El Gato Gab Gab

Name: El Gato Gab Gab
Address: 2650 Main St, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V5T 3E6
Telephone: (604) 428-6711
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4.3

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4.3 (32)

CAN$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

2650 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3E6

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2 people

Apr 30, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
Neighborhood 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.

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
Website
https://elgatogabgab.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Christian Chaumont
Private party facilities
Semi-Private dining area that seats up to 15 people.Semi-Private dining area that seats up to 24 people.

Location
2650 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3E6
Neighborhood
Mount Pleasant
Cross street
Main Street & 11th Avenue
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, 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!!

CHICHARRONES de UruapanCA$9.00
Smokey Avocado Nube, House Spiced Catnip
MENUDOCA$10.00
Fried Honeycomb Tripe, Hungover Spices
Cebollas BOTANERASCA$12.00
Smoked Corn Husk Soubise, Onion Rings
Mexican STREET CornCA$15.00
Cornbread Custard, Kimchi Queso
CHICKEN Skin ChilaquilesCA$14.00
Onsen EGG, Burnt EGGplant
FLAUTAS AhogadasCA$16.00
Dungeness Crab, Gatito Tobiko Salsa
VERACRUZ Grilled SquidCA$16.00
Countryside Ranchero Pork, Cannellini Bean
CHORIZO con HuevoCA$19.00
Ikura Chawanmushi, Norteño Sidestripe Shrimp
Pork JOWL Chicharrón de la RamosCA$18.00
Charred Guacamolito, Chiltepín y Salsas Negras
Yellowtail AGUACHILECA$23.00
Shiro Shoyu & BBQ Leeks, Pico de Gallo Raspado
CARNITAS Baby Back RibsCA$28.00
Acapulco Coconut Leek Dollop, Sticky Fish Sauce Caramel
Seafood MICHELADA CevicheCA$33.00
Tare Grilled Octopus & Pacific Prawns, Black Garlic Shoyu Clamato

TACOSTACOSTACOS

all of our tacos are designed to share and come with six heirloom corn tortillas

Sake CHARRED CabbageCA$34.00
Chintextle XO, Corn SMUT & Black Garlic
Charcoal BBQ RAINBOW TroutCA$42.00
Zarandeado Nayarita, Aka Miso & Watercress
Lamb Shank BIRRIACA$48.00
OG Consomé, Toasted Árbol
Chicken Cowboy ASADOCA$50.00
Pineapple Pollo Loco, Mezcal & Tarragon Béarnaise
Beef RIB BarbacoaCA$53.00
Adobo Estilo Hidalgo, Limones Coquetos

GOLOSINAS

Buñuelo de VientoCA$10.00
TEPACHE Syrup, Dark Coconut Chocolate
Hibiscus & Piloncillo TARTCA$11.00
Pumpkin Seed & Pine Nut, Chamoy & Merengue

What 32 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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El Gato Gab Gab offers a lively atmosphere with "exceptional flavors" in both food and drinks. The staff is praised for being "friendly and helpful," with standout cocktails and innovative dishes. However, some found the noise level distracting and prices high for portion sizes. Overall, a promising spot with "amazing service" that many look forward to revisiting.

32 Reviews

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Jodie
Vancouver10 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The flavours of the food and drinks are exceptional! Bold and delicious but somehow not too hot. Helpful service, with explanations of dishes. We just found the sound to be very loud in the room. Hard to have a conversation without raising your voice, which contributes to the problem. Looking forward to another visit.
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Jhanice VIP
San Francisco2 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Everything was delicious - but agree with other reviews the price point is a bit high for the portions being served. Would go again for happy hour cocktails
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Chelsea
Vancouver1 review
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing attention to what is Coeliac safe, adapted items and just all around amazing service!
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Natalie
Vancouver5 reviews
1.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
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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Brenlee
Vancouver4 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
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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Nancy
Vancouver2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 23, 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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Joanna VIP
Vancouver26 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 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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Melissa VIP
Vancouver3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 13, 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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McKenzie
Vancouver8 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 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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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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FAQs

El Gato Gab Gab is rated 4.3 stars by 32 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 30, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 9 times today

2650 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3E6

Additional information

Cross street
Main Street & 11th Avenue
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
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Christian Chaumont
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://elgatogabgab.com/
Phone number
(604) 428-6711
Private party facilities
Semi-Private dining area that seats up to 15 people.Semi-Private dining area that seats up to 24 people.

El Gato Gab Gab

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Offers

Happy Hour!

Menu

BOTANAS

CHICHARRONES de UruapanCA$9.00

MENUDOCA$10.00

Cebollas BOTANERASCA$12.00

Mexican STREET CornCA$15.00

CHICKEN Skin ChilaquilesCA$14.00

FLAUTAS AhogadasCA$16.00

VERACRUZ Grilled SquidCA$16.00

CHORIZO con HuevoCA$19.00

Pork JOWL Chicharrón de la RamosCA$18.00

Yellowtail AGUACHILECA$23.00

CARNITAS Baby Back RibsCA$28.00

Seafood MICHELADA CevicheCA$33.00

TACOSTACOSTACOS

Sake CHARRED CabbageCA$34.00

Charcoal BBQ RAINBOW TroutCA$42.00

Lamb Shank BIRRIACA$48.00

Chicken Cowboy ASADOCA$50.00

Beef RIB BarbacoaCA$53.00

GOLOSINAS

Buñuelo de VientoCA$10.00

Hibiscus & Piloncillo TARTCA$11.00

What 32 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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