Cuckoo's Nest Mexican Food

3 recent ratings
$$ • Mexican Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Safety Rating
3 ratings

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1712 Boston Post Rd
Old Saybrook, CT 06475

Most Recent Reviews


Gluten Intolerant

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So many gluten-free options, and they are all delicious! We’ve been many times and have had lots of different items.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 7 months ago read full review

Celiac

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The menu is marked and several things can be made gluten free with some substitutions. The waitress was knowledgeable and even asked about celiac specifically versus preference, and marked on the order as celiac to be extra careful. I had street corn and beef tacos that were to die for and no sign of cross contamination reaction (I'm very sensitive). I can't say enough good things about this place. They have a very good selection too. Salads, tacos, enchiladas, tostadas, tamales and more. Get the street corn appetizer!

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?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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 dinner
  • Good for keto
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 9 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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I love to go bc I know there are options. Lots of corn tortillas. Have not felt sick afterwards. One of my frequents

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?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

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.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Healthy
  • Keto Friendly
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Mexican
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly

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Celiac

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Don't go

The host at the door said they have no gf options. I looked at menu and many items marked sat us down for lunch very quiet sat for 20 min no one came over got up and left host shrudge his shoulders at me I told him no one came over we are leaving a waitress said where they sitting . We just left won't be back and advise everyone not to go

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?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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?

— Poor

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Delicious tacos on corn tortillas!

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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 lunch
  • Good for takeout
Updated 3 years ago read full review

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Great food! Big portions. Celiac friendly

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Limited menu but able to substitute. Our server had celiac so she knew the menu, kitchen and allergies well.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Hardly anything on menu was gluten free. Service was ridiculously slow. Ordered Shrimp and asparagus fajitas, there was maybe 3 pieces of over cooked asparagus in a sea of undercooked carrots. Half the veggies were well done and the other half were raw. Really weird. Terrible experience, will not come back.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Chips are not gluten free. Mole sauce was terrible. All the food was lukewarm. Don’t waste your money.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Chips are not gluten free. Fried in the same oil as everything else. This leaves a few things on the menu but not much.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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chips are NOT gf, cooked in oil with everything else. host told me otherwise, and server corrected it after I'd eaten some. The rest of the "wheat free" menu is questionable imo, especially for those with celiac. we left without eating.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Good selection of GF option. Food was average. Nice to be able to eat chips and salsa at a Mexican restaurant though.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Great options available!

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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