Casa Gish Bac Cocina Oaxaqueña

Mexican restaurant · Pico-Union

Casa Gish Bac Cocina Oaxaqueña

Mexican restaurant · Pico-Union

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1436 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90006

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Authentic Oaxacan dishes like Barbacoa, mole, tlayudas, tortas.  

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+1 213 315 5105
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Casa Gish Bac - Review - Pico Union - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"Gish Bac’s new home in Pico-Union was previously an event space, which you could probably guess by the look of the place. Tables are spaced out like a wedding reception, and there’s a stage but no band to take requests. Even in its slightly awkward new home, though, the traditional Oaxacan cooking at this family-owned operation is as fantastic as ever. Giant tlayudas act as serving platters for Gish Bac’s housemade tasajo and peppery chorizo links, and you can’t go wrong with any of the signature lamb barbacoa dishes, including the weekend-only barbacoa blanco that’s slow-roasted to peak tenderness with avocado leaves. Food Rundown Costillas en coloradito Our favorite mole here. Gish Bac manages to pack in as much punchy dried chile flavor into its coloradito as possible and the result is tangy, spicy, and sweet all at once. We also like how the fried pork ribs soften up in the warm sauce. photo credit: Sylvio Martins Plato de barbacoa Unlike the blanco, Gish Bac’s barbacao rojo is offered all week in several styles: as a taco, in soup, or (our favorite) shredded on a plate with tortillas, rice, and silky, mashed black beans. It’s the best way to appreciate the earthy spices in the barbacoa marinade, and we like dragging forkfuls of lamb meat through the salty frijoles. photo credit: Sylvio Martins Tlayuda Gish Bac There’s no such thing as a boring bite when tackling this giant tlayuda. Every inch is nicely seasoned, from the nutty rendered pork fat under the salty bean paste to the heavy layer of shredded quesillo and Gish Bac’s housemade tasajo and cecina that get a bit of char from the plancha. It’s a lot of food, so either come starving or plan to share with the table. photo credit: Sylvio Martins" - Sylvio Martins

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Luis Arellano

Google
If you want to try authentic Oaxacan food this is the spot! Absolutely amazing, delicious and savory food. I had the mole negro and it is authentic, has such a sweet, spicy, savory and delicious flavor. Honestly could not recommend it more it’s so good. The Coloradito was absolutely amazing! The flavor wasn’t just red mole, it was something complete different but equally as delicious! The tlayuda was delicious too, fresh and quality ingredients. I would recommend the horchata Oaxaqueña too

Ricardo Ramos

Google
Yo fam, I just ate at this Mexican spot and I’m straight up shook.😱😱 The flavors? Literally *chef’s kiss*👨‍🍳. It’s like a fiesta in my mouth, no cap🧢🧢. The tortas were bussin’—the barbacoa was so tender, I thought I was dreaming. Like, how does something this fire exist in real life?🔥🔥 And the salsa? *Spicy* 🌶🌶but not in a "I’m gonna regret this later" way—just the right amount of kick. The guac?🥑🥑 Bro, it was so fresh I could hear the avocado saying, “I’m ready for you bruh” before I even dipped the chip. No soggy, store-bought vibes here, just straight-up GOATed.🐐🐐🔥💯🗣 Don’t even get me started on the quesadillas. I LIKE MY CHEESE DRIPPY BRUH🗣🗣💯💯.Crispy on the outside, melty on the inside—could’ve eaten five and still been vibing. Honestly, this place is the definition of *mood*. If you’re not here, what are you doing with your life? 10/10, highly recommend.🗣🗣💯💯🔥 Also don't let shawty fanum tax yo food bruh.

Valentín Reyes

Google
The best Barbacoa ever!! I highly recommend it, we will definitely come back!!

ANGEL MENDEZ RODRIGUEZ

Google
Esther and Janet were very attentive from the moment I walked in. They escorted my friends and I to our table and offered us chips and beverages. Came around a few times to see if we needed anything. The food is exceptional you really can’t make a wrong decision with their menu. Torta Gish Bac is the star item along with the tlayudas of course. Would come again.

Emely Calleros

Google
Great food loved it. We ordered the tlayuda de dos carnes and shared between 2.Service was amazing as well! Will definitely be coming back soon

isol vaquero

Google
If you wanna try some authentic Oaxacan food, to be precise from Tlacolula de Matamoros, (small city famous for the food and Sundays farmers market), you need to try this place. The traditional barbacoa with sangrita is delicious. Not very traditional but one of my favorites is the wet chorizo burrito with salsa verde (my favorite salsa, but my bf loves the Coloradito) Also who doesn't like a michelada or mimosa for brunch?

