Gema

4.1

4,1

252 recensioni

da 31 $ a 50 $

Messicana contemporanea

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2 persone

1 mar 2025

19:00

Prenotato 6 volte oggi

Innovativo
Ideale per cocktail creativi
Ottimo per un'occasione speciale

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.

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Informazioni aggiuntive

Stile
Cucina raffinata
Prezzo
da 31 $ a 50 $
Tipi di Cucina
Messicana contemporanea, Bar / Lounge / Vendita Bottiglie, Organica
Orari di apertura
GEMA Ven, Sab 17:00–22:00 La Libreria Gio–Dom 18:00–00:00
Numero di telefono
(714) 640-9371
Sito web
http://www.Gemarestaurant.com/
Opzioni di pagamento
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Abbigliamento Casual
Executive Chef
Juan Pablo Cruz

Posizione
110 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672
Quartiere
San Clemente
Traversa
El Camino Real and Del Mar
Parking details
Parcheggio in strada
Altro
Accesso per disabili, Bar con licenza liquori, Bar/Lounge, Birra, Cocktail, Non fumatori, Opzioni senza glutine, Patio/Posti all'aperto, Senza diritto di tappo, Servizi gender-neutral, Stanza Privata, Vino

Piatti preferiti

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

Cosa dicono 252 persone

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4.1

4,1 in base alle valutazioni recenti

4,3Cibo
4,6Servizio
4,4Atmosfera
3,7Rapporto qualità-prezzo

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252 Recensioni

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Patton
Orange County
1 recensione
5.0
1 recensione
Visitato il giorno 15 febbraio 2025
1. Complessivo 5
2. Cibo 5
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 5
Our server was amazing! It was busy because of Valentine’s Day, but my boyfriend and I had a great time. We will definitely be coming back!
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Caitlin
VIP
Orange County
2 recensioni
2.0
2 recensioni
Visitato il giorno 15 febbraio 2025
1. Complessivo 2
2. Cibo 1
3. Servizio 2
4. Atmosfera 3
Staff was nice, food took really long to come out and was lukewarm when it did. Husband sent back the filet mignon because it was very tough and chewy. Salad was pretty bland.
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Laura
Orange County
10 recensioni
5.0
10 recensioni
Visitato il giorno 7 febbraio 2025
1. Complessivo 5
2. Cibo 5
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 5
Outstanding experience at Gema. Food, cocktails and service were 5 star
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lina
Orange County
22 recensioni
3.0
22 recensioni
Visitato il giorno 2 febbraio 2025
1. Complessivo 3
2. Cibo 3
3. Servizio 4
4. Atmosfera 4
food is tastily presented but some dishes did not quite achieve the palate satisfaction yet.
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Raul
Los Angeles
1 recensione
5.0
1 recensione
Visitato il giorno 2 febbraio 2025
1. Complessivo 5
2. Cibo 5
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 5
One of the best restaurants in South County. Delicious food, awesome service and great ambiance. It is my go to place when taking guests out to dinner.
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Cheri
VIP
Orange County
19 recensioni
3.0
19 recensioni
Visitato il giorno 1 febbraio 2025
1. Complessivo 3
2. Cibo 2
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 4
After reading some other reviews about their steak, we were excited to try Gema, but overall, it was a disappointment. The first and second courses came together, Tostadas and two whole Langoustines that delivered two small bites each after removing the shells. They didn't have the reviewed Tomahawk steak on the menu, so we opted for the Wagyu Filet. It was the worst filet we've ever had in a restaurant, tough and barely edible. We mentioned it to our waiter, Luca, and he seemed surprised when we asked the provider of their Wagyu. We split the steak and left over half. Tough meat happens sometimes, but when you tell the server there's an issue, it should be addressed with the kitchen. The flavor profiles of some of their dishes were interesting and new but we don't think we'll be going back.
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Cindy
VIP
Orange County
7 recensioni
5.0
7 recensioni
Visitato il giorno 1 febbraio 2025
1. Complessivo 5
2. Cibo 5
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 1
Food was extraordinary. Server was wonderful and so engaged. Restaurant was uncomfortably cold.
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Lauren
Washington DC
1 recensione
5.0
1 recensione
Visitato il giorno 26 gennaio 2025
1. Complessivo 5
2. Cibo 5
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 5
wonderful, wonderful dining experience with artistry menu… elevated mexican!
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1mealAtATime
Orange County
16 recensioni
3.0
16 recensioni
Visitato il giorno 25 gennaio 2025
1. Complessivo 3
2. Cibo 5
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 4
The food was the star - creative and great flavors. Beautiful presentation. Our server was also great, and the staff functioned nicely as a team. The cocktails sounded intriguing but were unimpressive to taste, and we were expecting more of a shot size of each of 3 mezcals in the fleet for over $50. I would definitely eat here again, but drink elsewhere.
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Alessia
VIP
Phoenix
9 recensioni
3.0
9 recensioni
Visitato il giorno 28 dicembre 2024
1. Complessivo 3
2. Cibo 5
3. Servizio 4
4. Atmosfera 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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1 mar 2025

19:00

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110 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672

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Informazioni aggiuntive

Traversa
El Camino Real and Del Mar
Quartiere
San Clemente
Orari di apertura
GEMA Ven, Sab 17:00–22:00 La Libreria Gio–Dom 18:00–00:00
Prezzo
da 31 $ a 50 $
Tipi di Cucina
Messicana contemporanea, Bar / Lounge / Vendita Bottiglie, Organica
Stile
Cucina raffinata
Dress code
Abbigliamento Casual
Parking details
Parcheggio in strada
Opzioni di pagamento
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Juan Pablo Cruz
Altro
Accesso per disabili, Bar con licenza liquori, Bar/Lounge, Birra, Cocktail, Non fumatori, Opzioni senza glutine, Patio/Posti all'aperto, Senza diritto di tappo, Servizi gender-neutral, Stanza Privata, Vino

Sito web
http://www.Gemarestaurant.com/
Numero di telefono
(714) 640-9371

Gema

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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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