Gato Exotico

Cambridge, MA · Mexican restaurant

Rating
4.8/5
★★★★★ 4.8
Reviews
20
Rank in Cambridge
#13
of 464 restaurants
City Percentile
91%
rating percentile
Address
Gato Exotico, 100 Cambridgeside Pl, Cambridge, MA 02141
Phone
(339) 229-8787
Website
www.gatoexotico.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

Gato Exotico is a restaurant located in Cambridge, MA. It is one of 464 restaurants listed in Cambridge. Its 4.8-star rating is above the Cambridge city average of 4.3 stars. It ranks #13 of 464 restaurants in Cambridge. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Gato Exotico

Get ready for a vibrant culinary escape at Gato Exotico, a new Mexican restaurant and tiki bar coming to Cambridge. Step into a playful, retro-inspired world reminiscent of the 1990s, where every detail is designed for a lively and unforgettable... More

Hours

Saturday11 AM–11 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Kartik Bharadwaj · Feb 2026

The food was good and the drinks were great. My tamarind margarita was well made. The queso enchiladas were delicious. Didn’t order dessert so can’t comment on that for now. Their decor is very cat themed and the lighting is perfect. We were seated at the bar and the staff was super attentive. The pricing seemed reasonable for the quality on offer. I’d go back again.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Pegah Fard · Jan 2026

Hands down the cutest restaurant I’ve been to in Boston; I can’t say enough about the decorations and little details of the interior. The service is amazing! They brought us the wrong order and let us keep it :) The food has some room for improvement; it can be better seasoned for sure. The ingredients taste fresh though and they serve warm bottomless tortilla chips ! Also it’s cheappp!

★★★★★ 5.0 Georgia Kostopoulos · Jan 2026

The atmosphere is so fun! On top of that, all of the food was delicious. We loved the croquette plantains, and chicken enchiladas. You can tell everything was fresh and cooked perfectly. For dessert we had the churro bites and they did not disappoint. Sad they ran out of flan, but we’ll just have to come back again! Also, the Cafe Naranja with dessert was perfect!

★★★★★ 5.0 Yasmin C · Jan 2026

Amazing food and environment you feel like you’re transported somewhere else! Every ingredient tastes fresh and high quality. We had the potatoes with birria, the jicama watermelon salad (such a unique flavor), and two quesadillas which was way more than enough for 2 people. The tiki drinks are complex and flavorful, and I love that they specify the strength (fuerza) and sweetness. I really enjoyed the sapa perro. Santiago our waiter was super friendly and helpful. We’re looking forward to coming back again and bringing friends with us to share the experience and food.

★★★★★ 5.0 Stefan Schalk · Jan 2026

The group behind Wusong Road does it again. Top tier ambiance from the vibrant decor to the lavish presentation for the dishes. Portions are huge - a $18 main plate is more than enough on its own. Their tacos and enchiladas are lovely, but their real star is the side dishes: their rice and beans are astoundingly good and surprised me quite a lot. The biggest star though is the plátanos machos, panko-crusted plantains filled with cheese and deep fried. Addictive, unique, and out of this world. Go here and order those plátanos and a drink and have a good time. Also, while they still have the dori-nachos special, give those a shot. The most elevated Doritos you'll ever have.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Mexican restaurantEvent venueLunch restaurantTaco restaurant

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