TaMolly's Mexican Restaurant

Amazing place! They mark everything they can make GF on the menu with a little “gf”. There’s a note that their staff are certified / trained in “NFCA” methods or something. They really seem to know what they are doing! I went here twice on my trip to Texarkana. I mean when do I get to have safe enchiladas and Chile rellenos? Yum! You need to ask for the items to be made gf (my fiancé assumed his fajitas would be made celiac safe when he ordered - he is not gf but gets his food that way so we can share! - they brought him flour tortillas). Tortilla chips are not listed as gf on the menu - I asked both times we ate there and were told they were safe so I ate chips and salsa.

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

— 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

I ordered a single order of the steak and chicken fajitas and were shared between two people. Ask for corn tortillas!! They were delicious and the waiter was knowledgeable. The chips are not gluten free, but the rice, beans, guacamole, and salsa is gluten free.

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

— 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?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

Actual good tasting gluten free options.

Good Mexican food that I trusted was gluten free. Waiter was very knowledgeable. They took my order on a separate ticket to be prepared separately. Great experience.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

So excited to see several menu items that could be made gf, including brownies for dessert. Cheese enchiladas were delivered to the table by the manager wearing gloves and tasted great.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

We eat at TaMolly's in Bryant, AR all the time. We had a great meal here in early May 2016. They have a gluten free menu. They take a lot of care with the gluten free items. They put little gluten free marked toothpicks in all the gluten free food and someone different wearing gloves brings it out. Our celiac daughter had no problems that night and it was really, really busy. We waited of course a little while but we didn't mind...the key to us is safe food. Their procedures from one location to another are the same which I like. We will eat here again.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Very helpful staff! Kenny was very knowledgeable and friendly. We have multiple food allergies and all questions were answered with a smile. Highly recommend!!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

My son also has a soy allergy. Halfway through his plate of food, the manager rushed over to tell us that the cheese sauce on his enchiladas had soy in them. So my son got sick after all. They try but not hard enough. Very frustrating experience to get contaminated food after all our precautions.

Had menu. Service. was excellent as for Roman.Food was good. and so was presentation.

If you have a bad experience, please let someone know! :-)

Our experience was bad but I am hopeful. Hostess was surly. Staff seemed uninformed. Manager said that they sometimes fry GF foods with floury foods. However I contacted the NFCA and CC'ed TaMolly's. I received a personal email from Bob Strate in which he vowed to correct the problem (which may not have been actual failure of kitchen protocol but the manager's ignorance of it) and I know that NFCA is following up with them. I got emails from two folks at the NFCA and a personal phone call from one of them. I have renewed faith in GREAT Kitchens.

I'm willing to believe that our experience was just a bump in the road and look forward to giving them another try.

The chips are all we ate (based on a server's assurance; FWIW, they tasted good and were light and crunchy. What we learned from the manager led us to believe that they were likely cross-contaminated. One of the things that Bob assured us is that two out of their five fryers are dedicated gluten-free and 20 feet from the others.

My 3-star rating reflects hope more than the actual experience and balances our initial, substantial disappointment with impressive response from corporate. Time will tell.

Wonderful chips and salsa! I had lunch special enchiladas! Nice to have choices. Easy to read gf menu. Good food!

The sour cream sauce is not GF

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

I have celiac, and have talked to the manager here (Waxahachie location) many times. I am kind of over the top when it comes to my dining and safety, so I am a good test case for those of us who are super particular or super sensitive. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Great food, very GF knowledgeable. I don't know about the negative reviews, but I have eaten here 10 times with no problem and always get something different. I feel safe here and the food is really good, and good price. My husband (also GF) loves the spicy beef enchiladas. The chips and salsa are GF (dedicated fryer). I just at there and got the spicy beef nachos, and my husband got the beef fajitas with corn tortillas (all GF!) I am STUFFED!

Talk to the manager if you want peace of mind, he will help you. The spicy beef is gluten free, the brisket is gluten free. I don't think that is marked clearly on the menu. Ask if you have any questions. But I recommend!! GO! ;)

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

So FUN, delicious, and SAFE!!! I had tacos & beans- all good.

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

— Very

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?

— Excellent

This is one of our favorite places to eat. The staff is super careful with making sure our food is safe. Manager prepares and serves the food. Delicious enchiladas, nachos, many other options. Chips are gluten free.

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

— Very

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

Staff is educated and understands celiac. Manager came to our table to help with the process

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

— Very

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?

— Excellent