Fajitas were absolutely delicious. The steak was melt in your mouth delicious and the shrimp were huge. Seasonings and flavors were superb...Margaritas were exceptional. Service was great from everyone we encountered. Definitely highly recommend. A little pricey, but worth every dollar, so I don't recommend for younger children.
Anthony G “Jerry” LaBella Jr
+5
Very cute place with good food. This is not the typical Mexican food. For example, the Mexican rice is riddled with corn and green peas and is flavorful and is part of most entrees, as is the beans. The latter not just refried beans, but hole beans in there natural creamy sauce. I ordered the tri enchiladas: 2 chicken one cheese and all of them were very tasty. The red salsa sauce, however, that accompanies the dish in a separate metal gravy boat was a bit too sweet. The house salsa and chips were very good; chips nice and crispy and fresh. I also ordered the El Gato soup, which is a take on charro soup, was chucked full of tender pulled pork and was very hearty- actually too filling.
Everything from the service to the food to the outside courtyard was amazing. The stuffed avocado appetizer topped any food I’ve ever had at a Mexican restaurant all over the country. The corn tortilla was handmade perfection. Even the chips and salsa stand out as exceptional. The mole covered burrito definitely hit that mole spot. I can’t wait to go back and try more of their menu. The courtyard was quiet and comfortable. No idea a busy neighborhood was just over the wall. The waiter was busy but seemed to show up exactly when we needed her. She was super friendly and knowledgeable about the menu.
I really wanted to get the steak and shrimp fajitas but it was was a miscommunication staff needs to be better trained on the menu. Otherwise food is delicious well seasoned. I highly recommend this restaurant.
Food was so good! Very seasoned. The skirt steak was wonderful and my partners salmon was to die for. Our honey tangerine margaritas where SO good and our waitress and host had wonderful service. The restaurant was clean. Which I immediately noticed. And no bar/beer smell that can sometimes harbor in Mexican restaurants. Exentisive tequila lists WITH descriptions and notes of taste for every liquor which is helpful when pair drinks. House salsa was good. Great experience.
El Gato in Lakeview has been my go to for years. It does, however, have some inconsistencies. The queso is wonderful, and I like the salsa. I generally eat the fajitas, or the cheese enchiladas which are usually very good. I have tried some entree items ( pork chop special, fish) and did not like them at all. The other day I strayed from the fajitas and ordered the single shrimp taco and a cheese enchilada. The taco was terrible with undercooked shrimp and overcooked flour tortilla.
My biggest complaint and deterrent eating there is how untidy the restaurant gets. Crushed tortilla chips all over the floor and generally a mess which never gets swept up during service. Very unappetizing!
I had the fajita-style enchilada and it was very fresh and tasty. I would get that again. It was very noisy inside so our small party had a tough time hearing each other without shouting. The service was a bit on the slow side. It seemed that our waitress was more interested in helping the large party at the next table. The food was good enough to make me overlook the service/atmosphere issues and give another try.
Cute spot for lunch and dinner! Always a great atmosphere and food is delish! Highly recommend the steak tacos and table side guacamole. It’s so fresh and the perfect thing to start your meal with!
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12/12/2020 - Years later we find ourselves returning with friends to remodeled dinningroom for another go. Ordered the grill plate, guacamole, ceviche, and some other items. Friendly service, timely presentation, and great quality food made a definite impression. Everything was great and we were able to enjoy our time with friends. Oh... even offered me a cold glass this time... imagine that!
Previously... Decided to stop in for lunch and grab a fajita plate. I almost asked for a new table since the hostess sat us directly at the kitchen window and doors. The menu was interesting but way overpriced. The combo fajitas jump from $25 to $35, so you figure it's significantly more food and while we didn't need more to fill us for lunch... it was a dinner entree. My wife's mojito was excellent but my beer came with a giant lime and no glass. Your either a $30/plate establishment or you're NOT. The entire time they were working on inventory at the table behind us, employees ordered pizza at our table on a cell phone, I even know who's working what section for the next full week. Dishes clanking, employees yelling for each other and scraping of plates being bussed from tables, were the highlights of our meal. After finding a different waiter... we were able to get some extra napkins and water. Salsa and chips are one serving only. Food was good and we actually had nothing leftover... a first for us! Lol The service and atmosphere was horrific and we will never be back.
It's probably the best Mexican food in Lakeview. It was a pleasant evening to sit outside on the patio. Thankfully, the summer heat is behind us (hopefully), and we can all enjoy patios like this.
I would recommend this place.
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