Gato Exotico

Gato Exotico brings Northern Mexican cooking to CambridgeSide, with chef Sergio Enriquez behind a menu of grilled meats, seafood and tortillas. It’s a sit-down option for turning a shopping trip or an East Cambridge outing into a longer meal. Cocktails are part of the offering, and the menu encourages ordering dishes for the table.

The restaurant serves lunch and dinner, with brunch on weekends and later hours on Fridays and Saturdays. Check the current menu before booking, since the restaurant’s sample menus can change. It’s at 100 CambridgeSide Place; if you’re driving, ask your server about garage parking validation. Reservations are available, making it worth planning ahead when you’re bringing several people or have a particular time in mind.