Bistro Mexicana 129
Bistro Mexicana 129 129 Rue Principale, Gatineau
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What guests say about Bistro Mexicana 129

Bistro Mexicana 129 is especially appreciated for its flavorful Mexican cuisine, its fajitas, nachos, and margaritas, as well as its generous portions. The service is very often described as excellent, fast, and attentive, and the terrace is frequently mentioned as a major highlight. A few reviews, however, mention occasional delays and inconsistent quality at times, especially for certain dishes or takeout orders.

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4.6
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Reviews / Ratings for Bistro Mexicana 129

Photo of Jen Leduc
27 Sep 2026
Source: Google
4.7

Great place to eat some Mexican food! I'm disappointed on the taco takeout. They used to add the chips in a separate brown bag in replace of the taco shell. Now they only leave you 4 chips... it took away my taco shell experience. I did request the chips in lieu of the shell as I usually do. For 30$, I'd expect more... half a cup of beef, at that and the beef was cold... Maybe it's just me but this meal was disappointing what's the crunch without the taco and what's the taco without the beef. Plus, the tupperware is an almost 2 inches "deep" square 8 inches all around. Didn't fill me. But, that's the amount they serve even in the restaurant as I was told when I called inquiring about my meal. In addition, not worth my money. Its unfortunate bc it is good. You used to serve it much bigger and I was blown away of the amount. Now..... not so much.

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Response added on 27 Sep 2026
We are sorry, Jen, and we're actually trying to get a hold of you to compensate you for your dissapointment!
Photo of Yekaterina Nudelman
20 Sep 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Delicious!!! Highly recommend.

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Response added on 20 Sep 2026
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Photo of Matthew Ricks
11 Sep 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Had a lovely time on a date with my better half. The atmosphere was great and cozy. The service was impeccable and the food was excellent. Very ideal for a date or a small group of friends/family.

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Response added on 11 Sep 2026
Thsnk you. ❤️
Photo of Stratos Kalafatis
4 Sep 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Service was amazing. Angie and Andrea (server from another section) were great and Rodrigue the bartender was fun and gave good service. Angie is fun, smart, fast and professionnal. Food was great but really the service is top notch it really is what distinguishes itself. The patio was a bit quiet so ambiance was relaxed.

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Photo of Francois G
4 Sep 2026
Source: Google
5.0

I was asked to leave a 5 star review by Andrea (Seemingly awesome waitress but she was assigned to another table...) Angie our waitress and Rodrigue our barman for the night contributed to the awesome evening we had. W'ell be back!!! Fajitas at mexicana forever....although.... I was quite overfed with the single portion. P.S Backstreet Boys lack the mexican vibe. Good tunes anyways haha

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Photo of Bob Mess
25 Aug 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Mexico in Aylmer 🇲🇽🌴 Want to go to Mexico without leaving Aylmer? This is about as close as you can get! And I mean everything was perfect. The food, the atmosphere, the service—you name it. Hands down, this is a go-to spot with friends and family, because from the moment you walk in, they make you feel like family. Definitely coming back! 🌮🍹❤️

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Photo of Suzan Ibrahim
21 Aug 2026
Source: Google
3.7

Great service, great environment, but the food leaves something to be desired. Besides the meat being dried and feeling like it was left out, the price was high, and for what you get, it's not worth it. I might give them a second chance in the future, but I'll see.

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Photo of Adam B
21 Aug 2026
Source: Google
3.3

Atmosphere was good save for the wasps, service was great. The meat was dry and the dish was bland overall, and expensive for what you got. It was my first time here, and from the outside everything looked great, but I won't be coming back

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Photo of Stephanie
25 Jul 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Was fast and good even if it was jammed packed ! Great service, friendly staff !

Photo of phillip turner
16 Jul 2026
Source: Google
4.0

Excellent service, ordered chicken nachos, perfectly done. Came with a green and red house sauce and sour cream. Super tasty. Also tried their mango mojito, I'm a fan! Great patio!

Photo of sylvie madore
11 Jul 2026
Source: Google
5.0

What a great Mexican restaurant in the heart of aylmer the food was excellent and the staff very friendly a excellent. Evening a must stop when in aylmer Quebec

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Photo of Luke Smith
11 Jul 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Great Food!

Photo of Michael Lederman Real Estate Services
6 Jul 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Excellent service from Joey - timely professional and just blew my mind . Stands apart from the rest - comes to take order, suggest good choices on menu, checks in on me from time to time . Thanks Joey appreciate the restaurant experience .

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Response added on 6 Jul 2026
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Photo of Mayeli Duque
6 Jul 2026
Source: Google
3.0

We are regular clients but yesterday we had a terrible experience with the waiter, after we drank our cocktail 🍸, my friend asked to the waiter for our food and he answered us that he forgot our food. After waiting for more than 30 minutes I decided to talk with the manager and he was rude he said that we only were waiting for 10 minutes, conclusion we only want to have a great time, to have nice cocktail 🍹 and food but the experience was no great. Better service please ☺️

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Response added on 6 Jul 2026
We are sorry for this! 🙏 we were slammed but thats no excuse. The waiter has been spoken to.
Photo of Allison Power
3 Jul 2026
Source: Google
5.0

I ordered takeout and it was surprisingly quick since the restaurant was full (15 minutes). I ordered the Taco Salad (pictured) and it was really good. I will definitely come here again to try eating in

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Response added on 3 Jul 2026
Thank you. It's our pleasure. You can park anywhere in the neighborhood.No problem at all..❤️
Photo of Adam Climie
28 Jun 2026
Source: Google
4.7

The food is always great, the servings are generous and the service was amazing. Joey made our experience very enjoyable and we are sure to return.

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Response added on 29 Jun 2026
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Photo of Franck MG
28 Jun 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Bistro Mexicana 129 is a fantastic spot for authentic Mexican food. The dishes and drinks were delicious and truly reminded us of the flavors of Mexico. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and well prepared. The large patio is a real highlight, especially for families. There's plenty of space, and kids have room to play while everyone enjoys the meal. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, making it a great place to spend time with family or friends. We'll definitely be back!

Photo of D Smart
27 Jun 2026
Source: Google
4.0

Food and service was good. Location was great. They have a nice outdoor patio with plenty of shade.

Photo of Jason Meranger
23 Jun 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Best place For Mexican food on the planet

Photo of Tommyjj30
17 Jun 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Loved our experience at bistro! Our server Cedrik did an amazing job attending to our needs. He was lovely and really made us feel welcome.

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Response added on 21 Jun 2026
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Photo of Olivia Szczepanska
17 Jun 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Delicious food, cute patio, and amazing service! Cedrik was very attentive, welcoming and so kind. I will definitely be coming back!

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Photo of Bourgon
14 Jun 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Went to eat at the bistro Tuesday for supper and the food was delicious and the drinks too. The service was also impeccable thanks to our server Joey who made sure everything was okay for us. Definitely coming back this summer!

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Photo of Nicky B.
13 Jun 2026
Source: Google
4.7

Great food, beautiful Mexican wall art and awesome patio with live music. It was super busy, so food and beverages came out a little slow. That’s the only reason I gave a 4 star rating for service.

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Photo of Rodrigo
10 Jun 2026
Source: Google
5.0

As an Hispanic dude, I can honestly say that this place is worth the drive, if you’re coming from Ottawa. Our server Cedric was attentive and made the best recommendations. Definitely coming back.

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Response added on 11 Jun 2026
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Photo of Niki Johnson
8 Jun 2026
Source: Google
5.0

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing food, amazing atmosphere! The nachos and Bandera were fantastic, the margaritas were spot on, and the service was excellent. Very clean restaurant with a great vibe. One of our favorite spots in Aylmer! Gracias Amigos!🌮🍹🎉

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Opening hours

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  • Sunday 11:30 - 22:00
  • Monday 15:00 - 22:00
  • Tuesday 11:30 - 22:00
  • Wednesday 11:30 - 22:00
  • Thursday 11:30 - 23:00
  • Friday 11:30 - 23:00
  • Saturday 11:30 - 23:00

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