Santa Monica Mexican Food
Family run and serving our community since 1974
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2026 Most Loved Winner Mexican Food

Congratulations to all winners and for all the businesses making Santa Monica the best community to serve!

Photo Credit: Sam Cohen
Gilbert’s El Indio is featured in the Santa Monica Daily Press as a business selected for the “Our Pico” portrait gallery. The art exhibition demonstrates how the Pico business district maintained their resiliency during the COVID-19 pandemic.

We are featured in an article about Jodie Sweetin’s full weekends in Los Angeles and Santa Monica.
Community
Our relationship with the Santa Monica community began in 1974 and continues today.
Gilbert’s El Indio Wins Santa Monica’s 2024 Most Loved Mexican Food Award
Gilbert’s El Indio Wins Santa Monica’s 2024 Most Loved Mexican Food Award Thank you to our supporters for voting Gilbert’s El Indio as your 2024 Most Loved Santa Monica Mexican Restaurant! We are honored to be featured in this year’s Santa Monica Most Loved...
Gilbert’s El Indio Wins Santa Monica’s 2023 Most Loved Business Award
Gilbert’s El Indio Wins Santa Monica’s 2023 Most Loved Business Award Thank you to our familia y amigos for voting Gilbert’s El Indio as your 2023 Most Loved Santa Monica Mexican Restaurant & OutDoor Dining Patio Finalist! We are honored to be featured in...
Keeping Our Familia y Amigos Healthy
We want to thank all of you for making it possible for Gilbert’s, El Indio to remain open. Our sincere and overwhelming gratitude goes out to everyone who has come in through our doors. Thank you for your encouragement, love, and...
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Opening Hours
Monday - Saturday: 8am - 9pm
Sunday: 8am - 2pm



