Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen

Gabbi’s Mexican Kitchen is the kind of place that reminds you why dining out can feel like travel. A 2021 and 2025 Michelin Star recipient, this cozy, intimate space feels worlds away the moment you step inside—warm, charming, and quietly transportive. We started with freshly fried chips, vibrant house salsa, and an impossibly creamy guacamole that set a high bar from the first bite. The camarones en mole verde were the standout: perfectly cooked shrimp coated in a lush, herbaceous mole, served over fragrant garlic white rice and vegetables so well executed they could be a dish of their own. Paired with the sangria roja, the flavors came together beautifully—bright, balanced, and indulgent without being heavy. The pez del día, a delicately cooked barramundi (Asian sea bass), arrived nestled in a vivid green tomatillo sauce that was both fresh and deeply flavorful. Clean, elegant, and thoughtfully plated, it paired seamlessly with their house Cabernet and showcased the kitchen’s precision and restraint. Gabbi’s isn’t just a meal—it’s a thoughtfully curated experience where every dish, pairing, and detail feels intentional. A true local favorite and a destination-worthy dining experience.

We had a lovely time here, they were extremely busy, but found space for us in the bar area. Really made an effort to accommodate us. The food was delicious and drinks were yummy, but the bar tenders were busy pouring up table drinks and it did take a while for us to get an additional drink order in. It was a Friday night so plan ahead if possible.

We chose to celebrate my daughter's birthday here. They have some similar dishes as Chaak, but to be honest, I myself like Chaak better. They helped us to store the cake and served it at the end of the meal which was very considerate. I will definitely come back during the day to try other food. Hopefully the parking won't be that hard.

came here since my parents were in town visiting & my dad saw this place while researching different restaurants. safe to say that we were blown away! everything was SOO fresh & piping hot. We’re all vegetarians & they had amazing options to choose from. The chips & salsa is outstanding as well as the service. I can’t believe i’ve never tried this spot— as it was amazing!! 10/10 and will definitely be back <3

Good spot for Mexican food in Orange. We had the guac and salsa with chips, the Caesar salad and the carnitas platter, and all were really solid. Maybe a little more upscale for Mexican than my taste, but definitely good. Easy to make reservations on OpenTable before you roll up.

Excellent food and service. The salsa, something that should be so simple, elevated the experience and showed how much thought goes into each dish. Only complaint is that it is super busy and crowded. That is for good reason.

It was a little hard to locate this place at night because there wasn't a big sign or anything- but my girl and I just followed the vibes and we knew right where to go!! From our arrival all the way to the table and our servers, everything was great. The atmosphere was beautiful, we sat inside at a little table and enjoyed the energy. The service we received from everyone was so wonderful. We ordered some vegan options and some drinks and I couldn't have been more pleased! Thank you guys for making my little birthday dinner special and memorable

The vibrant decor and warm ambiance set the stage for a delightful meal. Appetizer was so good, the desserts were a delicious finish to the meal, particularly the tres leches cake, which was moist and indulgent. However, the steak was somewhat underwhelming—acceptable but not particularly memorable. Overall, Gabby Mexican Kitchen is a great spot for comfort food and satisfying desserts, making it worth a visit.

Deeeeeelicious! I hadn't been to this area for a while and was pleasantly surprised to see all the new places popping up. Holy smokes, so good! First, the vibe was beautiful, great date spot. Service was attentive, even on a busy night. Food was awesome. I ordered the arrachera, their skirt steak on a bed of corn and veggies. Seasoned and cooked perfectly. The meat was tender, juicy, flavorful. Paired with a bite of grilled veggies, enjoyed every bite. Overall, great experience, looking forward to trying this place out again with the family.

Came here with 5 people for lunch and the service and food were great! What a beautiful restaurant. First of all, their chips, salsa and added guacamole ($15) were so good! For our starter we had the taquitos, which were huge and had a good amount of shredded meat inside. I opted for their chicken enchiladas, and this came with 2 packed enchiladas, garlic rice which was so good and really delicious black beans. YUM! Filling dish but worth it ($23). Others in my group had the shrimp enchiladas, shrimp tacos, the seabass and steak burrito and we were all pleased. Will definitely be back to try their dinner!

