Gluten-Free at Mamacita's

Mamacita's

15 recent ratings
$$ • Mexican Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Popular gluten-free menu items: Burritos, Fajitas
Safety Rating
14 ratings

As rated by the community

506 E Main St
Fredericksburg, TX 78624

Most Recent Reviews


Celiac
3 months ago

When we arrived, I immediately noticed a small table stand menu with gluten free items listed, which is nice. There were 5 items listed (none of which were kid-friendly, and my daughter has a severe wheat allergy as well). When we asked if those were the only gluten free items available, they said those are the only 5 items they can guarantee will be gluten free and that everything else is subject to cross contamination. With that response, we thanked them kindly for their honesty and left.

I’ve been to too many Mexican food restaurants to have felt safe with that response. I would’ve then had to ask about seasonings, sauces, fryers, ingredients in corn tortillas (some places add wheat flour for texture)… and it just didn’t seem worth it, because I honestly wasn’t impressed by the place to begin with. I also feel like when someone says “we can’t guarantee no cross contamination” before you’ve even ordered a drink, it’s a way of saying “we don’t want to deal with this,” and no precautions will be taken. I write this review to say: visit at your own comfort level.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Separate gluten-free menu
Gluten Intolerant
5 months ago

On the table in the little stand they have a GF menu! Also anything can be done with corn tortillas. Had the chicken tacos al carbon and they were pretty good!

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  • — Separate gluten-free menu
Celiac
6 months ago

Passed the NIMA sensor test!! Delicious!!! The green sauce is a very unique and pleasing taste. Manager and waitress totally understood my needs and accommodated perfectly.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Separate gluten-free menu
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  • — Dedicated fryer
Gluten-Free at Mamacita's
Knowledgeable Waitress!!
NIMA Approved!!

Important

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.
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

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Celiac
7 months ago

We’ve been eating at Mamacita’s for years, it’s a must-stop every time we visit the area. After dx with Celiac, we were pleased to learn that they have a GF menu, their chips are safe and so is the green sauce. (It’s all about the green sauce!)

GF options are limited but all of our recent visits have been good — staff are knowledgeable and careful with my order. Happy we did not have to give up a long-time favorite!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Separate gluten-free menu
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  • — Food flagged
  • — Knowledgeable staff
Other
  • — Good for kids
  • — Dinner
  • — Takeout
  • — Lunch
Symptomatic Celiac
8 months ago

They have a gluten free menu. Our celiac family members can safely eat the chips, fajitas and items off the gluten free list without getting sick.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Fajitas, Burritos
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Separate gluten-free menu
10 months ago

GF menu on table. Server was knowledgeable and showed me how he rang it in as GF. Ordered the shrimp brochette and it was delicious.

Not a huge GF menu but plenty of variety.

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  • — Separate gluten-free menu
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  • — Knowledgeable staff
Celiac
10 months ago

While the gluten free menu is really limited I felt confident that it was safe. The manager came over to our table to answer questions. We wanted to order something without gluten ingredients that wasn’t on the gluten free menu and he explained the risk of cross contact if we went off-menu which was very helpful and showed he understood what he was talking about. If you’re not celiac and not concerned about cross contact you will have more choices but there are several safe things and they seemed conscientious and careful.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Separate gluten-free menu
Symptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

Very limited gf menu but clearly visible in a separate menu on each table. I asked about the chips and was told they are gf, but the nachos are not which made me concerned about the chips so I skipped those.

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  • — Separate gluten-free menu
GF menu - January 2024
Celiac
1 year ago

Small gluten free menu but the carnitas was fantastic. Server well knowledgeable. Good inexpensive meal.

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Hashimoto's
1 year ago

Gluten free menu is on the table plus safe chips!! I had the shrimp brochettes and it was delicious.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Separate gluten-free menu
Symptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

They have a gluten free menu on each table and the food was good! The waiter didn’t understand my needs so I declined the Caesar salad (he offered to pick the croutons off) and the tortilla soup (when I asked what the ingredients were he said “chicken) that came with the Shrimp Brochette I ordered. That meal was superb!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Separate gluten-free menu
Safety Features
  • — Dedicated fryer
Other
  • — Healthy options
  • — Good for kids
  • — Dinner
  • — Takeout
Gluten Intolerant
1 year ago

Limited GF menu. I had the “suave salad”, which was good and fairly filling, but I was disappointed by the limited choices. Also, for those with extreme sensitivity, they have a tortilla machine in the dining room, baking and churning out wheat tortillas.

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  • — Separate gluten-free menu
Limited gluten free menu
Gluten Sensitive
2 years ago

I had a new server who wasn’t familiar with gluten, but they found the GF menu for me. The menu lists main dishes but not the sides that are GF. I ordered the carnitas with refried beans and rice. I asked if the refried beans and rice were GF and the manager came over and said they were GF. The carnitas were delicious, no reaction. I also ate the chips and salsa with no problem. The server also heated up my corn tortillas in the microwave to keep them separate from the flour tortillas. Overall I was impressed.

