What is Gato Exotico?
Gato Exotico is a restaurant and bar in Cambridge Massachusetts specializing in Tacos, Tequila and Tiki brought to you by the team behind the award wining Wusong Road. Open for lunch, dinner, brunch, takeout and private events.

Where is Gato Exotico located inside CambridgeSide?
Gato Exotico is located at the 100 Cambridgeside Pl. entrance of the Cambridgeside Mall in Cambridge Massachusetts.

Does Gato Exotico serve margaritas, tequila, or other cocktails?
Yes, Gato Exotico has the widest selection of tequilas and agave based spirits in Cambridge Massachusetts.

Is Gato Exotico open for lunch and dinner?
Gato Exotico opens for lunch daily at 11:00am until 4:00pm and dinner from 5:00pm until 11:00pm Sunday through Thursday, and dinner until 12:00am Friday and Saturday

Does Gato Exotico offer weekend brunch?
Gato Exotico serves brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 11:00am until 4:00pm featuring our regular lunch menu in addition to brunch specials.

Can I order takeout from Gato Exotico?
Gato Exotico offers Takeout both online and in person, including through our website, DoorDash and UberEats

Does Gato Exotico offer online ordering?
Gato Exotico does offer online ordering through our website

How close is Gato Exotico to the Green Line at Lechmere?
The walk from Lechmere Station (Green Line) to Gato Exotico at CambridgeSide Mall takes about 3 to 6 minutes, depending on the entrance and your pace.

Can large groups book lunch or dinner at Gato Exotico?
At Gato Exotico we can comfortably book tables for up to eight (8) guests, for larger parties please send an inquiry to events@gatoexotico.com for one of our private rooms.

Does Gato Exotico offer food for dietary restrictions?
At Gato Exotico we can cater to most dietary restrictions, currently the only two restrictions or allergies we cannot accommodate are Soy and Allium (garlic/onion) allergies.

Is Gato Exotico family friendly?
At Gato Exotico we have high chairs, changing stations, as well as a kid’s menu for your whole family to enjoy

Is parking available at CambridgeSide?
The Cambridgeside offers discounted parking, $3.00 for 3 hours while you enjoy your dining experience at Gato Exotico. Parking coupons are available at the reception stand and directions on how to use the coupons are written on them.

How do I get to Gato Exotico by bus from Kendall MIT?
There is a free shuttle bus that runs from Kendall/MIT station → CambridgeSide Galleria. The shuttle runs on a fixed schedule (every ~20 minutes on weekends, more often on weekdays).

What are the hours for lunch, dinner, and brunch?
Dinner we are open nightly 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Lunch we are open daily 11:00am - 3:30pm
Brunch is coming soon

Does Gato Exotico accept walk-ins?
Gato Exotico accepts walk-in guests without bookings, there may be a queue during peak hours.

Does Gato Exotico take reservations?
Gato Exotico accepts reservations through OpenTable, please visit our website: www.gatoexotico.com for booking information.

Can I book the entire restaurant for a private event?
Gato Exotico has two private dining rooms, our Temple Room hosts between 8 and 10 guests while our hidden Jungle Room hosts 14 to 20 guests.

Do you offer gift cards?
Gato Exotico does offer gift cards, gift cards work at both Gato Exotico and our award winning sister restaurant Wusong Road located at 112 Mt. Auburn St. Cambridge MA 012138

Is there outdoor seating at Gato Exotico?
Gato Exotico does have limited outdoor seating and a fireplace to enjoy cocktails and small bites

Does Gato Exotico have non alcoholic drinks or agua frescas?
Gato Exotico does offer a selection of non-alcoholic cocktails, sodas, and agua frescas.

Are kids allowed at Gato Exotico?
Yes!

Does Gato Exotico have vegetarian or gluten free options?
Gato Exotico offers a wide selection of gluten free options and a more limited variety of vegetarian and vegan options.

Can I bring a large group after work?
Gato Exotico has a large 24 seat bar that is perfect for a after work margarita or taco

Does Gato Exotico do corporate holiday parties?
Gato Exotico can host up to 125 of your staff for a fun Feliz Navidad celebration with full taco buffet and margarita fountain