Manuel's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

When asked I was told the chips are fried with everything else so not celiac safe. I was also told the salsa contained gluten but the hot sauce did not. The server had no knowledge about the gluten friendly menu. First I was told the fajita meat is marinated in beer then asked someone else and was told the opposite. Needless to say I watched my family eat. I didn't want to take any chances.

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for keto
• Good for kids

Food is really good. They have a GF menu and the staff didn’t even hesitate when I asked about GF items. The server was really knowledgeable and super nice. My partner enjoyed his street tacos immensely.

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?

— Excellent

Waiters very knowledgeable of menu and gluten allergies.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options

We have eaten here a few times and the food is always good. I’ve taken recommendations from others that it’s safe. Ate chips and salsa-WIN! The server honestly didn’t seem very knowledgeable either time. I don’t feel like I could really branch out from the street tacos but I enjoyed them and would go back!

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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?

— Excellent

The chips and salsa say gf. I didn’t eat them. The spinach enchiladas and they were delicious!!!

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

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

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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?

— Excellent

Celiac daughter loves the beef tacos and refried beans. She gets them only with cheese and no other garnish to reduce contamination. She has never been sick or felt unwell afterwards.

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

— Somewhat

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?

— Good

I have safely eaten here twice in the past month. Felix is an amazing server and has been for years. Even before I got celiac disease I would eat here 10 years ago and I am so thankful they offer gluten free items, safely at that. The street tacos are soooo good. Chips and salsa are safe as well.

The food was nasty

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