Origen Gilbert

Reviews

• JM

  Jim Magda

  2 days ago
  5.0
  A fantastic experience! Reservation for 4 on a Saturday evening, booked through OpenTable. Upon arrival, my wife checked in and spoke to a Host (Christina I believe) requesting an indoor table. We were seated in their Wine Room and it was perfect! The ambiance, service and food were all exceptional and our friends, who were first time guests, were very impressed! Thank you to the staff and especially the Host for making our evening outstanding!
• AE

  Ashley Essex

  5 days ago
  4.0
  The food had great flavor, and everything was beautifully presented. The serving sizes were perfect for sharing, especially the appetizers. The steak was really good, although I felt like it was missing that authentic elote flavor I was expecting. The mashed potatoes came out a little cold, but our server quickly fixed the issue once I brought it to his attention. Unfortunately, the service was a little inconsistent. Our server seemed to be focused on a larger table next to us, which led to some delays, from asking what kind of water we wanted to getting our drinks and checking in with us. I think a little more time management would have made the experience smoother. The seating for two was also a little awkward. The tables are long, and there’s quite a bit of distance between the two seats, so you can’t really sit next to the person you’re dining with. It made the experience feel a little less intimate than I would have expected for a table for two. The hostess experience was also a little awkward. As we were walking to our table, she initially started to seat us, then said, “Oh, never mind, one second please,” and we ended up standing in the middle of the floor waiting for her to come get us. That said, the atmosphere was really nice and definitely gave Tulum restaurant vibes. The live music was a great touch and added to the overall experience. I’d definitely come back and try something else on the menu!
• SS

  Sonja S.

  Sep 27, 2026
  2.0
  Sometimes you let go of the wrong staff. When they opened, the food was amazing, Barbacoa with flavor that tasted like it cooked in spices for hours. That chef is clearly gone and I can't find a thing on the menu that's good. The salmon is awful, the Barbacoa is plain quick cooked rubbery meat with no flavor, even the guacamole needed salt and pepper. I've been here with a large party, a date, a couple of friends, multiple times and I think I'm done trying. It's not worth the prices listed to find something good after this many tries. The singer was so off pitch it hurt. At that point the live music is working against you. And honestly, it's so loud that when they seat you across from your date, you really can't hear a thing. I don't recommend Origen Gilbert for a date, a birthday, a girls night, or a celebration.
• MS

  Michael Serles

  Sep 26, 2026
  2.0
  First time there with a Friend. 2 beers 🍻 in and the bartender asks if we would mind cashing out for her? We said no problem! We may as well been invisible after that cause we were completely ignored. 3 waitresses at the end of the bar, was still two people behind the bar and our glasses were empty. So we said to hell with this and left. We were told to have a good afternoon by the three ladies at the hostess station, and I told them we were still thirsty, but obviously they didn’t want our business? Won’t be back. Limited draft selection anyway. Good luck staying in business with that kind of service.
• CG

  Coe Gutierrez

  Sep 5, 2026
  5.0
  Amazing first time here. Service was great, every staff member was very attentive, not just our direct server. Plates were taken away fast and the table kept tidy. Drinks were never an issue and always kept topped up. We started with the civeche and it was a unique take on the dish, almost a cross between a Thai coconut curry and traditional civeche. Not super citrus or acidic like most, cool coconut cream adds a nice texture and flavor. We both shared the filet tacos and short rib with mole, because we could decide on what to get, this way we both can try a couple dishes. Both were amazing! This was my dad's first time trying bone marrow and he liked it. The tacos were the most basic in flavor of the dishes we had, but everything punched above it's weight in the simplicity of the ingredients combined to make a really good taco. Throw some of their amazing hot sauces on it and it is definitely a highly elevated carne asada taco. Speaking of hot sauces, all 3 where super flavorful and all tasted great with completely contrasting profiles between each one. The hot roasted habanero one was my favorite, usually habanero hot sauces end up bland, but not this one, basic ingredients combined with technique to make the best habanero based hot sauce I've ever tried. Spice is not an issue for me, so I used the entire cup they brought, even though they warned of "a few drops" is all you need, I dumped it on everything , lol. The short rib mole was an top notch. The rib was smoky and tender, cooked well and oh so yummy. The mashed potatoes under the rib were good and seasoned perfect. The mole is unique from most you get in restaurants. Firstly, I think (hard to tell with mole and it's 12-67 ingredients) it's a sweet potato base, which is different from any I've had, it adds some sweetness without being weirdly sweet. Unlike most, it wasn't chocolate flavored at all, if there was chocolate it's subtle. The stand out flavor of it, is almost a mullein tea like, herby, chlorophyll flavor. Due to that mullein like flavor and lack of overbearing sweetness and chocolate, it might be a turn off to those who think sweetness and chocolate make a mole, a mole (it doesn't). I finished with their mango, wallnut bread, thing (forgot the name), it was decent and honestly the worst thing of what I had, not bad by any means, just wish I would have gone with the recommendations from the server instead, I just like mango so I gave it a try. Again, not bad at all, I was just impressed way more by everything else. Entry area for hostess is small, and it seems that reservations are preferable based off it being the first question they asked. We just showed up around 4:15, without a reservation and there was no issue for us getting a table, but you may want to make a reservation if you want to ensure a table is available for you. Definitely on the higher end of prices, but worth it. Great spot for date nights, it seems accommodating of larger groups as well. Parking is easy. Overall this place is amazing, and my father and I will be back to try even more great dishes.