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El Gordo

Simple and delicious neighborhood taqueria.
Little Burgundy
4.4$ & $$
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El Gordo Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
MexicanLatin AmericanVegetarianGluten-free OptionsTacosBrunchCateringGreat selection of cocktailsResto-Bar
El Gordo is a friendly and welcoming neighbourhood taqueria where simplicity rhymes with savoury.  Come try one of our delicious tacos, offered at a very affordable price.  There is something for everyone; meat, fish or vegetables.  Our Mexican-inspired cuisine is bursting with flavour and goes well with one of our exotic cocktails such as margaritas or mojitos!  In addition to tacos, you will also find Latin cuisine classics such as quesadillas, burritos and fajitas plates to share.  If you want to bring the Mexican Fiesta home, our catering service will delight you!

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Reviews for El Gordo

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*as of 2026-02-01
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Review Summary

El Gordo receives praise for delicious food and great value, with crowd-pleasing pizzas, tacos, pastas and fresh salads that make it easy to dine in any mood. The atmosphere is warm and cozy, with friendly staff and a vibrant vibe that suits both casual nights out and gatherings with friends. The menu is consistently enjoyed for its well-made pizzas, flavorful tacos and comforting pastas, while cocktails and drinks pair nicely with the lively ambiance. A memorable jazz presence and a spacious terrace add to the overall experience, even as a few notes about noise or occasional delays appear in some reviews. Overall, El Gordo stands out as a reliable neighborhood favorite where good food, welcoming service and a pleasing atmosphere come together to create enjoyable evenings.
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Restaurant de quartier chaleureux. Service attentionné. Nourriture de qualité. Personnel hors pai

Feb 11, 2026
on Google

My Fiancé & I went to El Gordo for the first time after reading online reviews. We were pleasantly surprised & agreed with the positive feedback. We found the atmosphere to be relaxed which was what we were looking for . The Sunday special for 2 of Chicken or Tofu Fajitas was our choice for our first visit ( but definitely not our last ) & we were very happy with it. It was delicious & a generous sizzling pan with the usual accompaniments of 8 soft Tacos , Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream, & Salsa . We chose a bottle of their house wine which was an Organic Bio Tempranillo from Spain. The price was very reasonable.

For dessert we had the traditional Churros & Flan & were happy with both along with an Americano/ Canadiano.

The service was exceptional, courteous, friendly , made us feel like honoured guests or family. We were especially happy with our server , Simon who is a definite asset to your Restaurant. He has the perfect personality for the service profession.
We would also like to give a shout-out to Malik. He too is great in the service profession. Personality wise, these two rate a 5/5 + 🌟⭐?

We will be returning & cannot wait for Summer Terrasse weather.
Thank you to one & all at El Gordo.
Two new fans,
Sharon & Ian Clyde

Feb 2, 2026
on Google
5.0

I absolutely loved the food it was so good. The service was so friendly!

Jan 27, 2026
on Google

Toujours bon & consistant.
Le meilleur restaurant mexicain que j ai visité à montreal.
Tres bon service, tres bonne bouffe

Jan 26, 2026
on Google

Super calm, loved the food! Was very apprehensive bcs not a lot of people inside but it was so so so good !! 100% would recommend

Jan 18, 2026
on Google

Never disappoints & it was Jazz night which was an added plus great food, wine & Jazz perfect on a winter evening

Jan 14, 2026
on Google

Good food, good value
Great jazz players on Tuesday

Dec 21, 2025
on Google

La meilleure pizza que j'ai mangé de toute ma vie 😌

Dec 21, 2025
on Google
5.0

Was amazing reel Mexican tacos compliments to the chef

Dec 21, 2025
on Google

Accueil chaleureux, tacos décadents, ambiance tamisée. Assez chouette sans prétention.

Dec 17, 2025
on Google

Spécial Souper pour 2 vraiment bien surtout si on peut choisir la pizza du jour ;) Service impeccable ce soir là, à deux pas de chez moi.

Dec 8, 2025
on Google
5.0

Very impressed totally thrilled

Dec 3, 2025
on Google

Un souper de retrouvailles, super staff, de bonne humeur comme nous.

Nov 27, 2025
on Google

très bonne accueil excellent service très bien manger le tout à prix plus que raisonnable

Nov 18, 2025
on Google

Super rapport qualité prix
Ambiance supe

Nov 15, 2025
on Google
3.0

Unfortunately. The service & quality has gone downhill. The Lasagna was cold when it came out of the oven. Geppetto was better 2years ago. Probably staff changes or cook have resulted in a poor experience. Our food did not even come out at the same time. We were 8 people & 2 of us had to wait 10min longer for Cold Lasagna. I won't be going back. I was very disappointed

Nov 11, 2025
on Google

GEPPETTO ! On a pris le spécial à 69,99 $ : +un plat de risotto qu'on a partagé, & des escargots. Tout était chaud & bon. La pizza Diavolo était très bonne, & les pâtes pomodoro aussi. Le tout pour quatre personnes.

Nov 9, 2025
on Google

An unforgettable evening! The jazz trio's talent & chemistry created music that flowed back & forth between them, like a magical conversation. If you get the chance to see them, go!

Oct 30, 2025
on Google

A very lovely restaurant. The ambiance is cozy, the staff is welcoming & pleasant. The food is delicious. I rarely have a Caesar's salad in restaurants, but their's is absolutely scrumptious, as well as the Mediterranean salad. We truly enjoyed the pizza & the pasta. Always a beautiful experience.

Oct 25, 2025
on Google
4.0

A bit noisy because it was Saturday night. We would recommend it!

Oct 19, 2025
on Google