Gema

4.3

4,3

243 reviews

van $31 tot $50

Modern Mexicaans

Een tafel reserveren

2 personen

29 dec 2024

19:00

Vandaag 6 keer gereserveerd

Experiences beschikbaar.

Geweldig voor creatieve cocktails
Goed voor speciale gelegenheden
Innovatief

With a moody Mexico City vibe & modern dining room, Gema has an intimate neighborhood feel & buzzy bar scene. Our scratch-made kitchen highlights the finest Mexican ingredients & the countries staples of corn, chiles & regional cheeses .Our craft cocktail program changes with the season & features house-made syrups & fresh daily juiced citrus. Our bar hosts over 100 bottles of Mexico's finest small batch Mezcals which can be enjoyed in a flight or purchased by bottle and housed for your convenience inour Mezcal Liabrary. Our wines are brought in from Valle de Guadaulape and offer an amazing taste into the emerging Baja wine region. Gema celebrates the vast & sophisticated cuisine of Mexico, its people & its culture. We are proud to serve authentic Mexican cuisine that moves beyond the stereotypical bean and rice culture often associatedwith Mexican eateries. We hope you join us at Gema to experience the true palate of Mexican dining.

Aanvullende informatie

Stijl
Culinair eten
Prijs
van $31 tot $50
Keuken
Modern Mexicaans, Bar/Lounge/Flesverkoop, Organisch
Openingstijden
Diner do, zo 17:00 uur–21:00 uur vr, za 17:00 uur–22:00 uur La Libreria do–zo 18:00 uur–00:00 uur
Telefoonnummer
(714) 640-9371
Website
http://www.Gemarestaurant.com/
Betalingsmogelijkheden
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual kleding
Chef-kok
Juan Pablo Cruz

Locatie
110 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672
Wijk
San Clemente
Kruispunt
El Camino Real and Del Mar
Parking details
Parkeren op straat
Extra
Bar/Lounge, Bier, Cocktails, Genderneutraal toilet, Glutenvrije opties, Kurkengeldvergoeding, Patio/Buiten eten, Privékamers, Roken verboden, Rolstoeltoegang, Uitgebreide bar, Wijn

Experiences

End of Year Dinner
US$ 150,00 per persoon
Vooraf betaald
alleen 31 dec 2024
With a moody Mexico City vibe & modern dining room, Gema has an intimate neighborhood feel and buzzy bar scene. Our scratch-made kitchen highlights the finest Mexican ingredients and showcases the true palate of Mexican dining. Sit back, relax, sip some mezcal and allow our team to ensure your evening becomes the most pleasant way to end 2024! Reservations are set at $125 pp with a curated 4-course pre-fixe dining menu & complimentary champagne toast. Hand crafted cocktails, mezcal pairings & wine pairings will be available to enhance your experience & can be selected & purchased upon arrival. * Please indicate vegetarian/allergies in reservation notes * * There is no vegan option for this experience.

Populaire gerechten

Chalupas
duck enchilado, salsa tatemada, swiss chard mix, queso fresco, melipona vinaigrette
Lengua de Res
beef tongue, jalapeno broth, avocado, jardin mix, grasshopper salt
Calamar al Comal
chile manzano salsa, citrus reduction, chard broccoli, jicama
Ostiones Fundidos
half dozen oysters, chile mora, quesillo cheese, cream foam
Aguachile
seafood of the day, costeno aguachile, salicornia, worm salt
Camarones Flameados
grasshopper creme, charred heirloom tomato, corn croutons, macadamia dust, sorrel mix

Segundos

Pear Salad
farmers market greens, blood orange vinaigrette, house hibiscus cheese, castilla walnuts
Acelga Salad
rainbow swiss chard, lima beans, queso fresco, garlic vinaigrette, duck chicharron
Sopa de Tortilla
duck leg confit, chile mirasol broth, corn cake, celery leaves
Chile Relleno
hazelnut dust, quesillo cheese, huitlacoche, quail egg, tomato espuma
Cachetes de Ternero
veal cheeks, guajillo adobo, garbanzo beans, kale, red jalapenos
Quesadilla de Wagyu
wagyu steak, quesillo cheese, cambray onions, salsa quemada

