Mesero - Inwood Village

One of my favorite Mexican restaurants. Almost (not quite) all of menu is GF or can be GF. Chips and queso. Corn tortillas are amazing. Fajitas. Bacon wrapped shrimp!! I can keep going. Staff is knowledgeable. Never gotten sick. Highly recommend.

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

— Very

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

I’ve gone to this location many times and they have always been great! As a teenage girl, often times restaurants won’t believe me when I am with friends, but when I went with friends, I told my waiter I have celiac disease, similar to a sensitive gluten allergy, and his response was “No, celiac disease is much worse”. Their Queso Mesero is my favorite, they have amazing chips, and nachos that are GF! Even though their menu doesn’t mark items that are GF, 95% of their menu is gluten free, and most items that aren’t, or can’t be are obvious (cake, flour tortillas, etc.). They are also great for any other allergies, and the manager, Kathy (usually working), is great with allergies and remembers the allergies of regulars so that they don’t even need to mention it!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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 Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

The chip waiter didn't speak English. The next waiter told me the chips weren't safe. The waiter after that seemed completely clueless about gluten. The first waiter came back and said all chips are done In a single fryer. The duo (queso and guac) guac was bland and flavorless and queso was like eating melted Velveeta😝 when night asked about corn tortillas and what I wanted to order the guy dismissed me and put in my order. It was corn and so pretty presentation but food was gross and not worth it 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/None

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

— Poor

Other Characteristics

• Offers outdoor seating