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.
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.
?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 !
Sep 2, 2025
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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.
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.
Jun 7, 2025
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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…
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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 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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.
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!
