Discover the vibrant flavors of Mexico right here in Orange County at Gabbi’s Mexican Kitchen Orange. This beloved eatery brings the heart and soul of Mexican cuisine to your plate, offering a menu brimming with traditional dishes crafted with fresh, high-quality ingredients. From zesty appetizers to satisfying main courses, Gabbi’s Mexican Kitchen Orange provides a culinary journey through Mexico’s diverse regional specialties.
Starters to Ignite Your Palate
Begin your Mexican dining experience with Gabbi’s enticing appetizers, perfect for sharing or enjoying solo.
Seasonal Guacamole + Chips
Indulge in the classic seasonal guacamole + chips, a refreshing blend of creamy avocado, spicy serrano chiles, and salty queso fresco, topped with crisp radish. This quintessential Mexican starter is the ideal way to kick off your meal at Gabbi’s Mexican Kitchen Orange.
Mole Tostaditas
Experience the rich and complex flavors of mole with the mole tostaditas. These crispy tostadas are layered with shredded Jidori chicken, smothered in mole sauce, and finished with cabbage, crema, queso fresco, and radish. A delightful combination of textures and tastes awaits you.
Gorditas Al Pastor
For a satisfying bite, try the gorditas al pastor. Crispy masa cakes are filled with flavorful Kurobuta pork belly, zesty serrano-cilantro salsa, sweet pineapple, onions, and watercress, completed with queso fresco and crema. This dish is a true representation of Mexican street food elevated.
Quesillo En Salsa Verde
Savor the unique quesillo en salsa verde, featuring artisanal Oaxacan mozzarella coated in panko, served alongside green chorizo, crispy chicharrones, and escabeche. The tangy salsa verde perfectly complements the rich cheese and savory accompaniments.
Empanadas De Viento
Delight in the airy empanadas de viento, inflated tortillas filled with a delicious mixture of shrimp, nopales, green chorizo, crema, and queso fresco, drizzled with roasted tomatillo salsa. These light yet flavorful empanadas are a must-try.
Tlacoyo De Aguacate
Vegetarian diners will appreciate the tlacoyo de aguacate. This oval masa cake is topped with black beans, creamy avocado, sweet moscato grapes, refreshing Persian cucumber, green onion, queso fresco, and a sprinkle of lime sea salt. A light and flavorful vegetarian option.
Queso Fundido Con Chorizo
Indulge in the rich and cheesy queso fundido con chorizo. Oaxacan cheese is melted to perfection with shiitake mushrooms and red chorizo, served with tomatillo crudo and escabeche. Perfect for dipping and sharing.
Taquitos Con Salsa Verde
Enjoy the crispy taquitos con salsa verde, available with your choice of beef or papas (potatoes). These taquitos are topped with crema, queso fresco, roasted tomatillo salsa, guacamole, cabbage, and radish for a satisfying and flavorful bite.
Braised Beef Quesadilla
The braised beef quesadilla is a hearty and comforting choice. Tender beef cheek and Oaxaca cheese are melted between tortillas and served with escabeche and tomatillo crudo. A satisfying and flavorful quesadilla experience.
Refreshing Ensaladas
Complement your meal with a fresh and vibrant salad.
Ensalada De Casa
The ensalada de casa is a light and refreshing mix of spring greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, pepitas, radish, and queso fresco, dressed with a tangy lime sea salt vinaigrette. A perfect starter or side salad.
Ensalada De Citrico
For a burst of citrus, try the ensalada de citrico, featuring cara cara and blood oranges, fresh mint, creamy avocado, panela cheese, and arugula, all tossed in a zesty lime dressing. A vibrant and flavorful salad.
Ensalada Primavera
The ensalada primavera offers a delightful combination of kale, sweet moscato grapes, candied pistachios, creamy avocado, red onion, and goat cheese, dressed with a cabernet vinaigrette. A flavorful and texturally interesting salad.
Tacos: A Mexican Staple
Choose your filling and enjoy authentic Mexican tacos. House-made corn and flour tortillas are available.
Carnitas Tacos
Savor the classic carnitas tacos, filled with tender, slow-cooked pork, topped with fresh pico de gallo and guacamole. A true taste of traditional Mexican flavors.
Pollo Tacos
The pollo tacos feature flavorful achiote chicken, topped with pico de gallo, cabbage, queso fresco, and a creamy chipotle aioli. A delicious and well-balanced taco option.
Camarones Tacos
Spice lovers will enjoy the camarones tacos, filled with shrimp arbol, Oaxaca cheese, cabbage, pico de gallo, and a jalapeno crema. A zesty and satisfying seafood taco.
Veggie Tacos
Vegetarian taco enthusiasts will love the veggie tacos, featuring a flavorful mix of shiitake and maitake hongos, rajas, red onion, huitlacoche, ejotes, and Oaxaca cheese, finished with morita salsa. A hearty and delicious vegetarian option.
Puebla Tacos
For a protein-packed option, try the Puebla tacos, filled with grilled carne asada, smoked applewood bacon, Portuguese sausage, grilled onions, and cheese, topped with morita salsa. A robust and flavorful taco choice.
Main Courses: Mexican Culinary Excellence
Explore Gabbi’s signature main courses, showcasing authentic Mexican flavors and culinary artistry.
Pozole Verde
Warm your soul with the pozole verde, a flavorful soup featuring pescado (fish), littleneck clams, shrimp, heirloom hominy, arugula, radish, onion, avocado, lime sea salt, and cilantro. A comforting and complex Mexican stew.
Pez Del Dia
Enjoy the fresh pez del dia, featuring pan-seared striped bass, served with chipotle sauce, epazote pesto, sunburst squash, green beans, corn, and squash blossom. A sophisticated and flavorful seafood dish.
Enchiladas De Camarones
Indulge in the creamy enchiladas de camarones, filled with shrimp, spinach, and cheese, smothered in a creamy poblano sauce, and served with garlic white rice, frijoles negros, and queso fresco. A rich and satisfying enchilada dish.
Eduardo Burrito
For a hearty appetite, the Eduardo burrito is a perfect choice. This large burrito is filled with 8 oz. of grilled adobo steak, black beans, garlic white rice, pico de gallo, guacamole, crema, cheese, and guajillo sauce. A substantial and flavorful burrito experience.
Enchiladas Suizas
The classic enchiladas suizas feature nixtamal tortillas filled with Jidori chicken and cheese, covered in a roasted tomatillo sauce, cream, avocado, and queso fresco. A timeless and delicious Mexican favorite.
Arrachera
Meat lovers will relish the arrachera, an 8 oz. prime skirt steak served with cebolla asada, nopales, Mexican corn, and escabeche. A flavorful and satisfying steak dish.
Pozole Verde (Again Listed – Likely a Menu Repeat)
Gabbi’s Mexican Kitchen Orange invites you to experience the true taste of Mexico. Visit us and savor these authentic dishes and more!
