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    Gabino's Diner

    4.3 (45 reviews)
    InexpensiveDiners, Latin American
    Open 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Chilaquiles de Pollo y Carne Asada en salsa verde
    Kimberly L.

    Such an awesome spot! The staff was extremely friendly and the service was so fast. We came here for lunch on a Wednesday afternoon, it wasn't so packed. Our server made great recommendations. We decided to order chilaquiles with salsa verde. My boyfriend order it with carne asada and I got it with chicken. Both were so good. I'm not that great with spicy food but it was still flavorful and tolerable. The ambiance was very family oriented and cozy. We are definitely coming back here.

    Gorditas
    Sara M.

    Food is good and service too. However, the place is dirty. I feel that if they took care better of their place it would be much better the experience.

    Fried steak sandwich ... It was very tasty!
    Joan T.

    Ate there earlier today while working in the area based on all you yelpers & your reviews I never normally order something like this but got the fried steak sandwich ( not sure what it's called). It was good . Considering the fact that the steak is thin... It was pretty amazing that it wasn't over cooked . It was yummy. I think next time I'm in the area I'll order something they're better known for such as their tacos etc. Definitely a dive & authentic which I like. (You know.... Diners, dives & drive thru s ) Lots of locals & construction worker types) Waiter didn't speak English all that well. Worth anther visit!

    Enchilada de Pollo with Steak and an Egg (spicy!) Photo Credit to Ashley Morgan Lebit.

    Great food. Would be happy to return despite the mediocre service. As this was my trip to Gabino's Diner, I was unsure what to expect. Although the outside might be a bit off putting (recommend parking in the strip mall parking lot located next door), the inside was popping! My party had a bit of trouble understanding the menu choices, but we ended up ordering the enchilada de pollo and three tacos de carnitas. Also, I'm still lost on what the mysterious red sauce was.

    Carnitas tacos

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    3 years ago

    Great food, nice people we have been eating there for years! The Flan is also fantastic!!

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    2 years ago

    This is not a fancy dining place. It's 'mom and pop'. But the food is great. Large portions.

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    Garbino's Diner we love their daily specials, Authentic Mexican food! We always stop by or order for pick up. Their tortas are amazing.

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    4 years ago

    Been here several times, food is to die for...my kids love it as well . Tacos are great. Chef is a gentleman. Come here and enjoy

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    7 years ago

    Stopped in on a whim and so glad we did! Very authentic, we had the quesadillas and enchiladas. Good beer, great food and service.

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    9 years ago

    Got the carinitas tacos. They were stellar. Place has a very dive feel to it but the food was fresh authentic and delicious.

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    Best Tortas I've ever had, amazing natural drinks. Little pricy but come in huge container

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