Maiz y Cacao

FindMeGlutenFree lists a gluten-free menu with marked items; multiple coeliac reviewers report positive experiences and staff awareness. However the same aggregator explicitly states the venue is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility, indicating shared kitchen and cross-contamination risk. No accreditation or dedicated fryer/kitchen evidence found.

Address1/189 Queen St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

CuisineMexican · Brunch

Price€€

Hours

Mon	11:00 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 to 9:00 PM
Tue	11:00 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 to 9:00 PM
Wed	11:00 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 to 9:00 PM
Thu	11:00 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 to 9:00 PM
Fri	11:00 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 to 9:00 PM
Sat	11:00 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 to 9:00 PM
Sun	Closed

Websitewww.maizycacao.com.au/

Last verified

Per-allergen evidence

Coeliac · Gluten-free

confidence 0.65 ·

Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

✓ marked menu

Cited references

[1] aggregatorMaiz y Cacao - Gluten-Free Mexican Restaurant in Melbourne , FindMeGlutenFreeFMGF listing with 3 coeliac reviews; GF items marked like Nachos, Tacos, Burritos. Warning: NOT a dedicated GF facility.fetched 2026-05-15 [2] aggregatorGluten-Free Mexican Restaurants in Melbourne, Australia , FindMeGlutenFreeFMGF list of Mexican GF restaurants; Maiz y Cacao listed 5th with GF menu items.fetched 2026-05-15 [3] aggregatorBest Gluten-Free Restaurants in Melbourne CBD - 2026 , FindMeGlutenFreeFMGF best GF restaurants in Melbourne CBD; Maiz y Cacao ranked 12th with GF Menu badge.fetched 2026-05-15 [4] aggregatorGluten-Free Mexican Restaurants in Clifton Hill, Australia , FindMeGlutenFreeFMGF list of GF Mexican restaurants in Clifton Hill; Maiz y Cacao listed 7th with GF Menu.fetched 2026-05-15 [5] aggregatorGluten-Free Fish Tacos in Clifton Hill, Australia , FindMeGlutenFreeFMGF list for fish tacos in Clifton Hill; Maiz y Cacao listed 5th with GF items including fish tacos.fetched 2026-05-15

Vegan

confidence 0.60 ·

Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

HappyCow lists the venue as having vegan options with a clearly labeled menu. Multiple vegan reviewers confirm availability of dishes like sweet potato tacos, beetroot tostada, and vegan cheese. No dedicated vegan kitchen or fryer mentioned; shared kitchen with meat/dairy dishes. Menu changes may affect options.

✓ marked menu

Cited references

[1] aggregatorMaíz y Cacao - Southbank | Review "Authentic Mexican vegan options" by stopsign38 - HappyCow , HappyCowHappyCow listing (5 reviews). Veg-options category; clearly labeled menu. Vegan options include sweet potato tacos, beetroot tostada, vegan cheese.fetched 2026-05-15 [2] aggregator10 Best Vegan Restaurants in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia - 2026 - HappyCow , HappyCowHappyCow list of top vegan restaurants in Melbourne; Maiz y Cacao not in top 10 but city list includes it as veg-options.fetched 2026-05-15

Vegetarian

confidence 0.50 ·

Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

HappyCow lists the venue as 'Veg-options' with lacto-ovo vegetarian choices. One reviewer enjoyed a vegetarian Tlacoyo Azul. Menu is described as clearly labeled, but no dedicated vegetarian kitchen or prep area; shared with meat. Options available but cross-contamination possible.

✓ marked menu

Cited references

Reminder

Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.

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