Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen

4.6

1579 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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Gabbi Patrick is dedicated to integrating modern gastronomy with the indigenous and traditional recipes of Mexican cuisine. In her pursuit of preserving the rich culinary heritage of Mexico, Gabbi has adopted an eco-gastronomic approach in her interpretation of “Old World” recipes. Her passion and vision are reflected in every detail of her craft, from supporting local farms to her extensive travels throughout Mexico.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 3, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Organic
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Interim Daily 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(714) 633-3038
Website
http://www.gabbipatrick.com/gabbis-mexican-kitchen/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Gabbi Patrick
Private party facilities
We have an underground cellar for private parties of up to 12 people. Call to inquire!

Location
141 S Glassell St Orange, CA 92866
Neighborhood
Orange
Cross street
S Glassell St
Parking details
Parking lot behind building
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Seasonal Guacamole + Chips$12.00
avocado, serrano chiles, queso fresco, radish
Gorditas al Pastor$15.00
crispy masa cake, kurobuta pork belly, serrano-cilantro salsa, pineapple, onions, watercress, queso fresco, crema
Quesillo en Salsa Morita$14.00
artisanal oaxacan mozzarella in panko, red chorizo, chicharrones, escabeche, house-made corn tortillas
Empanadas de Viento$15.00
inflated tortilla, shrimp, nopales, green chorizo, crema, queso fresco, roasted tomatillo salsa
Queso Fundido con Hongos$16.00
oaxacan cheese, shiitake mushroom, chorizo, tomatillo crudo, escabeche, guacamole
Taquitos con Salsa Verde$13.00
beef or papas | crema, queso fresco, roasted tomatillo, guacamole, cabbage, radish
Nixtamal Quesadilla$17.00
achiote glazed chicken, guacamole, jicama salad, house salsa, queso fresco, crema

Ensalada | Salad

Ensalada de Jicama$13.00
jicama, avocado, orange, persian cucumber, watercress, toasted pepitas, mint, basil, lime vinaigrette
Ensalada de Aguacate$13.00
baby gem lettuce, cucumbers, radish, avocado, cherry tomato, toasted pepitas, avocado dressing
Ensalada Primavera$13.00
kale, moscato grapes, candied pistachio, avocado, red onion, goat cheese, cabernet vinaigrette

Sides

Garlic White Rice$3.00
Borracho Beans$3.00
Epazote Black Beans$3.00
Plantains$3.00

Tacos | House-Made Corn + Flour Tortillas

Market Veggie Taco$16.00
grilled nopales, potato confit, rajas, corn, salsa morita
Achiote Chicken$18.00
cabbage, pico de gallo, house salsa, chipotle aioli
Carnitas$18.00
pico de gallo, guacamole
Camarones$18.00
shrimp arbol, oaxaca cheese, cabbage, pico de gallo, jalapeno crema
Hongos y Asada$18.00
grilled carne asada, roasted mushroom, oaxaca cheese, onion, grilled tomatillo salsa
Puebla$18.00
grilled carne asada, smoked applewood bacon, portuguese sausage, grilled onions, cheese, morita salsa

Mains

Pez del Dia$24.00
striped bass, potato confit, green beans, chives, chile arbol quemado
Pozole Verde$17.00
pescado, littleneck clams, shrimp, heirloom hominy, arugula, radish, onion, avocado, lime sea salt, cilantro
Enchiladas de Camarones$22.00
shrimp, spinach, cheese, creamy poblano sauce, garlic white rice, frijoles negros, queso fresco, avocado
Enchiladas Suizas$19.00
nixtamal tortillas, jidori chicken, cheese, roasted tomatillo sauce, crema, avocado, queso fresco
Eduardo Burrito$19.00
8 oz. grilled adobo steak, epazote black beans, garlic white rice, pico de gallo, guacamole, crema, cheese, guajillo sauce
Arrachera$28.00
8 oz. aspen ridge skirt steak, cebolla asada, guacamole, nopales, mexican corn, escabeche

Interim | Tacos

Market Veggie Taco$16.00
Grilled Nopales, Potato Confit, Rajas, Corn, Salsa Morita
Achiote Chicken$18.00
cabbage, pico de gallo, house salsa, chipotle aioli
Carnitas$18.00
pico de gallo, guacamole
Camarones$18.00
shrimp arbol, oaxaca cheese, cabbage, pico de gallo, jalapeno crema
Hongos y Asada$18.00
grilled carne asada, roasted mushroom, oaxaca cheese, onion, grilled tomatillo salsa
Puebla$18.00
grilled carne asada, smoked applewood bacon, portuguese sausage, grilled onions, cheese, morita salsa

