Red Star Taco Bar

7 recent ratings
$$ • Taco Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported gluten-free menu items: Tacos, Beer, Cider, Cocktails
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7 ratings

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513 N 36th St
Seattle, WA 98103

Most Recent Reviews


Celiac
3 days ago

Food was great. Service was awesome. Super savvy re celiac/gluten. Will go back.

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  • — Tacos
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  • — Dedicated fryer
Celiac
3 months ago

Are here late at night with no reaction the next day. Very tasty too!

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Celiac
6 months ago

Have been here several times, tortilla chips are safe and a huge portion of the menu is gluten free. Queso fundido is great!

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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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$2.50 each for Taco Tuesday. From left to right: tequila lime chicken, carnitas, buffalo chicken (spicy!) with corn tortillas. Passionfruit margarita slushie.
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Symptomatic Celiac
7 months ago

Very good! I asked the server before I ordered if the chips were GF. He assured me the fryers are GF and that everything on the menu was besides flour tortillas or anything specifically marked with a wheat sign. I was able to eat the chips and had great tacos!

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  • — Dedicated fryer
Celiac
11 months ago

The staff were so lovely! I have a dairy allergy along with being Celiac and I felt very safe eating here! They double checked when bringing me my order and when they accidentally added dairy they made me a new taco right away!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Symptomatic Celiac
11 months ago

Love that they are GF and GF fryer. Staff are somewhat knowledgeable but more concerned with turning tables and the bar part of the business. We like the one in Tacoma a bit more because the staff seem more knowledgeable and considerate when you are talking to them.

Overall though the food is good, never have gotten sick.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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  • — Dedicated fryer
  • — Dedicated kitchen space
  • — Other dedicated equipment
  • — Staff accommodates
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  • — Vegetarian options
  • — Good with other allergies
  • — Vegan options
  • — Dinner
Asymptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

Came for Taco Tuesday. When the chips were brought out I mentioned celiac disease and before I could ask the server told me they were prepared in a dedicated fryer. She made a note on my taco order for the kitchen and assured me they would be prepared on a clean surface. Can’t speak on cross contamination since I’m not symptomatic but I felt like my server was very knowledgable and they had plenty of options for me using corn products. So much so that the menu instead marks what food items contain gluten instead of which are gluten free. They also have a couple vegan taco options. They have the GF grapefruit IPA from Ghostfish but my favorite are the margarita slushies. Good happy hour and Taco Tuesday deals. 21+ only, will check IDs at the door.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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  • — Dedicated fryer
  • — Knowledgeable staff
Other
  • — Vegetarian options
  • — Vegan options
  • — Dinner
  • — Outdoor seating
$2.50 each for Taco Tuesday. From left to right: tequila lime chicken, carnitas, buffalo chicken (spicy!) with corn tortillas. Passionfruit margarita slushie.
Symptomatic Celiac
2 years ago

Delicious tacos, margaritas & great service! Great spot for a late night bite.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
Asymptomatic Celiac
2 years ago

I always come here and get tacos on corn with no issues. I love their tacos. Honey Sriracha tofu and buffalo chicken are fire! And margarita slushies.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Gluten Intolerant
2 years ago

What a joy to visit a place that has a few things marked as “contains gluten” instead of the reverse. Great food with plenty of options! They have a menu with a little something for everyone.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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  • — Knowledgeable staff
Other
  • — Dinner
  • — Outdoor seating
  • — Lunch
  • — Healthy options
Celiac
3 years ago

They’ll just randomly switch to flour tortillas without warning

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
4 years ago

Ordered gluten free burrito. Received my food and asked again if burrito was a corn tortilla. They said yes, but would double check . Came back apologizing that it was a flour tortilla. Apparently they ran of corn tortillas. I learned they do not have a separate area to prep food. Never clear on how the cook thought it was ok to prepare a gf burrito with a four tortilla.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
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  • — Food flagged
  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — No dedicated fryer
Celiac
4 years ago

Had good tacos. They have a good variety of GF options.

Celiac
5 years ago

I’ve been here a handful of times and each time my server has been knowledgeable about celiac. Most things on the menu are gluten free except for a few items that are clearly marked as containing gluten. Food and drinks are great, really big selection of tacos. Love this place!

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Symptomatic Celiac
5 years ago

One of the best Mexican places. No reaction afterwards!

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Symptomatic Celiac
6 years ago

Such a great place, i eat here all the time. I'm celiac and have never had a problem. Very busy place. Everyone loves it

Celiac
6 years ago

Not celiac friendly. Our server was very rude when we politely asked about our gluten free options. The corn tortillas share a grill with the flour tortillas. And they make the flour tortillas in house so the server told us (very rudely) that flour flies everywhere so there’s nothing safe.

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Celiac
6 years ago
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6 years ago

Oh man. So good!! Went here for lunch today. Staff is super knowledgeable. I had the taco plate which came with 2 tacos, beans, and rice. You got to pick from some very yummy tacos. I had carne asada and the carnitas tacos. I'm still drooling. Tacos were great size and definitely filled me up.

6 years ago

I absolutely love this place. I have celiac, and I eat here about once a week and I’ve never gotten sick. All of their tacos except for two are gluten free, and a majority of their menu outside of the tacos are gluten free too. The bar staff is super nice and knowledgeable. My favorite tacos are the catfish, they’re fried and breaded with corn flakes. And they have a gluten free fryer.

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