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Restaurant La Gaviota

Outremont
4.5$$
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Restaurant La Gaviota Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Reviews for Restaurant La Gaviota

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*as of 2026-04-01
4.5120 ratings
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74%
4★
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Display Alltaco(31) cocktail(11) recommend(10) drink(10) ceviche(7) birria(7) mexican(7) mexicain(6) authentic(6) qualite(5) event(5) margarita(5)

Review Summary

La Gaviota receives consistently positive feedback for a welcoming, neighborhood vibe, attentive service, and high quality food at generous portions. The menu is repeatedly praised for authentic Mexican flavors with standout tacos, especially birria and pastor, along with ceviche, quesabirria, and tasty drinks and cocktails. Guests highlight the casual upscale setting, charming decor, and a terrace that adds to the lively atmosphere, making it a great spot for both casual meals and celebrations. The staff is described as friendly, accommodating, and efficient, with flexible service that suits private events in a second-floor room. Some reviews note occasional gaps in service speed and dishes that can be a bit salty or not perfectly authentic, but overall value is considered excellent. The venue is described as a go-to neighborhood gem, ideal for group dining, casual dinners, and parties, delivering memorable experiences with consistent quality.
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Paul
5.0

fantastic littlerestaurant, nestled in a residential area. Best tacos I have had in Montreal, & awesome drinks. Authentic Mexican food in an upscale but relaxed setting

Nov 18, 2025
on Google
Cindy
5.0

Best mexican food in town. With amazing tres leche

Nov 15, 2025
on Google
Ruhan
4.0

This Mexican restaurant leans towards upscale settings with dimmer lighting. There was a group in the upstairs private room that the staff was a bit more focused on, but there were no shortcomings with their service. I ordered the Enchiladas Suiza & really enjoyed the quality of the dish. The sauce was very balanced. The space is nicely decorated, I like the artistic skulls.

Oct 27, 2025
on Google
Steph
5.0

This place has a gorgeous terrace & was able to seat us immediately for dinner on a Friday. I had the mango mezcal margarita which was absolutely delicious! The vegetarian al pastor was super flavorful, & I was so happy to see a vegetarian take on this dish with marinated mushrooms instead of pork. We also got the tres leches which was probably my least favorite. It was a bit dense, & not as sweet as I expected compared to other versions of this dessert. After the quick service we got for our drinks & tacos, I regretted ordering it since it took around 30 minutes to come out. Overall definitely recommend this place for authentic, flavorful mexican food or a delicious cocktail.

Jul 16, 2024
on Google
Rachel
5.0

We are so happy (& lucky) to have La Gaviota right down the street from our house. Their delicious, authentic Mexican food is the best in Montreal, & their cocktails are great too! We have tried their beef tacos, enchiladas suiza, chicken quesadilla, & guacamole - all were excellent!

Jul 6, 2024
on Google
Cristina
5.0

Very nice atmosphere where you can discover the authentic mexican cuisine.

Dec 4, 2023
on Google
Pierre
5.0

WOW! I had heard that Mexican (or Latin) cuisine could reach heights, but this was amazing. I normally find tacos boring, but this birria taco was the best I have ever had, the first I really liked, & when dipped into the sauce, was even better! Simple, but amazing! It really wowed me. I will not rest until I try everything on their menu!

Sep 24, 2023
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