Machete Tequila + Tacos

Told the bartender I have celiac, didn't seem to care. She dropped off tortillas for the appetizer--corn and flour mixed together in a bag. Reminded her about the gluten issue; she pointed to a basket of chips and said "those are corn." Asked if there was a dedicated fryer. Said she didn't know and walked away. Brought corn tortillas and was stoked maybe she realized she didn't handle things well. Ummm... She charged us even though we didn't ask for them! Maybe it was a one-off uneducated employee, but still.... And the food wasn't great. Apparently the chips were really stale, queso was fine but not great (or warm), and margaritas weren't great

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

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

— Below Average

Other Characteristics

• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

We ordered chips and salsa, which are corn chips now. We both ordered tacos and had a tough time figuring out what to order, finally got our server to help us order to make sure my husband with celiac got a safe meal. We would definitely come back it was a great meal.

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

— Not very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Went her twice while I was on vacation. The first time was for lunch and we ate in the restaurant. The server was very helpful, double checked with the chef on everything regarding cross contact and we had a phenomenal meal. They do not have a dedicated fryer, but at lunch they confirmed all the chips were made first thing in the morning and would have been the only items in the fryer at that time. The tacos were incredible and I had no reaction. The second time we ordered carry out for dinner and it did not go so well. Whoever took our order was rather short and I ended up reacting to the meal. It was incredibly tasty with great margaritas and great food. However, if you're celiac, recommend going to the restaurant so you can have those conversations more in depth with the wait staff and kitchen.

Celiac friendly?

No

Awesome atmosphere but they fry the chips in the same fryer and nongluten free items...seems like cross contamination would be an issue here. Didn't eat anything just to be safe

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Delicious tacos, guacamole, and margarita! Staff was very knowledgeable about gluten/celiac.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Only have flour tortilla chips. Tacos are in corn tortillas

HORRIBLE! The host informed us almost everything on the menu is gluten free, but it's not a gluten free kitchen. Seems normal, so I went for it. I didn't eat any chips or tortillas. I told my server i was gluten free, and she didn't write it down, and of course, i got sick. Highly do not recommend.

Celiac friendly?

No

This place was excellent! The hostess was celiac and she explained the menu to us and there were so many options. The food was great!

Great housemade chips and salsa. Very knowledgeable staff with just a few food items that are not gluten free!