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Mad Mex

7 ratings
$$ • Mexican Restaurant
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu
Safety Rating
2 ratings

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240 S Pugh St
State College, PA 16801

Most Recent Reviews


Overall Rating

Review


Staff treated my allergies like they were no big deal at all. Food was really great!

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for lunch
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


I'm staying at the Days Inn, so I made use of the coupon for breakfast. The Steak & Egg Skillet came to the table (w/o tortillas) sizzling hot, and I was prepared for overcooked eggs. But not so! I don't know how they accomplished that!

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 8 years 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

  • Allergen List

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Healthy
  • Lunch
  • Mexican
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant

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Gluten Sensitive

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No sure if celiac friendly, but I enjoyed their willingness to ask if gluten was present in their margaritas, which it isn't. I ate the Mad Mex Enchilada with grilled chicken and it was very good. They have an allergen list on their website. Overall, pretty impressed. Although the only negative would be the raspberry margarita could have been strained of all seeds. As far as gluten goes, they have some nice options.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Honestly this place just pissed me off. The hostesses were absolute air heads who said there was no tables available and continues to seat smaller parties who came in after us at the obviously empty tables after we said we would be split into two tables. The aforementioned airheads knew nothing about gluten free (we only asked them because they said we would have to order from the bar and get take out because there were no tables) a direct quote was, "Uh I think like the salads are.....?" Would not come here again.

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Review


Great gluten free menu, a few drinks to select from, and seemingly knowledgable staff. It is downtown though, so don't be in a huge hurry.

Updated 10 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Overall Rating

Review


They are careful with gluten free and clearly marked my food gf in the kitchen. Plenty of options!

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

Overall Rating

Review


Find GF and other allergen info here: https://madmex.com/menus/

I've been going to Mad Mex forever. Their food is amazing. It's hard to order the gf options online unless you do pickup, but ypu can ask for corn tortillas instead of flour on most things.

I'm very gluten sensitive and not fully celiac, and I will eat out of the shared fryer so I can't comment on what that experience is. But I've never had issues when I specify that I can't have any gluten ingredients.

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?

— 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 kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Mad Mex has been a go to for years since I was first diagnosed. Menu isn’t always marked but staff is knowledgeable. Their main gluten item is wheat tortillas and they can easily substitute for corn. Their chips are pre packaged and are safe. I always know this is a safe and delicious place to eat!

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Overall Rating

Review


Ordered tortilla chips and salsa and steak/corn tacos. The waiter seemed at least somewhat knowledgeable.

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?

— Good

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


No separate gf menu or markers on menu. Thought I could get hard tacos but could not since they do. It have separate fryers. Disappointed.

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?

— 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

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