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Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen
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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55 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 55 reviews
5 stars
(26)
4 stars
(21)
3 stars
(7)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(40)
- fit for foodies(37)
- great for lunch(34)
- special occasion(22)
- great for outdoor dining(17)
- hot spot(15)
Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen Reviews List
Review 1 for Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Consistent and good quality. Creative approaches to Mexican cooking yet keeping it's classic roots. I've always enjoyed dining at Gabbi's."
Dined on 5/22/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 2 for Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
New Neighborhood Favorite
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The Orange Circle is known for its charm & antiques and as a wonderful "get away" right in Orange County's backyard. It has also evolved into the place to go when you're in the mood to eat well. Gabbi's open front restaurant allows the feel of outdoor dining with the protection of indoor dining. You can taste the intentional flavor in every element of any dish. It is an easy, casual and elevated dining experience. Perfect for a special lunch with colleagues and friends."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, scenic view, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 3 for Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Weekday Lunch
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My colleagues and I met for lunch. Two of us are vegetarian and found many tasty options to choose from. The Tlacoya flatbread and Rajas and calabaza tacos were absolutely delicious! The ambience was very relaxing and comfortable."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 4 for Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Simply stated, we love Gabbi's!! It has been our go to restaurant for the past six years. The menu is innovative and we always look forward to Gabbi's specials particularly the ceviche."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 5 for Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A nice twist on Mexican food.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I like the fact that its more a traditional take on Mexican food. In SoCal everyone thinks "Mexican" food is burritos, tacos & fat fat fat food. I had the "Pollo en Mole Oaxaqueña", which was great! I cant wait to go back. Also, the margaritas are killer!"
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 6 for Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Top notch food and service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Gabbi's is a hidden gem in the heart of Orange. The food is superb, of the highest quality, and true to its authenticity. The staff are exceptionally knowledgeable of the menu and exquisite drinks, and are very attentive to the customers' needs. You can't go wrong with any of Gabbi's creations... Make sure to make reservations because it always fills up!"
Dined on 4/29/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 7 for Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Gabbi's has the best food ever!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I love Gabbi's. This is me and my wife's go-to favorite, and most people that we have gone with all agree: this is by far the best Mexican food around."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 8 for Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Cold start
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The hostess was icy. Not sure if that is because we arrived with two small children or if that is just the way she greets guests."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2005
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Review 9 for Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Had visited 5 times previously,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had visited 5 times previously, and all were excellent. Not so much this time. Had to make a reservation at 4:00 as that was the only time available, only to find a 3/4 empty dining room. In fairness, it filled up by the time we left around 6.
Our first "waiter" apparently wasn't a real waiter, and lacked the basic skill set we've come to expect from the regular servers there. After we had ordered the appetizers, he was replaced by one of the regular servers.
Food was all tasty, except for the tortillas which were pretty hard around the edges. Usually an indicator of being re-heated or improperly held. Either way, not nearly as fresh as we're used to there.
Chalk it up to a bad day there."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2008
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Review 10 for Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fabulous food, Devine atmosphere
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Fabulous food, Devine atmosphere and the wait staff is incredible!!!!
We had the best time here and the food was unique and delicious.
Wish the hostess had been a bit more friendly but otherwise our experience was superb!
We will return...again and again."
We had the best time here and the food was unique and delicious.
Wish the hostess had been a bit more friendly but otherwise our experience was superb!
We will return...again and again."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 11 for Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very, very dark inside, and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very, very dark inside, and we were there for lunch. Improve the lighting and the attentiveness of the service and you'll have cracked the code, Gabbi!"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2006
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Review 12 for Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
After all I had heard about
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"After all I had heard about Gabbi's, I was looking forward to some outstanding food and ambiance. It was 3:30 in the afternoon, the restautrant was darso dark I could barely read my menu and the noise level made it difficult to have a conversation.
Our food was different. I had the chili relleno special which was lukewarm. There was little if any cheese mixed in with all the vegetables and the chili itself was so lightly blanched I may as well have eaten a raw chile filled with raw vegetables. The lack of sauce was also a detriment.
My husband hand the Sonora enchiladas, again lukewarm and actually a bit dry. I don't think we will make another effort to dine there in the near future"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2007
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Review 13 for Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Having dined frequently at
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Having dined frequently at Gabbi's, I can honestly say I have experienced nothing but the best in all areas of what a restaurant should be. Thus, the reason I continue to return and introduce friends and family to this rstaurant."
Dined on 03/06/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 14 for Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Not your average Mexican restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Tasty cuisine from many out of the ordinary parts of Mexico, all beautifully prepared. Always friendly service. Almost always full, but luckily they take reservations now. Awesome sangrias, both red and white wine versions, as well as tasty margaritas (also cocktail bar)."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 15 for Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had brought a guest from
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had brought a guest from New York City for dinner here a few weeks ago and continue to enjoy it so much I brought back a good friend for a birthday lunch. thanks!"
Dined on 02/25/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 16 for Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not very many vegetarian choices
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Not very many vegetarian choices and no substitutions allowed"
Dined on 02/24/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always enjoy dining at Gabbi’s...th
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always enjoy dining at Gabbi’s...the food is never a disappointment. Very tasty and simply not your conventional Mexican eatery. Creatively designed and oh so palatable dishes. I’ve always loved the chicken quesadilla; however, decided on the crab crepes which were absolutely devine. I was tempted to order another! Margaritas are also great."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 18 for Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our first time to visit Gabbi's
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our first time to visit Gabbi's kitchen but will not be the last time. Great experience dinning, food, and excellent service. The best Mexican restaurant in OC that we have visited!"
Dined on 02/17/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 19 for Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The best Mexican food I ever had.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very impressed by the homemade tortillas. Thick flour and corn tortillas. Very rich and flavorful shrimp enchiladas. Outstanding."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen
Based on the average of (36) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic