Bistro Mexicana 129
Bistro Mexicana 129 129 Rue Principale, Gatineau
4.6
33 evaluations
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What guests say about Bistro Mexicana 129

A highly appreciated restaurant in Gatineau, with an average rating of 4.6/5 from 32 reviews. Most customers highlight the tasty food, generous portions, cocktails, and the warm, efficient service. Several also mention a nice atmosphere and a pleasant terrace, but a few reviews note that some dishes can sometimes be overpriced, lukewarm, dry, or less successful, as well as occasional service delays.

Summary based on 32 reviews.

Reviews / Ratings for Bistro Mexicana 129

Photo of Ava Chinn
18 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Honestly was a great afternoon dinner with a mix of great cocktails. Service was fast fast and very personable. Thanks for the service to the tall handsome joey.

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Response added on 19 May 2026
Thanks. ❤️
Photo of Mahmoud Hachem
15 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

My and my friend came for the steak fajitas and they were so delicious. Our server Cedrick was so kind and generous would highly recommend to come back!

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Response added on 16 May 2026
❤️
Photo of Madison George
14 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

The server Cedrik was a delight, very polite and talkative. Checked up on us multiple times and made our experience one of a kind. The food was exceptional. Overall was a great experience.

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Photo of cassandra wilson
14 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

The food was fresh and the service was excellent! Thank you to our waitress Andrea!

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Photo of camille desousa
14 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

The food was good! Our server Andrea was really nice!

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Photo of Gent Zaplluzha
9 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Came last night, the fajitas were amazing! We had a really lovely service experience with our server Cedrik (I think that’s how you spell it) and will definitely be coming back !

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Response added on 10 May 2026
❤️
Photo of Billy-Jo Barrett
29 Apr 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Always a good time!

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Response added on 30 Apr 2026
❤️
Photo of Hiba Iraqi
25 Apr 2026
Source: Google
1.0

so slow gives us our food so much later just beacause we are younger and they think we wont care weve been waitinh for around 1h30 this is not respectful never coming again

Photo of Pete H.
21 Apr 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Great food, large portions and great service. This is a must go to place if you're in the neighborhood!

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Response added on 21 Apr 2026
❤️
Photo of Marc Leblanc
19 Apr 2026
Source: Google
5.0

We had dinner, my wife and I for our 28th anniversary. The ambiance was really nice.The food (Chimichangas) was delicious. The cocktails were good. But what made our visit special was the impeccable and friendly service we received from a young man named Alex. He even volunteered to take pictures with my phone, of our special day. Good on you !!!! A-1

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Response added on 21 Apr 2026
Thank you! We love Alex too! ❤️
Photo of Evan Johnston
7 Apr 2026
Source: Google
5.0

The food was amazing, the portions were generous. I had the chicken tinga enchiladas and absolutely loved them.

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Photo of Miguel Rivest
31 Mar 2026
Source: Google
4.0

The food I got was alright, service was great, and the location is excellent. I did find we didn't get to see the server very often when we ate in the top floor. Could have been because it was busy. The amount of food is really good, but the way it was prepared left lots to be desired. My dish felt more like a bunch of produce in a bowl and less like a cohesive meal. My chicken was also extremely dry and I'm not usually one to complain. For the amount you pay, you do hope for a little more than that. I'd definitely go back, maybe another menu item would change my opinion, and maybe it was just an off night.

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Photo of Kamila Z
28 Mar 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Great food, great service by Alex, we will be back! Gracias!!!

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Response added on 28 Mar 2026
❤️ Gracias
Photo of D. G.
22 Mar 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Really great value meal (superb beef chili and banana-changa, with drinks), and outstanding service. Free and easy parking available. Locale, ambience and decor are superb if you want to escape to sweet corners from increasingly crowded urban areas in the NCR.

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Response added on 22 Mar 2026
Thank you!
Photo of Anik Monette
16 Mar 2026
Source: Google
5.0

We thought we would try the Bistro here in town. We had the Fajitas. Very disappointed. The meat was dried out, bland. For the price, we expected alot more bang for the buck. Drinks were good, service was as well.

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Photo of Reno Seal
15 Mar 2026
Source: Google
2.3

Definitely not authentic Mexican food. Bland, store bought out of the bag processed food! . Our dinner was awful We will not be returning. * update This most certainly happened. Seems to be the ongoing dialogue with this manager when called out on any particular negative review. Instead of accountability, demonstrates an overall lack of professionalism. Look at any negative reviews and the response given from management.

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This is clearly spam! Never happend folks!
Photo of Steven Lauzon
15 Mar 2026
Source: Google
3.3

Had the ground beef, greasy, bland and over spiced. Service was good, that's about it. Over priced items

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Photo of Tóthné Sándor Anita
11 Mar 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Serving up some really good enchiladas 🌮🔥 If you love Mexican food, this plate hits the spot every time 😋

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Response added on 11 Mar 2026
Gracias! ❤️
Photo of Dr Shahriar Jalali
16 Feb 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Very friendly team, specially Manuela. Very nice food. Good to try.

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Photo of Brice K.
16 Jan 2026
Source: Google
5.0

This restaurant was packed with people from different backgrounds—exactly the World I’d like to see us all living in.

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Response added on 17 Jan 2026
Thank you! We agree! 😊
Photo of Nathasha Proulx
14 Jan 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Absolutely one of my favourite restaurants! Their food, drinks, atmosphere, service, everything here is incredible! So many gluten-free options as well 😍😍😍

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Response added on 14 Jan 2026
Thank you! ❤️
Photo of David Leblanc
2 Jan 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Manu is great 10/10

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Opening hours

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  • Sunday 11:30 - 22:00
  • Monday 11:30 - 22:00
  • Tuesday 11:30 - 22:00
  • Wednesday 11:30 - 22:00
  • Thursday 11:30 - 22:00
  • Friday 11:30 - 22:00
  • Saturday 11:30 - 22:00

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