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El Gato Gab Gab, Vancouver, BC

El Gato Gab Gab

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4.4
4.4
29 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Tapas / Small Plates
2650 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3E6

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2 people
9:30 pm
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
A modern Mexican Botanero. We offer a great selection of botanas (snacks) and share plate tacos to go alongside our creative selection of cócteles and bebidas.

We're open 4pm to late Monday to Friday and 12pm to late Saturday & Sunday

Our happy hour is available every day from 4pm - 6pm & 10pm - Close.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–22:30 Fri, Sat 16:00–01:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Mount Pleasant
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Happy Hour!

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 4:00 pm - 5:45 pm,Tue - Sat - 4:00 pm - 5:45 pm
    4pm - 6pm %20 off select botanas and cheap drinks!!

What 29 people are saying

El Gato Gab Gab reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Vancouver

    Innovative

  • Vancouver

    Gluten-free-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Gato Gab Gab delights with its "fantastic cocktails" and "delicious food" featuring a creative take on Latin American and Spanish cuisine. Guests rave about the "excellent customer service" and vibrant atmosphere. While some mention inconsistent execution, the overall experience is lively and flavorful, perfect for casual dining or special occasions.
29 Reviews
  1. Natalie

    Vancouver4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The food was okay, but not good enough for the prices they charge, the cocktail I had was great though. The music was great but the volume was club level we had to yell at each other and the people next to us kept shouting “WHAT??” We mentioned the volume was uncomfortable to our sever and she just laughed. I get have a fun party vibe but it’s too exhausting to yell for an entire meal. That made the whole thing annoying enough that I’d never go back.

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  2. Brenlee

    Vancouver4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the grilled squid, the carne asada tacos and the brined pork tacos - so good!

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  3. Nancy

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time & our party of 5 were all so pleased!! Delicious food, cocktails & service!

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  4. Joanna VIP

    Vancouver26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have been wanting to try this place for a few months now and I’m so glad we did! Went as a group of 4 and had a few dietary restrictions. Our server, Dallas, was fantastic with all his recommendations. Every dish we ordered was a hit!! So much flavour in everything. The cocktails were fantastic as well - I’m not one to deviate from my usual simple margarita or martini, but the cocktails weren’t overly sweet or alcohol forward - they were very nicely balanced. The only suggestion my husband would have is bigger beer glasses - he felt the beers were quite small. Other than that, a great evening and I can’t wait to come back for my next experience!

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  5. Melissa VIP

    Vancouver3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friends and I really enjoyed our dinner last night! The food and drinks were delicious, and our server was great. He was very friendly and gave great recommendations. We’ll definitely be back!

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  6. McKenzie

    Vancouver8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tapas were fantastic, we enjoyed the house marg’s on happy hour, crab tostadas, beef tartare taquitos and trout tacos!

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  7. Andrew VIP

    Vancouver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Great staff! Have been recommending it to everyone

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  8. SELLE VIP

    Vancouver18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice food, beautiful presentation, excellent customer service.

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  9. Dennis

    Seattle1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Creative take on Latin American and Spanish cuisine, but marred by inconsistent execution and indifferent service. Cafe-like ambience but much louder noise levels are a distraction. The menu is small enough that return visits are not really justified.

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  10. Koos

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This spot has the perfect balance—lively enough to create a great vibe but not so loud that you have to shout across the table. The staff were outstanding, making the whole experience even better. The cocktails? Next level—authentic, well-crafted, and full of flavor. And the food? Absolutely delicious! Packed with flavor but not overly spicy, just the right balance. If you’re looking for a place with great energy, top-notch drinks, and a menu that delivers, this is it!

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El Gato Gab Gab is rated 4.4 stars by 29 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:30 pm
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for El Gato Gab Gab

2650 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3E6

Additional information

  • Area
    Mount Pleasant
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–22:30 Fri, Sat 16:00–01:00
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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