Dinner

Entradas | Small Plates

House-Made Chips + Salsa$3.00
house salsa
Seasonal Guacamole + Chips$13.00
avocado, serrano chiles, queso fresco, radish
Gorditas al Pastor$15.00
crispy masa cake, kurobuta pork belly, serrano-cilantro salsa, pineapple, onions, watercress, queso fresco, crema
Quesillo en Salsa Morita$14.00
artisanal oaxacan mozzarella in panko, red chorizo, chicharrones, escabeche, house-made corn tortillas
Empanadas de Viento$15.00
inflated tortilla, shrimp, nopales, green chorizo, crema, queso fresco, roasted tomatillo salsa
Queso Fundido con Hongos$16.00
oaxacan cheese, shiitake mushroom, chorizo, tomatillo crudo, escabeche, guacamole
Taquitos con Salsa Verde$13.00
beef or papas | crema, queso fresco, roasted tomatillo, guacamole, cabbage, radish
Nixtamal Quesadilla$17.00
achiote glazed chicken, guacamole, jicama salad, house salsa, queso fresco, crema

Verduras | Vegetables

Tlacoyo de Aguacate$15.00
oval masa cake, black beans, avocado, moscato grapes, persian cucumber, green onion, queso fresco, lime sea salt
Esquites$8.00
grilled corn, cotija, chipotle crema, grilled lime
Plantain Empanadas$13.00
mole rojo, crema, queso fresco
Yucca Fries$8.00
chipotle aioli

Ensalada | Salad

Ensalada de Jicama$13.00
jicama, avocado, orange, persian cucumber, watercress, toasted pepitas, mint, basil, lime vinaigrette
Ensalada de Aguacate$13.00
baby gem lettuce, cucumbers, radish, avocado, cherry tomato, toasted pepitas, avocado dressing
Ensalada Primavera$13.00
kale, moscato grapes, candied pistachio, avocado, red onion, goat cheese, cabernet vinaigrette
Ensalada de Casa$6.00
mixed greens, queso fresco, lime vinaigrette

Tacos | House-Made Corn + Flour Tortillas

Market Veggie Taco$16.00
grilled nopales, potato confit, rajas, corn, salsa morita
Mar y Tierra$20.00
al pastor pork belly, grilled shrimp, tomatillo crudo, charred pineapple
Camarones$18.00
shrimp arbol, oaxaca cheese, cabbage, pico de gallo, jalapeno crema
Hongos y Asada$18.00
grilled carne asada, roasted mushroom, oaxaca cheese, onion, grilled tomatillo salsa
Puebla$18.00
grilled carne asada, smoked applewood bacon, portuguese sausage, grilled onions, cheese, morita salsa

Del Mar | Seafood

Pez del Dia$24.00
striped bass, potato confit, green beans, chives, chile arbol quemado
Camarones Alhambre$25.00
grilled shrimp, pork belly, linguiza, garlic white rice, guajillo sauce
Pozole Verde$17.00
pescado, littleneck clams, shrimp, heirloom hominy, arugula, radish, onion, avocado, lime sea salt, cilantro
Enchiladas de Camarones$22.00
shrimp, spinach, cheese, creamy poblano sauce, garlic white rice, frijoles negros, queso fresco, avocado

Carnes | Meat

Estodado$22.00
braised beef cheeks, tomatillo crudo, escabeche, house-made tortillas
Mole Coloradito$22.00
chicken, rajas, papas fritas
Carnitas Norteñas$19.00
braised berkshire pork, pico de gallo, guacamole, chicharrones, house salsa, radish, rice, refried beans, house-made tortillas
Enchiladas Suizas$19.00
nixtamal tortillas, jidori chicken, cheese, roasted tomatillo sauce, crema, avocado, queso fresco
Arrachera$28.00
8 oz. aspen ridge skirt steak, cebolla asada, guacamole, nopales, mexican corn, escabeche

Sides

Garlic White Rice$3.00
Borracho Beans$3.00
Epazote Black Beans$3.00
Plantains$3.00

