Saturday night date night with hubby. Wanted to try Onda as I am Coeliac. This 100% Certified Coeliac gluten free restaurant is one of the best. The food was delicious amazing. Service attention to detail was fantastic. We had the feed me menu and it was amazing. Now need to come back to try the rest of the dishes. Great experience. Thank you for a great night.
Perfect place for all gluten free people and their friends. Food is amazing and even coeliac friendly. Suitable for everyday meal or special occasion. We vere very happy to decide to have our special dinner here.
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Taylor Leigh-Jones
100% gluten free menu, didn’t get sick after as a sensitive coeliac.
Came here on a double date and got the $69 per person feed me.
There was SO much food, we have an appetite and came hungry and we could not finish it all, which was a shame as it was incredible.
We have been coming here for years but truly every time we come back it somehow gets better.
The staff are awesome & accomodating and really helpful, they made me a super zingy spicy margarita which was great too.
Food was awesome. Drinks were good. I have food allergies and appreciated being able to talk to the chef and get some help. There are alot of options for gluten, egg and dairy free. My only point of improvement would be the menu system. I feel like the hard copy menus need to come back… I felt it took the fine dining and customer service out of the experience to order from my phone and I would love to see that change as this place has been around for a long time and it’s always felt like a special place to come dine at. I also felt the music was also a touch too loud to hold a conversation (but that could just be me). Other than that we had a great meal.
Mission District serves hands down the best Mexican food I’ve ever had the pleasure of eating, ever! There was seriously not a single thing that we ordered that I disliked, as everything was irrefutably DE! LI! CIOUS!
This place now holds a special place in my heart because it’s where I ate a burrito (Yes, a BURRITO! NOT a burrito bowl! — Fellow coeliacs, iykyk) for the first time in my life and honestly, I absolutely, totally get the craze now! 🤤🤤🤤
Furthermore, the fact that the restaurant is accredited by Coeliac Australia is a monumental bonus which negates the typical dining out anxiety.
The venue has some cute decor choices— not something I typically mention in my reviews but couldn’t help but compliment anyway. The service staff were very friendly too, which is one of the many, many awesome things about this place.
Mission District is most definitely and officially my top place for Mexican now for sure; there’s really no other place that compares!
Had breakfast here with my family.. I have coeliac disease.. it was delicious!!! Would definitely return back when we are in the area! Highly recommend!! A beautiful atmosphere aswell! 👌
Decided to have dinner and breakfast here because of the recommendation for coeliacs and wasn't disappointed. Had dinner and the the gf parma and came back in the morning and got the eggs benedict.
Apparently the owner is coeliac and their knowledge on coeliac and cross contamination was great and anything they weren't sure on, they were happy to check.
Food was delicious and got a iced late to go which came in a custom can which I thought was very cool.
I was lucky enough to go on a Tuesday when they had 2 for 1 tacos and I enjoyed the pulled pork version. Delicious. Friendly and efficient service and 100% gluten free. Would definitely go again
Been going here for years now. Always a nice place to be. Tonight I took my little kids who also love it. (Their request in fact)
Mostly gluten free which is a huge win for me. Great selection of drinks.
Good for any occasion.
Love your work team (:
I was looking for a cozy café and happened to stumble upon Belle Central. The decor and atmosphere immediately appealed to me. I tried a dandy latte, which I had never had before, and a piece of salted caramel. Delicious, and the service was pleasant as well. The selection of sugar-free and gluten-free options is perfect for me. I would love to come back.
GREAT YUMMY TACOS, Gluten Free, Freshly Made. Had a great catch up with a mate, this place has great vibes & yummy food. HIGHLY Reccomend It.
Owner and her staff are amazing! Founder was a former Gym instructor so its nice to know your getting quality, nutrious, fresh ingredients.
Highly Reccomend it.
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Elena Corso
All the food is vegan and gluten free. Set menu is very convenient and there is plenty of food. Definitely recommended if you have allergies or follow a vegetarian/vegan diet. Staff are nice and welcoming, definitely gonna go back!
Very good tapas restaurant with great service.
All dishes were great, but the Broccolini was a stand out. Also liked they had gluten free beer as well as good wine. Best to book outside.
Highly recommend
Disappointingly, despite numerous gluten-free options on the menu, we were informed that nothing could be safely prepared for coeliacs due to shared cooking surfaces. We were surprised they couldn't accommodate with a clean pan or similar. We finished our drinks and we're then rolled they could do the tacos safe. Make sure you ask all the questions.
