Gina's Mexican Cafe

Gina's Mexican Cafe, Nanaimo 47 Skinner St - Nanaimo

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Last update on 07/06/2023
4,0
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Last update on 09/08/2023
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Last update on 09/08/2023
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Last update on 09/08/2023
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Last update on 07/10/2020
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Last update on 28/10/2022
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Last update on 28/10/2022
3,8
217 Reviews

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Lam Ko
+4.5
It has been 10 years since last visit. Maybe it's a little bit too late to make a review for this place. It is the best Mexican or Canadian Mexican restaurant in Canada I've been to so far. Lots of good memories here. Wish to visit it again soon.
Aug 26, 2017
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Dylan Corfield
+5
Been coming here for 28 years - consistently great food and good service - there is a reason they have been around for over 30 years. Probably something to do with all their sauces being freshly made in house and sourcing all local sea food !
Mar 21, 2017
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Mahoyvan
+4
UP - Lots of really good food with decent prices in a nice little house.

DOWN - Indoor seating can get warm on hot days but maybe that adds to the atmosphere!?

OUT - We usually get our Mexican fix from Baby Salsa because it's just down the road from us, but I'm glad we finally whipped up to Gina's. Very tasty halibut tacos and fresh shrimp. Chips and salsa were just right and so was the sangria. We'll be back for more!
Jun 07, 2016
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EllieTheBrit
+4
Hidden gem! This place is great, they have delicious fresh salsa, great drinks, nice atmosphere. It's simple and plain, not dressy at all but the food is decent.
Definitely worth a stop!
Dec 06, 2015
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Pepperman
+4
Island Mexican. Had been here before. It is a good road stop for a filling plate of Mexican..I had Enchiladas and it was a sizable portion. House salsa is very plain. They have a Chipotle salsa which was good. Reasonably priced also.
Mar 23, 2015
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JeromeBeEatin
+4.5
Classic. Gina's is a classic nanaimo establishment. Id say its more (canadian) Tex-Mex than authentic Mex. Its not cheap, but you get huge portions for what you pay, and they actually make it spicy when you ask for spicy which goes a long way in my book. Service is good, friendly staff. Not sure what kind of tequila they use in the margs but I have a feeling its cuervo gold.
Feb 14, 2015
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Don Jensen
+4.5
I had a great meal here at a reasonable price. Funky decor. Good menu. Friendly service.
Apr 02, 2014
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Goo
+4.5
Good Ol' Ginas. This is the go to place for unfussy tex-mex food especially if you want good portions and very colourful environment. Tacky/ festive, and damn pleasant. And if you're needy, the staff can handle modifications.The servers at Gina's have been here for a while, and they are sharp and cool as cucumbers even when swamped. Solid team.

The menu is small but with a fair bit of variety. The Adobe and Huevos Rancheros being something I fall back on. Oh and the molé sauce is peanut free, for those of you who care. It costs around $30 ish with tip for 2 people not including appy or drinks which is fair I think.

Not everything on the menu is a gem. I would avoid the tostada type salads if you're hungry and the dishes with baby shrimp because they're generally not the freshest. Although Prawns Coriander is one of my favourites, seafood here, like most restaurants, is not going to be the best. And sometimes the corn is wrinkly... but I'm not really complaining.

P.S. I would not recommend a party of 20, although I've seen it done,

*** /*****
Mar 12, 2014
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EtherealJess
+4.5
Gina's Genius Food. I am a huge fan of mexican food and needless to say, this place takes the gold! There was wonderful service and a wide variety of choices! When the food came it was fresh and hot! I would definitely suggest this place! :)
Dec 27, 2013
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ChefMom
+4.5
Fun Place. Great spot, lots of fun. A bit overpriced and certainly not authentic but OK. Service is good, setting is great. We go at least once a year.
Jul 03, 2013
5
Austin Jeng
+5
Lovely and warm welcoming staff! The atmosphere of this place is cozy, vibrant and very inviting. Food was yum !I got the burrito speciality and the flavours were good and well balanced.
5
Weslie Gould
+5
We had friends visit from out of town and they requested Mexican for dinner. We gave Gina's a go and it was FANTASTIC! So good actually that we went back two nights later again 🙈 Portions were great, prices fair, flavour top notch. Our kids came with us on the second visit and asked for seconds, and they're usually picky eaters (to be fair, kid-friendly Mexican food is usually some variation of cheese and tortilla, regardless they loved it). Churros for dessert was just the cherry on top. Highly recommend giving them a try!
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Dean Schilling
+5
Really good Mexican food. This was one of the best lunch restaurants visited on a 6 day Vancouver Island vacation. Great staff service too.
5
Aswathy Suresh
+5
A great get away to get some brilliant Mexican food. Tried their jalapeno cheese filled meal option and it was lip smacking. Drove 1.5 hours from Victoria just to try their food and their fancy lil place and it was worth it. Would definitely go there again. The place such a nice Mexican vibe and an amazing view! Do not miss this spot of you are crazy for the Mexican cuisine!
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Rita Rodriguez
+5
Loved this place, is not like 100 authentic but really good still, love their salsas and just everything will go again for sure! I could not even take a picture of my dish bc how fast I ate it

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Now Open
Monday:
11:30 AM - 08:00 PM
Tuesday:
11:30 AM - 08:00 PM
Wednesday:
11:30 AM - 08:00 PM
Thursday:
11:30 AM - 08:00 PM
Friday:
11:30 AM - 09:00 PM
Saturday:
11:30 AM - 09:00 PM
Sunday:
11:30 AM - 08:00 PM

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