What 1,579 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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KathyF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our new favorite restaurant!! Perfect for date night.
JC
JeffC
Palm Springs
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall3food2service4ambience4
Alas, Gabbi's seems a shadow of its formerly wonderful self. Yes, covid is (probably) to blame. Both the Swiss enchilada and shrimp taco seemed reduced from their former (great) versions. Unless I missed it, their former (great) aquaverde salad is now missing. The wine list is better now than it was a few months ago though. (bravo!). I look forward to a post-covid re-boot of Gabbis with something approximating its former menu. Best wishes, hope for the better.
KS
KayS
Orange County
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience3
We love Gabbi's, and Chaak, as well. The food is imaginative and well-executed. The drinks are interesting and beautifully presented. The four stars instead of five, which the food richly deserves, is really about the noise. It's difficult to converse here because the walls are hard and the music is too loud. I think some softer Latin jazz would match the food and decor, and prevent hollering.
J
James
Orange County
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food5service1ambience5
Waiter slow and not attentive
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is always good and our server was awesome! I never write reviews but this place deserves it!
KJ
KarenJ
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience5
Great service from the staff and the food is so delicious. Only thing is the chairs at the tables are uncomfortable and that's why I gave 4 stars for overall.
DU
DaveU
Orange County
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Always great. Next level mexican food so make a reservation.
SR
SandraR
Orange County
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was great and food delicious as usual.
LK
LuisK
San Antonio
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic Mexican food concept. The atmosphere is perfect. Try their Margaritas, which are highly recommended.
L
Lindsay
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing!!! Food, service, drinks, 10/10 experience!
VC
VanC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food! Expensive baby small cokes. Best tortillas ever! guacamole out of this world. Wish I lived here to eat there every week!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Gabbie never disappoints!
VJ
VictoriaJ
Orange County
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous fusion Mexican. A bit noisy
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rjmm
Los Angeles
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Fun vibe, good drinks and food. Smaller portions and have to pay for chips. Definitely a higher end Mexican food experience.
J
Jordan
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The host and server were wonderful. Food was great but make sure and save room for the chocolate churros. They are to die for.
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Roc2
Orange County
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Girls night out was a great night with great food . Love the variety of flavors they offer . A lively atmosphere with delicious drinks and a menu to meet many peoples palates ! Beautiful night and great service !
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annf
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Unique, flavorful food. Welcoming staff. A place for special occasions.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
67 reviews
vip
5.0
67 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience... Ab
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience3
Let me preface by saying, I’ve been looking forward to going to Gabi’s for a long time. I wanted to food and drinks to taste amazing, alas it wasn’t that way. They have a much smaller drink menu than I expected, no mixed drinks or a blender to make them, not good for a restaurant of their ambition. The flavors starting from chips and salsa to entrees were wayyy too muted. I was waiting for a flavor the whole night and I was disappointed. And the bill reflected a much different eating experience than I actually ate, it was very expensive. They may have had an off night so I will try again, but overall this was a let down.
FO
FredO
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Definitely i recommend it, the service ,the ambiance ,the decor 5 stars
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paulaayala
Los Angeles
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience5
Less attention to detail in terms of food execution. Not what I remember before pandemic.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Graduation
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Traveler
Los Angeles
139 reviews
vip
5.0
139 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was great and very flavorful It good to go before it gets too crowded A very popular spot
BS
BethS
Orange County
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best place for a special lunch! Food is outstanding, as is the service. Highly recommended!
SB
SBEE
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Great service, from hostess to waitstaff. Food is good, hard to eat the tacos because the tortilla fall apart. and more mushrooms than asada...chips and salsa - outstanding. Fundido could use more flavor than just white cheese-overall glad I went but it was really expensive all things said and done. 4 tacos, some fundido, 2 beers - over $75.00 without tip. I don't know...spending close to $100 on tacos is a bit much for me.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tasty and healthy food. I enjoyed the meal.
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EPad
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
From the time we arrived to finishing dessert, Gabbi’s and their staff made the evening special. Our waiter gave wonderful suggestions and we ordered just the right amount of food. We ordered to split with each other and that gave us more tasting experiences that ordering alone. This is a wonderful restaurant not to be missed.
AR
AngelaR
San Diego
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great little place! Excellent all the way around!
M
Monica
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and nice service. Cocktails were also delicious!
LO
LauraO
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 30, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience2
Drinks took 1/2 and arrived separately, and wrong twice. apparently from the beginning we got the wrong order, manager had to come to apologize. Don't know what happened to the restaurant.
AD
ADM2
Las Vegas
34 reviews
vip
4.0
34 reviews
Dined on May 30, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
Camarones de Mole Verde and Jicama Salad were our favorite dishes. Great flavors overall. $18 for two tacos then tacking on a service fee for the team is ballsy.
IM
IdaniaM
Orange County
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 30, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience4
Waiter was rude. Asked him if they could make a margarita with no agave and he said they come the way they come and at the end of our dinner he made sure to let us know they needed the table for the next guests. I thought I was being punked. I don’t think I’ve ever had such a terrible dining experience. With all the great restaurants out there an amazing service this is not a go to for me ever again. Sadly I used to like this restaurant. The food was also not what I remember it to be.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall1food1service2ambience4
Just terrible.
SP
StephenP
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Delicious and in a fun location. Both mole dishes are delicious
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 23, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Really enjoyed the food, margaritas and the atmosphere! Staff were extremely friendly!
NC
NickC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience3
Way too pricey, still busy though. Sister restaurant Chaak much better IMO but this place has tenure.
SK
SharonK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great lunch experience! We had excellent service and tasty food!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Shrimp enchiladas were fantastic and the drinks are amazing!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Warm ambiance and delicious food and great cocktails!
J
Jewls0830
Orange County
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our service was great, and drinks were delicious.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen is rated 4.6 stars by 1579 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 3, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

