Miguel's Cocina

Gluten free falsely marked on menu. Ordered the gluten free option for the enchiladas rancheros for dinner tonight and told the server I have a “gluten allergy”. I got sick. Just called and was told the oil in the refried beans is cross contaminated and that I should have said I was celiac as there are only a few things I can eat. (Apparently they don’t take gluten allergies seriously there).The gluten free markers on the menu don’t really mean anything.

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/None

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

— Average

The menu is labeled GF or GF with modifications. There are mixed messages about the chips as they are cooked in a shared fryer. The corn tortillas were freshly made and everything we ordered was very tasty. The staff was knowledgeable and we felt safe eating here.

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

— Somewhat

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

Menu clearly lists GF or MGF options which are plentiful. That is unless you want any protein (carne, pollo, carnitas, etc.) on any of those. The server said they get their proteins pre-seasoned from an outside source and cannot guarantee what the ingredients are or cross contamination. Only options for Celiac are salads, cheese enchiladas or something with shrimp (made in house). Oh, and they make their own chips in the same fryer as everything else.

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

— Not at all

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?

— Average

All the gluten free items on the menu are marked with “GF,” and “MGF”(modified gluten free), so it’s easy to see what I can and cannot have. Lots of options! Carne asada tacos are delicious! The queso that comes out with the chips and salsa is NOT gluten free.

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

— Very

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

Miguel’s is a family favorite. The chips are GF. The Mexican rice is GF. And the staff and specifically chef is knowledgeable and ready to make any adjustment as needed. Plus the food is amazing. Love it there!

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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

Be sure to communicate with your server about your gluten free diet. My server was very knowledgeable about which items were gluten free and was cognizant to make note for the chef to be careful about cross-contamination. The kitchen is very serious about preventing cross-contamination. Please be aware that it is a shared fryer situation here- the complimentary chips and cheese dip are NOT gluten free. My server stated that the cheese dip uses flour, which is a shame because it is honestly one of the best cheese dips out there taste-wise.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Offers outdoor seating

Called ahead of time to confirm chips were not in a dedicated fryer. Manager was very knowledgeable and told me exactly how to modify the items I was looking at to be safe for me to eat. Great experience!

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

— Very

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

The server knew what he was talking about when I mentioned celiac and told me not to eat the chips. Thankfully I already knew that from this app considering he told me 10 mins after the chips were out, but still appreciated the effort. I ordered the ahi tuna taco plate that came out with white rice and black beans as well as corn tortillas and was brought out after the rest of the tables plates, which could be a good thing or just coincidence. I’ve seen the mixed reviews but so far so good and will give updates after the food settles in.

UPDATE: feeling fine (which the margarita could have helped) so A+ to them

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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?

— Good

My server was very knowledgeable about what options were most celiac safe. She recommended the fajitas to me because they are made in their own pan. The meal normally comes with Mexican rice but they will sub white rice for it if you let them know you have a gluten allergy/celiac. I asked about the corn tortillas and the server said she would make a note to request that they aren’t heated on any shared surfaces. The food was great!

They have quite a few gf options, but from my experience here, ordering fajitas is your best bet. I have felt not so great in the past when I tried their enchiladas.

*chips and white sauce here are not GF.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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 Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good vegetarian options
• Offers outdoor seating

Waiter seemed to be knowledgeable but I asked very pointed questions based on reviews. I only had two options fajitas or fish tacos. I did fish tacos, he said swordfish is the only option with black beans and white rice. I ate one taco and felt sick within 10 minutes. Would not go ever again. They have items marked GF all over the menu that are not actually GF

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/None

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

— Poor