El Gato Cantina

For traditional Mexican food and drinks in a traditional Mexican setting, visit El Gato Cantina in Burlington for the authentic experience you crave.

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  • Phone

    (802) 540-3095

  • Website

    elgatocantina.com

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  • Type

    Mexican Restaurant

Address

169 Church St (btwn Main & King St) Burlington , VT 05401 United States

Reservations No
Outdoor Seating Yes
Drinks Cocktails

Comments / 35


Keywords:

margaritas tacos tequila grilled corn good service desserts blood orange dinner good for special occasions jalapeños lunch
jeanne marie

Everything is good here. I love this place and come every time I'm in the Burlington area.

Jacob West

Don't waste your time at any other Mexican place in town ! The Gato Burrito is awesome. The most authentic for sure.

Scott Morra

Horny Toad margarita is fantastic. Made the way it should be. Tequila , triple sec , like juice . No sour mix . Delicious and strong.

Susan Abell

make sure to avoid the curved table at the top of the ramp. The person in the chair has a kitchen view and a light from the hostess station in their eyes. And, the table is freezing on cold nights.

Rachel Manz

The restaurant made hot sauce called Gato Muerto is serious. They aren't kidding around about hot spicy it is. Delicious.

Michele Schmidt

Combo of a taco and enchilada is a great deal for the price! Margs are delicious and authentic

Galen

Go for the combinations! They are a great deal and you can try lots of different things on the menu.

Brian Swichkow

The "Shrimp Quesadilla " is $12.99, but a "Cheese Quesadilla " with shrimp added is only $10.75 ... menu loophole epicwin

Mag Thomas

Great food and service

Chris Smith

Dont miss the grilled corn its awesome. Seriously get it....now. Why arent you flagging down a server? Ok thats better. Enjoy!

Jessie Fallon

The El Chinaco Anejo is $26 but it is the best margarita I have ever had!

Bridgette Abare

Aguacate con queso..x2 Perfect for drinks and out!..Paired with a blood orange Margarita..Yum

John Childs

The chicken mole tacos are delicious!

Rebecca Herath-Roose

Scared of the crazy tequila infusions? Don't be, ask for a taste.

Racquel Mason

Arrive early it always a 45 min wait. But I guess that mean the food is awesome!

Kate Manewich

Get a Prickly Pear margarita !!

Amanda

Great margs ...Passion in the Desert is da bomb

Zack Luby

Grilled corn is awesome. So is the Barbacoa !

Quinn Hoyle

Best margs and tacos around ????

amanda

Stop being indecisive. Get it with pork .

Ted Calcagni

Go for the Dos Equis on tap .

Christopher Swanson

Roja sauce = spicy . Verde = mild.

Michelle Owens

Been going downhill ever since it opened. Margaritas are good, but the food isn't worth it.

Heather

Get the Pescado speciail !

Con Yay

silver dolla gonna make U holla!!

Michelle Owens

Holy crap, the jalepeno margarita is amazeballs.

Sami Webber

Beef taquitos are great, but the chicken not so much.

Jonathan Blair

Average tacos , but very strong margaritas

Chris Spensley

Chili Verde is the play here

Jen Green

Try the dead cat!

Robert Dockstader

The food is AMAZING!!!!! N.

Whitney F

Blood. Orange . Margarita .

Rob Coburn

Courtney Rocks

Liz Woods

Don't go here drunk on a Tuesday night

Wes

Avoid the guacamole , it's overpriced and disappointing.

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