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 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.
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.
Sep 5, 2025
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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.
C'était bien mais sans plus. Nous étions peu de personnes (3 tables environs voir moins) & pourtant ça a pris beaucoup de temps à recevoir les menus, à recevoir les plats & même la facture à la fin… la nourriture était correcte, les boissons pourrait faire mieux niveau goût. Nous avons trouvé cela un peu fade. A la fin nous nous sommes dit c'était pas mauvais, qu'on a essayé mais qu'on ne reviendrait pas.
Today we celebrated in the private room in the second floor. What a great experience! The food was delicious & the staff was wonderful! Their attentiveness & kindness made our special night a wonderful memory. I highly recommend them. Great Margaritas!
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.
