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Roxana Artola

Culichis Urban Kitchen is hands down one of the best sushi and seafood restaurants in the city! From the moment you walk in, the vibe is energetic, modern, and welcoming perfect for a night out, celebrations, or just enjoying amazing food. The appetizers are flavorful and perfectly prepared, setting the tone for an unforgettable meal. The cold bar seafood is incredibly fresh, with bold flavors that really stand out. If you’re a seafood lover, this place is a must-visit. Their sushi is next level with creative rolls, high-quality ingredients, and beautiful presentation. Every bite tastes fresh and well-balanced, making it clear why Culichis is known for having some of the best sushi in town. FYI! Only restaurant worth driving to in Gilroy but the biggest perk is you can go shopping after. Anyways, the steaks are juicy, tender, and cooked to perfection, offering something amazing for everyone at the table. Don’t miss the drinks they’re strong, refreshing, and pair perfectly with the menu. Whether you choose a signature cocktail or a classic favorite, the bar delivers every time. My favorite is the Culichis Paloma 🤤. With outstanding food, great service, and an unbeatable menu featuring seafood, sushi, steaks, appetizers, and drinks, Culichis Urban Kitchen truly stands out. If you’re looking for the top sushi and seafood restaurant in the city, this is the place to go. Highly recommended! 🌟🍣🦞🥩

Crismar Jimenez

The ceviche was truly exquisite, with the perfect touch of chili piquín. My husband had the carne asada, and it was cooked and seasoned to perfection. We will definitely be back.

TheBayArea.831

5 Stars. We love sushi. The rolls we ordered were delicious! We tried the Gilroy roll, Sinoloa Roll & 49er Roll. Great combo. They had a special of buy 3 rolls for the price of two dine-in only. Love the decor inside. Plenty of seating inside and outdoor seating as well. With outdoor heaters. Tv's inside. Good vibes all around. We will definately be returning.

larissa sandoval

This place is fantastic! The portions are generous and well-served. I'm visiting the area for work, and after reading their reviews, I decided to give them a try. For lunch, I ordered the Aguachile Mango & Habanero, Aguachile Tamarindo, and Aguachile Divorciado for $24.99. It was the best ceviche-like dish I've ever had! (If you enjoy spicy food that makes you cry, this is the dish for you! 🔥😁) I also had a Baja taco, which was excellent as well. I loved my lunch so much that I came back for dinner! For dinner, I dined in and had the M.O.C Roll for $18. It was incredibly fresh and tasty! Also had the Spicy Edamames $10 it was a huge portion and tasted amazing! The atmosphere was lively and fun, especially with the live DJ they had on Friday night. The customer service was outstanding, from our waiter Andres to one of the owners, Ashley, who checked in to see how our experience was going. She was so genuine and made me feel very welcome. I will definitely be dining here for the rest of my stay this weekend! 2nd day here and still maintains its 5-star review from yesterday! I had lunch & dinner again. Lunch was Salmoncito Hot & salsa. Dinner was to go and it was the Fajita Trio. 3rd day here and sad it's my last! The service was by far the best I've received in my travels. Andres is a great waiter! Today I had lunch to go & dinner with salsa & chips 🙌

Sabrina de Graaf

Accidentally stopped by for a quick bite. Wow!! Food’s amazing here.

Stephany Fuentes

Amazing staff! Made us feel like part of the family. The food is amazing and fresh. The owner interacts with guest and is humble and welcoming. Tomas es el mejor …pregunten por el! Brought my family visiting from Puerto Rico and they all loved the food and the people of Culichis.

We found this place located next to shoe Palace at the Gilroy outlets while we were shopping for Christmas gifts. The experience was phenomenal! We enjoyed their new brunch menu. The mimosas Were very delicious and we also Had the waffles. We enjoyed the Service as well the lady that helped us was very sweet and very attentive. We will be coming back soon.

Culichis Urban Kitchen – Flavor Explosion & the BEST Michelada Ever! This place is next-level! Culichis Urban Kitchen serves up some of the most flavorful and authentic Mexican food I’ve ever had — and trust me, it’s hard to choose just one favorite because everything on the menu is 🔥. From seafood to tacos to sushi-style rolls, every bite is packed with bold, delicious flavor. And let’s talk about the michelada — hands down the BEST in the world. Perfectly balanced, refreshing, and loaded with all the good stuff. It’s a whole experience on its own! The vibe inside is fun and modern, the music sets the mood, and the staff is always friendly and fast. Whether you're coming with friends, family, or just to treat yourself — Culichis is a must-visit. Can’t wait to go back for more!

Vibe is immaculate , food is a 10/10. Not even just a place to stop to grab a bite if you’re shopping, it’s a restaurant to go to for great food/service!!! Servers and owner are amazing as well !!

