thrilled to find this place. DELICIOUS chips and queso. Chips fried in a dedicated fryer. The queso is made with real queso blanco and is thicker than typical queso - so good!

I also had a bowl with steak. Very good. Did not get any reaction whatsoever.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • 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?

— Some

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


The waitress was knowledgeable about celiac. I ordered, nachos to start, 1 carne asada taco and one carnitas, with salad, along with lemonade. Everything was brought, as ordered. I had no problems. The food taste could improve, but it was safe.

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?

— Average

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


Came for a working lunch on a weekday. Music was very loud. Wait staff seemed knowledgeable of what menu items were safe and which were not, and good about keeping the food items separate. Both of us got the nachos. From a gluten perspective, they were fine. From a taste perspective, they were far from the best nachos I've ever had. Moreover, my vegetarian companion was given nachos with beef, despite the fact she ordered regular nachos while only I had added meat. They had some other menu items that sounded interesting, but I'd only go back if a coworker wanted to go.

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
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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?

— Average

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Not good. Don’t go here, gluten allergy or not. Definitely got glutened and food wasn’t even good. Ordered a burrito bowl but was given a sloppy, gross salad. Guacamole was also definitely a day old.

Safety


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

— Not at all

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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?

— Some

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

— Poor

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Nothing beats the Tuesday/Thursday taco deal! $2 tacos and if you get 3+ you get free rice and beans. Not many GF places where you can get a full meal for $6!! The rice and beans aren’t anything special but the shrimp tacos are so good!

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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?

— Some

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

— Good

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


Dine at your own risk if you’re sensitive, I got very sick after ordering a gluten free taco. The taco shells appear to be deep fried, and they don’t have a separate fryer :( if you’re not gluten free, this place has great food!

Safety


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

— Not at all

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?

— Not Much

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

— Average

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


GF items clearly marked on the menu, and there are multiple GF options. The tacos are very good

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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?

— Some

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

— Good

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Gluten Sensitive

Overall Rating

Review


First of all the margaritas are amazing! Our waitress was the most knowledgeable I’ve ever experienced and made changes to my order to guarantee GF and DF per my request. She confirmed that menu is marked and their chips and salsas are all GF. I had three tacos with rice and black beans (could have eaten a gallon of the beans!!) and of course two margaritas!! Loved it all and no sickness after. Def will be going back.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • 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 dairy-free
  • Good for keto
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Low-FODMAP friendly
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

Overall Rating

Review


Tons of gf choices on the menu. My family enjoyed tacos in corn tortillas and the bowls. Server was helpful and clearly announced the gf entrees as she brought them out.

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
  • 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?

— Some

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
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Yum! Fantastic food! Chips, salsa, and queso all tested gf with Nima! So did the super tasty carne asada bowls with all the fixings! We loved this restaurant, everything from the friendly and patient staff to the decor to the delicious and safe food. Can’t wait until we return!

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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


AMAZING food!!! I got tacos and the chips and salsa, and everything was amazing! They have a dedicated fryer, staff were very knowledgeable about precautions, and my food came out marked gluten free. I loved our dinner and would definitely come back!

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
  • 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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


I had the Korean Beef Bowl at Bel Air Cantina. It was delicious and I didn’t get sick or any stomach pains. Of course, I did let the waiter know that I had to eat gluten free and she checked with the cook to make sure what I ordered contained no gluten including the tortilla chips.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

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?

— Some

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

— Good

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Had for dinner and came back next day for lunch! For COVID they asked us to order online vs calling in to-go order. Site worked like a charm and GF options were plentiful and staff helpful in answering questions. Aware of celiac. Food came out marked as GF. Tacos for dinner and burrito bowl for lunch both double thumbs up.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • 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
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


The food is amazing! So delicious! They offer flour or corn tortillas and the gluten free entries are marked. And Tuesday and Thursdays are taco specials. $2 tacos!

Lemonade margarita is so delicious and hits the spot!

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?

— 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 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


They make the chips in the morning so no cross contamination! My plate came out with a marked sticker about my allergy

So many gluten free options on the menu. I would say 50% of the tacos were good with corn tortilla. Nachos, even queso! This is some of the best Mexican food I’ve ever had.

They have great regular food options too, the 2 non-celiacs I was with LOVED it. Such a cute atmosphere. It was literally perfect

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

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Food was very good, great service, staff is knowledgeable about what is safe for celiac people. I will definitely be revisiting this place when I come back!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Review


Awesome place for Mexican food. Many GF options on the menu. I will definitely be going back!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Nima tested the pollo verde and carne asada tacos and the rice and they are safe :)

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Gluten free menu and super kind waitress! Didn't get sick:)

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Our waitress Lucy was great! As soon as I asked about gf she brought over the gf menu which has lots of options!! I got a strawberry margarita and the shrimp tacos (corn tortilla of course) ...so yummy!! Will definitely be back!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


This is one of our go to spots for dinner. Chips are gf. Gf items are clearly marked on the menu and the food is delicious. I’ve eaten here many times without getting sick. Manager and some of the waiters are really good about celiac/gf concerns but we did have an incident recently with a new waitress who failed to communicate with the kitchen clearly and my celiac sons food came out with a flour tortilla. I caught it in time, the manger came over and was extremely apologetic, they remade everything from scratch and comped his meal. We’ve been here enough to know that was an exception, not the norm

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Fryer for chips is dedicated. Server was knowledgeable. Black beans are GF. Most tacos are GF and they offer burrito bowls. Loved the Carne Asada tacos.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Gluten Ataxia

Overall Rating

Review


I always get Carna Asada with Corn Shells and Rice. Never had an issue with gf.

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Taco based restaurant has many marked GF items on the menu for this celiac to choose. I had (spicy!) fish tacos but next time, I’ll try one of the bowls.

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?

— Some

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

— Good

Gluten Sensitive

Overall Rating

Review


Menu is marked and decent options. Just make sure to tell them to mark it as an allergy. We did fine with the food.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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?

— Good

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