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Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 497 reviews

What Mark Landriau likes about Gilbert's El Indio:
Family-owned small business- been running this restaurant since May 20th, 1974. They greet you with warmth and hospitality. The interior of the restaurant is filled with fascinating memorabilia to admire while you wait for your food. The food itself is delicious, and you will leave the restaurant full, all at an affordable price. Don't miss out!!! Parking: When the adjacent Santa Monica Car Wash is closed, it functio... View all feedback. What Izabella S doesn't like about Gilbert's El Indio:
NOT authentic Mexican food. WORSE margarita it is a straight up disappointing sour’s mix with very little tequila. The guacamole was only ok — lightly seasoned avocado with low quality store bought shedded yellow cheese and red sauce on top. Go up the street to Don Antonio’s! View all feedback.

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Restaurantji
4.2 ★ from 497 reviews
Diego
22.08.2024 - 20:17

Grew up eating here. Gilbert’s will always have a special place in my heart and stomach. This was my favorite restaurant growing up, and I still love eating her...

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Mark
22.08.2024 - 20:17

Family-owned small business- been running this restaurant since May 20th, 1974. They greet you with warmth and hospitality. The interior of the restaurant is fi...

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Zan
22.08.2024 - 20:17

Stopped in for my first time this past weekend and was very impressed. That won’t be my last time that I dine here. I grew up in San Diego, but moved to LA five...

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Oli
22.08.2024 - 20:17

Always on point with the food! Margarita's are good any time of day. Serve is great! Love coming to a local restaurant

Izabella
22.08.2024 - 20:17

NOT authentic Mexican food. WORSE margarita it is a straight up disappointing sour’s mix with very little tequila. The guacamole was only ok — lightly seasoned...

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