Casa Caliente Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

Not safe for celiac- gf menu marked to be everything might be fried in oil that contains gluten. Chips are not in dedicated fryer.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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?

— Below Average

They have a GF male i that has a few options but avoid the chips as they are not in a dedicated dryer. They will allow you to bring your own chips. We forgot our chips the first time and they baked some corn tortillas so we could enjoy the salsa.

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.

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!