Step inside Gato Exótico, an immersive Northern Mexican restaurant at CambridgeSide led by Chef Sergio Enriquez. The menu is rooted in the bold, soulful cooking of Northern Mexico, with grilled meats, house-made tortillas, fresh seafood and shareable dishes designed for the table. Handcrafted cocktails, vibrant margaritas and a remarkable atmosphere make Gato Exótico as much about the experience as the food.

Gato Exótico also offers distinctive private dining and event spaces for birthdays, corporate dinners, rehearsal dinners, celebrations and full restaurant buyouts. Located near Kendall Square, Boston and Somerville, our private events bring together Chef Sergio’s Northern Mexican cooking, thoughtful cocktails in a unforgettable setting.

Horas de Operación (Hours)

Brunch Sat-Sun: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Sunday-Thursday: 12:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Friday-Saturday: 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Special Hours:
Closed: Thanksgiving Day
Closed: Christmas Day

Walk-ins always welcome! Please email events@gatoexotico.com for large parties or private-event bookings.

Your happiness matters to us. If something wasn’t right with your visit, just let us know in person, by phone, or by email guestrelations@gatoexotico.com and we’ll make it right

We have partnered with the Cambridgeside to offer reduce parking rates at the Cambridgeside Garage,$3.00 for 3 hours. Please ask your server.