Miguel's Cocina

5 recent ratings
$$ • Mexican Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
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4 ratings

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2912 Shelter Island Dr
San Diego, CA 92106
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Celiac

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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.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Quality & Quantity


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


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 3 months ago read full review

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We asked about the gluten free menu and our wonderful server Ana knew everything about celiac and cross contamination! My son was able to confidently order something in a restaurant without anxiety and the dish was delicious! He had no reaction at all. He ordered carnitas and end everything was prepared separately.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 12 months ago read full review

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Chips at this location are not gluten free! The only Miguel’s with gluten free chips is the location in Old Town! (Server at old town restaurant warned me)

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

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.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Dinner
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Mexican
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Vegetarian Friendly

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Celiac

They do not have a dedicated fryer. There are no gluten-free chips. This is not a gluten friendly place

4 years ago

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Hashimoto's

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I am very sensitive the gluten and can easily get flake ups. This is the first time ever that I went out to eat with 0 reacting. No bloating and no puffiness. I had their fajita and chips/salsa.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Beware! I’ve gone there for years and have had their fajitas with corn tortillas which they assured me were safe. I’ve asked every time! But this time the manager said they heat the corn tortillas on the same grill area as the flour tortillas which makes them very unsafe. I’m so disappointed that NO ONE has every told me this before after all these years of painstaking questioning. I feel I can’t really trust any restaurant ☹

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Our waitress was knowledgeable about gluten free options and brought us a gluten free menu. For kids, the gluten-free options are limited especially since there is no dedicated fryer.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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We read above you can have the white cheese sauce and our server let us know the cheese sauce has flour and chicken bouillon, which are not gluten-free.

Wheat-Free menu upon request. Fish tacos and vegetable enchiladas were delicious. Many items on the wheat-free menu to choose from with a great variety.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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After speaking to the waitress for a very long time about our gluten free needs, she said she completely understood and our meal would be very safe. My daughter's gluten free cheese quesadillas came out and I verified it was on corn tortillas. They were not--they were flour tortillas. The server took them back and said she forgot to write it down. She said the rice and beans were gf but she forgot to specify corn tortillas for our gluten free meal. Additionally, the chips were not safe and, after telling us they weren't safe, the waitstaff continued to try to give them to us three times. Would not recommend eating here.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Excellent GF w knowledgeable staff. Just don’t eat the cheese sauce. Great GF menu and tacos are awesome!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Nice selection of gf meals. The cheese sauce that comes with your chips/salsa does have gluten so don't eat that. Everything else you can figure out from the gf menu and the servers are quick to help. The food is great!

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I was able to enjoy everything I wanted to with no issues.

Amazing service and great food!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Service was friendly, waitress knew about gluten/celiac, food was good, and no reaction! Great spot for celiacs!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Delicious Mexican food. Ask for corn tortillas just in case

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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Gluten Intolerant

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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.

Safety


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

Quality & Quantity


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


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Offers outdoor seating
Celiac

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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!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

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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

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Quality & Quantity


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

Symptomatic Celiac

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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

Safety


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

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


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

Symptomatic Celiac

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Got sick right after eating here

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

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