Amazing food and great vibes! I had a delicious meal at Culichi’s after shopping at the outlets with friends. The menu offered a variety of options for all of us, fresh seafood, tacos, sushi rolls, to name a few. Everything we ordered was delish. Can’t wait to go back and also try other items on the menu. The staff was friendly and attentive so that’s a plus. Definitely a great spot to enjoy drinks and food with friends or family.

Innovative combinations and great flavors make the food outstanding. I had the taco macho. Shrimp and octopus were surrounded by sour cream and avocado and a full Anaheim chile (mild). There was cheese too and the flour tortilla was crisped just right. Bring your appetite! One overflowing taco may be enough! Quesabirria only on weekends! Excellent service and great music, not to mention the busy decor, made this place fun!

Merryl Kravitz

Innovative combinations and great flavors make the food outstanding. I had the taco macho. Shrimp and octopus were surrounded by sour cream and avocado and a full Anaheim chile (mild). There was cheese too and the flour tortilla was crisped just right. Bring your appetite! One overflowing taco may be enough! Quesabirria only on weekends! Excellent service and great music, not to mention the busy decor, made this place fun!

Michael Quach

Vibe is immaculate , food is a 10/10. Not even just a place to stop to grab a bite if you’re shopping, it’s a restaurant to go to for great food/service!!! Servers and owner are amazing as well !!

Kimberly Artola

Amazing food and great vibes! I had a delicious meal at Culichi’s after shopping at the outlets with friends. The menu offered a variety of options for all of us, fresh seafood, tacos, sushi rolls, to name a few. Everything we ordered was delish. Can’t wait to go back and also try other items on the menu. The staff was friendly and attentive so that’s a plus. Definitely a great spot to enjoy drinks and food with friends or family.

Ashton

We found this place located next to shoe Palace at the Gilroy outlets while we were shopping for Christmas gifts. The experience was phenomenal! We enjoyed their new brunch menu. The mimosas Were very delicious and we also Had the waffles. We enjoyed the Service as well the lady that helped us was very sweet and very attentive. We will be coming back soon.

Nail Abdullayev

Culichis Urban Kitchen – Flavor Explosion & the BEST Michelada Ever! This place is next-level! Culichis Urban Kitchen serves up some of the most flavorful and authentic Mexican food I’ve ever had — and trust me, it’s hard to choose just one favorite because everything on the menu is 🔥. From seafood to tacos to sushi-style rolls, every bite is packed with bold, delicious flavor. And let’s talk about the michelada — hands down the BEST in the world. Perfectly balanced, refreshing, and loaded with all the good stuff. It’s a whole experience on its own! The vibe inside is fun and modern, the music sets the mood, and the staff is always friendly and fast. Whether you're coming with friends, family, or just to treat yourself — Culichis is a must-visit. Can’t wait to go back for more!

Sushi rolls are we're pretty good for the price we paid. They had a deal 3 rolls for $40 deal (limited selection) we ordered 6 rolls. 2x Guerra roll, Rikki, tetu, tropical mango roll, Gilroy roll. Got a deal on door dash 25% off. so we paid $68.XX total (picked up) for 6 rolls . $11 per roll which is cheap compared to most sushi spots. They were all pretty good, but my favorites were Gilroy roll & Guerra roll. Sushi rice on the roll wasn't that good, a little dry, could be a lot better. Each roll came with a roasted pepper, soy sauce & spicy mayo, but no ginger or wasabi. At full price I think the rolls are a bit overpriced for the quality you get, but for what I paid ~$11 per roll it's a great deal & would order again.

We stopped here while outlet shopping. Service was very friendly and fast despite how busy it was. The atmosphere is lively and loud with a sports bar vibe and Mexican music. The menu was Mexican/Asian fusion. Chips and salsa were great ~ spicy! We ordered asada fries with guacamole, fried calamari with fried jalapeños, and a Gilroy roll ~ all delicious. It was way more than the two of us could eat! We also had a tamarind wine margarita, which was tasty and served with an orchid flower... festive! I'd go back if I were in the area.

The atmosphere is amazing, love the music and the whole vibe. The sevice was great and we got our food fairly quick. The food was ok, i had high expectations i guess.

Growing up in San Diego I consider myself a Mexican food connoisseur. My wife heard about Culichi's on Facebook. We looked at the menu online and decided to give them a try. With Covid you can only get food to go. We ordered a Mahi Mahi Taco, a Shrimp Taco, a Pulpitaco, (Octopus) and a Gringa quesadilla that has Carne Asada and Shrimp. Each item was excellent. We loved every dish. The only downside to the food at Culichi's is their pricing. 3 tacos and a quesadilla cost $34. Pretty pricey in my opinion, but their quality is very good. Looking forward to coming back after the pandemic is over so we can try their bar offerings.

