Gilbert's El Indio Restaurant

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2526 Pico Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405

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(310) 450-8057
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Gilbert's El Indio Restaurant - Santa Monica, CA
Gilbert's El Indio Restaurant - Santa Monica, CA
Gilbert's El Indio Restaurant - Santa Monica, CA
Gilbert's El Indio Restaurant - Santa Monica, CA
Gilbert's El Indio Restaurant - Santa Monica, CA
Gilbert's El Indio Restaurant - Santa Monica, CA
Gilbert's El Indio Restaurant - Santa Monica, CA
Gilbert's El Indio Restaurant - Santa Monica, CA
Gilbert's El Indio Restaurant - Santa Monica, CA
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Best

We are locals, and visit Gilberts, at least 3 times a month. Their Chicken tostada is outstanding. The service is always good, the Margarita's are average, the atmosphere is div...

Worst

I didn't complain at 6.30 yesterday, because I don't like making a scene in a restaurant. Time to rethink that !!! Everyone's food LOOKED good, and I ordered a tostada. I like...

When you don't want healthy on the Westside 8/13/2007

If you want 10 different ways to put together the same bland ingredients, go to Gilbert's! The food is greasy and unimaginative. Their daily dinner specials are a good deal, and it is a good place to go if you want to get together with friends for some cheap eats and drinks. Otherwise I would say stay away from here! Pros: Big portions Cons: Greasy food, parking more
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When you don't want healthy on the Westside 8/12/2007

If you want 10 different ways to put together the same bland ingredients, go to Gilbert's! The food is greasy and unimaginative. Their daily dinner specials are a good deal, and it is a good place to go if you want to get together with friends for some cheap eats and drinks. Otherwise I would say stay away from here! Pros: Big portions Cons: Greasy food, parking more
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Breakfast place 5/8/2007

I love the breakfast here. Most are under 7.00 includes entree, coffee, chips...food is average, but it's a local place. I have been coming hre for years. It's kitchy, amd great margs. Get here early on weekends asthere is a line. Pros: great staff, fun place Cons: no credit cards, cash only more
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Breakfast place 5/7/2007

I love the breakfast here. Most are under 7.00 includes entree, coffee, chips...food is average, but it's a local place. I have been coming hre for years. It's kitchy, amd great margs. Get here early on weekends asthere is a line. Pros: great staff, fun place Cons: no credit cards, cash only more
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Fantastic Mexican Food! 8/9/2006

I am a huge fan of mexican food & this is by far one of my favorite places! The food is delicious- I highly recommend the cheese enchiladas... more
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YUMM 7/9/2006

Best Mexican food i have had in ages. I got the small super burrito and it was not SMALL it was huge but oh so good. I usually can't eat tha... more
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Gilberts It's Ok 7/6/2006

Looking through the reviews I saw one person that was baffled by the great reviews. I am not baffled as the place has a great vibe and a very friendly staff, but one thing remains true. The food is average at best. Pros: Great vibe, margaritas, and service Cons: Food and cash only more
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Gilberts It's Ok 7/6/2006

Looking through the reviews I saw one person that was baffled by the great reviews. I am not baffled as the place has a great vibe and a very friendly staff, but one thing remains true. The food is average at best. Its a fun place to go and the margaritas are as you will read in other reviews, excellent! Pros: Great vibe, margaritas, and service Cons: Food and cash only more
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Fernando makes the best Margaritas! 5/5/2006

What better way to start your evening than walking in the door at Gilbert's and having the bar right in front of you, and Fernando ready to pour the smoothest margarita on the west side. Sure, the place is packed, parking can be difficult, and they only take cash. If you can't stand a little diversity in your dining experience, go to El Torito - it will leave more room for the rest of us who appreciate a unique and friendly night out. Gilbert's is the real deal. Don't ever change! Pros: Fun Crowd, Friendly Staff, Great food more
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Fernando makes the best Margaritas! 5/4/2006

What better way to start your evening than walking in the door at Gilbert's and having the bar right in front of you, and Fernando ready to pour the smoothest margarita on the west side. Sure, the place is packed, parking can be difficult, and they only take cash. If you can't stand a little diversity in your dining experience, go to El Torito - it will leave more room for the rest of us who appreciate a unique and friendly night out. Gilbert's is the real deal. Don't ever change! Pros: Fun Crowd, Friendly Staff, Great food more
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Reasonable Prices for Great Food 12/12/2005

Gilbert's is the best mexican restaurant in the area if you are looking for cheap, basic dishes. There isn't anything fancy, just the typical dishes you would expect. But everything is delicious. The service is very friendly and are constantly refilling your chips, salsa, carrots and drinks without you ever having to ask. The chips and salsa are heavenly. No grease! I eat here at least once a week. Just be warned, lunchtime is crowded. Pros: food, staff Cons: parking, crowded, cash only more
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Reasonable Prices for Great Food 12/12/2005

Gilbert's is the best mexican restaurant in the area if you are looking for cheap, basic dishes. There isn't anything fancy, just the typical dishes you would expect. But everything is delicious. The service is very friendly and are constantly refilling your chips, salsa, carrots and drinks without you ever having to ask. The chips and salsa are heavenly. No grease! I eat here at least once a week. Just be warned, lunchtime is crowded. Pros: food, staff Cons: parking, crowded, cash only more
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Burritos Bigger Than Your Head 4/22/2005

I have actually measured Gilbert's El Indio's burritos and they are in fact bigger than your head, or at least my head. Gilbert's is a fine... more
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Great food, fun atmosphere and cheap drinks! 4/6/2005

This place rocks! My girfriends and I hang out on Friday nights for yummy chips and salsa and generous margaritas. The vegetarian burrito ... more
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Best Mexican Neighborhood Restaurant 2/27/2005

This restaurant has been around for ages and is authentic. The food is always great and they have some great combo specials. This is a great... more
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User review from Insider Pages 1/31/2005

This is the most funky little joint. It has the best Mexican food I have ever had. The Margaritas are sensational. The folks that run the... more
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The best 4/30/2004

No one beats Gilberts for great affordable Mexican food. Their burritos are huge and filled with fresh ingrediants. The only bad part of the whole restaurant is that you have to wait for a table. But the food is well worth the wait. And you wait in the bar so you can drink their margaritas while you wait. This is a place you'll find yourself going back to over and over. Pros: Food, Affordable Cons: , Cash only more
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The best 4/30/2004

No one beats Gilberts for great affordable Mexican food. Their burritos are huge and filled with fresh ingrediants. The only bad part of the whole restaurant is that you have to wait for a table. But the food is well worth the wait. And you wait in the bar so you can drink their margaritas while you wait. This is a place you'll find yourself going back to over and over. Pros: Food, Affordable Cons: , Cash only more
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User review from Insider Pages 2/25/2004

Our old standby Mexican spot; great albondigas. more
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This Is The Best 12/22/2003

Gilbert's is an old family favorite. It is great for groups and drinking perfectly salty-sweet margarita's. Their breakfast is a great deal (around 5 dollars with coffee). I highly recommend the machaca plate, heuvos con chorizo, and the albondigas soup. Gilbert's serves fresh tortilla chips, salsa, and spicy carrots marinated in oregano and garlic. This place is amazing for their beef and rich beans. If you like Mexican food made like your Abuelita used to make it then you have to try this place. Pros: Delicious, Inexpensive Cons: Crowded on Weekends more
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Editorial

  • In Short
    This family-owned eatery--decorated to the ceiling with Mexican- and Native American-themed artifacts--is usually packed with the hungry faithful. A standard array of combination...

  • 12/20/2006 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Sun - Thurs, 8am - 11pm; Fri - Sat, 8am - midnight
  • Payments: Cash
  • Neighborhoods: Sunpark, West LA
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