Flying Iguana Taqueria & Tequila Bar

We came to this restaurant after a long drive and were just looking for some quick eats. I was not expecting to eat one of the most delicious dishes I've ever had, but I think I would return to this Florida beach solely for this food. I had a chicken bowl - rice, beans, shredded chicken, and toppings, and it had the most amazing seasoning, flavor, and texture. A fairly basic dish, but everything was cooked and seasoned to absolute perfection.

Alejandro was friendly, knowledgeable, and happily understood my celiac and asked the kitchen staff to change their gloves and wipe down the equipment on my behalf. There is a 'gluten friendly' menu available online, too.

Don't eat the chips and salsa - they are not fried separately.

If we're ever in the area again, I'd come back in a heartbeat!

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

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Ordered tacos on corn and they came out with one corn and one flour. The wait staff was very skeptical about replacing them and suggested that I just take the shrimp out and then put them in a new corn tortilla. I told them this would not work and they reluctantly replaced the tacos. I was then informed AFTER eating them that the chips were not gluten free. Do not recommend if you are sensitive/ celiac!

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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?

— Poor

Has a “gluten friendly” menu and waiter was knowledgable but adamant that restaurant was not safe for celiac or gluten intolerant people. All of their food shares fryers and grills so nothing in those categories is safe. I got a salad and didn’t get sick but that was quite literally one of two choices for me. Appreciated the waiter giving me an adequate warning, but anyone celiac or gluten intolerant should not waste their time.

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

— Not at all

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

Knowledgeable staff. Great ceviche and tacos. I also had the portobello tostones all very good. All in all great place felt safe eating here

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

The worst tacos I've ever had. I couldn't even pick up the corn tacos without them completely falling apart. I asked them to remake one and the waitress said everyone has the issue with the corn wraps falling apart. Aside from the wraps being awful, the flavor was even worse. Honestly, the worst tasting tacos I've ever eaten. Sad considering.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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?

— Poor

Other Characteristics

• Good vegan options

I was so excited to get gluten free Mexican food on my vacation and this place was fantastic!! Chips are fried in shared fryer so they and not safe...even the menu said that. We had cheese dip with corn tortillas- queso blanco. It was the best cheese dip I have ever had!!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 kids
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers outdoor seating

Solid portion sizes. I got the crispy pork taco but substituted the fried meat for carnitas. Was amazing!! Possibly the best taco I’ve ever had. Also had the watermelon+cucumber mixed drink which was fabulous!

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

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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?

— Good

Overall good Only thing not celiac friendly Is the chips cause it's in a shared frier

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Decent knowledge of GF. Tortilla chips not safe as they do not have dedicated fryer. Cheese dip and table side guacamole only came with wheat flour tortillas. Had to flag down waitress to ask for corn tortillas to be able to try these items. She didn’t put connection of gf menu and no option for guacamole. Also .25 extra a corn tortilla? Good options for tacos that were Gf with corn tortillas

Gluten friendly menu. The tacos were awesome. They make the guacamole table-side. Great margaritas and fun place to go.

If you have Celiacs DO NOT GO here. Cross contamination is a very big issue. They have a gluten free menu, but when I was served was informed that the chips that were advertised gluten free are fried in the same frier as gluten products. They also served my plate with a gluten sauce after tell them many times I can't have it. Needless to say I was very sick all night. Happy Valentines to me!

Celiac friendly?

No

Absolutely delicious food and the staff was very knowledgeable about gluten issues.

Celiac friendly?

Yes