Principales

Pescado a la Talla
wild branzino, cascabel salsa, citrus, salicornia, serrano rice
Tlalpeno de Mariscos
shellfish mix, chipotle broth, jardin vegetables, avocado
Tamal de Brocoli
banana leaf, garlic pipian, poblano rajas
Mole con Pato
duck breast, black mole, fennel puree, black mission figs
Birria de Res
prime short rib, corn cake, chile guajillo glaze, cambray onion confit, jardin mix
Wagyu Steak
A-7 American filet, scalloped potatoes, tamarindo adobo, purslane salad
Tomahawk Steak (To Share)
48oz prime cut, huitlacoche butter, scalloped potatoes, calabacitas, tamarindo adobo

Acompanamientos

Calabacitas
tatuma squash, heirloom tomato, duck chicharro
Serrano Rice
serrano infusion, garlic butter
Garbanzos
swiss chard stems, guajillo adobo, scallions
Artisan Heirloom Tortillas
yellow corn, blue corn, white corn, hoja santa

Wat 243 mensen zeggen

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4.3

4,3 gebaseerd op recente scores

4,4Eten
4,6Bediening
4,3Sfeer
3,8Prijs-kwaliteitverhouding

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Geliefd vanwege

Orange County
Innovatief
Orange County
Modern Mexicaans
Zuid-Orange County
Innovatief
Zuid-Orange County
romantisch
Zuid-Orange County
Goed voor speciale gelegenheden

243 Reviews

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Alessia
vip
Phoenix / Arizo
8 recensies
3.0
8 recensies
1 dag geleden gegeten
1. Algeheel 3
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 4
4. Sfeer 3
Food was delicious, but… This place is a little too foofy with the cuisine. It’s my fault I didn’t review the menu before coming (figured it was similar to Tamarindo which was there before). But it’s a Mexican place and you can’t even get chips and salsa? We dine at high end restaurants all the time so I’m not exactly pedestrian, though I felt like it here. Very limited mocktail options too. “Mocktails” are juices despite a fabulous looking cocktail program. I asked if any of the drinks could be made into a mocktail and got the whole “they’re crafted to be perfectly balanced” type of line. It’s nearly 2025 and lots of folks no longer drink. Disappointing. They were out of NA beer too. Server was attentive and knowledgeable. Food was truly delicious, but I left still hungry. For five of us, including a kid and a non drinking adult, our bill was nearly $500 with tip. The value wasn’t there in my opinion.
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M
Matteo Romano
Orange County
9 recensies
5.0
9 recensies
Gegeten op 8 december 2024
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
Incredible food made by scratch. The flavors and textures of the food were so unique and so delicious! Cocktails and wine all from Mexico. Entire staff is so passionate about the food!
1 persoon vond dit nuttig
N
Nikki
vip
Palm Springs /
1 recensie
5.0
1 recensie
Gegeten op 24 november 2024
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
Our dinner was more than a meal; it was an experience. The flavors and presentation will both be remembered. The ambiance was beautiful, and the service was next level. Lucca was attentive, helpful, knowledgeable, and passionate about the food. Can't wait to return!
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D
Darren
vip
Los Angeles
4 recensies
1.0
4 recensies
Gegeten op 23 november 2024
1. Algeheel 1
2. Eten 4
3. Bediening 1
4. Sfeer 4
Our server was really good, I want to make that clear. Reason for my poor rating was we waited almost 90 minutes for our food to finally just ask them to make it To Go as we weren’t willing to sit there any longer as we had a 2 year old with us and spending 90 minutes in a restaurant waiting for our food was too much to ask.
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Laurie
Orange County
22 recensies
2.0
22 recensies
Gegeten op 23 november 2024
1. Algeheel 2
2. Eten 2
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
I’m amazed at all the great reviews. We ordered six different things on this menu, and all four of us agreed that the flavors just weren’t there. The food is way overpriced and our swordfish was cold. The service was really good, but it didn’t make up for the mediocre food. Save your money and go somewhere else .
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Debra
vip
Orange County
11 recensies
5.0
11 recensies
Gegeten op 17 november 2024
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 4
Excellent service & food as well’ But wine choices are debatable— Only one Mexican Chardonnay available & not good!
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E
Eric
Orange County
1 recensie
5.0
1 recensie
Gegeten op 19 oktober 2024
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
Gema is quite possibly the best fine Mexican restaurant in San Clemente. The food options are gluten free, the fish and meat are delicious & fresh, the wine and tequila selection is top notch without the top line price! Definitely recommend Gema for an evening out with family and friends.
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S
Steve
vip
Orange County
24 recensies
5.0
24 recensies
Gegeten op 18 oktober 2024
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 3
Wonderful food! Especially for those tired of Mexican street food being treated as real Mexican dinner food. This is the kind of great food that you get it at high-quality restaurants in Mexico. Real nice serving staff too.
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J
Joshua
vip
Orange County
5 recensies
5.0
5 recensies
Gegeten op 28 september 2024
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
San Clemente is truly fortunate to have Gema, a refreshing departure from the usual South of Nick's Mexican fare. It’s a treat for the senses, offering inventive flavors and fresh, vibrant ingredients that bring something excitingly different to the table. Gema is a hidden gem that deserves far more buzz in South Orange County's food scene—impressive in every way and absolutely worth the visit for anyone seeking a delicious, novel dining experience.
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L
Linda
vip
Orange County
263 recensies
5.0
263 recensies
Gegeten op 22 september 2024
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
Service is always amazing & personal. They do take their time to explain each item but I don’t mind it here. We have tried most items & never had a bad meal. A little pricy but value is there
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Een tafel reserveren

