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El Gitano

1125 E Sunset Dr, Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 714-1065
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Ranked #29 of 262 restaurants in Bellingham
Cuisines: Mexican
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
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Bellingham, Washington
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19 reviews 19 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

My wife and I visit "El Git" as we call it, about once a month to savor one of their "el Gitano Special Burritos" which is essentially a super pork burrito with all the trimmings. We love it. It is actually enough to share but usually we both order one and split it in half and take the remainder home... More

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Bellingham
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12 reviews 12 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

The food is average Mexican fare. The bar tenders have always been very accommodating and the karaoke crowd is pretty fun. One waitress with a terrible terrible attitude but the rest of the staff have always been reliably good.

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See 8 more reviews by OneTrippyHippy for Bellingham
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21 reviews 21 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2013 via mobile

I've been a loyal customer here for about 12 years. It is without question the best Mexican restaurant in town! The tacos al carbon are phenomenal as are the chips and salsa that accompany each meal. They also sell their salsa in a large to-go container for folks like me who eat it by the truckload! I'll definitely be back,... More

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See 10 more reviews by Theincrediblelunk for Bellingham
Bellingham, WA
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30 reviews 30 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2013

Had lunch with an old friend here last week and still the same friendly service and consistent food. This was our lunch place for many years until he moved away for his job. We naturally met here to reunite after a few years apart and had a great time. Stephen and staff are stll just as friendly as ever and... More

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See 5 more reviews by MrDuffer for Bellingham
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65 reviews 65 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2013

Weather you want to sing or you want to hear drunk singing, this is the place to go! Oh yeah their drinks and food are good also!!!

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Bellingham, Washington
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90 reviews 90 reviews
60 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
59 helpful votes 59 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2012 via mobile

This is 1 of the better Mexican restaurants in the Bellingham area. They have a very large menu and all the items seem to be good. They have good daily specials and everything seems to be reasonably priced. They also have a full bar which is nice if you're wanting a margarita to go with your meal. The atmosphere itself... More

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Bellingham, Washington
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52 reviews 52 reviews
43 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2012

There is nothing outstanding about the food. The menu is extensive. The atmosphere is festive. But it is just run of the mill Mexican like so many others.

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Anacortes, Washington
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2012

Of all the El Gitana restaurants, this one is be far the best. We love eating here and can always find something good, the right size, and reasonable prices. Very good wait staff.

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Surrey, Canada
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31 reviews 31 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 September 2012

My wife and I stopped in for a quick lunch last Saturday. The service was excellent as we were seated immediately with chips and salsa to start. The menu is very extensive with so many great choices. The food was excellent and the servings were so large we had to take half of it home. Prices are reasonable - so... More

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Bellingham, Washington
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9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2012 via mobile

Sit in the bar! Always so much fun with fabulous margaritas and great service. The fajita burrito is my favorite! Plenty to save for lunch the next day! Victoria is the best!

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