My dad has been coming here for years and always has brought us taco meat, and let me tell you, it is out of this world. I finally got the chance to stop in here with him and let's just say I neeeeed to try these tamales for sure next time I'm home. You also need to pick up their homemade chips, they're absolutely phenom. Check out my pics, you can see for yourself! read more

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Nice grocery store, has a good variety, from deli to meat counter, they also have fresh guacamole, homemade salsas, chips, tamales, and a bakery area. New to area and really enjoying this store read more

La Gaviota - Front entrance - Imported Food Near Me - Cedar Lake, Indiana

Hidden gem! The restaurant portion is in the back area of the grocery store. Limited seating for those dining in- but the food was very good. Along with their house salsa (which was a little sweet) they offered 2 other salsas that were great. Highly recommend the Shrimp Burrito Suiza! read more

La Gaviota - Shrimp Burrito Suiza with rice & beans. Side of spicy veggies, really good! - Imported Food Near Me - Cedar Lake, Indiana

Lovely little authentic store, prices are great. Staff is friendly store is clean. Their meat is fresh and delicious, and very fairly priced! One of my favorite places to shop. read more

Best tacos in town! I've tried different places in Lowell, Cedar Lake and these beat all of them! authentic tacos and they are delicious! specially carne asada tacos! read more

First several times we went here the food was awesome. The owner is great, his family is super nice. But, The last time we went it was under cooked. Cheese wasn't melted in Chile Rellano, Cheese was still kind of hard and shaped still, he put sliced onions on top of Chile rellano. We love this place in the past. They were one of the reason's we moved to Cedar Lake. But like i said our last visit was very disappointing. I think it was a different cook there. I wan t to go back so bad, but I'm afraid of it being that cook. Got to look inside before entering i guess. I know it was probably a one time thing. But don't let me discourage you all. They are great people there. We still shop in the store. We always see the kids with their 2 wheel carts getting items from their storage when i pass in morning. They put a lot of pride and care into store. read more

Very nice people that run this business. Always a pleasure shopping here. Helpful a variety of meat homemade tamales. Fresh vegetables.

Very good food! My go to for real Mexican food. If you want a place that won't disappoint ? This is it

I work in the area so I stop at least once a week for take out so I can eat in my car. Well today I stopped and ordered 2 tacos along with a can of soda. As I was waiting for my food, I checked my receipt as I was scanning it I had noticed a .75 take out charge. I was shocked to see this and especially during Covid. Bare in my mind that I wasn't dinning in. I've been too other restaurants during the pandemic for take out and I've never been charged. This leaves a very sour taste in my mouth. I like the food but this very unacceptable. As a result I've notified my co-workers in the area about this practice who come in for an occasional meal read more

Wonderful Family who own La Gaviota restaraunt/store! Excellent Food! the only thing I don't care for is the Flirty waitress who has a "special nickname" (Mr. Felix) for my husband, acts like a bartender in a gentlemen's club, treated him like royalty while practically ignoring me, speaking to him in Spanish not realizing that I Understood Every Word! read more

Our first time tonight; and it was excellent! Best Mexican we've had in NWI. Plus, super convenient for us, and the price was great also. We had Enchiladas, Beef Burrito, Steak Chimichanga, and Tamales. Each was excellent! I always start with Enchiladas - I get cheese, beef and chicken - this way I can test all three to judge the restaurant. The Seagull passed with flying colors. We will be going back! read more

Went with my family for a nice authentic Mexican meal My husband had a carnitas burrito and he loved it! My son and I both had asada tacos and they were spot on! The service is great here, our waitress is a sweet gal with attention to detail. We shopped at their attached grocery store for some meat prior to heading out takes us a while to get there, about 35 minute drive, but worth it :) The prices are reasonable as well. Will definitely keep going back, I found my favorite spot Keep up the good work, the great food, and great service read more

My friend went to this restaurant and it's was hair in her food. The lady refused to remake the chicken burrito and ask her to pay for it even though my friend never eat the burrito to top everything off, the lady ask my friend to never return to the restaurant. So this a warnings eat at your own risk!!! read more

