Casa Caliente Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

March 12, 2013

We sat down and were handed a small laminated card with a list of gluten-free items (mostly salad things), but the same card listed the NON-GF items which included all the meats. When the waitress brought out the impressive array of chips and salsas, I asked if they were gluten-free. Impatiently, she said, "Not the chips, but the salsa is." "Oh," I thought, "Then, may I have a spoon?" If they don't have a dedicated fryer for chips, I figure they aren't too hip on cross-contamination issues. We left and went to Salsa Brava which was outstanding and properly gluten-free.

March 30, 2012

Met the manager, who offered a variety of gluten-free entrees. Had the green chili with pork - excellent and SPICY! Downside was that all other meat contained gluten (seasoning used). Lots of choices and modifications. Suggestion: mention gluten allergy when ordering. Will go back!