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Gema
- Orange County
- $$$
Upscale
- Food
- great
- Vibe
- great
- Perks
- great
Food: Disappointing dishes galore
Imagine being thrilled about unique Mexican dishes and ends up tasting spicy, overpriced, and disappointing meals. How does that make you feel? Yeah, that's a common experience here. Although the food quality is just okay, the high prices and the lack of variety in the menu makes the value for money very negative.
Very Creative
Creative, unique Mexican dishes, offering unexpected and unconventional culinary delights.
Okay Taste
Food had its highs and lows, some dishes hit or miss.
Bad Variety
Menu too restrictive, lacks mainstream options for all ages.
Top 2 dishes at Gema
- 1
Birria Short Rib 🏆
Tender, flavorful, and well-complemented by extra tortillas; very good overall.
- 2
Pear Salad
Described as super refreshing, crisp, and excellent.
Vibe: Adequate ambiance, buzzing crowd
The vibe in this restaurant is a mixed bag. While there are some vibrant and cozy spots inside – ideal for date nights – the distraction caused by the head bartender, and the loudspeakers blasting pop music can ruin the calm ambiance. The lack of a mainstream menu might just spell doom for the restaurant's popularity.
Great For Dates
Sexy near bar for date night, perfect lighting for intimate atmosphere.
Okay Ambiance
Some vibrant and cozy spots inside, despite the head bartender's distraction.
Bad Buzz
Lack of mainstream menu options may hinder restaurant's longevity.
Perks: Overcrowding at its finest
The limited space inside might make you feel like a circus clown trapped in a box. Although one might get lucky with a reservation, the disruptive dining experience from the loud music only gets worse when filled to capacity. To crown the disappointing perks, there are no allowances for food substitutions and no kid-friendly options.
Okay To Reserve
Recommend booking as space is limited; experience is positive.
Bad For Diets
Host inquires about allergies, yet disappointingly allows no substitutions.