Melina

Melina is not a dedicated gluten-free facility. One coeliac reviewer reported that the server knew the gluten-free options and that many items could be adjusted; that diner experienced no symptoms. The establishment is explicitly warned as not a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for coeliacs. The menu from the North Bethesda location lists some gluten-free items, such as Taco Plate and Burritos, but also many items containing gluten, including bread, pasta, and flour tortillas. No dedicated fryer or kitchen is mentioned. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged.

The venue offers vegan options, including a vegan burrito available upon request and a grilled veggies protein option. The menu explicitly states 'Vegan Upon Request' for burritos. However, the kitchen is shared, and the menu is not fully vegan. No dedicated vegan preparation area is mentioned.

Melina offers vegetarian options such as a grilled veggies protein option, various salads, and cheese pie. The menu from the Bay Area food truck lists 'Grilled Veggies' as a protein choice and marks it as vegetarian. The kitchen is shared, and the menu is not fully vegetarian. No dedicated vegetarian preparation area is mentioned.

The venue offers dairy-free options, including the Taco Plate and Burritos upon request. The menu from the Bay Area food truck explicitly labels the Taco Plate as 'Dairy-Free' and Burritos as 'Dairy-Free, Vegan Upon Request.' The kitchen is a shared space, and many menu items contain dairy, including cheese, sour cream, and tzatziki. No dedicated dairy-free preparation area is mentioned.