Paul Nguyen (Dukie Travels)

Sushi rolls are we're pretty good for the price we paid. They had a deal 3 rolls for $40 deal (limited selection) we ordered 6 rolls. 2x Guerra roll, Rikki, tetu, tropical mango roll, Gilroy roll. Got a deal on door dash 25% off. so we paid $68.XX total (picked up) for 6 rolls . $11 per roll which is cheap compared to most sushi spots. They were all pretty good, but my favorites were Gilroy roll & Guerra roll. Sushi rice on the roll wasn't that good, a little dry, could be a lot better. Each roll came with a roasted pepper, soy sauce & spicy mayo, but no ginger or wasabi. At full price I think the rolls are a bit overpriced for the quality you get, but for what I paid ~$11 per roll it's a great deal & would order again.

Kim Jaspers

We stopped here while outlet shopping. Service was very friendly and fast despite how busy it was. The atmosphere is lively and loud with a sports bar vibe and Mexican music. The menu was Mexican/Asian fusion. Chips and salsa were great ~ spicy! We ordered asada fries with guacamole, fried calamari with fried jalapeños, and a Gilroy roll ~ all delicious. It was way more than the two of us could eat! We also had a tamarind wine margarita, which was tasty and served with an orchid flower... festive! I'd go back if I were in the area.

Lala G

The atmosphere is amazing, love the music and the whole vibe. The sevice was great and we got our food fairly quick. The food was ok, i had high expectations i guess.

Eric Vo

Fun decor and music, reminded me of a favorite place back home! Carne asada plate was great; the asada itself was tender and tasted beautiful, plenty of sides that held their own. Salsa that came with the chips had real flavor, that was nice. Our waitress tonight (8/20/25) was super friendly and thoughtful—the sun was in our eyes so she kept going out to adjust an umbrella. Wish I had caught her name! With all that said, prices were pretty high. And the hot cheeto roll was pretty mid…but I don’t know what my wife was expecting.

If you’re already shopping at the outlets, this is one of the better spots to stop for a quick bite—just don’t expect it to be worth going out of your way for. It’s a shame the place isn’t nearly as good as it was when it first opened. The food always looks great, but the flavors are average, and the cooks can be inconsistent. You might get a great meal one day and a very “mid” one the next. If you want an aguachile that’s not too spicy, the aguachile de tamarindo is a solid choice, while the mango habanero has a nice kick. The tacos are consistently good. I’d stay away from the salmon—it was overcooked—and the pasta was too greasy. The calamari bites are on the small side but have a satisfying crunch. My bf got sick after eating here.

Margarita and michelada were OKAY i love the decoration on the margarita. The moc roll is one that gets ordered a lot but personally the rice was mushy … tacos were good ! The nova sushi was good also … I wouldn’t be back due to waiting 40 minutes to get our food and noticed other tables were getting there after us and had their food.

Ixchel L.

If you’re already shopping at the outlets, this is one of the better spots to stop for a quick bite—just don’t expect it to be worth going out of your way for. It’s a shame the place isn’t nearly as good as it was when it first opened. The food always looks great, but the flavors are average, and the cooks can be inconsistent. You might get a great meal one day and a very “mid” one the next. If you want an aguachile that’s not too spicy, the aguachile de tamarindo is a solid choice, while the mango habanero has a nice kick. The tacos are consistently good. I’d stay away from the salmon—it was overcooked—and the pasta was too greasy. The calamari bites are on the small side but have a satisfying crunch. My bf got sick after eating here.

Reyna Ollidab

Margarita and michelada were OKAY i love the decoration on the margarita. The moc roll is one that gets ordered a lot but personally the rice was mushy … tacos were good ! The nova sushi was good also … I wouldn’t be back due to waiting 40 minutes to get our food and noticed other tables were getting there after us and had their food.

I know better than to eat at a “fusion” place but nothing else was around. Ever chewed on a rubber band - yeah that would be the calamari here. Overly fried, fishy and chewy - just awful. We ordered the edamame and it was not cooked all the way through - how hard is it to stream some edamame. The chips were so shiny of oil - didn’t even eat them. Husband ordered the carne asada tacos trio and described them as “gristly” - drenched in whatever oils. Lastly I ordered the fried California roll and my tongue was on fire from the salt content. $100 bucks later awful food and I will say - “never again.” Go eat at inn and out instead for 1/3 of the price. We were road tripping and had already had inn and out so figured we’d give this a try.

Jasmina Hodzic

I know better than to eat at a “fusion” place but nothing else was around. Ever chewed on a rubber band - yeah that would be the calamari here. Overly fried, fishy and chewy - just awful. We ordered the edamame and it was not cooked all the way through - how hard is it to stream some edamame. The chips were so shiny of oil - didn’t even eat them. Husband ordered the carne asada tacos trio and described them as “gristly” - drenched in whatever oils. Lastly I ordered the fried California roll and my tongue was on fire from the salt content. $100 bucks later awful food and I will say - “never again.” Go eat at inn and out instead for 1/3 of the price. We were road tripping and had already had inn and out so figured we’d give this a try.