Cocina Medina Mexican Restaurant

My husband and I go all the time. They know about my food restrictions and have told me when I order wrong. I also ask questions.

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

— Very

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

I probably won't return. I had one good experience where they understood the seriousness of celiac disease. After I told the server "gluten allergy" the owner came and pointed out gluten-containing food. I have been back 3 times. Every time I said I had a severe gluten allergy/celiac disease and tried to explain what I needed. Once, the server stared at me in confusion and refused to get the owner who helped me the first time. They served me rice with gluten. When I asked them to fix it, the server was originally going to scrape the rice off. After our meal, the owner scolded me because I did not specifically say "no rice." I told them I had celiac, and not to serve me gluten. I thought that was enough! This last time, the server said she did not know about celiac but the chefs did. I found out later that she "let the chefs know," but she did not write anything on my order. They served me tacos on flour tortillas I have no idea how careful they were with my replacement meal.Hopefully I won't get sick.

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

— Not at all

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?

— Average

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Offers outdoor seating

This is the ONLY Mexican restaurant in the area that offers GF menu items. Items are not marked but most of the staff is knowledgeable about what can and can’t be made GF, what swaps to make to ensure a dish is GF, etc. I have eaten there at least 10 times now and have never been sick, and also tested my chicken enchiladas with green sauce with my NIMA Partners gluten sensor and it tested gluten free! This is the only Mexican restaurant I trust! I always have a great experience here, and the food is amazing as well:)

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

— Very

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

We love this restaurant, my mom, sister brother and I all have celiac disease, and the staff not only extremely knowledgeable but also they are so kind. They have so many options just let them know what you can't have and they will do anything they can to help. -the chips a fried with things with gluten but they will grab some tostadas that are so good! Also, they don't do online ordering you have to call in

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• 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

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 Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating