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06/02/2026
We’re celebrating the summer season with Gabbi’s 20 Year Anniversary! Join us all summer as we celebrate with monthly throwback specials, summer cocktails, and more! Make your reservation with us online with . For private cellar and larger groups, please call us. 🥂🥂
05/28/2026
Gabbi’s Cellar is our best kept secret ~ celebrate with us this summer with an intimate + rustic experience. Private dining up to 12 guests • lunch + dinner, adults only • prix fixe + custom menus available! Inquire within. 🥂
05/21/2026
We look forward to celebrating our Orange community and the 2026 graduates this week! Reservations encouraged via . For availability or larger groups, please call us! 🥂
05/15/2026
We’re featuring our short rib taquitos this weekend as part of our Gabbi’s 20 Year Throwbacks! Join us this weekend and make your reservation with .
SHORT RIB TAQUITOS | braised beef, cabbage slaw, grilled tomatillo salsa, crema, queso fresco, guacamole
05/10/2026
Happy Mother’s Day ❤️ Feliz dia de las Madres to the ones we honor and celebrate today + always, with a special shout out to our own ! Join us all day starting at 10 with Gabbi’s Mother’s Day Brunch.
05/08/2026
We’re celebrating Mother’s Day all weekend! Celebrate with us starting at 11 on Saturday and Sunday Brunch from 10-2! Reservations are encouraged, please call us for availability. 🥂
05/07/2026
Celebrate Mother’s Day with us at Gabbi’s! We’re featuring specials + Sunday Brunch. Reservations encouraged via . For larger groups, please call us! 🥂
05/03/2026
CINCO DE MAYO 🇲🇽 Join us this Tuesday with specials all day starting at 11! Indoor + outdoor dining available, reservations encouraged in advance with .
SANDIA MARGARITA 🍉 • MEZCALITAS • TEQUILA FLIGHT • THROWBACK TAQUITOS • FISH TACOS 🌮
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04/30/2026
We are currently booking Cinco de Mayo and Mother’s Day Weekend at Gabbi’s ~ join us and celebrate the month of May + make your reservations. For larger groups and private cellars, please inquire within!
04/23/2026
Our Jalapeño Pepino Margarita, IYKYK ~ perfect for patio weather + a Gabbi’s classic! Join us daily starting at 11. View our menus and make your reservation online with !
JALAPEÑO PEPINO MARGARITA | ucumber infused tradicional blanco, jalapeño bitters, lime, agave, chili salt 🌶️
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04/09/2026
Our queso fundido is a Gabbi’s classic + made to share! Prepared fresh to order and cast-iron and house tortillas. Join us daily starting at 11, reservations encouraged with !
queso fundido con chorizo / oaxacan cheese, shiitake mushroom, red chorizo, tomatillo crudo, escabeche
04/03/2026
Join us this Easter weekend and celebrate at Gabbi’s 🌷We’re featuring lunch + dinner specials and Sunday Brunch at 11. Reservations encouraged via , for larger parties please call us!
04/02/2026
We’re starting our 20th year anniversary celebration with our favorite throwbacks, starting with Tacos Dorados, on special starting tonight at 5! Join us all weekend into Easter Sunday. Reservations via + phone! Let us know what throwbacks you want us to bring back! 👇
TACOS DORADOS 🌮 | birria, pico de gallo, mexican crema, avocado mousse, queso fresco, salsa cruda
03/29/2026
Join us all day with dinner starting at 5 ~ we’re currently booking Easter weekend with Sunday Brunch starting at 11. Make your reservation with , for larger groups please call us! 🥂
03/25/2026
Our tacos are classic for a reason ~ made fresh to order with handmade gmo-free corn or flour tortillas. Enjoy on our menus daily or pre-ordered taco kits! 🌮
TACOS DE CAMARONES | camarones / shrimp arbol, oaxaca cheese, cabbage, pico de gallo, jalapeno crema
01/29/2026
Citrus season is here! We’re rotating our seasonal favorites, including our ensalada de citrico, featuring locally sourced citrus from our farmers markets. 🍊
Enjoy on our lunch + dinner menus!
ENSALADA DE CITRICO | cara cara, blood orange, mint, beets, avocado, panela cheese, arugula, lime dressing
01/21/2026
Gabbi’s at night is always a vibe ~ located in the heart of Old Towne Orange with our signature “g” sign. View our menus, story, and make your reservation online with link in bio. ✨
12/16/2025
We’re in holiday mode at Gabbi’s! Join us this holiday season as we celebrate all things merry. Book your reservation in advance for Christmas Eve, larger groups and more!
🎄OPEN CHRISTMAS EVE 11-8
🎁 GIFT CARDS IN ANY QUANTITY online + in person
🥂 CELLAR + LARGER PARTIES
✨ OPEN NYE + NYD
12/13/2025
Join us this holiday season and give the gift of Gabbi’s! Gift Cards are available for purchase online and in-person. Book your celebration and Christmas Eve reservations via . For larger groups, please call us!