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  • — Separate gluten-free menu
Celiac
2 years ago

Our server Marco was awesome. His wife does not eat gluten so he knew what to do. Limited options but the carnitas was really good.

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  • — Separate gluten-free menu
Mamacita's gluten-free menu
Celiac
2 years ago

The carnitas here are so delicious! This is a must try in Fredericksburg. They have a separate menu for gluten free food and the waitress was very knowledgeable.

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  • — Separate gluten-free menu
2 years ago

When I asked the hostess about gluten free options, she referred me to the manager. He followed us to our table & pointed out all the menu items that are gluten free. When the waitress arrived, she said the manager alerted her that I needed gluten free & asked if I had any other menu questions. I ordered chicken fajitas, chips & salsa. When the food arrived, so did the manager, to make sure I got corn tortillas. The food was delicious!

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Gluten Intolerant
3 years ago

We were surprised at how many GF options were available beyond the 5 items listed on the tableside GF menu. Our watress Kaneetha was extremely knowledgable and helpful with GF options. She steered us toward the chicken fajitas (the beef marinade couldn't be vouched for as GF) with corn tortillas heated in the microwave vs the shared griddle. My carnitas were served with the sauce (not GF) served on the side. Our chips and salsas (regular and a sour cream/avocado one that was different and delish) and mains were some of the best Mexican we have had. Plus the margaritas (house & top shelf) were also very good.

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  • — Separate gluten-free menu
6 years ago

Our waiter, Joey, was extremely accommodating! He was eager to answer any questions we had, and was very cautious about items that have the potential to be cross-contaminated (like the nachos). This restaurant experience was honestly the best I've had in regards to trying to eat safely. Chips & Salsa are GF, so I had that with chicken fajita meat, rice, and beans. Delicious! I highly recommend eating here.

Safety
7 years ago

The 1st meal of our trip. Visited the area for my milestone birthday and spent weeks researching 'safe' places to eat so I did not get sick.

Waitress was clueless. I was very specific on how my meal needed to be ordered and she brushed me off. I hunted down a manager and told him my concerns. He was very helpful, understood the severity of my situation and made sure everything in the kitchen was correct. Obviously he also corrected the waitress because she came back to the table to apologize and said she learned something new of how important it can be for Celiac's.

I had the carnitas with corn tortillas. No beans. The sauce they serve on the side is NOT gluten free as they thicken it was flour. Very good food and I did not get sick but I believe had I not questioned our waitress and hunted down the manager, I would have.

ASK, ASK, ASK! :)

Celiac
8 years ago

Our waitress was so careful and double checked everything for us. I had a chicken fajita salad it was amazing! My mom had the shrimp bruschetta and that was also amazing! Huge portion sizes. They have six menu items they guarantee are gf. We didn't have a reaction so it was celiac friendly! 😊

Celiac
10 years ago

We went here because of previous reviews but had a terrible experience!!! The rude staff said the only thing they recommend salads with no meat. Apparently no meat is okay because of the marinade. I would not recommend.

Safety
10 years ago

food was great. nachos are gluten-free! my husband loved the flour tortillas. we enjoyed our time. totally recommend Mamacita's.

10 years ago

Excellent service and food! No GF menu but manager was very knowledgable and explained what I could eat. He even doubled checked with the kitchen to make sure, and brought out two sauces for me to try for my enchiladas. Very impressed; will go back.

Reviews of this Chain

Gluten Intolerant
4 weeks ago

I am gluten intolerant. They do not have a gluten free menu out at gluten free options. The host & server I had did not have any knowledge at all about gluten intolerance or celiac.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
Celiac
4 months ago

Really cute little Mexican place my friend recommended for me when she noticed most of the menu was gf. Waitress was awesome at answering my questions about gf. Had the signature salsa and chips to start. Salsa really good! I ordered carne asada it came with rice and side salad and fresh pico over the steak. Everything was so well done the dressing on the salad was amazing my friend and I both bought a bottle for home.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Salad, Steak, Dessert
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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  • — Dedicated fryer
Other
  • — Good for dairy-free
Symptomatic Celiac
4 months ago

Their gluten free menu isn’t really gluten free. They list French fries, but they are fried with other things. And they list Cesar salad, but the dressing isn’t GF. It made me very wary of the other things listed. I pointed this out to the manager and they agreed to bring it up at their next meeting. I guess we’ll see how that goes.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Separate gluten-free menu
Celiac
5 months ago

Many gluten free options. My kids are celiac and have never had issues eating here

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Hashimoto's
10 months ago

It’s always very easy to eat GF here! I always ask for corn tortillas and I’ve never had any issues with grilled meat and shrimp. They also just added a GF menu on the table.

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  • — Separate gluten-free menu

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