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Very authentic family-run kind of restaurant. The food is the most authentic home-cooked style mexican food I have ever had in my life yet. It is a must go in LA, you will love every part of service, food and atmosphere here. A hidden gem, truly.
First time here. Girlfriend and I wanted some quick Mexican food. Overall, did not disappoint!
Parking: street or a small lot in back. We went around 10am on Sunday and couldn't find any parking. With a little patience, we finally got a spot in the back lot.
Ambience: loved it! This place is very la
received a very warm welcome from the host - she is the nicest and most helpful. all staff are super friendly. seemed like there were lots of regulars when we went, so that goes to show that the place is well-liked. our combination plates were between $16-$17; the tacos were bigger than your usua
Love the food love the atmosphere..service is perfection ..if ur craving best Mexican Food in Los Angeles at good prices go here!!
Okay, so I had their Mule burrito with Pork. The rice had more flavour than the Mule burrito which was very one note, pork had a weird texture to it and it was over sized. Would have preferred half the size and double the flavour... add crunch like raw onion, lettuce, peppers maybe? I highly rec
Never disappoints. Been coming to Gilbert’s for years and it hasn’t changed at all (and that’s WHY I keep coming back). Comfort Mexican food at its finest. Ask for some Diablo salsa if you like it spicy!
This restaurant has some of the best Mexican food! The menu has a great variety of enchiladas, fajitas, quesadillas, tamales, and other delicious foods! The margarita pitchers are a great deal and are absolutely delicious! i would recommend the raspberry or mango flavored margarita. The staff is inc
The best and most authentic central American food in LA. Have been obsessed with the carrots since I was in diapers... Mule burrito is hands down one of the best burritos in So cal.
Go support an amazing local family business!
This is a Santa monica icon. It is a family owned business. I very glad that they were able to make it through the hard times of covid. My parents took me here when I was little. I took my wife. She had Chilaquiles and beans. I had chicken tamale and cheese e
This is the prototypical neighborhood Mexican restaurant that we drove by for years before finally stopping in... And when we stopped by for dinner it was delicious. From solid margaritas to excellent Chile Rellenos and Enchiladas, the food is fast, fresh and tasty. When we finally left, there was q
You know that tent scene in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire? Where it's plain and small on the outside, but big and energetic on the inside? That's how I think of this place. Really great Mexican food and extremely affordable. The only surprise was they didn't accept credit cards, but it actuall
Been coming to this restaurant for over 15 years and they do not disappoint. Food still tastes amazing and the staff is just amazing. They take pride in working here and it shows, if you're looking for a great Mexican food restaurant then look no further as this restaurant specializes in authentic m
Good small local place at Pico Blvd in Santa Monica, Mexican food good quality and reasonable price.
They have a good sort of breakfast combos featuring eggs and omelette in various stiles, I tried the Indio eggs with chilaquiles and it was very good.
The staff is friendly.
A Culinary Fiesta Unveiled: Enchanting Enchiladas and Marvelous Margaritas at Gilbert’s Indio
From the moment I stepped into Gilbert’s Indio in Santa Monica, I embarked on a gastronomic journey that transcended expectations. The enchiladas, a masterpiece of Mexican cuisine, were a revelation of fla
Pros :
- Nice variety on the menu.
- Great outdoor seating area.
- Margaritas are on point ☝️
- Very good, amicable customer service. Bonus shout-out to Ricardo our server, he was excellent! 👍
Heads Up :
- They don't take reservations and this place can get very busy, so if you have a big party (13
The staff as a whole was beyond kind and welcoming. Greeted from almost everyone on staff at any point of the night. The Guac and chips were delicious as I happen to love tortilla chips made freshly on premise. I went for the Steak Picada as my entree and WOW! Bursting with flavor from the first bit
Been coming here my whole life and still come at least a couple times a month. Best Mexican food and family owned, how could you go wrong?
Lame to see any negative reviews about this Santa Monica staple. If you aren’t a local and don’t like it, byeeeee!
Mexican restaurant with big portions in Santa Monica. Came here post-hike for a very late lunch on a Sunday and got a table immediately around 3pm. Outdoor dining is available. There’s free parking in the back of the restaurant or you can find metered street parking. Credit cards are accepted. There
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