Hidden Gem

526 Lawrence Ave, Kelowna
(250) 470-0032

Recent Reviews

Bob and Laura McConnell

Awesome!!! Great food! Great service! Superb hosts! Can't get any better than this! Very authentic! Thank you Natalie and Louis!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

ca hees

4 diners in totalSmall portions for the amount we paid - portions resemble fancy dining portions. The appetizers do not serve teo people.1 meal served coldFajitas- were served not sizzling and were luke warm at bestChips served with the small salsa and guac were far over done almost burnt.Will not be back!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 4

J Wielgosz

A wonderful Mexican experience. I really enjoy going here. We are excited to be hosting our Christmas party here for 2023.

Meagan Levis

We went there for our Business Christmas Party and it was superb. I have been before and loved it each time however I was especially impressed how they accommodated our group (14 people). The service was excellent as always, they promote such a personable and warm atmosphere. Also the food really is drool worthy, and the Margaritas are fantastic. We will be going for many years to come ...I will absolutely book parties there again. Thank you for another amazing evening ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cafe Crepasso

Delicious tacos and quesadillas!! Cool the place! Too bad we don't live in Kelowna :(

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chris Germana

This restaurant proves that you can make something out of nothing. The location has been transformed into an authentic Mexican restaurant, owned and operated by local hard-working immigrants from Mexico. I have been there a few times and it seems to get better every time. It's a nice small place with a unique atmosphere where the staff will take good care of you and your family. Well done, Nati & Luis.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alessandro Papa

I recently visited your restaurant and wanted to share my thoughts. First off, the ambiance and cocktails were fantastic — a true highlight of the evening. The vibrant colors and overall atmosphere created a great dining experience.However, I must express some disappointment regarding the food. We ordered the tortas de Carnita, and while we managed to finish the plate, the meat wasn't as warm as expected. It left us wishing for a better culinary experience. The surf and turf, unfortunately, didn't align with our expectations of a Mexican dish. The small steak, a handful of gummy shrimp, a modest salad, and mashed potatoes felt out of place.When we expressed our concerns to the waitress, she kindly offered a complimentary margarita to compensate for the inconvenience. While we appreciate the gesture, it's worth noting that the dish in question cost $38.I share this feedback with the hope that it contributes to the continuous improvement of your establishment. I believe with some adjustments, your restaurant could truly excel, offering a consistently outstanding experience for all patrons.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 3

Susan Crichton

Finally, a Mexican Resturant in Kelowna with truly delicious salsa verde enchiladas! So very tasty in a vibrant, attractive setting, and it’s right across from our pottery studio @claylinepotterystudio! I’ll be a frequent luncher!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Benjamin Knudsen

Excellent location to dine in at any day of the week. It's hard to find authentic Mexican food and the owners and chef hit the nail on the head. Great food, service and atmosphere!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jake Harvey

Amazing! Best Tacos I've had. Incredible atmosphere, beautiful inside and an incredible patio as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

clayfaceification

Great little intimate spot. But not for long, once it gets known and gets busy. It'll be even better. One thing, is there a way when you google "yellow restaurant" it can direct it to you? That'd be great for business.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Julia Anderson

A fantastic spot! Grabbed a margarita and a bite to eat on the patio, the food was fantastic and the space is beautiful!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rebekah Inglis

I ordered the surf and turf, and my husband ordered chicken in mushroom sauce. Don't do it. I asked for a medium rare steak, and they gave me a very rare steak, put on the grill only to leave some grill marks and no cook time. The shrimp had been so badly overcooked that they were shriveled. The salad dressing they used tasted as though it was poured over the entire dish. This was, by far, the worst surf and turf I've ever had. My husband's mushroom sauce tasted like it came from a box of oxo. It didn't have a single mushroom in it either! We paid an outrageous price for food that tasted like a the servers were responsible for cooking it. I say that because our server only appeared 3 times during our meal, and we waited for an age! I was so disappointed, I boxed the steak and brought it home to cook it. The cut was full of sinewy threads and tough as all get out. $38.00 for an unpalatable plate of food. I don't think we'll be back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 3

Karen P

This place is now a Mexican Restaurant called “Casa de Frida”. It’s good! Delicious Tacos. We will be back. They just opened. I tried to submit a new restaurant creation on Trip Adviser, but it wouldn’t allow me.

Lori Houde

My husband and I have eaten at The Hidden Gem before. We love the food and the atmosphere. You don't feel rushed, very relaxing.We dined there this evening again and it didn't disappoint.Tammy, our server, is very friendly and welcoming.The Hidden Gem is our go-to for special occasions and highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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