🎄Open Christmas Eve 11-8
🎁 Gift Cards available in person + online
🥂 Booking large groups and luncheons
12/04/2025
We’re in holiday mode at Gabbi’s! Reservations for the season are encouraged in advance. For larger groups + parties, cellar availability and more, please call us!
quesillo en salsa verde / artisanal oaxacan mozzarella in panko, green chorizo, chicharrones, escabeche
11/27/2025
We are grateful for another holiday season at Gabbi’s ~ from our team to yours, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. We’re closed today and open tomorrow with normal hours. 🍁
Book your holiday reservations, luncheons, cellars, and more in advance. Inquire within for availability.
11/21/2025
Colder weather and birria just go together ~ we’re featuring it all weekend starting at 11. Boom your holiday reservations in advance with . For larger groups, please call us.
QUESA BIRRIA | house birria, jack cheese, double corn tortilla, birria consume, jalapeño sauce, red cabbage escabeche 🔥
11/07/2025
Join us this weekend as we close out our 7 Days of Mole with our featured Mole Xico, starting tonight at 5. This mole originates from Veracruz, and is sweeter + spicy made with chiles, spices, prunes, and more. Reservations via + phone!
MOLE XICO TAQUITOS | jidori chicken, oaxaca cheese, fennel-green apple escabeche, crema, sesame
MOLE XICO ENMOLADAS | jidori chicken, spiced butternut squash, rajas, corn, handmade corn tortillas, crema, queso fresco
🍷 PAIRING | Guanamé Malbec Blend, Valle de Jaral de Berrios, San Felipe, Guanajuato, Mexico
11/05/2025
Gabbi’s 7 Days of Mole is finishing out with our featured Mole Xico starting tonight at 5! Originating from Veracruz, this mole is known for being sweet + spicy, prepared from scratch with chiles, spices, currants + prunes. Reservations encouraged via !
MOLE XICO ENMOLADAS | jidori chicken, spiced butternut squash, rajas, corn, handmade corn tortillas, crema, queso fresco
MOLE XICO TAQUITOS | jidori chicken, oaxaca cheese, fennel-green apple escabeche, crema, sesame
🍷 PAIRING | Guanamé Malbec Blend, Valle de Jaral de Berrios, San Felipe, Guanajuato, Mexico
10/31/2025
GABBI’S 7 DAYS OF MOLE | continues this weekend with Mole Negro ~ this is the most complex + silky of all moles made with over 24 ingredients and originating from Oaxaca. Celebrate Dia de los Mu***os and Gabbi’s Moles all weekend starting at 5. Reservations encouraged via . 🎃
MOLE NEGRO | braised short rib, roasted baby carrots, glazed onions, prunes
SHORT RIB EMPANADAS | mole negro, green apple + fennel slaw, sesame seeds
🍷 PAIRING | Cañada de los Encinos Vinsur, Valle de Guadalupe
Address
141 S Glassell Street
Orange, CA
92866
To get to S Glassell Street in Orange, those using public transport can take the Orange County Transit Authority (OCTA) bus route which stops at the intersection of S Glassell St and W Almond Ave. Alternatively, those driving can take CA-57 S and exit onto Chapman Ave. From there, turn right onto N Grand St and then left onto E Chapman Ave. Finally turn right onto S Glassell St where parking is available along the street or in nearby parking lots.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
10am - 9pm |
| Tuesday |
11am - 9pm |
| Wednesday |
11am - 9pm |
| Thursday |
11am - 9pm |
| Friday |
11am - 11pm |
| Saturday |
11am - 9pm |
| Sunday |
11am - 9pm |
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What people say
Mexican restaurants are known for their bold flavors, vibrant colors, and hearty portions. Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen on S Glassell Street in Orange is no exception to this rule. This restaurant offers a unique twist on traditional Mexican cuisine by integrating modern gastronomy with indigenous recipes. Gabbi Patrick, the owner and chef, has a passion for preserving the rich culinary heritage of Mexico while also adopting an eco-gastronomic approach.
One of the standout dishes at Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen is the Cochinita Pibil Tacos. The slow-roasted pork is marinated in achiote paste and orange juice, giving it a tangy and slightly sweet flavor that pairs perfectly with the pickled red onions and habanero salsa. Another must-try dish is the Enchiladas Suizas, which are filled with tender chicken and topped with a creamy tomatillo sauce.
In addition to their delicious food, Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen also offers an extensive selection of tequilas and mezcals. Their knowledgeable staff can help you find the perfect pairing for your meal or guide you through a tasting flight.
Overall, Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen is a fantastic choice for anyone looking for authentic Mexican cuisine with a modern twist. The attention to detail in every dish and commitment to supporting local farms make this restaurant stand out from the crowd.