The coolest place!! It's a grocery store in front restaurant in the back!!! Cranking out fresh authentic Mexican food.. They have a nice selection of beer and spirits... Highly recommend it!! Fried ice cream Yummy! Presentation was extra nice... read more

La Gaviota - Opening act Chips and salsa!!! - Imported Food Near Me - Cedar Lake, Indiana

I've been looking for a Mexican store since I moved to the area. I was extremely excited when I saw their advertisement in a local calendar. Stopped by this weekend and wasn't disappointing. They store is small, clean, and inviting. It's no packed to the ceiling like other small stores, which I hate. The owner overheard my wife and I talking about how nice everything was and she talked to us for a little while and explain about the fresh food, tamales, carnitas, etc. Extremely pleasing. Once the holidays are over I'll be back to try all of that stuff that looked delicious. Also, I'm a fan of Goya products. I was surprised on how this smaller store had more Goya products than Mexican places 3 times their size. read more

Best Mexican food located in the small town of cedar lake! It's a family friendly restaurant and also a grocery store.The owners are a great family who strive to provide the best prices and great customer service. They now serve alcohol! Definitely a hidden gem worth checking out! read more

La Gaviota - a sign for a mexican restaurant - Imported Food Near Me - Cedar Lake, Indiana

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Salsa was sweet and not to our liking, guacamole wasnt very flavorful but the steak tacos and carne asada were good.

Great Mexican grocer. I love going for their Pico de Gallo and guacamole, then to top it off with a coke made with real sugar. They have a great meat counter which is relatively inexpensive. The best veggies for Mexican cooking, plus all the other niceties that remind me of a good mercado in the city. To top it off, they have great food to go! read more

What a hidden gem. Restaurant has great food and service! Everything is authentic and homemade

Wow! What a wonderful surprise is La Gaviota . We didn't think we needed another Mexican restaurant, but this place is so much more. First they have all the authentic and extremely delicious Mexican fare. They also have an all inclusive Mexican grocery store. All the employees are very courteous and knowledgeable. I tell my favorite server to just make me a lunch. Never been disappointed read more

Pleasant staff, timely service, authentic Mexican cuisine, music, and a grocery store! Some staple ingredients are not made by hand, like the tortillas, and some staple dishes are Americanized, like the rice, which is the reason for the three stars but it's the best Mexican restaurant in cedar lake/st. John/schererville area. They recently started serving alcohol so that's a plus! Smaller parking lot but there is also street parking. You can enter through the grocery store in the front or the separate entrance on the side. There is only seating for about 8 parties of four so be ready to wait a little. The decor is worn and needs updating and there is a lot of foot traffic in and out for pick up orders. No hostess, seat yourself. There are waitresses though. They serve to go but don't deliver. Really good homemade chips, steak and beef tacos, fish tacos, salsas, flautas, and guacamole. read more

Mexican food is my Kryptonite, this restaurant is hidden behind a Mom and Pop grocery store with the same family name. I was surprised by the level of excellence. Started as any meal with homemade chips and 3 different salsas. Full drink menu. After I ordered, I watched the cooks through the window opening. It was all made fresh no microwaving. I really did not expect how good the food tasted, after all I was in Cedar lake. I will definitely be coming back! read more

La Gaviota - Imported Food Near Me - Cedar Lake, Indiana

Second time we went for lunch, first time was good food and great service.. As soon as we were seated we got drinks and chips and I hit the men's room to wash up. As I washed up one of the kitchen staff exited the water closet, by passing the sink to properly wash up and headed for the kitchen. As I sat back down I watched him place his apron back on and handling large stainless Steele trays of food around. We decided this was not worth the possibility of a good born illness and left. Sorry but food safety is number one over any quality of food or service, absolutely disgusting!! read more

This little store has it all! And I mean ALL! Friendly staff that always makes me feel at home. I leave this place happy!

where else can u get Carnitas and barbacoa. Excellant chorizo and some of the best civiche around. Rib-eyes are a little small but for the price of under $4.50 a # you cant go wrong. They don't try and rip you off with their prices. Krakus ham is always $3.99 a #. Unlike Stacks who has it for $6.99 a # on sale. Homemade salsa and guac is just as good as I would make. Its about time cedar lake got a real mexican grocery store. Cactus is always fresh read more

Not my first pick for mex groceries but not my last either. Tortas are decent. Staff is pleasant.

