Gaba · Restaurant · Mexico City
Condesa cafe by day, one-star kitchen by night
Gaba runs two lives in one small Condesa room on Avenida Mazatlan: a low key cafe by day, a chef driven restaurant after dark. Concrete floors, exposed brick and a clean rectangular space make a deliberately plain stage, and the cooking supplies the drama. Menus move with the season and food arrives as shareable plates instead of a fixed tasting sequence, meant for a table that wants to order across the whole menu instead of settling on one dish each.
Chef Victor Toriz leads the kitchen. Gaba is the first restaurant of his own, and the cooking reads as personal, not a rehearsal of trends: direct flavors, confident seasoning, and a menu that keeps moving instead of settling into a fixed set of signatures.
The MICHELIN Guide awarded Gaba One Star in the 2026 Mexico selection, citing warm, polished service and sophisticated cooking behind the plain concrete and brick room. Inspectors singled out the offal: crispy tripe with Ocosingo cheese and roasted beet, and seared sweetbreads in a creamy chileatole sauce. Cocktails and the wine list are taken as seriously as the food, built to match courses, not sit on the side.
Gaba books through OpenTable, and the small room fills on weekends, so plan ahead.
Address: Av. Mazatlan 190, Colonia Condesa, Cuauhtemoc, 06170 Ciudad de Mexico, CDMX, Mexico, Mexico City
Gaba takes reservations through OpenTable. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go in Mexico City; use the booking link on this page to reserve direct.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 14:00 - 22:00
- Tuesday: 14:00 - 22:00
- Wednesday: 14:00 - 22:00
- Thursday: 14:00 - 22:00
- Friday: 14:00 - 22:00
- Saturday: 14:00 - 22:00
- Sunday: Closed
Frequently asked about Gaba
How do I get a reservation at Gaba in Mexico City?
Tables at Gaba are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Mexico City plan, our Mexico City partner handles the beach clubs and nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Gaba?
Gaba is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Gaba?
Gaba keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Gaba located?
Gaba is in Mexico City, at Av. Mazatlan 190, Colonia Condesa, Cuauhtemoc, 06170 Ciudad de Mexico, CDMX, Mexico. MyRSVP can build it into a full Mexico City itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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