Cactus Cantina

3 recent ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu
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3300 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016

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1 year ago

You can get the steak without the gluten-containing marinade. Well worth a visit.

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  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
Celiac
1 year ago

Thank you Jessica for your review! Go see hers for specifics on menu items. I had the cheese enchiladas with tomatillo sauce. Don't eat the chips! It's okay, but not the best Mexican food around.

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  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
Celiac
2 years ago

Very little on the menu is available gluten free. All the meats and onions are marinated with gluten containing ingredients.

I was given a basket of tortillas and they were flour. I would not trust going here if you have celiac or are very sensitive to gluten.

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  • — Separate gluten-free menu

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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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Celiac
2 years ago

GLUTEN FREE MENU ITEMS TELL THE SERVER YOU ARE GLUTEN FREE (or ask for Jessica)

*chips have cross contamination* - Guacamole - Chile con Queso - Ceviche - Gambas (no bread) - Camarones Diablo (white rice, black beans, non-marinated onions, corn tortillas) - Camarones Brochette (white rice, black beans, non-marinated onions, corn tortillas) - Salmon a la Parilla (no marisco sauce) - Cantina Salad (meat not marinated, ask about dressings) - House Salad (meat not marinated, ask about dressings) - Avocado and Tomato Salad (ask about dressings) - Cheese enchiladas (tomatillo sauce, white rice and black beans) - Pechuga de Pollo (white rice, black beans, non-marinated chicken, non-marinated onions, corn tortillas) - Beef/Chicken/Vegetable Fajitas (white rice, black beans, non-marinated meat/vegetables, non-marinated onions, corn tortillas) - Tacos al Carbon (white rice, black beans, non-marinated meat, corn tortillas) - Bistec Cubano (without tostones and fried plantains)

Specials - Cauliflower tacos - Tacos al Pastor - Salmon and Veggie Fajitas (non marinated veggies, white rice, black beans, corn tortillas)

Dessert - Flan - Ice cream - Cajeta

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Separate gluten-free menu
Gluten Intolerant
3 years ago

Would not recommend for people who need to avoid gluten. Real Mexican food is predominantly gluten free naturally. Most of the meats here are apparently marinaded in some kind of gluten containing sauce, so you’re not safe just swapping in corn tortillas. I had a salad with no protein and used salsa as the dressing, as well as a few of the chips. The server said I would be fine, but apparently he’s not well trained on gluten. By the time I got home my stomach was bloated and not feeling well at all. My husband, who does eat gluten, was unimpressed with his food and didn’t want to go back either.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
Other
  • — Good for kids

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