Chips and guac were delish Margarita was awesome Enchiladas were underwhelming, the green sauce had a spice I couldn't put my finger on that I didn't care for and it was a real bummer Service was attentive It's a small place with tables close to each other so it can be loud

The food here was fantastic. We got the mole enchiladas, yuca fries and recommend. You HAVE to get a ride of the habanero sauce it is amazing!! All the food was so flavorful and balanced perfectly. Highly recommend coming here. The guava margarita was also very very good. Service was super attentive and the vibes were elevated and nice! The whole indoor area felt like it was outside bc of the way it's set up, but still warm enough during the winter time! Would definitely come again and highly recommend to a friend!

If you are close by - GO HERE! Food is fresh, service was attentive but not overbearing. Had a margarita and mezcal-Rita, both good if you like smoky/mezcal, do the mezcalrita! We ate outside but they provided a heat lamp and it was nice to see the holiday decorations on the street. Ordered the queso fundido and carnitas. Both great and come with homemade corn or flour tortillas - they were amazing! Highly recommend - I can't wait to come back and try something else!

Found this when exploring Orange Old Town Circle. I thought the salsa verde was fantastic! The roasted tomatillo gives it a slight smokiness that makes it so unique. Everything else tasted really good including my passion fruit margarita. Staff was very cordial. I like the unique design of the restaurant, with glass decor on the walls. The playlist included awesome Colombian songs! Good job, DJ! Thanks for the hospitality.

3.75 stars rounding up. A cute restaurant in the historic Orange Circle with no sign. We had dinner there early Sunday evening. We had a party of 6 and had a cute round table near the front of the restaurant. First off we sat for a solid 10 minutes when we got sat waiting for service. We ordered guacamole so they brought, chips, guac and one salsa for 6 people. We had to ask for more salsa. Kind of clueless. With that said the salsa was excellent, I loved the roasted garlic flavor. The food was good, it didn't blow me away but everything was solid. I personally had the seafood pozole verde which was bright, fresh and spicy. Ample shrimp, fish cubes, clams and pozole filled the bowl. They need to chop the cilantro, the bowl was full of huge clumps of cilantro like baby trees in my soup. Also a couple of Tortillas on the side would have been nice to cut the citrus and spice. Wifey had taquitos which looked beautiful but the beef was extra smoky and took over the dish. Dessert was churros which stole the show and they serve their coffee as a French press which was excellent. Halfway through our meal the clueless hostess at the front pulled up the shade like the sun had gone down and literally blinded us and then pretended not to notice. We had to get another waiter to tell and busser to close it again which took several minutes. It definitely left a bad taste. Service was just ok, they def could step up their game.

Chaak in Tustin is one of my fave restaurants in Orange County so i knew i had to try Chef Gabbi Patrick's more casual restaurant, Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen (it's Michelin recommended too which doesn't hurt at all.) parking is a real pain (it's in the Old Towne Orange part of Orange so that's to be expected) but the food is amazing. I had the arrachera which is 8oz of prime skirt steak and it was tender and perfectly medium rare. Whatever you order make sure you get the churros for dessert.

Love love love this place! whenever in Orange Circle we stop by and have some house margaritas and food. Especially enjoy sitting at the bar when Rodolfo is working. He makes the margaritas just like we like, he is super friendly, gives awesome service and always remembers us :) Hubby always gets the Pozole Verde because it's delicious every time. It's a seafood pozole with sea bass, little neck clams and shrimp in a green broth and is exquisite. I love the enchiladas de camarones (shrimp enchiladas) in a delicious green sauce with rice and beans but I have also gone off of Rodolfo's recommendations on apps and everything has been good. Most recently I tried the taquitos potato and beef and quesillo en salsa verde (panko breaded cheese and green sauce), both were fire! Surrounded by tall brick walls and eclectic decor you definitely get the vibe of being transported somewhere in Mexico and this is definitely some of the most authentic tasting Mexican food I've had, it's an elevated atmosphere so it can be a casual or date night spot. Definitely stop in and grab a seat at the bar if you're in the area, you wont be disappointed!

Fantastic! We came here just after Christmas, when Old Orange was still done up with pretty holiday lights, and waited about 15 minutes for a table. We ordered drinks, guac, taquitos, tres leches cake and chocolate mousse. All were wonderful - worthy of the Michelin Bib Gourmand!

Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen "WOW! My experience at Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen was truly unforgettable! The star of the show was undoubtedly the mouth-watering Arracheta steak - it was cooked to perfection and simply melted in my mouth! But what really made our visit shine was the exceptional service! Carlos, the manager, was an absolute rockstar! His warm welcome, attentive nature, and genuine enthusiasm made us feel like royalty. And the host at the front of the restaurant? Top-notch! Their bright smile and friendly demeanor set the tone for an amazing evening. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and swing by GMK-Trust me, it's worth your while! The team's dedication to quality and customer satisfaction is evident in every aspect. Don't miss out on this hidden gem - book your table now and get ready for a culinary adventure! 5 stars aren't enough - I'd give them 10 if I could! "

Was perusing Orange Circle on a Saturday afternoon and ended up stopping into Gabbi's for a quick lunch. It was right before noon and surprisingly not too busy yet. We were seated right away towards the back of the restaurant. I just say this is a gorgeous restaurant. The decor is a 10/10. We didn't want to eat anything too heavy, so we shared the watermelon salad and shrimp enchiladas. The watermelon salad was good, nothing too special. The shrimp enchiladas were absolutely delicious. The highlight of our lunch were the chips and salsa though. Chips were fried fresh and salsa perfectly spicy. Would recommend for a nice date out!

Horacio & Rodolfo are great hosts, Ivan the manager l hospitality is shown all the way, I miss Ryan !!!!! Jazmin was amazing too, Gabbi I love your restaurant is so beautiful and delicious !!!!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing your kitchen and cuisine with us. I've been to Chaak but still Gabbi's is my favorite restaurant in the O.C .

Came here on a weekday night for a casual dinner. There was no wait and we were seated immediately. The interior was very well decorated and the lighting was perfect, great spot for a date! For starters we got the Esquites and the Gorditas. The Esquites were my favorite dish of the night, the corn was cooked perfectly and was so flavorful. The dish has the perfect amount of cheese as well. The gorditas were a disappointment, I saw that many people were reviewing it well and I was looking forward to it. Honestly there wasn't much pastor in the Gordita itself, and the pastor wasn't that flavorful. I personally would not get this again. The tacos however were great! Steak was marinated well and cooked perfectly. Tortilla was soft and warm and the sauces in the taco were great. Overall definitely recommend this place, they have a decent sized menu, and I definitely want to try other things as they all sounded really good.

I came here with a friend for his birthday. He had picked this place out. They don't have a sign up front. It is a brick building with a black awning. We had reservations at 7pm and we arrived around 6:40pm. They let us be seated right when we arrived, which was nice. We got a small two person table close to the bar. There was a partition for some privacy and it made the place seem less crowded even though it was packed. The ambiance is very dark and sort of ominous, but it doesn't take away from the great food and service. To start we both got the guava aguas frescas which were super refreshing and delicious. It reminded me of the passion orange guava juice from Hawaii. We both got the chicken mole enchiladas for our entree. The mole was rich, but not too thick and the chicken inside the enchiladas was shredded and tender. I loved the rice and sweet plantains, they made great side dishes. We had to have dessert. My friend chose the lemon dulce de leche cake. The presentation was beautiful. Dulce de leche is known to be very rich and sweet, but the addition of lemon cut right through that. We had great service and food here. I loved it, it was a great find.

Wow, this place is amazing! You all MUST try their guacamole here. The flavors are exquisite and their chips are so good! My fiancé and I did our party proposal here and we loved it. The staff were so accommodating and nice about our reservation. The drinks here are also a must try, so good! If you want something to truly write home about, you MUST get the seafood enchiladas, so insanely good!

Thank you to Ivan, the host with the most! My wife and I were looking at the menu, deciding if we should go in or not. Ivan took us under his wing, and he used his passion for food, and Mexican food in particular, to patiently and expertly explained what made each dish on the menu amazingly delicious and unique! He continued to check in on us after we were seated. Special tip: get the chips and salsa! This was the best salsa we have ever had in our lives.

Great service and fantastic food! The portions are on the larger end! We really enjoyed the tortilla chips with the salsa, the salsa has a very flavor and probably one of the best salsas I have had in OC! For me my favorite dish must be the enchiladas! The filling was so delicious, the sauce was also a perfect compliment to the dish.

This is one of my all-time favorite restaurants. I absolutely love their food. Their chips and salsa are amazing. I'm vegetarian and the options they provide are unique and very flavorful. I've been coming to this restaurant for many years and the service and the high-quality food Have always been on point. I'm confused as to why this restaurant does not have five stars on yelp. It is highly rated on other platforms.

