Gabby's Grill And Cafe - Lost Hills

I often make the trip up and down the 5 several times a year to visit my family in South Bay and usually it is a quick stop at In-N-Out in Bakersfield or Kettleman City and it is back on the road. This time we had a friend with us on the trek from LA to Santa Cruz for a friend's wedding, and the time seemed to try something new. I remember seeing these amazing Taco signs from the side of the highway and decided that we would give FINALLY a try, as I said several times when we drove that I would love to try Gabby's one day as they seem to speak such a big game. We did, and we were not disappointed. The place itself is about 2-3 miles from I-5 and it takes just a few minutes to get there, so it is still a pretty convenient stop. Upon arrival, the place is really embedded in the middle of nowhere and while the environment is a little deserted, the place looks refurbished and was kept incredibly clean. Pro tip? The bathrooms are IMMACULATE. How... super clean. This alone is worth the ride from the highway to get some delicious food. When entering we were greeted by a man behind the counter and we checked the menu. My friend wanted a breakfast Burrito and, although they had stopped selling them about 30-40 minutes before, he fortunately committed and made one anyway. My fiancée sat down for a taco salad and I had a carne asada taco plate with an additional side of rice and beans. Chips and salsa were free, and they were AMAZING. Food came out quickly and quickly. When we were there (it was about 11:30), the place was empty except a table. Since we were there, 5 to 10 more guests arrived and it was quite shocking. The food itself is FANTASTIC. How good. The meat I had was delicious, full of a big BBQ/charred taste, juicy, and not fat or hard. The rice and the beans were also delicious. I swallowed the plate in about 5 minutes. The salad of my fiancée was also great. Crisp salad, freshly prepared. The Burrito my other friend had was a perfect size and full of everything you ever wanted. He had trouble with it. The prices were also fair. We spent about $22 for the Taco plate, drink side of rice and beans, and the Taco salad. About ~7 more than we would pay for In-N-Out, but it was worth considering that there were NO lines, the food was DELICIOUS, and the place literally had the cleanest bathrooms of any restaurant that could be stopped on a trip. The truth is said when one was meaningful to stop at this place on the way up and down Central Cali, make it a point. It may have been my first time, but it will certainly not be my last. Thank you, Gabby's!

Wow! I had such a great experience here. I was looking for a place to eat that wasn't a noisy fast food joint, and I came across this gem while traveling along the Central Coast. The chips and various salsas were absolutely delicious, and my burrito was super fresh and satisfying. The dining area was clean and spacious, and the bathroom was well-maintained too. My mom’s tacos looked incredible. I’ll definitely eat here anytime I’m in Southern California, as long as the quality remains high! This is one of the top five Mexican restaurants I've ever been to, and I grew up in SoCal. Skip the fast food options and head just a mile west on Highway 46 to Gabby’s. You won’t regret it!

One of the best. A jewel in Lost Hills. The list found on Yelp while you are from Los Angeles to Sacramento. When I take the ride back, I definitely go back. There's not much wrong here. The owner was very friendly, and their facility was very clean. The tacos are like tacos I found in Mexico; Not much sauce and extras - but still full of fresh taste. Right with the Enchiladas. They are not excessively sown, but very fresh and clean. If you're on your way to SoCal, stop. It is a little less than two miles of 5 and the additional 3 minutes to get there.

All right! We drove i-5 from Palm sources to Sacramento and took a break for lunch. It was delicious! Just a few miles from the Interstate and definitely worth handing over all fast food chains. I had veggie nachos that were super tasty and just the right size.

The food here is excellent and the prices are reasonable. We followed the signs from Highway 5, and the short detour was definitely worth it. I highly recommend the seafood enchiladas and the street tacos!