Chico's Cantina
5 recent ratings
$$ • Mexican Restaurant
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu, but gluten-free options are available
Reported GF menu options: Bread/Buns, Cocktails, Tacos
Safety Rating
3 ratings
As rated by the community
5230 US-1
Key West, FL 33040
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Most Recent Reviews
Review
A regular stop for us. Wait staff is knowledgeable. Note the fryer is not dedicated gf so the free corn chips they make onsite should not be eaten if celiac. They will sub corn tortillas on dishes that normally have flour ones.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— No gluten-free information on the 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
Review
Not a lot of Mexican GF options in KW but this one is a nice option. Nothing labeled but wait staff was knowledgeable and friendly.
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?
— Good
Other
Other Characteristics
- Good for dinner
- Good for takeout
- Offers outdoor seating
Review
Waiter had zero idea what gluten free meant. We asked for manager and he didn’t come until we had to ask again. He didn’t exactly seem like he wanted to answer my questions. Staff is not trained in gf at all. So can assume you’re going to get glutened here.
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?
— 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?
— Below Average
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Review
Very helpful waitresses, food was very good. Would recommend.
Safety
Safety Feature Ratings
- Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
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?
— Good
Review
Friendly staff that seem to be very knowledgeable about gluten. We ordered nachos, a taco salad, and the fish tacos dinner, and all were excellent. My extremely sensitive celiac wife tried it all with no issues.
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
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?
— Excellent
Other
Other Characteristics
- Good for takeout
- Offers outdoor seating
Review
Staff is very knowledgeable and helpful with gluten-free options. Food and service were excellent
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— No gluten-free information on the 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
Review
Absolutely amazing food and nice staff. However, ask the waitress to mark the ticket as an allergy. The waitress I had was training someone and told them that “the kitchen would know so you don’t have to write it down”. I asked them to tell the kitchen staff to change their gloves. I didn’t have any adverse reactions after eating there. If you also have a dairy issue, you may have to tell them twice. I had to send back the side of refried beans because they put cheese on it after I told them no dairy, no cheese, and no sour cream specifically. Overall a good experience and I would go back. (For reference I had the fish fajitas with a side of rice and refried beans and the guac and chips for an added side. Corn tortillas were steamed as to not cross contaminate.)
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?
— No gluten-free information on the 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 takeout
Review
Food was great! Best Mexican food in KW! Good prices and friendly staff. No reaction. Chips were GF!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Somewhat
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?
— Good
Review
Owner was knowledgeable & assured all cross contamination protocols. I have celiac & they do not have a gf menu, but made food for me & I did not get sick.
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
- 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?
— Not Much/None
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Review
Staff is very knowledgeable. Been coming here for years. They make everything in house so know if it contains gluten. Best yellow tail with cilantro lime sauce, tacos and fajita.
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