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Bolivian and Mexican restaurant · Big Bear Lake

Gaby's Latin Flavors Big Bear review for distinctive dishes

Gaby's Latin Flavors serves Bolivian and Mexican food on Big Bear Boulevard, with the Bolivian dishes providing an alternative to the area's more familiar menus. It suits diners seeking something different and sits about 0.6 miles from Snow Summit's main address.

  • Best for: Something different
  • 0.6 mi from Snow Summit
  • Our score 7.1/10

At a glance

  • Bolivian and Mexican restaurant
  • 41618 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake
  • About 0.6 miles from Snow Summit
  • Check the restaurant's website for its current reservation policy
  • Best for: something different
  • Official website: gabysbigbear.com

Our score

7.1 /10

Distinctive Bolivian dishes and frequently praised food raise the score, while mixed views on value and a plain setting lower it.

  • Food and drink 8.5
  • Value 6
  • Service and wait 7
  • Setting 5.5

What it is known for

The restaurant's own website currently emphasizes its Mexican and Bolivian menu, although the registry name remains Gaby's Latin Flavors.

Reviewers most often single out the Bolivian dishes and fresh ingredients. Opinions differ on value, and the dining room attracts less attention than the food.

The food and the room

Gaby's Latin Flavors offers a mix of Bolivian, Mexican, and American dishes, alongside cocktails. The restaurant is located at 41618 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315.

The menu features Bolivian specialties such as fricase, described as a spicy pork pozole with red sauce and hominy. Other Bolivian options include oven-baked chicken, spicy short ribs, carne asada, churrasco, and lomo montado. For those who prefer Mexican cuisine, the restaurant serves burritos, enchiladas, chile relleno, tacos, tortas, and vegetable plates.

Beyond Latin American fare, Gaby's Latin Flavors also provides American-style dishes. These include grilled salmon, vegetable pasta, shrimp linguine, burgers, wraps, and poke dishes. For dessert, guests can choose from tres leches cake or caramel-filled churros topped with chocolate.

The setting at Gaby's Latin Flavors includes indoor dining and dog-friendly patio seating. Takeout service is also available. The drink menu highlights seasonal fruit in its sangria and offers a seasonal beer selection.

Strengths and limits

Pros

  • Distinctive Bolivian dishes
  • Fresh ingredients receive praise
  • Close to Snow Summit

Cons

  • Mixed opinions on value
  • Plain dining setting

How our score breaks down

Food and drink

This criterion measures the quality and range of what is served at Gaby's Latin Flavors. The score for food and drink is 8.5 out of 10. Reviewers most often single out the Bolivian dishes and fresh ingredients.

Value and setting

Value measures what you get for what you spend, and the score for this is 6 out of 10. Opinions differ on value, and the dining room attracts less attention than the food. The setting measures the room, the view, and the atmosphere, with a score of 5.5 out of 10. The dining setting is described as plain.

Service and overall assessment

Service and wait measures how guests are served and how long the wait is, earning a score of 7 out of 10. The overall score for Gaby's Latin Flavors is 7.1 out of 10, which is the weighted sum of the four criteria. Distinctive Bolivian dishes and frequently praised food raise the score, while mixed views on value and a plain setting lower it.

Who it suits

  • Mixed Tastes

    This restaurant accommodates groups with varied food preferences by offering Bolivian, Mexican, and American dishes on one menu.

  • Plant-Based Options

    Diners seeking plant-based meals can select from vegetable burritos, a vegetable plate, pasta with vegetables, and a variety of salads.

  • Family Dining

    A children's menu is available for families, featuring items like quesadillas, burritos, enchiladas, tacos, and chicken tenders.

  • Beverage Choices

    The drink selection caters to groups looking for both alcoholic cocktails and nonalcoholic alternatives.

  • Unique Offerings

    This spot is noted for providing a dining experience that is different from the usual fare found in the area.

On the menu and beyond

Gaby's Latin Flavors offers a range of dishes that showcase Bolivian and Mexican influences. Their Costillas Al Horno features spicy marinated oven-cooked pork ribs served with Bolivian white rice and a rainbow salad. The Chorrellana presents Bolivian-style carne asada topped with onions, tomatoes, jalapeños, and bell peppers, accompanied by rice, beans, and tortillas.

The Lomo Montado includes carne asada, two over-easy eggs, rice, potatoes, and Bolivian pico de gallo. For those seeking a vegetarian selection, the Veggie Plate is prepared with grilled bell peppers, asparagus, mushrooms, onions, spinach, avocado, rice, and beans.

Beyond the main courses, Gaby's Latin Flavors also provides a selection of beverages. The Mi Cafesito is made with Bolivian cacao chocolate, coffee, Kahlua, Baileys Irish Cream, and whipped cream. The Tamarin Kamakazi cocktail is mixed with vodka, triple sec, fresh tamarind, and finished with a sugar rim.

Plan your visit

  1. 01

    Find dishes

    Diners seeking less-common dishes can start with fricase, chorrellana, or lomo montado.

  2. 02

    Lighter meals

    Gaby's Latin Flavors offers salads, an avocado palta salad, a vegetable plate, and grilled salmon for lighter meals.

  3. 03

    Dog patio

    Dog owners can use the patio because the restaurant identifies it as dog friendly.

  4. 04

    Eat elsewhere

    Takeout is available for visitors who prefer to eat elsewhere.

  5. 05

    Drink menu

    The drink menu uses seasonal fruit in its sangria and lists a seasonal beer selection.

  6. 06

    More info

    For current reservation policy, consult the restaurant's own website at gabysbigbear.com.

Before you go

Which website is current?

gabysbigbear.com is the restaurant's website.

What are some distinctive dishes?

Diners seeking the restaurant's less-common dishes can start with fricase, chorrellana, or lomo montado. Costillas Al Horno features spicy marinated oven-cooked pork ribs with Bolivian white rice and rainbow salad. Chorrellana is Bolivian-style carne asada topped with onions, tomatoes, jalapeños, and bell peppers alongside rice, beans, and tortillas. Lomo Montado is prepared with carne asada, two over-easy eggs, rice, potatoes, and Bolivian pico de gallo.

What are the lighter meal options?

Gaby's Latin Flavors offers salads, an avocado palta salad, a vegetable plate, and grilled salmon for lighter meals. The Veggie Plate is made with grilled bell peppers, asparagus, mushrooms, onions, spinach, avocado, rice, and beans.

Are there dog-friendly options?

Dog owners can use the patio because the restaurant identifies it as dog friendly.

What is available for takeout?

Takeout is available for visitors who prefer to eat elsewhere.

What drinks are offered?

The drink menu uses seasonal fruit in its sangria and lists a seasonal beer selection. Mi Cafesito is made with Bolivian cacao chocolate, coffee, Kahlua, Baileys Irish Cream, and whipped cream. The Tamarin Kamakazi is made with vodka, triple sec, fresh tamarind, and a sugar rim.

Where it is

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Who reviewed this

Jenna Whitcomb

Jenna Whitcomb

Local guide editor

Jenna Whitcomb edits Near Big Bear. Every place on this page was checked against the business's own website and OpenStreetMap on the date below.

Reviewed by
Marcus Delgado, Fact checker
Updated
September 22, 2026