Always go for the pico and arrecheras! Everything is so fresh! I always make sure to pic up avocados too all of their fruit and veggies are so fresh and ripe. Favorite Mexican place in the area! I also bought the fajitas from the deli and they were absolutely amazing. They never disappoint. Best mexican deli/market/restaurant ! read more

I love this place! They have the best carnitas anywhere. prices are good. staff is friendly and helpful. My all time favorite is the barbacoa... oh yes and habanero salsa is hot and delicious. Try this place out you won't be sorry. Kosee read more

Best salsa I have ever had. They also have homemade chips that are always fresh. We have ordered burritos for carry out.They were excellent, stuffed full of meat, definitely great quality for the price. read more

This restaurant is overrated, I ordered Chilaquiles with eggs over medium, they were completely over done, I sent them back and they brought me back the same, I was there with another person and paid 23 for a breakfast, seems to me their prices went up while the quality and portions went down, we need a few other Mexican restaurants around here read more

Almost don't want to review because all the delicious tamales and carnitas will go fast ! So I've said enough...

We use to love this place. It was the best food in town. Since their move to the larger location quality and customer service have dropped tremensously. And prices have skyrocketed. We recently ordered food to go and half our order was missing when we got home. I called hoping to rectify the situation but I was met with snarky attitudes and lame excuses. To make the matter worse the food we did receive was burnt and the servings were so skimpy we had to get a second meal from a different restaurant. Im highly disappointed as I use to recommend La Gavitoa to everyone I know, now I'm just embarrassed. read more

La Gaviota is a friendly and lively little family owned grocery store that has fresh produce, meat, cheese and the nicest little restaurant in the back of the store. If you don't feel like cooking, their homemade burritos, tacos, soups, tamales,and salsas are excellent. The prices are very reasonable, too. Highly recommended! read more

I've lived in Cedar Lake for 12 years, and have sadly seen several Mexican restaurants come and go, but La Gaviota has stood the test of time because of authenticity, excellent food and awesome customer service! When they moved to the bigger place next door to expand, it got even better! They have a full restaurant in the back and kept the grocery store in the front, and I have never ordered anything that was less than excellent! They always get my take-out orders perfect (even the huge orders when my family visits) and that's a big deal to me. If you like authentic Mexican food, you need to check this place out, it's great! read more

I love having a Mexican store in Cedar Lake. They have everything I need to make Mexican food at home. They have tamales, carnitas, salsas, guacamole, chicarones, barbacoa that are delicious. The staff are all very friendly. They also have a restaurant in the back of the store. Stop by and see for yourself. You will become a regular!! read more

As an up and coming food critic, La Gaviota, it divine. Highly recommend starting the morning with the Micheladas followed by Huevos divorciados which is a perfect blend of homemade red and green sauces over eggs any way you like. And don't forget to fill your kitchen with groceries from the attached store. ENJOY!!!! read more

I found the best quality meat at their market, and the prices can't be beat. The restaurant is awesome!

Hands down the best mercado ever! Amazing food, great prices, and very kindhearted staff! They have customers for life! :)

This place is phenomenal!!! Went there for lunch and came out extremely satisfied. I had the tacos and I must say their arrachera tacos are unique. They are made with rice and beans in the tortilla topped off with the skirt steak and jalapeños. The pork stew tacos were also delicious! The staff is very friendly and I would highly recommend this little gem in Cedar Lake. read more

Excellent market and always a friendly staff! Definitely worth fighting the construction traffic to get there. Lots of great groceries for the Mexican Food DIY'ers. Everything is always fresh. Home made salsas are the best. I tried copying and I can't compare to theirs. Best place for any Mexican food needs whether you're cooking or you want them to cook for you. read more