You are missing out if you have not been! Seriously stop by for a drink and chips and salsa. The service is fantastic and the ambience makes you dance in your seat. You won't be disappointed.... I seriously doubt. This is a Michelin mention btw.

We have been meaning to try Gabbi's for a while and I'm so glad we finally did. We made a reservation for a Thursday evening, it was pretty busy around 5:30 even though it was a weekday. We tried their chips, salsa, guacamole, and tacos. We absolutely loved their salsa it was fresh and delicious, it paired well with their freshly made chips. The Tacos Alhambre were packed with carne asada (2 tacos per order) Our server was attentive and friendly, and our food came out pretty quickly. It is extremely dark in the restaurant making it tough to see the menu, but it's part of the ambiance - overall it didn't take away from the meal itself. Highly recommend stopping in for yourself and giving Gabbi's a try!

I would love to give this place 3.5 stars. The menu is small but diverse enough to accommodate different taste preferences - everything is pretty pricey. I can't say I noticed a significant increase in quality versus other places to allow for this increased cost. Margaritas are very small. The guacamole is spicy, which I love, but folks that do not like spicy should probably avoid this place or specifically ask if the item they're considering a spicy. The shrimp tacos had really large shrimp, which was nice. My enchilada Suiza was delicious, but I found it to be lacking flavor. Their beans and rice are solid and perfectly fluffy, the exact consistency you're looking for with those sides, but the chicken itself was bland. Service was great, just the right amount of attentive. If I came back, I think I would sit at the bar and get apps and drinks versus a full sitdown dinner. The ambience is cozy and festive, and the entire place can open up to the outside during nice weather, which is a bonus. It's worth a visit for a drink and a snack.

I really loved this restaurant. I have heard about this place for YEARS and have never been. They were easily able to accommodate my 8 person reservation on the same day. Their drinks are refreshing with just enough alcohol. We tried the gimlet, coconut margaritas, and my guy friends really enjoyed their Micheladas. Everyone at the table minus one that day was Mexican and they all really enjoyed their food. The style of the restaurant gives you the ability to be casual but if you want to dress up that is welcomed at well! Can't wait to go back and try more off their menu.

It was my first time at Gabbi's. I dined here for Mother's Day so I was able to enjoy items from their special brunch menu. Gabbi's is not a very big restaurant, but it does have indoor and outdoor seating which is always nice. It has a very urban Mexican vibe and music playing in the background. It is a bit dark inside but nothing a little phone light can't fix when looking at the menu. The server was very friendly and efficient. She made a few recommendations which we appreciated as we were first timers. We started with the Mole Tostaditas - omg these were so good. They were flavorful and the shredded chicken was juicy and tender. I tried the Chilequiles from the brunch menu. I skipped the meat and opted for an extra egg which is served sunny side up. The green sauce had only a tiny kick and was delicious. It was a large serving making it a perfect dish to share (but I didn't lol). The other person in my parry had the enchiladas de camarones which he said was very very good - lots of succulent shrimp. For dessert, we had their version of a Tres Leches. It wasn't what I expected. It didn't have the yummy moist and milky texture I love. But it was still very tasty. Oh and it was blueberry lemon - my favorite combo!!! I look forward to returning to try their tacos and arrachera (which I kept staring at over at the next table ).

We made a reservation for lunch. Service was wonderful. The inside was intimate and beautiful. The Jalapeño pepino margarita was absolutely delicious and strong (in the best way). The queso fundido con chorizo was absolutely amazing. The mushrooms gave it such an amazing texture but the pickled onions and peppers made it. I got their special (fish tacos) for my entree. The fish was fresh and fried to perfection but the smoky chipotle crema was the show stopper. Highly recommend this place!

One of my favs!! Must try if you are looking for a crafty mexican restaurant with various (but not too many) options, this is your place. Customer service - excellent Ambiance - bring an authentic vibe with a traditional flare. Romantic vibe for sure.

