Gina's Mexican Cafe
opens at 11:30 tomorrow
Mexican restaurant Cafe
Established in Nanaimo, B.C. in 1986, this funky, colourful, Mexican restaurant has been a family run success and has been know as the "Pink house on the hill" since its renovation that same year. Family friendly. Great atmosphere. Gina's Mexican Cafe serves fresh and tasty Mexican food in the heart of downtown Nanaimo. Our specialties include delicious fajitas, burritos, tacos, chimichangas, soups, salads, Mexican beers, sangria and margaritas. Read more
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Doug S. 2016-05-02
Our 'home' is Nanaimo. However? We live in Red Deer now. But, every time we visit family, we hit Glnas!! It's just a must do!!!
Our 'home' is Nanaimo. However? We live in Red Deer now. But, every time we visit family, we hit Glnas!! It's just a must do!!!
Elaine W. 2016-02-27
Took my sister and dad to Gina's on her last night in town (for the first time!) after living here for 4 years and it totally lived up to the hype! I...
Took my sister and dad to Gina's on her last night in town (for the first time!) after living here for 4 years and it totally lived up to the hype! I...
Carol C. 2014-10-19
My sister and I wrote this review for Gena's 23 years ago on the bill. One of the owners put it up on the wall behind the bar. It stayed there for...
My sister and I wrote this review for Gena's 23 years ago on the bill. One of the owners put it up on the wall behind the bar. It stayed there for...
Robert R. 2018-07-19
Staff is uber friendly and food was filling and tasty, great value for portion size.
Staff is uber friendly and food was filling and tasty, great value for portion size.
Olivia Y. 2018-07-16
lots of seemed pre-prepared food not freshly cooked.
lots of seemed pre-prepared food not freshly cooked.
RJ D. 2018-06-25
Food was delicious and filling. They prepared it fast and served it with a smile.
Food was delicious and filling. They prepared it fast and served it with a smile.
Samantha G. 2018-06-13
One of my favourite local spots!
One of my favourite local spots!
Krista M. 2018-05-19
Great food and great service. Lots of gluten free options as well for celiac.
Great food and great service. Lots of gluten free options as well for celiac.
Angie O. 2018-02-11
I love working at this awesome place! Love my co-workers, regulars and new visitors. I'm so grateful for being part of the Gina's family.
I love working at this awesome place! Love my co-workers, regulars and new visitors. I'm so grateful for being part of the Gina's family.
Tamara M. 2018-02-05
We have been coming to Gina’s for many years. The food is consistently amazing, and gets to the table fast! The staff are super friendly and the...
We have been coming to Gina’s for many years. The food is consistently amazing, and gets to the table fast! The staff are super friendly and the...
Lisa H. 2017-12-12
Awesome service and very flexible and accommodating with celiac needs. Love this place!
Awesome service and very flexible and accommodating with celiac needs. Love this place!
Geoff S. 2017-10-23
Hadn't been here in years. Still Great food. Super friendly service. Will go again & again.
Hadn't been here in years. Still Great food. Super friendly service. Will go again & again.
Laurie M S. 2017-10-20
Been coming here for well over 30 years and will keep coming for another 30 years. Ice cold bevvies delicious appetizers & a warm & comfortable...
Been coming here for well over 30 years and will keep coming for another 30 years. Ice cold bevvies delicious appetizers & a warm & comfortable...
Lisa W. 2017-10-10
The portions are really big and boy was it good. The red sangria wasn't very good but the margaritas going by looked yummy
The portions are really big and boy was it good. The red sangria wasn't very good but the margaritas going by looked yummy
Janice K. 2017-09-14
Best Mexician food on Vancouver Island! Prices are great, decor is great and Barb (waitress) was a delight!
Best Mexician food on Vancouver Island! Prices are great, decor is great and Barb (waitress) was a delight!
Brook D. 2017-09-11
Everytime I come here I cant wait to come back! amazing food....service has always been great and they are busy allllll the time. Never have I had a...
Everytime I come here I cant wait to come back! amazing food....service has always been great and they are busy allllll the time. Never have I had a...
Kayla T. 2017-09-06
This was my second time coming here for a family dinner, as we all left very disappointed. We were seated in the patio section with a tiny fan on the...
This was my second time coming here for a family dinner, as we all left very disappointed. We were seated in the patio section with a tiny fan on the...
Pam McKay B. 2017-09-02
My favorite place to eat. Excellent food. Good portions and the salsa is THE BEST!!
My favorite place to eat. Excellent food. Good portions and the salsa is THE BEST!!
Maureen B. 2017-08-27
Food was fabulous and the service we received was first rate. We will definitely be back soon!
Food was fabulous and the service we received was first rate. We will definitely be back soon!
Noreen J. 2017-08-15
The service was great . The food and portions were awesome. I would definitely go back again
The service was great . The food and portions were awesome. I would definitely go back again
Updates from Gina's Mexican Cafe
Gina's Mexican C. 2016-04-10
J-Lo is moving to Nanaimo? Can anyone verify this info?
J-Lo is moving to Nanaimo? Can anyone verify this info?
Gina's Mexican C. 2016-04-06
Join us for Dining Out For Life Vancouver Island in support of AIDS Vancouver Island on Thursday, April 21 for lunch or dinner. 25% of the price of all food orders will be donated to Vancouver Island community members living with AIDS.
Join us for Dining Out For Life Vancouver Island in support of AIDS Vancouver Island on Thursday, April 21 for lunch or dinner. 25% of the price of all food orders will be donated to Vancouver Island community members living with AIDS.
Gina's Mexican C. 2016-04-05
#Nanaimo lunch especial: Chicken, spinach & grilled mushroom southwestern burrito, chili relleno on rice & ensalada
#Nanaimo lunch especial: Chicken, spinach & grilled mushroom southwestern burrito, chili relleno on rice & ensalada
Gina's Mexican C. 2016-04-04
An exclusive peek under the covers of our Veggie Burrito at our Nanaimo Mexican Cafe. www.ginasmexicancafe.ca
An exclusive peek under the covers of our Veggie Burrito at our Nanaimo Mexican Cafe. www.ginasmexicancafe.ca
Gina's Mexican C. 2016-04-02
Too few #Nanaimo #foodtrucks got you down today? Our pink house on the hill & many other #downtownNanaimo restaurant options have #takeout lunch & dinner every day. Come home to Gina's and take your meal wherever you want.
Too few #Nanaimo #foodtrucks got you down today? Our pink house on the hill & many other #downtownNanaimo restaurant options have #takeout lunch & dinner every day. Come home to Gina's and take your meal wherever you want.
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