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!
Overall, diners describe El Gordo as a warm, welcoming Mexican spot with a relaxed vibe, where attentive service, a friendly staff and solid value set the tone. The menu is praised for variety and notes of vegetarian options, with many praising generous portions and flavors on staples like tacos, burritos, fajitas and quesadillas, plus standout desserts such as churros. The atmosphere, including a cozy interior and a pleasant terrace, earns consistent compliments, and live music or jazz nights are often described as a bonus, though some guests find the volume a bit high on busy evenings. While the food is repeatedly highlighted for freshness and quality, a few visits mention occasional delays, uneven timing between courses, or items arriving cooler than expected, and there are occasional comments about seasoning being too salty by some diners. Overall, El Gordo emerges as a reliable favorite for gatherings with friends or family, good value for money, and a welcoming environment that many say they would return to again and again.
We drive more than an hour to come eat at this place. My wife is vegetarian & she has a ton of options. & the Mexican food is actually better here than some of the meals we had in actual Mexico. Strongly recommend it
I was very disappointed with the Food, flavor & service.
Over priced for so little quantity. The soup which I was informed was big came cold & hardly filled with anything for 10$. I WOULDNT RECOMMEND it.
I had the Birria Taco than came 3 tiny ones with corn for 22$ not worth it, it lacked depth & flavor I had to drown it with hot sauce to get anything. I would say 2/10
I've had better Mexican food for cheaper elsewhere.
The Shrimp Ceviche was alright nothing special from a what I can only assume was precooked & pre packaged pre frozen shrimp you can buy at any grocery store.
The Service was subpar which wouldn't have mattered if the food was good. The Atmosphere was nice but not good enough for a good review. Definitely disappointed & wouldn't recommend or come back.
Feb 15, 2026
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Geppetto is a nice, cozy, hip Italian bistro with solid food & service. Great for night out with friends. Nice terrace. Highly recommend pizzas, carbonara, & lemon tart.
Eleonore was the best waitress! We didnt have to say anything she knew exactly what we needed & when, we had the best time! The food was amazing & so were the drinks, I reallt recommend their sangria if catching up with friends;)
Sangria délicieuse & Éléonore nous a donné un superbe service ! La nourriture est succulente aussi & l'ambiance est agréable à souhait. La terrasse est spacieuse & bien disposée.
Je recommande si vous voulez passer une soirée tranquille dans la Petite-Bourgogne !
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Came on a Friday night, the restaurant had a great vibe. The waitress was fantastic (think her name was Jane). Recommended some great drinks. Food came out fresh & delicious. Wasn't rushed & didn't have to wait too long between dishes. Great meal overall, very much enjoyed by both myself & my wife. Highly recommend & will def be back.
Amazing food & even better service! They were super accommodating with my gluten-free needs & took care to avoid cross-contamination. Highly recommend!
I went there on a very warm day to sit at a table on the terrace with two friends & we shared two dishes (nachos & quesadillas) with absolutely refreshing cocktails. We were greeted & served by a pleasant & courteous hostess who was very attentive to our needs & caring. I recommend this place.
Toujours un plaisir de passer manger ou prendre un verre au El Gordo. Les employés sont chaleureux, la nourriture est excellente & les cocktails originaux. Définitivement un incontournable de la rue Notre-Dame. Je recommande fortement.
J'ai eu l'occasion de célébrer un anniversaire avec des amies samedi passé au resto El Gordo & je dois dire que l'expérience a été vraiment excellente. Le service était impeccable, le personnel était attentif & sympathique. La nourriture était délicieuse, avec des plats savoureux typique mexicain & bien présentés. Dans l'ensemble, c'était une expérience mémorable & je recommande vivement ce restaurant pour toute occasion spéciale!