This was almost a 4 star review, and it could be a 4-star review if I didn't feel like I was being taken advantage of. This is an expensive restaurant compared to most other Mexican restaurants of the same caliber. Gabbi's food is unique and interesting, and they have a great selection of craft margarita options. I have been here 3 times now and all 3 times the service was mediocre. They're always quick to meet us which I appreciate, but then there is no follow up. At $15-$20 per margarita, you'd think the servers would be pushing out drinks, but all 3 times I was here, I had to chase a server down so we could place additional drink orders. The food is GREAT! The decor and ambience are super appealing. This could easily be a 4 star review. My issues with this place are: - they charge extra for chips and salsa - there is a 3% additional "kitchen appreciation fee" - they charge extra for split plates - they will not do substitutions - Automatic 20% gratuity for 8 or more, even if you have a bad experience Come on guys...surely you can find a way to offer chips and salsa. This is an EXPENSIVE restaurant with expensive drinks. Even El Torito gives chips and salsa away during happy hour. The 3% kitchen appreciation fee is criminal. Most people don't see it, I didn't see it till I was scrutinizing my check. The split plate charge I kind of get, it's not uncommon, but again...this is an expensive restaurant, you're already tacking 3% on to every bill, but you can't offer chips and salsa. It's just gouging. I don't mind coming back because I do enjoy the unique food and the margaritas. I know not to mention me and my wife are going to share a meal, I deduct the 3% from my tip, and I order two margaritas at once so I don't have to go chase someone down. It's a good place for me and my wife to enjoy, but I would not bring out of town guests here. I do recommend this place for anyone looking to enjoy tasty and unique Mexican food with a super great ambience. Just know the service can be spotty, it's not going to be cheap, and you're going to get his with 3% hidden fee at the end.

Gabby's Kitchen Beautiful space and interior, with exposed brick wall and delightful glass, decorations on the walls. I ordered the tacos pueblas, and they did not disappoint!! Comes with two tacos, on the larger side. Beef is cooked perfectly, and pieces of bacon melt in your mouth. The flour tortilla was also a buttery consistency. Presentation was nice too, the tacos came with their own V-shaped taco holders. Service is polite and attentive.

Had been wanting to come here for a while, seeing all the good press and the mention in the Michelin guide. Unquestionably, it lives up to its reputation as one of the best Mexican food spots in Orange County. Rarely have I had food this tasty and it brought up many memories of a trip to Oaxaca a few years ago, where every dish was seemingly better than the last, and you couldn't go wrong with whatever you ate where ever you went. We had a reservation and arrived early, and were immediately seated at our dog friendly table on the sidewalk. Staff was warm, friendly, and sincere. Service moves at a relaxed pace here, and that was fine with us, since we were there to enjoy the food. We started with the Chicken Mole Tostadas and the Empanadas de Viento. The mole sauce and generous portion of chicken bathed in it was served on a crispy, small tostadas, decorated with radish, queso fresco, cabbage, and crema. The mole was mildly sweet and just right on the heat if you like it low. Some liberty taken there with the title of empanadas but they were fantastic anyway. Instead of your traditional fried or baked dough turnover, these were made with a tortilla that through some magic I don't know, was made to puff open just perfectly creating a large cavity. Inside, it was filled with shrimp, nopales, green chorizo, queso fresco, and tomatillo salsa. Nice bit of heat on these too. The pozole verde was a deep bowl of seriously green caldo, a generous number of clams, shrimp, hominy, radish, onion, and avocado, topped with a generous pile of greens including rocket and perhaps watercress. These wilted nicely into the stew. The steak burrito was a huge thing filled with guacamole, rice, beans, cheese, crema, and served with a tangy sweet red sauce. All the portions here are a great value-three portions of the appetizer-what a deal! Hearty main dish portions, even better. Finally, we finished up with the chocolate churros with hazelnut ice cream and cajeta. 4 round churros, hot out of the fryer and seasoned with cinnamon and sugar, with a nice bowl of cajeta for dipping. The ice cream was more of a milk ice cream with pieces of hazelnut, very good flavor but not what I was expecting for hazelnut ice cream. In any case, it was great. Expect to spend about $40-$50 a person here without drinks. Service was very relaxed and they first took our order for appetizer, and once we were done we ordered our main plates. Same for dessert. I'm sure if you asked they would speed it up a bit, but it was fine for a relaxed and easygoing experience. I would go back without hesitation, and this one stays on my keeper list. Now I just have to check out the Tustin location.

I love their food and the La Paloma cocktail was OUTSTANDING. My biggest qualm is that I got the pozole verde (which is an amazing deal, BTW. Lots of seafood!!) and it's very spicy. I have a pretty decent spice tolerance but it was almost hard to enjoy because of the heat level. So my suggestion to the Gabbi's team, identify the items that are going to be spicy so diners are aware when they order.