Had dinner tonight with a large group and can not wait to come again. Three of us are coeliac and there were so many options for us. The gluten free churros are amazing and I’ll be bringing my younger children back just for those on a picnic blanket by the water.
The atmosphere was really nice.
I noted the recent reviews regarding service before going and other than the staff obviously being busy, the service was great and the staff were friendly
Always love coming here when I’m in Byron! Amazing margs, nachos, quesadillas. You really can’t go wrong…service is always quick and perfect location! They also accommodated my friend who was celiac. Can’t wait to come back for more!
Had an amazing experience here with the lovely Koyal! Everything was so delicious and I felt very safe as a coeliac with the entire menu being gluten free!!! Thanks Koyal for a great evening, we will be back!
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Emma Hentschel
Mum and I went for dinner last night and really enjoyed the food. Really appreciative of the dietary options able to do most things gluten free which was great. Lovely service and five star food and drink! Would recommend!
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Aussie Ned Reviews
Possibly the best Mexican restaurant going around, always try and make a stop off here when visiting Ballarat from Melbourne.
The vegetarian and Gluten Free options are spot on. The atmosphere is a vibe and the staff are super friendly.
Would recommend the Pabellon Criollo!
I have an intolerant to Gluten and really love their GF French toast. It's the only cafe I have been to so far that have offered this and have missed it. There are indoor and outdoor seating available. Parking available. Coffee is great and so is the service.
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Kate Gee
What an amazing place. Food was yummy and so fresh and tasty. Atmosphere was fun and playful. Service was amazing and our waitress knew her food and menu and helped us select foods.
Was also able to adjust for gluten free which was great. Highly recommend and we will definitely be back.
Delicious food and a great view of Cotton Tree beach. Almost the entire menu is gluten free as corn flour is traditional Mexican. We had the best crumbed calamari in town, as well as delish breadfruit and shrimp avo Mango salad. Yummmm
An otherwise nice experience ruined by one very rude staff member.
The food was alright, nothing we’d rave about.
A few points on the lower rating:
- We had initially booked for 22-23 people and had 3 extra show up last minute that were missed in our final headcount, we understand this could be inconvenient but we did have the space on the table allocated to fit them. Unfortunately, the waitress was quite snappy when she asked “Is there more people coming?! There’s no more space nor extra tables for anyone” before storming off. This was an initial experience that made us feel awkward. We understand the inconvenience but we also accept that if the extra attendees could no fit a reasonable solution would’ve been to explain that we only booked for 23 and that they should leave.
- The behaviour continued on from here: my colleague let her know she was the one who had ordered the gluten free taco and she snapped back at her in such a way that a quarter of the table pulled faces in shock.
- When we asked them for the cake. It was brought out unprepared in a box. Perhaps an over sight if they were busy but really unusual. But as it was this waitress that brought it out in a box and another server who offered to then take it back and serve it on a plate one can never be too sure.
- The music was loud. Like, SUPER loud. Which makes it understandable when the staff speak louder. But the waitress in question was super loud and at times to the point of yelling when snapping at us and pulling faces like she was very unhappy to be there or serving us. The other two servers were very lovely. So we’ve bumped the star rating up for them.
- Lastly, we also had issues when we were asked to leave. We were well aware we had a timed booking and honestly they did well to stick to time, it didn’t feel like we were being asked to leave too quickly after we finished eating but again the rude waitress was very short with us whereas the other waitress was more apologetic and said times up just letting you know you need to leave.
- Overall it was a profound experience. Sadly the food wasn’t redeeming enough to make it enjoyable.
Some suggestions if I may:
If your staff are having a bad time, assign them to a different table. Everyone’s going to be happier in the long run.
Turn the music down slightly. Music definitely brings vibes but if you’re all yelling at each other or having to ask people to repeat things enough times until you default to smiling and nodding - it’s definitely too loud.
If people have timed bookings, it is completely reasonable to say something like “just letting you all know you have 15 minutes left on your booking, we are a bit busy tonight so we’d really appreciate that you leave on time so we can prepare for the rest of our night” and to give timed reminders after that point.
