La Gaviota offers flavorful Mexican fare with strong value for the price, delivering tasty dishes and a welcoming, friendly atmosphere along with attentive service. Reviews highlight standout items like birria and pastor tacos, ceviche, quesabirria, and a good variety of cocktails and margaritas, with generous portions and consistent quality that make it a popular choice for groups and private events in a relaxed, upscale setting or on a spacious terrace. While the experience is largely positive, there are occasional notes of slower service, saltier dishes, or delivery inconsistencies, but overall the restaurant is praised for its consistency, friendly staff, and the ability to accommodate special occasions and private gatherings.
This is probably the best Mexican place in the city, & that's saying a lot given what's in the neighborhood & close by on the blue/orange lines. The tacos are incredible with generous portions, the ceviche punches well above its price, & the cocktails are top notch. Great mezcal selection. Lovely service. Also I love that they now play jazz/chilled out Latin music on the speakers - it's a great volume for actually having a conversation with your date. Lucky to have this in the neighbourhood!
This is by far my favourite taco place in the city. I've come here at least 5 times & it's just consistently excellent.
The ceviche is a dream, the tacos are so tasty (literally all of them, but the pescado, birria, al pastor are standouts), & the housemade hot sauce is killer. The cocktails are also great (personally a big fan of the pina colada), & they run a 5 à 7 happy hour with good prices.
The ambience is amazing - they play great mexican music, & it's not wayyy too loud (which is an issue I've often encountered in this city). Easy place to have a conversation!!
Cannot recommend this place enough. Definitely worth a visit to Outremont to try it. :)
Apr 12, 2026
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Super restaurant de quartier qui offre les meilleurs tacos des miles à la ronde! Service attentif & courtois. La qualité & les saveurs sont toujours au rendez-vous. Essayez le quesabirria & Pastor! Vous ne serez pas déçu!
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
En livraison, tacos al pastor très ordinaires & gras, morceaux d'ananas pas murs & durs, portion de guacamole commandée minuscule. Ne vaut pas le prix payé malheureusement.
Sep 22, 2025
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?You should really check out La Gaviota. The birria & pastor tacos are incredible, they're packed with flavor & absolutely delicious. On top of that, Paola provides the best service; she's always so attentive & friendly. They also have an impressive selection of beers, wines, & cocktails. It's the perfect spot for a great meal & a drink with friends.
Quelle belle découverte ! Des tacos qui fondent dans la bouche, une guacamole & des margaritas exquis. Nous reviendrons sans faute. Le service est impeccable, sur une terrasse bucolique. Un grand merci !
Une très belle découverte. Excellents calamars en entrée. Des tacos au boeuf & un ceviche frais & savoureux. & un churros au dulce de leche. La terrasse est spacieuse, dans une rue tranquille. Je recommande chaudement.
Sep 1, 2025
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Restaurant de quartier, ambiance détendue, nourriture correcte rien de wow mais bon. Les cocktails sont bons, service courtois.
Crevettes & poisson pané ont été les plats préférés. Tacos manquent de garnitures, on aurait aimé un peu de salsa, guacamole, coriandre.
La nourriture est excellente, mais l'affichage des prix est plutôt malhonnête. Nous sommes venus un mardi pour profiter du rabais 3$/taco & c'est seulement au moment de payer que la serveuse nous informe que nous avions voulu profiter du rabais il fallait le dire au moment de la commande. Ce sont pourtant les mêmes tacos…
Essayez les tacos de poisson!!! Ils sont très savoureuses & légèrement épicées. Un vrai régal! Cocktails sont exquis, même ceux sans alcool. Ambiance est très chaleureuse & mexicaine. Musique latina volume parfait. Personal aimable qui parle espagnol & qui nous fait rire. La nourriture est aussi très rapide. Un endroit parfait pour un groupe! Muchas gracias à todos México, mi amor ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
