Gina's Mexican Cafe

Gina's Mexican Cafe Established in Nanaimo, B.C. Family friendly. Great atmosphere. Gina's Mexican Cafe serves fresh and tasty Mexican food in the heart of downtown Nanaimo.
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in 1986, this funky, colourful, Mexican restaurant has been a family run success and has been know as the "Pink house on the hill" since its renovation that same year. Our specialties include delicious fajitas, burritos, tacos, chimichangas, soups, salads, Mexican beers, sangria and margaritas. We source only the freshest ingredients, including locally caught seafood. Reservations at Gina's Mexican Cafe are possible from Monday to Thursday. Gina's Mexican Cafe resides on the cliffside of the downtown core of Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada on the beautiful eastern coast of Vancouver Island. Gina's Mexican Cafe is just steps away from the Old City Quarter, Port Place Mall, Vancouver Island Conference Center, The Port Theatre, Level 2, Corner Lounge, The Queens, Great Canadian Casino, The Cambie Hostel, Painted Turtle Guesthouse, Coast Bastion Hotel, Best Western Plus Dorchester Hotel. The Gabriola ferry, Protection Island ferry, Newcastle Island ferry and buses are all very close by as well. For another map to Gina's Mexican Cafe, please see our website link at the bottom of the page.

10/03/2026

When Gina’s crew heard we won the best tacos in town 🌮 😎

Amigos, we have something to celebrate! 🎉🌮🥳 🥇 BEST TACOS — 1st Place🥉 BEST NACHOS — 3rd PlaceGracias, Nanaimo, for votin...
10/02/2026

Amigos, we have something to celebrate! 🎉🌮🥳

🥇 BEST TACOS — 1st Place
🥉 BEST NACHOS — 3rd Place

Gracias, Nanaimo, for voting for us, supporting us, and keeping our little pink house full of hungry amigos. 🩷

We love you!!
Now… who’s ready for tacos? 🌮😉

We are open regular hours today! 🧡11:30-7:30ish Thanks to our amigos Uplift Events  for that amazing balloon made for ou...
09/30/2026

We are open regular hours today! 🧡11:30-7:30ish

Thanks to our amigos Uplift Events for that amazing balloon made for our new logo reveal this last summer 🎈 🎉

Monday: Double Lime Margarita 🍋‍🟩 $12 Tuesday: Double Strawberry Margarita 🍓 $13 Tacos: everyday ❤️ 🌮
09/28/2026

Monday: Double Lime Margarita 🍋‍🟩 $12
Tuesday: Double Strawberry Margarita 🍓 $13
Tacos: everyday ❤️ 🌮

Looks like the rainbow knew where the party was. 🌈🍹🌮 🍮🍻
09/26/2026

Looks like the rainbow knew where the party was. 🌈🍹🌮 🍮🍻

She’s cheesy. She’s sweet. She’s got a little attitude.Sounds like a Gringa to us. 😏Chicken al pastor • Pineapple • Onio...
09/16/2026

She’s cheesy. She’s sweet. She’s got a little attitude.
Sounds like a Gringa to us. 😏

Chicken al pastor • Pineapple • Onion • Melted cheese

-Limited time Only-

VIVA MÉXICO !! 🇲🇽 ❤️

vivamexico

We love to make new amigos !
09/15/2026

We love to make new amigos !

Join us for a newcomers lunch Gina's Mexican Cafe the pink house on the hill ! Newcomers will receive a free welcome package with a gift certificate to use towards their lunch or save for another day! If your not new and want to make some new friends , come join us and receive a complementary tea or coffee!
Message us on this page to let us know your coming 😀

Viva México ! 🇲🇽 ❤️As we say in Mexico… Para todo mal, mezcal.Para todo bien, también. ❤️‍🔥What means….For every bad thi...
09/15/2026

Viva México ! 🇲🇽 ❤️

As we say in Mexico…
Para todo mal, mezcal.
Para todo bien, también. ❤️‍🔥

What means….
For every bad thing, mezcal.
For every good thing…make it a mezcalita!🔥

Just today and tomorrow try our delicious mezcalita !

Raspberry • Pomegranate • Hibiscus • Mezcal 1oz

It’s September. You know what that means… POZOLE SEASON! 🇲🇽🔥
09/13/2026

It’s September. You know what that means… POZOLE SEASON! 🇲🇽🔥

🌮✨ WE’RE OPEN! ✨🌮Regular hours today ! ⏰ 11:30 AM – 7:30ish PM 😉Come grab your favorite Mexican comfort food, margaritas...
09/07/2026

🌮✨ WE’RE OPEN! ✨🌮

Regular hours today !
⏰ 11:30 AM – 7:30ish PM 😉

Come grab your favorite Mexican comfort food, margaritas & good vibes! 🇲🇽🌵

See you at the pink house on the hill! 💕🌮🍹

Address

47 Skinner Street
Nanaimo, BC
V9R5G9

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 8pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 8pm
Thursday 11:30am - 8pm
Friday 11:30am - 9pm
Saturday 11:30am - 9pm
Sunday 11:30am - 8pm

Telephone

+12507535411

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