Food, service and ambiance all three is in a perfect harmony when it comes to this restaurant. I don't have any words to say because I won't have enough words to express how amazing this place is. I strongly recommend everyone to visit and experience yourself. The fun facts that you might want to know before you visit is: 1. They support local farms. 2. The ambiance is hacienda style. 3. The ingredients are from Mexico. 4. Sister restaurant is CHAAK Kitchen, which is another phenomenal place you should visit. 5. They are listed in Michelin Guide as Bib Gourmand: good quality, good value cooking.

The food was absolutely delicious, with every dish full of flavor. The romantic ambiance made my lunch date even more special, perfect for a date night. Service was top-notch--attentive and friendly. Highly recommend!

Came here for my mother in law's birthday by her request, we're so happy she chose this place! My in laws have been here before but my husband and I haven't. The restaurant is very beautifully decorated with wooden panels and an open setting - the front of the restaurant is out in the open with big fans to help keep it cool. I had the watermelon margarita and it was very good, not too sweet at all. For food we got the quesadilla, shrimp enchiladas, carnitas, carne asada tacos. Everything was delicious. There's a flavor in the food that you can't exactly put your finger on, but it's a good flavor. It makes the food different and so good. The service was fantastic. Our server was nice and attentive, and actually everyone in the restaurant was attentive. We were checked on often, our water never got too low and everyone was so friendly and welcoming. We can't wait to go back!! Gabbi's is an all around experience, amazing food AND service.

My mom and I came into Gabbie's on a Tuesday evening, and were able to be seated quickly on their outdoor patio. The food at Gabbie's was phenomenal and truly lived up to the hype I have heard about! The restaurant itself is gorgeous. Such wonderful decor, and you feel like you've been transported to somewhere outside of Orange County. We started with the chicken tostadas which were a lot different than I expected! They were amazing and also a huge portion for an appetizer! My mom ordered the steak tacos per a recommendation, and they even were able to do one flour, one corn taco so we were able to try both! Our favorite was the flour but both were homemade and cooked to perfection. I ordered the sea bass and it was amazing! Such a different dish for a Mexican restaurant. Finally the margarita - we got the mezcal tamarind margarita and this may have been the best margarita I have ever had. Slightly spicy, a little Smokey, and a touch of sweet, I'm craving this margarita as I write this review!

In Anaheim for a convention and wanted to get some good food the night before. Chips were thin but firm, difficult to do. Salsa was the perfect spice level and very addictive. The queso fundido had a great combo of mushrooms, red peppers, pickled red onions, so many unexpected explosive flavors in one app. Shrimp enchiladas were super creamy, light flavor palette, nice consistency. And my carnitas norteñas had a crunch and smoked flavor I haven't tasted anywhere else. The decor seemed authentic, not forced lol, and the servers were top tier. All in all a great meal, most definitely worth it!

My first time here and I really like the ambience. It's super chill, it's just comfortable and almost Zen like because it's kind of dark but not dark and it's just really comfortable vibe. Having said that, the libations and food is equally up there. Really enjoyed the house, margaritas, And my girlfriends with me loved the spicy cucumber, jalapeño margaritas, and the lemon drops and cosmopolitans. Alejandra was our server, and she was super patient with us, because we wanted to have a couple drinks before we ate. And she never rushed us, in fact, was super attentive and chill. Will definitely go back.

Generally the food is good, but never walk up with kids and ask for a table. They will never have one available. I have experienced this multiple times but tonight was the epitome. Half the seating was empty on a slow night, but when I asked for a table, they "were full for the next hour and a half." The flagrant disrespect doesn't make the restaurant worth it. Ridiculous considering their sister restaurant, CHAAK, in Tustin is always accommodating for families.

Pains me to write this review because this has always been my go-to restaurant when in the area. In the past, had office and business lunches here for years. Anyhow, dined at Gabbi's Wednesday with my mom. She doesn't drink and I was driving so we only ordered food. My enchiladas de camarón were pretty good so no complaints there. My mom didn't really care for her tacos de alambre though - very little meat. Restaurant has an urban vibe. Place is dark and decor is very nice. Customer service isn't the same, it really lacked. Our server never checked on us. I waved him down to ask for the check and he walked up to another employee afterwards and had the longest conversation - laughing and just "not working." When I finally get the check my mom comments on the tacos not being what they used to and lack of meat his response was what upset me. He looked at her, laughed and walked away to have another conversation with another employee. Not cool! For an "okay" experience I will not make an effort to return, plenty of new places I'd like to try.