Again if people aren’t moving at that time (happens so often with larger groups, trust me we know it) just again be firm but not rude with “sorry times up! We hope you had a good night but we will need to start preparing the table for our next guests”
To the waitress directly:
It’s best not to assume everyone is stupid and against you on a bad day. Some of us have also done our hard yards is hospitality too and know how it gets serving large tables. You’ll find that most people are sympathetic if you’re feeling a bit off but you’re in a customer facing role, please learn to take breaks if you need them.
Very helpful and friendly, were able to tell me what options were gluten free, the food was really tasty, for a food court food service I was impressed.
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Manda Jade
This place has an extensive menu with multiple options including Mexican (all gluten free) pizza & Korean. It’s all outdoors & undercover with heating provided for the chilly evenings. The food was brought out quickly & was reasonably priced.
I loved the atmosphere & the decor. The food was delicious.
Ordered a toasted burrito. The red chilli sauce was unfortunately quite mild, but the burrito itself was great. Friendly service!
(As a celiac, they do cater to us. However, the gluten-free burrito is very delicate and you might have to finish the meal in a bowl.
Had an amazing dinner at Chicano Taqueria last night. Everything was amazing from the food to the service. Plenty of gluten free options! Will definitely be back.
Lots of GF options with most tacos automatically being gluten free. Tacos are tasty and full of flavour. They do have a sign to indicate a $4 “coeliac surcharge” to ensure food is cooked separately without cross contamination.
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Mar. Ko
I think my partner and I had incredible food here.
The quality and flavors are great, they are very respectful of coeliacs and the cuisine is naturally mostly gluten-free. Amazing and very friendly service as well, and gorgeous views. Thank you.
I think I would undeniably recommend.
level 8/757 Ann St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia
Accommodating Gluten-Free
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I recently hosted a birthday lunch at Maya Mexican Restaurant for a group of 20, and I couldn't be more pleased with the experience! The staff was incredibly accommodating, ensuring that all of our dietary requirements were met—from gluten-free to vegetarian and everything in between. Everyone had a fantastic time, and the food was absolutely delicious! The atmosphere was vibrant and welcoming, making for the perfect setting to celebrate. Huge thanks to the team for going above and beyond to make sure every guest had an enjoyable and personalized experience. Highly recommend Maya for any group gatherings or special occasions!
We tried quite a few things on the menu, honestly I'm not usually a Mexican food lover but this was so surprisingly delicious! I am gluten free and vegetarian and there were many options for me. The mushroom tacos were amazing! My daughter is so picky and she loved the taquitos and the boys devoured enchiladas and burritos. Lovely staff and atmosphere!
House made soda was amazing. I had pineapple and lime. The corn on the cob was very nice. Good spices. I had gluten free and vegan burrito. I've never been able to order that at a restaurant. It was fresh and tasty. It had mushrooms and spinach in it. Very interesting flavours. Only bad thing about the place is that you have to go up stairs to get to the restaurant, but that's not their fault. Very busy place. Loved it.
Best vegan mexican food i’ve had in melbourne! Good gluten-free options too. Our waiter Hayley was also very pleasant and friendly! 10/10 would recommend
Popped in today for a snack, they were so good to just serve me a Kids Poke Bowl to take away. First time there and will be returning next time I'm in the area. As I have Coeliac Disease I was confident they could serve me a 100% gluten free meal which was delicious. Thank You.
Food is great, the service is next level. The drinks menu is amazing. The overall experience is one that is lost in many establishments that of Consistently really good food / flavours, the staff member was very helpful. My friends gluten/ egg allergy was really well addressed. This Is my second visit and will definitely go back.
Today we decided to try Salt, Chilli & Lime for lunch. I called to book a table for 2 adults and 1 child. I was asked if I was happy to sit outside, which I was fine with.. but asked to be in the shade being pregnant and 31 degrees. We were seated under an umbrella which we were told they couldn’t adjust as they were new and they were not sure how, so I had the sun on me the whole time! I could see a few other tables in the shade which I knew were reserved, but asked if we could move as I was getting burnt and uncomfortable. I was then told the table in the shade was reserved for 4 people (these 4 people happened to be friends of the owners, as we overheard them talking) we had plenty of time to sit and eat there before they arrived. They were just going to get drinks as we had finished eating.
The food was good, although the menu isn’t very clear, if starter or main! Also served from a paper tray with plastic recycled cutlery.
Could be more gluten free options, such as burgers and tacos!