2 personen

29 dec 2024

19:00

Vandaag 6 keer gereserveerd

Experiences beschikbaar.

110 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672

Aanvullende informatie

Kruispunt
El Camino Real and Del Mar
Wijk
San Clemente
Openingstijden
Diner do, zo 17:00 uur–21:00 uur vr, za 17:00 uur–22:00 uur La Libreria do–zo 18:00 uur–00:00 uur
Prijs
van $31 tot $50
Keuken
Modern Mexicaans, Bar/Lounge/Flesverkoop, Organisch
Stijl
Culinair eten
Dress code
Casual kleding
Parking details
Parkeren op straat
Betalingsmogelijkheden
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Chef-kok
Juan Pablo Cruz
Extra
Bar/Lounge, Bier, Cocktails, Genderneutraal toilet, Glutenvrije opties, Kurkengeldvergoeding, Patio/Buiten eten, Privékamers, Roken verboden, Rolstoeltoegang, Uitgebreide bar, Wijn

Website
http://www.Gemarestaurant.com/
Telefoonnummer
(714) 640-9371

Gema

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Aanvullende informatie

End of Year Dinner

Birria de Res

Wagyu Steak

Tomahawk Steak (To Share)

Primeros

Chalupas

Lengua de Res

Calamar al Comal

Ostiones Fundidos

Aguachile

Camarones Flameados

Segundos

Pear Salad

Acelga Salad

Sopa de Tortilla

Chile Relleno

Cachetes de Ternero

Quesadilla de Wagyu

Principales

Pescado a la Talla

Tlalpeno de Mariscos

Tamal de Brocoli

Mole con Pato

Birria de Res

Wagyu Steak

Tomahawk Steak (To Share)

Acompanamientos

Calabacitas

Serrano Rice

Garbanzos

Artisan Heirloom Tortillas

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