141 S Glassell St Orange, CA 92866

Additional information

Cross street
S Glassell St
Neighborhood
Orange
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Interim Daily 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Organic
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Parking lot behind building
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Gabbi Patrick
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.gabbipatrick.com/gabbis-mexican-kitchen/
Phone number
(714) 633-3038
Private party facilities
We have an underground cellar for private parties of up to 12 people. Call to inquire!

Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen

Make a reservation

Additional information

Enchiladas Suizas

Carnitas

Enchiladas de Camarones

Lunch

Entradas | Small Plates

Seasonal Guacamole + Chips$12.00

Gorditas al Pastor$15.00

Quesillo en Salsa Morita$14.00

Empanadas de Viento$15.00

Queso Fundido con Hongos$16.00

Taquitos con Salsa Verde$13.00

Nixtamal Quesadilla$17.00

Ensalada | Salad

Ensalada de Jicama$13.00

Ensalada de Aguacate$13.00

Ensalada Primavera$13.00

Sides

Garlic White Rice$3.00

Borracho Beans$3.00

Epazote Black Beans$3.00

Plantains$3.00

Tacos | House-Made Corn + Flour Tortillas

Market Veggie Taco$16.00

Achiote Chicken$18.00

Carnitas$18.00

Camarones$18.00

Hongos y Asada$18.00

Puebla$18.00

Mains

Pez del Dia$24.00

Pozole Verde$17.00

Enchiladas de Camarones$22.00

Enchiladas Suizas$19.00

Eduardo Burrito$19.00

Arrachera$28.00

Interim | Tacos

Market Veggie Taco$16.00

Achiote Chicken$18.00

Carnitas$18.00

Camarones$18.00

Hongos y Asada$18.00

Puebla$18.00

Dinner

Entradas | Small Plates

House-Made Chips + Salsa$3.00

Seasonal Guacamole + Chips$13.00

Gorditas al Pastor$15.00

Quesillo en Salsa Morita$14.00

Empanadas de Viento$15.00

Queso Fundido con Hongos$16.00

Taquitos con Salsa Verde$13.00

Nixtamal Quesadilla$17.00

Verduras | Vegetables

Tlacoyo de Aguacate$15.00

Esquites$8.00

Plantain Empanadas$13.00

Yucca Fries$8.00

Ensalada | Salad

Ensalada de Jicama$13.00

Ensalada de Aguacate$13.00

Ensalada Primavera$13.00

Ensalada de Casa$6.00

Tacos | House-Made Corn + Flour Tortillas

Market Veggie Taco$16.00

Mar y Tierra$20.00

Camarones$18.00

Hongos y Asada$18.00

Puebla$18.00

Del Mar | Seafood

Pez del Dia$24.00

Camarones Alhambre$25.00

Pozole Verde$17.00

Enchiladas de Camarones$22.00

Carnes | Meat

Estodado$22.00

Mole Coloradito$22.00

Carnitas Norteñas$19.00