Casa Gish Bac in Pico-Union serves up a larger space and a delicious array of traditional Oaxacan dishes and drinks in a lively setting.
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"The original location of Gish Bac is slated to close soon, but the good news their new spot on Pico-Union is bigger and brighter (it used to be a banquet hall). Casa Gish Bac will also have the added upgrade of Mexican wine and beer, but they’ll still serve Gish Bac’s famous barbacoa, along with an entire menu of moles, antojitos, and guisados." - cathy park
"Oaxacan specialist Gish Bac has recently expanded to larger digs with Casa Gish Bac, with plans to close the original in the coming months. Both the daily goat barbacoa and weekend-only lamb barbacoa cement the restaurants as an essential stop on California’s barbacoa trail, which stretches the length of the Golden State. Other must-tries include the mole negro; tlayuda with tasajo, cecina, chorizo, grilled chicken, and grilled cactus; and a torta with chorizo, tasajo, and cecina. Wash it all down with a Mexican beer or a horchata." - Rebecca Roland
"Beloved Oaxacan standby Gish Bac has expanded into bigger digs in Pico-Union, with plans to close the original Arlington Heights location in six months. The new Casa Gish Bac offers a larger dining room for guests to enjoy favorites from the Indigenous Zapoteco couple behind the restaurant, David and Maria Ramos, like barbacoa enchiladas, moles, and refried black bean enfrijoladas served with fresh tortillas and a protein of choice. Casa Gish Bac will also have Mexican wine and beer on the menu, while the original location was limited to just non-alcoholic beverages. — Rebecca Roland, editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest" - Rebecca Roland, Matthew Kang, Mona Holmes
