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El Gato Gab Gab, Vancouver, BC

El Gato Gab Gab

4.4
4.4
24 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • 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 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (604) 428-6711
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Mount Pleasant
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, 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 24 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Vancouver

    Innovative

  • Vancouver

    Gluten-free-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Gato Gab Gab offers a lively atmosphere with "next level" cocktails and "spectacular food" that delights foodies. The menu features inventive Latin American and Spanish dishes with "unique flavoring." While some reviewers noted inconsistency, the "excellent customer service" and inviting decor make it a must-visit for a vibrant dining experience.
24 Reviews
  1. McKenzie

    Vancouver8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  2. Andrew VIP

    Vancouver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 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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  3. SELLE VIP

    Vancouver17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 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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  4. Dennis

    Seattle1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 22, 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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  5. Koos

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 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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  6. Jannell VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great vibes, and the food was well executed, but everything was overly seasoned. It could be excellent with a bit of dialing back. My partner and I drank about a L of water each.

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  7. Penya

    New York City2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything was great up until the main dish. There the meat was raw and then a second dish came with the same experience. Not great at all.

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  8. Yammy Alice VIP

    Vancouver6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a fantastic dining experience. I enjoyed it so much I rebooked for another date that same night. The food was interesting and you could tell they used quality ingredients. Do not skip out on that horchata! You can ask for it without alcohol too!

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  9. marina

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Spectacular food with unique flavoring. A foodies delight! The cocktails are amazing as well. The service great. Highly recommend this unique spot!

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  10. cindy

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came out for dine out and were really impressed with the quality and presentation for casual Mexican familia dining. The room decor was really warm and well done (feeling more upscale) and loved the quirky cat theme accents everywhere (bring your cat lover friends here). The drinks are witty and strong and so many umami good food moments. The sable fish tacos (you get 4 tortillas and the portion is generous) was melt in your mouth. I look for read to coming back for me.

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El Gato Gab Gab is rated 4.4 stars by 24 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for El Gato Gab Gab

2650 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3E6

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Mount Pleasant
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
  • 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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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