Kite String Cantina

6 recent ratings
$$ • Bar, Mexican Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Beer, Cider
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6 ratings

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1851 W Addison St
Chicago, IL 60613
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Celiac

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Everything is gluten free (except the beer)! The cookies they sell are now from a dedicated gf bakery (ingrained) but had oats so I avoided them because I’m super sensitive. Super convenient taquitos and chips to go! There were three flavors in stock when I was there, and only one without dairy. It was vegan but still very filling and tasty. I also got a dairy free nacho cheese sauce for my chips which was delicious as well. They are also nut free.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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
  • Good with other allergies
Updated 1 month ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Hidden gem!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 3 months ago read full review

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Cute corner bar that serves taquitos and chips & salsa. 100% gf kitchen - they even have a few wrapped defloured desserts at the register. The bar has regular beer but all the food, which is handled in the back, is gf. The taquitos are incredible - highly recommend the turkey enchilada, herb cheese potato, and chipotle bean and cheese (although they’re all great!). There are four vegetarian options including two vegan options (out of six total, at the time of this comment). The kitchen is also nut free.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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 takeout
  • Good vegan options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 4 months ago read full review

Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Beer
  • Cider

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Bar
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Late Night
  • Lunch
  • Mexican
  • Online Ordering
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly

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Dedicated GF kitchen! Everything i’ve had from here is delicious.

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 5 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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The perfect neighborhood bar elevated by their 100% gluten free snacks. I highly recommend the taquitos + chips and salsa. You can eat them there or grab to go!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 8 months ago read full review

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After trying this place for the first time, I was addicted. I’ve probably been here 5 times this summer already! The whole kitchen is gluten free and celiac safe. I’ve tried a few different taquitos and they’ve all been amazing! To top it all off, the margaritas are tasty and strong.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Whole menu is gluten free! The taquitos and homemade salsas are a great bar snack. Completely safe for celiac.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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(This is during a pandemic so this might be different from normal) there’s a fridge full of different flavors of taquitos that are all gluten free. They also have some vegan and vegetarian options. They are in foil containers so you can take them home and heat them up at home, have them heated up so you can work around and eat them, or have them heated up so you can eat them inside the shop. They were really good-I highly recommend

Quality & Quantity


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 3 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


The entire menu (except for a cookie made off premises) is GF. Chips and taquitos were great, and I love a place that has a GF beer on tap.

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Kite String is perfect for those with celiac disease—dedicated fryer with outstanding food. Great tequila and mezcal selection that rotate regularly. Great staff, service, and owners.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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If I could marry this place I would. The one non-gf item comes in a package. We ordered the whole menu for $20 and then ordered more of what we loved. The Cubano and the pork taquitos are our favorite. Go here!!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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My celiac wife has never had a problem here. We go as often as we can. Their entire menu minus one dessert is gluten free. Oh, the food just also happens to be AMAZING. Their incredible chef hand makes everything (besides that one dessert) on the menu down to the chips. I love this place: great music and atmosphere, a Mrs Pac-Man machine, awesome drinks and friendly bartenders. It's our most favorite bar in the whole city!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Everything except the dessert is GF. The taquitos are INCREDIBLE and it is so nice to know everything is safe to eat. This is one of my weekly stops, and if you are vegetarian/vegan they have amazing options!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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The entire good menu is gluten free except for one cookie that is made off site. They have taquitos and chips with dipping sauces that are all celiac safe.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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