Tania Curiel

Google
Amazing food, great service, and great ambience. Great for families and friends to come have authentic and delicious Oaxacan food and a drink. Love this place and the people who run it are some of the best people you'll ever meet!

David Padilla

Google
It is a wonderful small family owned Oaxacan restaurant with delicious food. My wife and I enjoyed the barbacoa with a crisp beer on tap. I would highly recommend for the friendly service and delightful Oaxacan dishes!
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Kelsey C.

Yelp
The only thing better than a plate of barbacoa from Gish Bac is a TRAY of barbacoa from Casa Gish Bac. This stuff travels well and remains fall-off-the-bone tender. The consommé should be it's own thing - it's SOOOOO good, probably the best liquid I've had this year. Plenty of other fun bites like fried molotes or lardy memelas, but don't leave without a ton of barbacoa!
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Jennifer C. L.

Yelp
I went here for lunch today I was pleasantly delighted by the food I got to try here. I came here because I had never tried Oaxacan food and it came highly recommended so I thought I'd give it a try. I found out that this place has only been in existence for 3 months. It is located in the outskirts of Koreatown in a shopping mall off Vermont. I tried many of their popular favorites including the Horchata with all the fixings of walnut, cantaloupe, and prickly pear sorbet...Yum!!! The Jamaica sweetened hibiscus drink was good as expected. We got the Orden De Barbacoa Roja which was a young goat marinated in chile guahillo and Oaxacan spices served with a side of cabbage cilantro salad. I never had anything like this but the Tlayuda was recommended so we got it. It was so giantic in size. The picture in the menu does not do it justice. The actual dish was as big as a large pizza. This dish is a large Oaxacan tortilla with a spread of lard, refried black bean paste, topped with quesillo cabbageg, tomato, and avocado. The whole dish comes with 3 major meats laying on top which included 3 links of chorizo, beef, and marinated pork. One of my favorites ended up being the asada tortas. it comes in a traditional torta bread with quesillo, refriend black beans, mayo, tomato, avocado, onion, lettuce, and jalapenos. We added our choice of meat which was asada al pastor. We couldn't resist taking an order of their Chicken Mole each to go. They serve it with a boneless leg and thigh covered in their rich dark Oaxacan black mole sauce that is served with rice. I know it is simple but one of my other favorites were their fresh guacamole and homemade salsas. I am so happy I got to try authentic Oaxacan food that came highly recommended by a friend. Everything was a sure hit. I can't wait to go back.
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Carlo M.

Yelp
I'm surprised that every time I try something different Is always good and they are consistent with their flavor, Everything they have is delicious and they are very attentive to what one may need.
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Gabriel M.

Yelp
I have been wanting to try this place out since I saw them open. But let me tell you that this has been an amazing experience from beginning to end. I ordered a Barabacoa plate which came with white rice and black beans. But Holly shit was this the best Barabacoa de Chivo that I have ever had. I couldn't even believed that I was eating goat meat. The seasoning and with the perfect amount of spices made it. The white rice and black beans were Bomb AF. It's served with two huge tortillas and a side of cabbage with cilantro, some limes, and a green salsa. The green salsa was okay for me. But even thought it was truly a perfect plate to have. I've been to several Oaxacan style restaurants and this was the best one so far. You have to come and try it out. I even think they beat Guelaguetza restaurant
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Juan T.

Yelp
Best place for Oaxaca's food in Los Angeles area, totally recommend, customer service excellent, food excellent, place really clean, awesom

Maria A.

Yelp
Previously located off Washington Blvd, the restaurant recently relocated to Vermont at a shopping center with parking. The space is much bigger and has a lot of seating. The service is always reliably great and the food is amazing! Love the barbacoa roja place which comes with pansita (tastes like brood sausage with all the right spices) and fresh made tortillas. Everything I've tried here is delicious, including the tacos and burritos, which are perhaps not the most Oaxacan thing to order, but there's something for everyone.

Maria S.

Yelp
The food was delicious , we just came to celebrate my brother bday and we very much love the food .

Liliana P.

Yelp
food was delicious yummy! hot and well wrapped...the homemade tortillas well a perfect meal

Eduardo M.

Yelp
tlayuda mixta & torta gish bac were amazing . fully recommend!! GREAT SERVICE BTW..!! definitely coming back!