There’s a new Mexican cocktail bar opening in Vancouver with build-your-own tacos

Attention, taco lovers! There’s a new Mexican cocktail bar and ‘botanero’ opening in Mount Pleasant next week, and it has an award-winning team behind it.

Brought you by the same team behind Published on Main (one of the top restaurants in Canada!) and Bar Susu, the new modern bar will bring together delicious flavours, refreshing sips, and top-notch wines for the ultimate snack bar experience.

“Our team has been working hard in preparing El Gato for its debut, and we are excited to welcome guests in to experience our version of a botanero – a lively, beverage-focused snack bar typically found in the southern region of Mexico,” says Cody Allmin, co-founder of Boxset Collective.

So get ready to indulge in decadent sharing plates inspired by diverse Mexican cuisine!

Among the sips to look forward to are the frothy and fruity Stop Melon Around (Xila Liqueur, condensed mälk, cantaloupe, tarragon sorbet), the There & Oaxaca, Again (Birria Pechuga Mezcal, Cenotes Reposado, green coffee, guajillo) for old-fashioned fans, and the cheeky Isn’t This a Coffee Bar (Nodo Coffee Tequilana, amaretto, spiced cold brew, cherry).

There will also be a variety of ice-cold cervezas (beers) available, a few non-alcoholic cocktails, and a small list of wines.

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To pair with your drinks, executive chef Christian Chaumont’s snack menu focuses on the flavours of modern Mexican cuisine. This includes a selection of botanas (snacks), including Chicken Skin Chilaquiles (onsen egg, burnt eggplant); Mexican Street Corn (cornbread custard, kimchi queso), and Veracruz Grilled Squid (puerco del rancho, cannellini bean).

Finally, guests can look forward to build-your-own taco platters once the snack bar is open, intended for small groups. This includes a fish option with Charcoal BBQ Pesca Del Dia, a meat option with Beef Rib Barbacoa, and a vegetarian option with Sake Charred Cabbage.

The tasty new snack bar will officially open its doors on August 29th, so mark your calendars!

And there you have it, foodies! Get ready to treat yourself at what is sure to become another amazing snack bar!

El Gato Gab Gab

Where: 2650 Main Street