El Gato Cantina

El Gato Cantina

Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Burlington
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El Gato Cantina
7.1/10
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    Ranked #2 for Mexican restaurants in Burlington
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    Amanda
    "Great margs...Passion in the Desert is da bomb"(9 Tips)
    Chris S.
    "Dont miss the grilled corn its awesome."(2 Tips)
    Michele S.
    "Combo of a taco and enchilada is a great deal for the price!"(5 Tips)
    Rebecca H.
    "Scared of the crazy tequila infusions?"(2 Tips)
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  • jeanne m.heart icon on user image
    jeanne marieAugust 8, 2014
    Everything is good here. I love this place and come every time I'm in the Burlington area.
  • Jacob W.heart icon on user image
    Jacob WestAugust 4, 2013
    Don't waste your time at any other Mexican place in town! The Gato Burrito is awesome. The most authentic for sure.
  • Scott M.
    Scott MorraApril 13, 2014
    Horny Toad margarita is fantastic. Made the way it should be. Tequila, triple sec, like juice. No sour mix. Delicious and strong.
  • Susan A.
    Susan AbellJanuary 21, 2012
    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 M.heart icon on user image
    Rachel ManzSeptember 1, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    The restaurant made hot sauce called Gato Muerto is serious. They aren't kidding around about hot spicy it is. Delicious.
  • Michele S.
    Michele SchmidtDecember 31, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Combo of a taco and enchilada is a great deal for the price! Margs are delicious and authentic
  • Galen
    GalenOctober 10, 2011
    Go for the combinations! They are a great deal and you can try lots of different things on the menu.
  • Brian S.
    Brian SwichkowApril 21, 2012
    The "Shrimp Quesadilla" is $12.99, but a "Cheese Quesadilla" with shrimp added is only $10.75 ... menu loophole epicwin
  • Mag T.heart icon on user image
    Mag ThomasMarch 2, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Great food and service
  • Chris S.
    Chris SmithAugust 21, 2011
    Dont miss the grilled corn its awesome. Seriously get it....now. Why arent you flagging down a server? Ok thats better. Enjoy!
  • Jessie F.
    Jessie FallonMay 22, 2012
    The El Chinaco Anejo is $26 but it is the best margarita I have ever had!
  • Bridgette A.
    Bridgette AbareDecember 1, 2011
    Aguacate con queso..x2 Perfect for drinks and out!..Paired with a blood orange Margarita..Yum
  • John C.
    John ChildsAugust 30, 2013
    The chicken mole tacos are delicious!
  • Rebecca H.
    Rebecca Herath-RooseNovember 27, 2012
    Scared of the crazy tequila infusions? Don't be, ask for a taste.
  • Racquel M.
    Racquel MasonAugust 11, 2011
    Arrive early it always a 45 min wait. But I guess that mean the food is awesome!
  • Kate M.
    Kate ManewichAugust 8, 2013
    Get a Prickly Pear margarita!!
  • Amanda
    AmandaJune 30, 2012
    Great margs...Passion in the Desert is da bomb
  • Quinn H.heart icon on user image
    Quinn HoyleMarch 4, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    Best margs and tacos around 🌮
  • Zack L.
    Zack LubyOctober 5, 2011
    Grilled corn is awesome. So is the Barbacoa!
  • amanda
    amandaJanuary 7, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Stop being indecisive. Get it with pork.
  • Ted C.
    Ted CalcagniMay 18, 2012
    Go for the Dos Equis on tap.
  • Christopher S.
    Christopher SwansonFebruary 21, 2012
    Roja sauce = spicy. Verde = mild.
  • Michelle O.
    Michelle OwensJanuary 4, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Been going downhill ever since it opened. Margaritas are good, but the food isn't worth it.
  • Heather
    HeatherMarch 17, 2012
    Get the Pescado speciail !
  • Con Y.
    Con YayApril 21, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    silver dolla gonna make U holla!!
  • Michelle O.
    Michelle OwensAugust 27, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Holy crap, the jalepeno margarita is amazeballs.
  • Sami W.
    Sami WebberDecember 26, 2011
    Beef taquitos are great, but the chicken not so much.
  • Chris S.
    Chris SpensleyNovember 5, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Chili Verde is the play here
  • Jonathan B.heart icon on user image
    Jonathan BlairOctober 21, 2014
    Average tacos, but very strong margaritas
  • Jen G.
    Jen GreenApril 1, 2012
    Try the dead cat!
  • Robert D.
    Robert DockstaderAugust 13, 2011
    The food is AMAZING!!!!! N.
  • Whitney F.
    Whitney FDecember 21, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Blood. Orange. Margarita.
  • Rob C.
    Rob CoburnApril 1, 2012
    Courtney Rocks
  • Liz W.
    Liz WoodsAugust 8, 2012
    Don't go here drunk on a Tuesday night
  • Wes
    WesAugust 17, 2011
    Avoid the guacamole, it's overpriced and disappointing.
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El Gato Cantina
169 Church St (btwn Main & King St)
Burlington, VT 05401
United States
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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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Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
  • Mon–Tue, Sun
    • 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
  • Wed–Thu
    • 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
  • Fri–Sat
    • 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
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(802) 540-3095
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