Great food but rather dark inside. Started with the tlacoyo de aguacate. Definitely unique tasting, kinda sweet with the grapes. But it was a little bland in flavor and not salty enough. I got the veggie tacos and they were very flavorful! The kale was deliciously crispy and I was presently surprised. I was initially sad there was only two tacos but they were quite heavy so I think two ended up being fine.

Sit at the bar and have Andy pour your a drink. The man knows his stuff! I've been here countless times and I can only complain about the service - but not at the bar. The food has always been exceptional, and the drinks amazing! But the table service has been bad in the past. As of late, things have gotten better, but it really is something they need to work on.

Orange circle is my territory! I was always love the vibe and sound of music coming from this place. But we were not that lucky on a Saturday 9:30... no music and the we kinda were the last group. Well in this city late dinner us not very popular! The food, service and drinks were very satisfying! I always judge restaurant by the cleanliness of the restroom, it was clean We ordered following: Arrachera: prime skirt steak and mexican corn which was very buttery and yummy. Steam was a little chewy but tasted fabulous Kale salad Chips and salsa - must too Again if you want this place go early ;)

We just finished our family Christmas Eve luncheon at Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen in the Cellar and it was completely fantastic. The appetizers and entrees were so flavorful and the ladies loved the spicy margaritas and the wines. Elva was our server and she was so attentive and met all of our needs and made the experience so joyful. Our Connecticut family members were blown away by all of the interesting flavors and I have to say so were us Californians. Not our first time here and it just keeps getting better. Our heartfelt thanks to all at Gabbi's!

Absolutely delicious! I got the enchiladas suizas and they were delicious. Staff was so attentive and our waiter was very accommodating. Great atmosphere as well. Highly recommend!

Hard to say Mexican or any Latin American stands out when you're in California and great food of that style can be found on almost every corner. However, it's rare to come across a restaurant which makes a dish and not just a meal. What do I mean by a "dish"? A dish is something where every ingredient adds something to the whole of its parts. Everything we tried from the Queso Fundido, Sea Bass, Steak and oh my god the deserts were amazing. I would highly recommend for the food, service, and the ambiance.

Super cute restaurant food and service is great Food taste amazing nice quiet place ambience is great

What a hidden gem in Orange this place is! I finally got to have dinner here on Sunday and was thrilled that Gabbi's lived up to all the hype. Not only was atmosphere beautiful, rustic and romantic, but the staff was warm and accommodating. We enjoyed the yucca fries and taquitos for appetizers and loved the bass and the steak entrees. The steak was marinated to flavorful perfection and the bass was moist yet flaky and scrumptious. We can't wait to come back and try more in the menu. We were so impressed by their homemade tortillas - excited to enjoy them again soon!

Cute place. Fiancé and I came here for a late dinner. Was taken care of by Isabelle who was super nice and accommodating. I attempted to make a drink in my head that I eventually ordered and m didn't quite come out the way I visioned. Isabelle noticed I wasn't enjoying it very much, so she asked more about my attempted drink and went out of her way to ask the bartender to change it up a bit. Food was delicious. Ordered the mole chicken tinga appetizer, let's just say it was on the more sweater side of our liking, but still tasteful. I ordered the enchiladas suizas and fiancé ordered the carne asada plate.

Michelin-recognized Mexican spot. Came here with my parents for an early dinner on a Sunday. We made a reservation online in advance and got seated immediately. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Restrooms are available inside to the left (past the kitchen). Credit cards accepted. Vegetarian options are available. Free parking available on the street or in the city parking lots. We started with the queso fundido with chorizo. It was interesting that the cheese was solid as we were expecting some melted cheese, but it paired well with the chorizo on top. It came with flour tortillas on the side. For entrees, it's not family style. I had the mole coloradito enchiladas and also tried the carnitas nortenas and Puebla tacos. I know that the mole is a popular thing to get but I preferred the carnitas nortenas more (perhaps because it came with chicharron).

This review is simple because it's an easy fix. Food, vibe and venue is spectacular! The downfall is the worst service I have seen in a while. 1 - Had to waive down waiter just for water and wine. 2 - Wine glasses stayed empty for a while. On purpose i left the at edge of table. All employees just kept walking by. 3 - We kept ordering so much food because it was so good, we kept stacking plates on the tiny table. To the point it was so full i had to asked to get it cleared. Probably wouldn't go back. Reason being, if i'm going pay for high end dining. I believe you should receive the treatment back.