Celiac safety profile
Gina's Mexican Cafe
Mexican Restaurant
47 Skinner St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5G9, Canada
What you can eat here
Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.
✅ Reported safe options
- Guacamole & Chips [GF]
- Garden Salad [GF]
- Spinach Salad [GF]
- Gluten-free options are listed on menus and are described as available for lunch and dinner; a note mentions gluten-free and dairy-free options with an added Daiya cheese substitution.
- Additionally, some dishes can be prepared to be GF or adjusted to minimize gluten exposure (e.g., baked enchiladas, grilled components, etc.), though individual items should be confirmed with servers given the shared fryer context.
⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination
- The fryer is described as shared in some guest feedback, which can raise cross-contact concerns for fried items.
- Several reviews commend staff knowledge and willingness to discuss procedures and to wash, change gloves, and take extra care, but the absence of a dedicated gluten-free facility means there is inherent risk for cross-contamination depending on what is ordered.
- Some guests report no adverse reactions after dining, including when GF options are chosen and precautions are taken.
Gluto score breakdown
Each axis is scored 0–100 from research + community signals.