El Gitano Mexican Restaurant & Lounge – Mexican
Vibrant energy pulses through this spirited lounge, where the aroma of charred carne asada and sizzling fajitas drifts past guests sharing overflowing platters of zesty shrimp botana. The kitchen honors deep-rooted traditions through the earthy, bubbling heat of authentic stone molcajetes and coastal-inspired Burritos Vallarta, creating a festive atmosphere where every meal feels like a spirited celebration of bold Mexican flavors.
1125 East Sunset Drive, Bellingham WA 98226 https://elgitano.net/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, low-sodium, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, high-fiber, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, tlc, zone, volumetrics, renal, alkaline, juice-cleanse
Currently closed
Hours
- Tu-Th - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its well-prepared and high-quality cuisine, guests frequently rave about the delicious steak which stands out as a menu highlight. Reviewers highlight the professional and attentive service that makes it an ideal choice for special occasions, all while enjoying the comfortable and inviting setting.
Menu
Appetizers
- Baby Shrimp Botana - $19.99: Pre-cooked baby shrimp with pico de gallo, avocado, crushed chiles and lime juice Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bean Dip - $6.99: Refried beans covered with melted cheese and served with corn chips Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- California Nachos Large - $25.99: Beans, melted cheese, tomatoes, green onions, jalapeños, sour cream and guacamole Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gitano Platter - $24.99: Mozzarella sticks, nachos, quesadillas, taquitos, breaded mushrooms and jalapeño poppers Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Pizza - $13.49: Flour tortilla, choice of chicken or beef, beans, cheese, tomatoes, jalapeños, green onions, guacamole and sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
House Specials
- Fajitas - $25.99: Top sirloin steak or chicken breast cooked with onions, bell peppers, carrots and mushrooms. Served with rice and beans. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada - $25.49: Slices of tender skirt steak charbroiled and served with guacamole, jalapeños, green onions and tomatoes. Served with rice and beans. Available at: dinner, lunch
- El Molcajete - $38.99: Grilled carne asada, nopales, chicken, shrimp, jalapeño, green onions and chorizo sausage served in a heated molcajete with Mexican cheese, salsa, avocado, rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrito Vallarta - $29.99: Flour tortilla stuffed with crab and shrimp, topped with special sauce and served with sour cream and sliced avocado. Served with rice and beans. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood
- Arroz con Camarones - $24.49: Fresh prawns sautéed in special sauce with mushrooms and olives, served over a bed of rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Camarones a la Diabla - $24.49: Fresh prawns sautéed in butter, mushrooms, spices and a hot red sauce. Served with rice and beans. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Siete Mares - $26.49: Mussels, clams, crab, prawns, snapper, octopus and calamari cooked in natural juices Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetarian
- Enchiladas Espinacas - $17.99: Spinach sautéed with mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, cilantro and jalapeños rolled into three corn tortillas with veggie sauce and Monterey Jack cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Tamales - $16.99: Two tamales made with corn masa and filled with carrots, spinach and chile pasilla. Served with rice and whole beans. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Horchata - $5: Traditional Mexican rice drink
- Margarita Rocks - $7.99: Classic lime margarita served on ice
- Mexican Bottle Beer - $5.99: Imported Mexican beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Pepsi - $2.99: Fountain soda
Desserts
- Flan - $7.99: Traditional Mexican custard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Churros - $7.99: Fried dough pastry with cinnamon sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Sides
- Rice & Beans Side - $4.99: Mexican rice and refried beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole Side - $5.99: Freshly made avocado dip Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
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